The Great Metropolis, a Mirror of New York: A Complete History of Metropolitan Life and Society, with Sketches of Prominent Places, Persons, and Things in the City, as They Actually Exist

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American Publishing Company, 1869 - New York (N.Y.) - 700 pages
 

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Page 5 - His can't be wrong whose life is in the right. In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity : All must be false that thwart this one great end, And all of God that bless mankind or mend. Man, like the generous vine, supported lives ; The strength he gains is from th
Page 174 - Go forth to meet it without fear and with a manly heart." Remember that by the sweat of your brow shall you obtain bread. And remember, too, that in the last analysis there is but one perfect rule to follow, one which should guide your professional as well as your every walk in life, "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you.
Page 588 - NewYork, — are usually after the following fashion : — " MARRIAGE. — Young ladies and gentlemen desirous of being wisely and happily married, will consult their interest by applying to the undersigned, who gives all his attention to this branch of business, and who has already been very ^ successful in bringing together persons adapted to each other by similarity of taste, temperament, and sympathy. Terms reasonable. All communications strictly confidential. "HENRY HYMEN, No. Broadway.'* "WEDDED...
Page 543 - To give no aid to persons who, from infirmity, imbecility, old age, or any other cause, are likely to continue unable to earn their own support, and consequently to be permanently dependent...
Page 692 - to provide for women medical aid of competent physicians of their own sex, to assist educated women in the practical study of medicine, and to train nurses for the care of the sick.
Page 543 - To give assistance at the right moment ; not to prolong it beyond the duration of the necessity which calls for it ; but to extend, restrict, and modify relief according to that necessity.
Page 543 - To regard each applicant for relief as entitled to charity, until a careful examination proves the contrary.
Page 540 - Christian. The report of the first year shows that during the twelve months past eight hundred women attended the Friday evening receptions ; that of the number seventyseven were induced to remain (the Mission is now fitted up for a temporary home), and that forty-eight of the seventy-seven have thoroughly reformed. Of those who remained in the Mission fourteen have found virtuous homes; seven have been returned to their friends ; eight placed in charitable institutions ; nine have been lost sight...
Page 402 - It is the unique faculty of not only perceiving "sermons in stones, books in the running brooks, and good in everything...
Page 544 - To give to those having claims on other charities a card directing them thereto, which indicates thereon why such relief was refused by the association ; also a card, a duplicate thereof, which the member should require the applicant to produce when he affirms that the association has denied him...

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