d had no moral scruples
at a cigar, or an occasional glass of wine.

All this physical energy and richness of temperament seemed to accompany
him in his religions and philanthropical life. He was indefatigable in
his efforts for the good of the lads; he conducted their religious
meeting every Sunday evening; he advised and guided, he offered prizes,
gave festivals and dinners, supplied reasonable wants, and corresponded
with them. And, at length, to crown his efforts, he proposed to a few
friends to purchase the house, and make it a home for the homeless boys
forever.

This benevolent measure was carried through with the same energy with
which he manages his business, and the street-boys of the west side of
New York will long feel the fruits of it.

For our own and the public benefit, our worthy superintendent had, among
his other qualities, what was of immense importance for his work--the
true Scotch economy.

No manufacturer ever managed his factory, no hotel-keeper ever carried
on his establishment with such an eye for every penny of useless
expenditure, as faithful manager of trust-funds looked after every item
of cost in this School, and Lodging-house. Thus, for instance, during
the month of May last, he lodged eighty boys every night, and fed them
with two meals, at a cost to each lodger of five cents for a meal and
five cents for lodging, at the same time feeding and lodging some
gratuitously. The boys were kept clean, had enough to eat, and were
brought under all the good moral and mental influences of the House;
and, at the end of the month, the institution had not only cost nothing
to the public, but Mr. Gourley absolutely turned over eleven dollars and
sixty-five cents to the Society. That is, his rent being paid, he had
managed to keep his boys, pay the wages and food of three servants, a
night-watchman, and errand-boy, and the salaries and table expenses of
the superintendent, matron, and their family of four children. If this
is not "economical charity," it would be difficult to find it.

On one occasion the patience of our worthy superintendent was put to a
severe test.

For two years he fed and lodged two youthful "vessels of wrath." They
were taught in the Night-school, they were preached to, and prayed with
in the Sunday meeting, they were generously feasted in the Thanksgiving
and Christmas festivals. At last, as the crowning work of benevolence,
he clothed and cleaned them, and took them with