The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-08

TIE FAITHFUL REJoIcING-soNGs, REGULATIONS AND
sFELcHEs-cAkLs, FRUIT AND GENERAL GOOD
TIME
The Mormons or New York Brooklyn and Williams
burg held jubilee the Washington Hall OF the latter
place. Tuesday evening last the first OF their public
reoicings the proc ama,on of peace between the
believers and the Gentilcs
by half past seven O'Clock the greater portion OF the
faithful had rAed laid aside their overcolts shawl
and other out aoos nsings, ala ,s,n their 10
minnie portion of the audience with as many head deco
ratons and probably with much rouge as would
be dscernbe in any company Of less heavenly pretend
ing Gentle unbeevers The leading elders were cleeat
cd raised Platform at the end Of the hall fronting the
audience. Everything being ready, OF the numbes
called order" and on his motion Elder Kirmby was
called to the chair tho festive occasion" The faithful
then sung Mormon hymn, and another elder prayed
for peace, blessing and great enjoyment
The Chairman delivered an opening address setting
forth that the blessing Of the Lord been 70 manfesty
with the Mormons in all they had undertaken, tina,
they felt TO come together 10 rejoice each other
coming manner nnSsr ,h ane g hs - Dc
Outsiders might think them singular in their notons but
for themselves they were fully satisfied that the old
with much Of the appreciation Of the Lord and as purc
conscience did the ancens and virgins Israel Tey
Of the goodness Of their common Father and the great
of Mormonism, 70 increase their esteem for each
other BY association TO cultivate better and closer &C
might be called for 10 contribute 20 the general
entertainment and happiness of all With general call
Tor every body os eSort 70 I n.ls the evening "a time
and Elder Morris was the nrst artist Of the evening who
snng-
Which highly applaaded by 'the brethren aud sis
ters.r "a Draw and bonnie lsssie'' from the heath
covered bills of Auld Scotia sung
Oh, I'm 70 be Queen Of The MAJ
variety beng the spce OF life, the chairman next intro
ained The audience With Ihe woodehuss snqya IN
stead of address-he narraiors object and efforts
being 80 show 10 his audience that ihere was little
real TO feelings, and that many were converted
by and held 10 story told In drawing, pious tone
that died away The moment the story was told In other Ian
The faithful did enjoy immensely thc story and laughed
heartily at "tbc good old Methodist tone"
The "refrcshmcnt next IN order About a score
Of blooming young Mormon ladies' az nicely nxed ont az
possible served the audience with choice variety olcase
aud rut and an abundant supply Of sparkling vste
In the second part cf tho programme instrumental
music was introduced. young man executed a solo
the flute TO the very great of the Morons
boy about twelve years Of age played dmrably on the
cornopran, by himself and afterwards Ia concert with his
father on The violin Several short addresses also
delivered ~ Tue elders, and some Of the yoang
maiens contributed their share of song syera popur
melodies we're wen executed, and showed somewhat ,ha,
the followers Of the Prophet not strangers 10 what
current in tho world that is.
nurng tho course o the evening the young ladies' were
four times round with rcfreshments water and lemon
adend thus between catering 10 the physical and intel
ectua tho adscmbaEe seemed to make np an evenings
go1d entertainment There were sometimes reminders
q the presence ~ goodly number Of children and once
~ twice Niger recitation and little tapping at the
"unco gody save which the whole n the evenings pro
gramme was such AZ gave great satisfaction About half
past eleven the jubilee terminated with the congregation
sinrtnR doxnlogy, and hcnedcton from the chairman
From the address of of the speakers the impression
nrs might be frequent and evening schools were 10 be
established Tor educational improvement