The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-27

Bowmy THEATRI-CoxpIIxx7AR BENEFIT 10 P. H.
WATERS, The long talked.of testimonial to Mr.. p a.
Waters, Of the fremen injured by the burning OF
Jennings store Broadway of with great eclat at
the Bowery theatre Tuesday evening The prices of
places this occasion doubled and the very large
theatre was filed In every part-the standing In
the lobbies being filed before the curtain rose
Many parties of Ladies' and gentlemen obliged to 20
away without seeing any Of the performance and al
though we have received exact statement In ngures
~ to the result Of the affair." have been informed that
nearly two thousand tickets sod which, after do
Quoting the necessary expenses win leave handsome
sum for the beneficiary The performance commenced
at eight O'Clock P. NJ, and concluded about O'Clock In
the morning Thirty actors and actresses volunteered
their services and every thing was very well done.
The following address was spoken by Madame Ponisi,
"with good emphasis and discretion?'-
ADDRESS BY JONAS B. PHILLIPS, ESQ.
Upon his couch wounded sufferer lay,
Lhe's purple tide seem'd ebbing fast away,
From natures fountain brought the manly tear,
Hope smiling came, her comfort to impart
To that crush'd frame and agonized heart
Drove from his pillow thoughts Of gloom and care,
Which almost wrought his spirit to despair
picture drew of future health and peace,
When all his cares and sufferings would cease.
That picture ye have realized to night
In all its colors, beautiful and bright
Responsive TO sweet charity's demands,
With willing hearts and ever ready hands,
Ye come to mitigate the sufferers woes,
And soothe his anguish'd spirit to repose.
The soldier, ardent In his country's cause,
Perils his life, and wins the worlds applause-
Upon the battle field he seeks renowp,
And An gains the warriors death or victor's crown:
And worthy equal Of immortal fame,
Are they, the gallant, generous and brave,
VINO peril life, not to destroy, but save.
But bark what sound the midnight stiffness breaksf
What cry is that which sumbering echo wakess
What demon wings his wide destructive Fight,
And turns to terror the repose of mighty
Behold, enwIapt in fame yon noble mart
Now, to subdue 1t, strives each manly heart.
Reckless Of danger, mark their gallant strife;
h nee ne :. OF self they peril limb and life
And crushed and mangled meath its massive walls,
Inc young, the NOBLE generous and brave,
self-sacrhced, have met an early grave.
Gould Waters speak.whose cause has brought you hsrs
For whom you shed the sympathetic tear
The terrors Of that fearful night to you;
As crushed beneath the burning rafters lying,
Surrounded s.r BY the woundei, dead and dying,
without the means to succor to save
One friend, one dear companion from the grave
He thought Of home, Of children, friends and wife
nhoash alas the hope Of lie s seemed ssans yan
Till, rescued, he beheld the world again
And nov, your generous sympathy and aid
Have all his sufferings and woes repaid"
His grateful prayer to Heavens high throne ascends
Ever 70 bless bis countrymen and friends.
Everything passed of to the satisfaction of actors and
audience The arrangements of the evening were under
the supervision Of Capt James Turner gentleman Of
acknowledged ability in such matters, as chairman Of
inc committee and Mr.. Theodore s. Minis, secretary
At the conclusion Of the second piece the brothers
Waters, through Mr.. Nims presented Captain Turner
with magnificent gold watch and chain From tho
chain gold star, richly chased was pendant and bore
suitable inscription. The presentation was made ON
the stage and the speeches of Messrs Minis and Turner
were brief and pertinent Altogether the affair was the
and the heart Of the wounded fireman must 30 gsddsn
by such testimonial.