The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-23

The "HAYDN QUINrETrE" WITH THE In
sANE.--Certainly tine most pleasant OF all the
charming concerts with which the insane poor
of our city have been favored, was that Of the
Haydn Quintette," last evening, at the Insane
Department of the Philadelphia Hospital, and
Almshouse. 1t was their third visit. The at.
tendance was very large, and composed not
only of the leading officers of the House with
their families, but of many of the most promi-
nent citizens of West Philadelphia, including
several of its clergy.
The patients, for whose benefit these affairs
have been gotten up, were in full force, The
entertainment consisted of quintettes quartettes,
DUETS, and solos, with instrumental accompany
ments some OF which, to the infinite delight of the
auditory, were In costume. A platform had been
erected to give effect to the exhibition. The
principal artistes were Messrs. j. F. Hope, l.. e.
heeinley, John Graft, Eugene Aagee, and J. n.
Aitken, and the regular Quintette, assisted by
Messrs. u. s. Worrall, j. n. LucKenback and r..
Covely, Musical Director. .
Among the principal pieces were the "Sleigh-
ude," by the Quintette, slegh-bell accompani-
ment, assisted by Msssrs. Luckenback, Covely,
and Miss Emma Pennell; the Laugh of o
Child" trio, Miss Pennell Mr.. u. s. Worrall, and
Mr.. Hope-organist Mr.. Coyely; the "Ditchers
Deg" comic, Mr.. Magee; 'Lady, Come to Me-"
composed by Rastbuln, Quintette, largely ap-
plauded; the Widow Malone,n Hope and Me.
ginley; the "0ld Country Party" Hope, encored,
followed by the celebrated clark, the Convent
Bells are Ringing by the whole troupe, as
sisted by Miss Pennell.
At the termination of this delightfully."- rem
dered piece,quite an unexpected event occurred,
which elected transports Of enthusiasm and de-
light from the assembled crowd.
Dr. s. W. Butler, SO long and favorably
known as the Chief Resident Physician and
Superintendent OF the Insane Department,
stepped upon the platform, and presented Miss
Pennoll with splendid highly wrought and
chased silver cake BASKET, to the entire astopish-
ment and even confusion of the fair recipient,
who was wholly unaware OF the honor pro-
posed her, accompanying the gilt with the tol-
lowing address, which fully sets forth the in
debtedness of the institution to this most amable
and Christian young glady:-
Mss Emma Pennell with great satisfaction 1
perform the pleasing duty, on behalf OF number OF
persons connected with thus institution, among
whom the patients are largely represented, OF pre-
senting you this silver CAKE basket as slight token
OF our appreciation Of the yaue of the aid have,
with so much dlsinterested kindness, cheerfulness,
and cOnstancy rendered for nearly three years past
in conducting our Sabbath services. Although in
ba h, you have in all kinds of weather been found
in your place, and done much, both by your pre-.
sence ano by your voice. IN leading our Songs OF
Praise, 10 p. .Ia
minister to a mind qi eased;
Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow;
RaZe out the written troubles OF the brain,
And with some sweet, obvious antido e.
Cleanse the stufPd bosom OF that perilouS stun
Which weighs upon the heart
We have reason to know that your efforts have
been appreciated by the patients and that tney have
resulted in good TO some. We know, too, that your
example and influence have been the means OF inte-
resting Others on behalf OF the unfortunate class OF
our community whom or the time being it is neces-
sary to restrain wi hin these walls and VINO any
need, and many of whom appreciate all the kindly
attention ana sympathy that can be be towed upon
them.
. The blessing of 'Hm tina, is ready to perish" has
often been invoked upon you. May you receive il
III ample measure-and above ali, in that final day
she among he brighest IN HIS erown As yOH
have done something to comfort Christs little ones
on earth, may your own heart be cJmiorted bY tht
assurance of the favor of the Most High, and Youl
Ineffab JOY be to 'Inhent the kinedom prepared o
you from the ioundanon of the world" and YOU
commentator be, "Inasmuch as ye have done II
unto one oftbe least of these my brethren, ye have
done 1t unto me-"
Thanks were returned by William D. Baker
ESQ.,, one of the same choir TO which Miss Pen
nell belongs, tnat of the Rev. DR.. Buffers, the
Presby terian Church, West Philadelphia, in
brief, but very able and "telling" response. Bu
| DR.. Butler did not stop here. Turning to Mr.
Baker and calling on Mr.. j. l.. Davis tht
orGaList OF the church spoken OF, who, witt
Miss Peunell, had assisted in forming the chou
OF the insane, he presented each Of the gentle
men with beautifully enbossed silver desser
! knife, bearing their several names engraved
This added to the delight of the patients, all 0
whom regarded these gentlemen with no ordi
| nary reverence, appreclatng, as they one anC
| all did, their weekly efforts in their behalf.
| During this interregnum Messrs. Meeinley an(
Magee were costuming themselves, and nov
made their rather novel appearance in negrC
! character. Several scenes were given with mucl
| effect. ''Heller's Second Sight 0utdone," Mr.
! Hope acting as the Wizard; an exhibition o
Mesmerlsm, with Mr.. Magee in cidiruoy1n
state, with lessons on the Banjo" Hope ant
Magee amusingly interrupted by Meglnley, VIII
kept time TO the music, In the rear oil the pei
| formers, in an inprOmptu negro dance, half JIG
! halt breakdown, greeted with shouts OF laugh
ter at his lnimitabIe representation of the.cha
| Tacter. We never saw more genuine dehgh
than was expressed in the eyes, looks, an
| whole manner of the unfortunates whom h
wa endeay yoring to amuse. The whole affai
will be immemoTial among the patients OF tn
| institution.