Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-06
THREE CENTS.

dRAND SUCCESs.-The concert and festiro1 o;,,
last evening, at the Hyatt Mansion. corner of FrarIr
an anu schroeder streets, for the benefit of tba TT;o
"ipnan Asylum proved one ofthe grardest succogsos
e'er witnessed in Baltimore exceeding the r,ns+ Gov
gu'he expectations fits most ardent friendo Fon,
an carry hour IN the evening until near the bour oF
Olo'lHs 'n1 entertainment there was one continual
stream OF humanity pouring into the premises en-
nFaclhg people IN all conditions offe the high and
the low, the rich and the poor. forming briIl;ont
and inspiriting scence. 1t be said without ex-
aggeration, that several thousand persons were
present, and in fact it is doubtful whether the spa-
cious grounds would have accommodated the vast
thrOng at one time.
The musical portion of the entertainment was ad-
mirably conducted the National Union Musical As
socialion rendering a varied selection of songs in
fine style, while the House Of Refuge Band, under
Professor Eeems, discoUrsed most excellent music
The illumination Of the grounds was very effective
and lent an enchantment to this naturally hand
some place, which must have been witnessed to be
properly appreciated.
The little orphans were present and excited the
SSihpathles OF all who them, while they seemed
70 enjoy the scene amazingly. It is designed to re-
peat the entertainment on Thursday evening next,
at eight o'clock.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNyEyTION.-The Annual Sunday
School Convention of the Baltimore district of tbo
East Baltimore Conference, was inaugurated last
night at tho Caroline Street NJ. e. Church. This
Convention is called for the purpose of awakening
more lively interest among the members of that de-
nomination in the cause of Sunday schools and the
promotion of Christianity through this, one of tae
most efficient means whereby the youthful mind can
De taught tho paths Of truth and virtue. The OPEN
ing sermon was delivered by Roy Dr. A. F. Gibson
Of Madison Avenue Church. The remarks Of Dr
Glib were plainly to the point, and particularly
adapted to the occasion, eliciting close attention on
the part Of the large audience in attendance After
the sermon an organization was effected, and the
Convention will this morning proceed to transact the
business for which it is convened. The Convention
VIII be IN session both to-day and tomorrow
number ot~delcgates from the country are expected
to be present during its sessions The deliberations
of this body regarded with considerable interest
by the members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
and its sessions will doubt be largely attended.
THE CELEBRATION To-DAY-Previous notice has
been made of the celebration of the Sunday schools
OF the NJ E. Church East of Jones falls which takes
place this afternoon at Patterson's Park The seye-
raj schools to assemble at hafpast three o'clock
on the corner of Baltimore and Caroline streets from
whence they will march in procession to the Park,
The exercises will consist of short addresses inter-
srer|ed with choice selections of vocal music in the
English, Welch and German languages Professor
Deems Band is also expected to be in attendance.
and will add zes to the occasion by the performance
OF number of national and other airs very large
attendance is expected.
The SUNDAY LAVA special meeting of number
Of the conecOnorS and ice cream dealers in this city
was held last night at Mr. f. Hempel's, No 10 north
Frederick street. for the purpose Of contributing to-
wards testing the new Sunday law, prohibiting such
dealers from keeping their places of business open on
the Sabbath day. 1t is stated that they design en-
rloylng able counsel to test the constutionaty Of
the law. by bringing it before the proper tribunal for
decision. An early settlement of the question is anx-
iously looked for.
SHOOTING CAsE.-John Reidinger was arrested yes
terday, charged with attempting to shoot Henry
Matthews, colored, on Monday night, on Hanover
street, near Camden. Justice johnson released the
accused on bail for court.