New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-13
The pRAMATTC ClPNTYAL.
BALL Mt TIE ACADEMY or MUSIC IN AID or
THE AMERICAN DRAMATIC FUND.


THE AMERICAN DRAMATIC FUND.
The first bali ever given for the benefit Of
the American Dramatic Fund was duly celebrated and
enjoyed OF the Academy OF Music The hai presented
very bright aud cheerful appearance During the early
hours Of the evening ONever 10 was but thny peopled,
and mo- excitement prevailed 40 little after 0 o'clock,
however, the arrivals grew frequent Tho band played
the nsprng and popular airs OF the Duchess OF Gero
STEM the dancing commenced aud became eydertth
the ban would pass OF pleasantly and brilliantly. The
exercise Of dancing very agreeable one 10 Participate
In, but not particularly Impressive ono TO witness u
presented novel feature conducted az the Academy
last night There was the customary allowance
OF "mauy twinklng feet" tho customary speo
of f.rtation the customary eccentricitcs Of mas
querade costume the customary every ihn-S
brilliant company Of persons filed the balcony
boxes, and gazed up0n the gay throng beneath
until tempted beyond endurance their fortitude ard
apathy gave way together, and they variouSly
rushed into pleasures fray There was 90 no time q
dense crowd, but the attendance remarkably
large. considering the violent storm that prevailed
and out anew about midnight. To record an
occasion that thoroughly enjoyed TO do justice to
what trust is but the inaugural Of series Of fesy
ties IN aid Of Of the most useful charities established
in our midst
In 1882 many OF the leading actors OF England, among
whom were, Mr. j. b. Blackstone Mr. T. r Cooke, and Mr.
Benjamin Webster lad their attention drawn 10 the
needy and impeco1s brethren Of their calling 1t was
found IN chose days. that DO matter how careful or
thrifty an actOrmght be, when sickness overlook I'm
he was unpeparcd orit and il death resulted his family
were left with few exceptions, totally uupioy idcd.
Tine wants and prvaons OF an actor none know better
than MI Blackstone, Who once admitted at Dramatic
Fund dinner that on one occasion In order 10 provide
for immediate pressing wants he gave an entertainment
ina the back parlor OF Il country inn The recps' how
ever were not adequate 90 the liquidation Uf the Land
lords demands; 50 DO had TO make ms ESCAPE
his wardrobe tied ny IN blue cotton pocket hanuLcr
chief, cGeCLyred with white spots lie came 10 grief III
turuip beld and was rccapiurtd LAp4aatiOis followed
and he Was allowed 20 depart hut not before he WIS
threatened with severe casusation IRON the landlord
In afcr Years when Blackstone became tho successful
manager Of the Haymlrket Thcaier the debt was paid,
that hc mover intended any iudgmted 10 q "stsohmg
player" when he called him a " vagabond" To Mr
blackstone may be accredlta ine estaDsAmoht OF Vh'
lrt British Dramatic Association
The more liberal Of the English people recognized
tAe wants Of such an associations me queen became
patron; also the Duchess ~ Sutherland aud many others
Of the leading ar,stOciat5 9I Great britain Ch9'lrs
uud later Wilke Collins, with other distinguished authors.
have All given their c0unenahce ana support 10 t1e AZ
s9ciatiou. The consequence was speedy aua uluh-
Dr,matic College has been erected ms a home Tor in
they taken Of II they die, they are buried at
kcW IlNh lmheuaie want. Nheh on ACTOR or aC..sS,
from sickness or old age. becomes recipient OF lAe
bounty oi tlc Association, t1y receive such ad so long
1s they tm1in n England or more properly speaking
1T ttt dhidid, To s presumed lItA 40 80 tltnti
pleasure for profit, and tine annuity rs not PAD them
during their absence II is llDvcl 10 accrue and whcn
they return the whole amount accumulated diiug theif
ah'eLce i- p9u 20 mem III iltE QUE unIo''' '"' ""'''
accumulated is returned to the Treasury.
The success Of tine English Association was m marked
and tho needs ot poor aud sick American actors great,
that iu Is5 Nie.srs g. IT, Barrett @ Holland Thomas g.
HWhln. john Brouslami D.. -, 6ibort, l. r.laWhy'
William lrius Blake. William T. Burton, ". n. Fleming,
and several others, a' actors az note determined upon
tie cadI5- merchants and their wives heartily COOP
Grated Win them in tnc undertaking .,,
tuc for o charter for "'rly American Dramatic fnnd"
n was granted and on March Q. 1873, the FUND Waa
finally organized 10 DO much 10 Too regretted thut !no
fund, Ae association are not a",e'sts 10 hi n iv
demands ,I the needy fIiWihtH OF ils u,uh Hu.t.-
the la.t fiscal year the recipients oi lH' i''u mum
Tbc r'a expenditure Of TIE year WIS tis3 o. and nc
en,I.. .n' Lgi .',ld ,rone n mcnicrs. viii
yield ~ per weak cscl, sum scarcely OF an!
,y Of r6e and n fac, mat reflects great credit
ON thc theatrical profession, that uOur 300 iairr DO"
T,.4. or livelihood from other ,ources viii receive
cent from fhr treasury O c Fund To enhance ihc con
O.tou of Tine finance, thr ball ia-i ,Yehhg va,
shortly sirt O'Clock, thr taiih-ts hh1et lio supc
wilton ol C4u Bracket began o. arrive hotWlihalhna
ed 81 Ky FiieiaiT 10 witness tie arrival Of the
W.T. ,,,ti.,i- on ,,e s,ri.r numerous The
Gy pr,itu.o at display. ono feature though ought 70
'Ie ~ -.stearr,0 tnrt once adorned the i"faue oi
A. CRAM H cNiIiififtil tAt il'0ttlh F'.' 49,
tl. .a.r dancers gathered the f'ur LAUDER qua
drUc Band began tine order ~ dancing by pihllhg
r,rl-Ia from the % Grand Uuchcssr' Among tho ro-
tables on tlr floor 90 thi- period were ~ ana ni.
Ior.urp. 100 took "IchCt OF Leave lOi the "'fA-
t,.T. Nv Lester Nauuck. ~ tho most
,.'alltul..ued and energetic Of managers Mr James
WaIfac vhr.c sppcinfv MIy De " Lost Ia l0nd"u' Dt
corisioiv v.ts not lost no the Academy; John
Ctberf tho genial ard the best Lot1
..Illt Cr,,. fur arsomuauicdhY Henry Palmer. pro
refor of ne Westminster Hotel aud part piomicl"f IA
me SLACK Brook: I" Mrs Uuey, whose COHs'aht nc h
tIc Inye Cha~e." we uI miss; Mark smith, the
Fine Old J. fish Gentleman, a. H.. Young Tue NJ,
Goolfup" Of The Ilyug -cud' ma Mrs. JtinlhE'e i
WaIack. Ihcuter. Aud though last, not least deorse
F-,nr Train Respondent boo gut buttons ana Wr"ig on
woman Rights and his chances iof thr fIe7uoho9 III
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