Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-14
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The Kunkel Testimonial Benefit at the Ma
tionsl theatre, on Monday night last was packed
with "humans" almost after the manner Of a
drum of figs. This theatre, said TO be The largest
in the country, incapable of containing scarce
ly majority of those who assembled 10 hear the
Nighlngales' songs and other performances several
hundred being compelled to go away disappointed
1t was benefit that star of any constellation
might court, producing not less, in our opinion
than $3.50; and this at 25 cents single admit
lance. ssassb
In this vicinity, counterfeit negroes, as repre-
scented by the Nightingale troupe, are more popu-
lar than the real article; and certainly fare lar
better in the collection of small change at public
exhibitions. Songs dance 8, instrumental perform
ances, and two burlesques, I" Damon and Pythasp
and Uncle Toms Cabin" were embraced in the
programme. At the close ofthe entertainment, Mr..
Kunkel was called out by the audience, and in
reply to the deafening applause, returned thanks
for this friendly evidence of their regard, and con-
cuded his response with
sThe heart speaks most when the lips move mott
APresentattOn.-Owingt to some circumstance
growing of the recent municipal election, sew
eral gentlemen became the possessors of mann
moth pound cake, surmounted by pyramid OF
candies and almonds, and concluded, after a brief
deberation, TO transfer it TO the parentless ones
ofthe Protestant Orphan Asylum. 1t was accord
ingly conveyed thther on Monday afternoon,
placed on table, when all the children were
summoned to feast, at that time, their eyes only
upon il. BY direction Of the matron they sung
hymn, so sweet and plaintive to touch the stout
hearts of the committee; the effect OF the melody
displaying itself in tears on each manly cheek.
One Of the gentlemen essayed 10 make an address,
but his emotions checked his utterance. The
matron, however relieved him from the embar-i
rassment, by returning thanks for this generous
manifestation Of their regard
Little orphan childrea preach powerful sermons.
Their words, striking hearts indurated by worldly
strifes and business conflicts, cause gushing Of
sympathy in their behalf and personal realiza-
ton Of the TRUTH that cit is blessed to give
han to receive" iyaq S4 ias
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute. We
perceive tina. notices have been posted in various
parts ofthe city, calling the attention of members
10 the fact that an election for officers will take
place this evening, at the hall, opposite to Browns
hotel and stating, in connexions that if they fail
TO sustain the institute it must be dissolved"
When the institute was commenced about two
years ago. we were of the opinion that it would
be prolific of beneficial consequences, especially
to the young men of Washington, for whom, more
especially it was designed; but we now have 10 re-
greet that its condition is such 10 require united
effort on the part Of the membership to save II
from dissolution. If the youth of the city sufi-
iciently understood their interests, and were fully
awakened to the importance of acquiring useful
information they would at once rescue the insti-
tuition from the death which now threatens il.
Death from Fall.-Mr. George p. Noble, who
was so dreadfuly injured by falling from the smoke
stack of the new ordnance foundry to the ground,
distance of about seventy-fve feet on Friday
last died on Saturday evening in consequences Of
that occurrence. He left a wife and two children,
one Of them only month DID, rs
Holyday Excursion.-Capt McCausland, OF
the steamer Baltimore, contempaies al excursion
10 Old Point Norfolk and the ocean, early in July,
affording healthful and pleasant trip at reasona-
BILE rates. A party Of our friends who lately ac-
companied the captain, by invitation, to and from
Richmond, speak OF his kindness and attentions in
eulogistic terms
Office-seeking.-We learn that a large num-
Der of persons have already prepared their papers,
10 be presented TO the newly installed mayor, ask
ing for office 1t is certain he will not be able to
satisfy all demands. There is philosophy in the
remark. Dressed am dem dat expec nu'hen,
fur dey shant be disappint." e