The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-19
PhlIomntheiam Ann,ver,erv.

numerous and highly respectable audience at
tended the Eleventh Anniversary of the Philoma
theian Society, in the University Chapel, on We'd
nesday evening last. Owing to an injudicous Ii
beralty in the issue Of tickets the room was IN
comfortably jammed and very many of the nvi-
ted compelled to leave without even a sight of the
stage. As usual, the ladies' of New York were ex-
celently represented, and by their smiles and pre-
contributed much to the interest of the occa-
sion. Ofthis fair crowd our special attention was
attracted to the accomplished daughter of our Coun-
ty Clerk elect, the fair and stately Miss PTS of
Fifth Avenue, the charming Miss Ch-m-b-s of
Wooster street, the fascinating Miss M-r-t-n, of
Seventh street, the engaging Misses Br-w-n of
Leonard street. and the lovely Miss J-n-s OF
Green street. But enough of the ladies. The So
ciety, preceded by the President, entered the cha
pei, al half-past seven, the band executing march
from II Prata. The following was the order-l.
Presidential Address, with an Grafton on Eoquence
and Elocution, by Horace l.. Edgar Pratt His ora
ton was collection Of centos lugged in from the
works Of Burns, Cicero, and Daniel Webster, serv
ing to show, in conclusive manner, that he knew
as little of eloquence as he did of his speech. 1t
was a painful sight to see young man. possessing
every physical advantage for oratory, thus murder
his subject, disgrace his society, and insult those
present by his inexcusabe blunderings.
2. Grafton, Bible Philosophy'-F. N. B. Bangs
This was loosely written, and lacked energy in de-
livery. Had the speakers manner been as fiery as
the source whence his thoughts emanated, his per-
Torrance would have been more credtable.
3. Grafton, American Poetry"-W. n. Har-
vey.-This speech was calculated to work on the
pride of his audience, and induce the belief that
American poetry is superior to all else that there
were in our country
PROUD themes on which to shower
The treasures Of Poets power"
But his bombastic delivery was not consonant with
proprlsty.
us Earle, jr-His speech was passably written, but
his delivery smacked so strongly OF purtanical rant
ing, that those who could hear him would not have
been disappointed to be numbered among those
who could not.
5. Poem, "Song"-E Delafeld Smith.-The
poem admirably written, and the delivery good
The friends of this gentleman may well be proud OF
his effort and the society congratulated upon the
possession OF an embryo OF so great promise, p,
g. Grafton, "Monastic Seclusion'-l. M. Kim
ball. Clevery done up.
I. Grafton, "Luther at Worms'-J Frelinghuy-
sen Judd Although diet of worms would be ra-
Their an unsavory repast under most circumstances,
the gentleman succeeded in dshing up morsel
which in the dark, with spicng OF gas, proved not
unpalatable. This performance, notwithstanding
the obstacles encountered by the turning OH OF gas,
and consequent darkness, we pronounce the gem OF
the evening.
8. Grafton, " The Stars. Adair Peasants
We Judge this gentleman to be capable of a better
effort than that which ne presented us with on tins
occasion. However, his prepossessing appearance
and commendable modesty won tor him greatfavor
especially among the ladies.
g. Grafton, Z" Superstition, Scepticlsm, and Faith
G w. A finished production, though
we apprehend the gentleman was not little mdebt-
ed to Cousin and Stewart.
This celebration, upon the whole, we should
if the society cannot in future excel it, its eleventh
anniversary should be the last.