The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-27
The Chinese Tons-IIeezk-Tong Dramatic Conn
PaBy.

Notwithstanding the practical Sympathetic aid
which has been Afforded by large portion of our fel
lowcitizens to this unfortunate company
standing the general exerion Of talent which some Of
leading arstes gratutousy gave at Castle Garden
for their relief and despite all the support which the
leading city papers have given to their case, in
placing it before the public greatly fear that the
Celestial performers destined to endure a great
many terrestrial ills and hardshps here in New York.
Their speedy removal to China, or, at least, TO
California is the only step by which they be per-
maneDtly benefited.
However it is our opinion that the citizens who are
not impressed with an admiration of the beautiful
allegorical Eastern performances Of the Tong Hook
Tong Dramatic Company, will not be easily moved
to such extent of universal fraternity to do any
thing permanent for the poor Chinese, with which
people we have heretofore had very restricted ac-
quaintance.
In the meantime, the managers and members of
the company have come out in q manly, honest and
grateful character. They have forwarded us, accom-
panied by the following note, card of thanks to
their benefactors statement Of the special account
and balanced result OF the benefit concert at Castle
Garden, and receipt to George Christ, Esq, treasu
rer upon that occasion, acknowledging the payment
Of the receipt in full.
The following is the first paper -
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
SlR-After showing 80 much kindness in favor Of
unfortunate company you have done already, you will
refuse to bring the following card to the public and
accept especially our warmest thanks for your genero
sity, without which would have been inhabitants of
one Of the almshouseaa long time ago.
Respectfully yours, IlKooS, Proprietor.
LEoNG NUN AHGEU, Interpreter Of the Chinese Dramatic
Company.
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
We the undersishsd Proprietor and Interpreter of the
Chinese Dramatic Company beg leave to return
hearty thanks, in the name Of company, all the
noble who were acting in behalf Of benefit al
Castle Garden, Thursday, 2lst especially to
the press, American and German for taking all the ad
verfements free OF any charge to the committee par
treasurer William Seebacb secretary, who undertook the
whole affair with ndefatgRbe oagerness, to Max Maret
eek for the free of Castle Garden; Kpp Brown,
who kindly their omnibuses for two days. to all the
distinguished artists who generously volunteered their
seryices-Madame Sonag Signora Steffanone, pianist
Gesang verein; also to Madame Anna Thllon for pre-
senung o check Of fifty dollars for our benefit. We
oeved the net income Of $3.50 So by the George
Christ Esq, and We thought 1t our duty to hand it
to that gentleman, wko kept without having the
means himself for weeks and months, who saved us
from starvation, sacrificing his interest and to Mr.
account Of our board and lodging What shall become
of nowp We do not know We did not come to this
country beggars Honest ourselves deceived
by putting TOO much confidence in those persons who
brought into the miserable situation in
therefore really think do not deserve unfortu
nate fate LIKOON Proprietor OF the Company
IEONG MUEG AHGEU, Inter pr eter Of the Company
The balance sheet Of the special account of the
charity benefit at Castle Garden shows the annexed
result
Total sum of the income, (tems given), includ-
roiaf I sum Of the expenses including si2s paid "
for the services Of Max Aarstzek Orchestra 242 SO
Remaining nett profits its.................. $3.50 SO
The receipt to Mr. Christ we have also seen as
well as written note of thanks to that gentleman,
for his assistance and zeal.