The weekly Anglo-African. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1859-1861, 1860-02-25
Antus&m&mts.
GRAND soIREE OF THE BENEVOLENT SONS OF
MopcAN y

GRAND soIREE OF THE BENEVOLENT SONS OF
MORGAN
This society, which is named after the
Rev J. r. v Morgan, celebrated its ami
versary by soiree at Military Hall,
Bowery, on the evening of the 10th inst.
Your reporter having received very press
ing invitation to be present at this enter
talnment, fastened, after the dispatch of
other duties and hasty cup of tea, to
avail himself thereof, arriving at the hall
about midnight. Here we found ourself.
like the great explorer, DR.. Kane, in a
pack" but with this difference, his was
composed of ice, ours was made up of hu-
manity. There could not have been less
than five hundred persons present. The
arrangements of the committee (which was
composed of the following gentlemen: Jas
Mitchell, Jas. Fl. Williams, Jas. Cruger.
Jacob Smith, Oliver Major, John Whatly,
Henry @. West, William Liggins and Will
liam f. Scott for the comfort Of this vast
crowd, was as satisfactory as could be de-
sired; while the supper, which was under
the supervision of our old friend, Mr.. Chas
Stewart, was faultless. Such profuslon
and variety we do rot recolIect of hay
ing seen at any society's supper Those
beautifully Drowned young porkers and
birds of various kinds, with their appro-
pirate surroundings of "fixins'," all finely
relieved by several towering pyramids,
was sight most distressing to a hungry
man, and the remembrance of which has
caused the hidden fluids of the mouth to
come forth many times since. Having
seen every seat (l40) at the tables filled
by fair creatures, who, Of course, had feast
ed on expectation all day, and who now
desired something more substantial, we
fastened to the hall below, where we found
everything in fine order. Mr.. Jno. B.
Bryan had full charge of the floor. That
he acquitted himself to the satisfaction of
all who are fond of "mingling in the may
dance" we are very sure, for we saw him
everywhere, soliciting the hand of some
fair dame. That the music discoursed by
the very excellent band gave full satisfac-
ton, will be readily believed when we an
nounce that Prof. Thos. Snyder, who had
charge of that department, had secured
the services of that distinguished musician
and leader, Mr.. Robert Brown. But what
| shall we say of the ladies'? How could we
select the "belle" from this world of lowell
ness and grace? Your reporter tried to do
so, but after recording the names of Mrs
r. r., of Second avenue, Miss G. r., of
North Moore ST., Miss S. H., of CARL St.,
Brooklyn, Miss. II. S., of WiIliamsburgh,
Mrs. S. and daughter, of Houston ST., Miss
F., Of 10Th ST., Mrs. e. B., of 2nd ST.,
Miss NJ. A., of Greenwich ST., Mrs. A, of
30th ST., the Misses NJ. and NJ. S., and
A. Z. w. Of Cherry ST., Mrs. p, of Ridge
ST., Mrs. c., of Sullivan ST., Mrs. S., of
24th St., so vast was the number that con
tinued to fit across his vision in the dance
or in the stately promenade, that he was
obliged to give up the task in utter de-
spair. We were very much pleased to see
the "Sons of Morgan everywhere present,
extending their kindly greetings to all,
particularly assuring the aged persons
that they would be we'll cared for; and
although the crushing process which the la
dies were compelled to pass through, par
ticularly when they were called upon to
"feed," must have brought destruction to
many an "extention," yet not one unkind
word was uttered in our hearing. As to
the gentlemen, your reporter verify believe
that they must have recollected that it is
leap-y ear, for better behavior we have never
witnessed anywhere. Having tarried I'M
til two o'clock, although kindly invited by
the committee to remain to partake of the
hospitalitieS of the Society, and for which
they will please accept our grateful thanks,
| took my departure from this very pleas
ant company to attend
THE FESTIVAL OF STONE SQUARE LODGE.
1t was in no very pleasing frame OF
mind that your reporter found himself
plodding his way to Williamsburg at two
o'clock of cold, frosty morning, but
knowing that the craft would be in anxious
expectation for an account of the festivities
there was nothing left for him but to "look
tothe east" and govern himself according
ly." The first think that struck his at
tention was the size and beauty of the
room. 1t could not have been less than
SO feet by So The ceiling was beauti-
fully frescoed, while splendid drop-cur.