The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-18

actors loud and enthusiastic applause) He hoped
vor to make an impression by their donations
gladdenng to the hearts Of all present. He believed
that he and his venerable friend. Mr. Hone, were the
only persons present who remembered the old York
company who played In the John street Theatre. No
company greater talent than that
seved more than forty dollars a week He had never
heard Of an actor who had died rich They had spent
their time in amusing the public but had not been able
pointing guardians for them Qaughter) and he was
glad that they had got such wise and liberal guardians
The CHAIRMAs then rose and said that he hoped the
next toast would be received with enthusiasm wor
thy o. the object Of the festival. He would give
The American Dramatic Fund Association"
Drank with great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Counsellor BRADY responded. He said that they
nSa arrived very early period In sne
said That was not remarkable, because on such an &C.
cason good things Of necessity must be said and con-
sumed too Good things had been said, even in halls OF
legislation aughter) At the last session one good
thing said by distinguished legislator, who, when
interrupted ssd"Be short; for Gods sake, be short
Of his friend Bunsby, at the head Of that table
(Mr Brougham) he would say that the meaning
OF that observation depended on the application
thereof" (Renewed laughter) He was about to
appeal to the pockets rather than the inteect Of the
clined to hope that he would be short" with great
admiration for his friend Major Noah he begged to diff
fer from him in the opinion that the days Of good act
ing in New York had gone for daughter and APP
paase) Certainly, If that true he did not know
what was to become of all the learned professions
Nanghter2 He was much gratifed In being there, and
nothing less than an engagement Of marriage, thing
by no means probable in his case, Qaughtsr) could
have kept him away (Cheers) It was the first public
industrial professions had met for common purpose
and actuatcd by common motive Cheers He thought
that according to the amount Of their intellect actors
had heretofore done but little for the promotion Of the
common interests Of their profession. The nature Of
their avocatons had kept them isolated Such in
stituton that which they had met to sustain would
be Of essential service In bringing the members Of the
dramatic profession into association with the rest Of the
community MPPaus He sincerely hoped that that
nuated unfortunate actor, to apprehend such Q
calamity as entering poor house, or being dependent
cluded by appeal to the company in behalf Of the
funds Of the Association, and gave as q sentiment:
"Charles Lamblet his gentle spirit move all hearts
to charity for the relief of that profession that gave the
world Shakespeare
Drank standing and in solemn silence.
The CHAIRMAN hore announced that the Stewards
would proceed to collect the donations Of the company
While the Stewards were Tins engaged, JONI
BRouGHAM ESQ., the Secretary read tho annual report
Many attempts have hitherto been made to establish
upon permanent basis fund for the relief Of those
members Of the theatrical profession who might be in
capacitated through the circumstances Of accident
inhrmity, from pursuing their usual avocations The
example Afforded by the great usefulness Of similar
socistons elsewhere together with the increasing
Of the absolute necessity Of such fund
here have from time to time urged the members the
drama to make the endeavor nor has it been from
lack Of energy the part Of the suggestors or ind
ference upon that Of the body Of people
those attempts have hitherto met with comparati ve
failure but rather that they had been made periods
Of local distress or Of general commercial prosration
injurious 70 theatrical property, and consequently
inmca TO the establishing OF protective association
In every such endeavor the dramatic profession has
to acknowledge the sealous cooperation, and most
valuable assistance Of the press Year after year the
attempt renewed the accidents of Ill success not
whit abating the e1ertions of those who wished tc
see profession capable Of commanding esteem and
respect elevate itself through the medium Of its pro-
fessors Bat not yet the time In the early part
Of the past year there was OF the peroa
cal struggle. Once few ardent advocates of the
resumed their labor Of love the profession be-
came alive to the vast importance Of q charitable
fund.
After a number Of preliminary meetings, wherein the
constitution and government Of the intended .ssoeia
ton were diligently discussed and arranged the first
general meeting took place ut the Aston House, on
Thursday, March I'd, ls4s. There were present
Messrs Barry, chairman; G. II. Barrett +. C. Wemyss,
George Faren, Charles Bass, NJ W. Fleming Wyse.
man Marshall William Champan, w. Dawson, John
Povey, David Anderson, Henry Lynne, J .. Shaw,
w. Bellamy, w. c. Clarke J. II. Hall, w. Stevens
w. Baker, J. Chubb, W. Bengough John Brough-
am. Mr.. Murdoch would have been present, but
detained by severe sckness-since which time,
there have been held twenty-five monthly and special
meetings at only two Of which there was no quorum
for the transaction Of business.
1t having been considered necessary to give stability
and importance to the Association, to obtain, II pos
sibe, special act Of incorporation Mr.. NJ w. File.
ming was commissioned to proceed to Albany, with
petition to that effect where he encountered much OPP
position from prejudice and misconceptions but by
triumphed every opposition, and on the 10th OF
April 164S the American Dramatic Fund Association
CONNIE need its legalixed existence.
The Association has to acknowledge Its obligations
to Nessrs Brooks johnson, Floyd Treadwel and Bush
of the then Senate land Messrs. Raymond, Brooks
Bowie Myers and Walsh Of the then Assembly for the
vital assistance which they rendered that occasion
The rules regulations and bye laws for the govern
ment Of the Association having been finally adopted II
har Cd fhnf fha and tarV We
be the only salaried officers The Treasurer and Secre
tary rendered their services gratutousy, which
accepted.
Letters written to the managers throughout the
United States, soliciting their aid in establishing
fund, by approprating night for the benent Of the
Association, from whom answers received promis-
ing the assistance required.
The several receipts expenditures Of the associa-
ton, up to April IA, are as follows, viz
Total receipts for initiation fees and subscrip-
Proceeds of first Dramatic Fund bene6t. I47s &c
In all. :. So 1888 2,
PER CosTBA-CR
Total amount OF expenses to date. ......$ 4SS o.
Cash paid for city stock .............. ,552 On
Cash in Trcasurers hands. .....,,....... 347 g.
sass q
Men.-Tn the expenses are reckoned the cost of tn
certificate Of membership seal, &c, Sl25 which, bring
ing in revenues to the association reduces the actua
expense to sos
Officers and Members Of the Association for the yea
ending April 10. 1S49
PRESIDENT, DAVID G. GOLDEN.
TRUSTEES.
j. Prescott Hall, W. +. Chapman, Thos s. Usmblin
Henry q. Stebbns, John nckeon,
DIRECTORS.
G.. II. Barrett w. N. Fleming, w. X. Blake,
T. Barry, Ii. y. Grattan, W. Marshall,
e. Bass q. Holland, J. e. Shaw,
G. Burke, r. Hadaway, W. A. Nache,
y. s. Chanfrau, W. L. Burton, y. Z. Wemyss.
Treasurer, John Povey.
Secretary, John Brougham.
HONORARY PHYSICIANS.
DR.. Yaobe, DIR. Geer Dr. Francis
HONORARY MEMBERS.
IRE Simpson, (life Mr.. Forbes, Mr.. Warren,
doner of 500 Mr.. II. Mech Nj Rufus Weleh,
MR. Place annualMr. Ham, Mr.. G.. Porter,
Mr.. f. L. Fry, do Mr.. Pelby, Mr.. N Ellis
Mr.. W. Corbyn, Mr. Rice, Mr. Rockwell,
Mr.. Jared ". Bell, Mr. Carr, Mr.. II. Bland,
Mr.. Sol Smith, Mr. John Bates Mr.. O. r. Thorne,
Nr. N. Ludlow, Mr. James Bates, Mr. Silsby,
Mr.. =. A. Narshall, Mr. Brown, Nj. j. Owens.
Er. Robinson, Mr.. Nichols,
suBscRiBiNo MEMBERS.
(Those marked with have continued mp 10 the pre-
rent time)
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