Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-14
Presentation Concert.

MARYLAND INSTITUTE, BALTIMORE,
JUNE 18TH, 1867.
The Profits of THIS Concert ,o;U be oireu tn the
Southern Orphans Association, to the
sutoined address, from the
Officers of aohich, zoe call
the attention ofhe
Public.
We the Officers of the Southern Orphans
Association, for the maintenance and education
OF the destitute orphans of deceased Southern
soldiers and sailors, earnestly solicit the sympathy
and cooperation in our
GRAND PRESENTATION CONCERT
of all who desire to see the
H M AND SCHOOLv
enabled to receive and care for all the needy one
who seek Its shelter and protection
Thanking our friends for their past cOntribu
tions and assistance, we again appeal to them te
help US IN more extensive enterprise. It is the
design OF this Association to erect
H ME- AND SCHOOI'
for the orphans of the South, both male and fe
male, on an extensive scale, in the city of Rich
mond, Virginia. As an inducement to have the
building located there, the Common Council of
that city have guaranteed sufficient lot of land
in an elevated and healthful location and will
increase the quantity of land if needed.
1t is with confident hope in a favorable res
ponse to this appeal to public which has neve
yet failed to sustain charitable intuition thst
we nave entered into an arrangement with Messrs
Il. i. PALMER IL Co., No. IL Holiday street
Baltimore, to organize
Grand Musical Presentation Concert
for its benefit, and earnestly solicit the kindly all
and patronage of the public to ensure its success.
(Signed)
Mrs. j. L. HAMMOND, President.
Mrs. Il. A. +. MEARs, Treasurer.
Mr.. j. II. SCHIERs, Recording Secretary
BALTIMORE, Feb. IS, 1867.
TRUSTEES:
Mrs. E. A. +. MEARs, Baltimore. Nd.
Mrs. j. ID. SCHIERs, Baltimore Md
Mrs. J: S, HAMMOND, Baltimore, Nd
Mrs. w. s. BOsTOCK, Baltimore Md.
Mrs. A. HAWKINS, Baltimore, Md
Mrs. pr. A. 9. KIMBERLY, Baltimore. Nd
Mrs. CHAs MCCUBBIN, Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Hon. JAS. Lyons, Richmond, Va.
Mrs. JAMES THOMAS, Richmond Va
Mrs. THOs. BRANCH Richmond Va
1t may seem unnecessary to add single word
to the above address, but calls upon the Institu-
tlon nave been so numerous and pressing, and the
Struggle through which it is now passing to wi
den the circle of its charities is of such an ardu-
Gus nature that the management cannot too
strongly urge upon the
Humane and sympathetic
everywhere, an active participation in this addi-
tionai attempt to alleviate the sad condition of
great numbers of helpless children. rendered
thus by the terrible war through which we have
passed. And assuredly, whatever may have been
the relative political views of ladies and GENTLE
men heretofore. all must agree that the children
referred to- could not, by any possibility. have
had any agency in bringing about their present
Deptorable and Destitute Condition.
and suitable objects for the charity of all per-
sons of whatever shade of political opinion. The
"H ONE AND SCHOOL'
which they now more particularly seek to estab-
lish and endow, will be of incalculabIe benefit bv
providing not only food and raiment for these
helpless ones, but likewise solid and thorough ed
ucation, thus qualifying them for
Future Usefulness to Society at Large
In order that this appeal may be effectual in
enlisting the active interest and cooperation of
all classes of persons everywhere, we have con-
cluded to issue for the
Grand Presentation Musical Concert,
800 coo tickets at the nominal price of ST. each-a
single ticket emitting the purchaser to gift
there being one gift to every ticket The gifts
are as follows:
l. An elegant Farm of 241 acres, i'm
proved with extensive dwellings
and Outbuildings, saw and grist mill
making the property invafuable..... $4,000
z. A gift OF $lO,OOO III gold valued at. IL, 500
3. A farm of ten acres, highly improved
near the city of Baltimore. 10000
4. gift in greenbacks... 5000
S. A three-story Brick House, with mod
ern improvements, in Baltimore 5000
6. A three-story Brick House with mod
ern improvements, in Baltimore 400
I. A two-story Brick House, with mod
ern improvements in Baltimore.. 5000
8. Two gifts in Greeenbacks, $1,000 each 1000
9. Ten 9 9 500 each 5000
III. Fifty " 100 each 5000
IL. One hundred 80 each 5000
II. One Grand Piano, Stief's ,.........-... 1900
Ii. " ............... 1000
IA. Two Square Pianos, " 500 each. 1000
Is. Ten Parlor Organs, 15O each. /, 500
Is. One Hundred Gents Gold Watches,
80 each, 1900
II. One Hundred Ladies' Gold Watches
100 each, 10000
Is Fifty silver plated Tea Sets, IS each. 3,7a
10. One hundred Elliptic Sewing Ma
Chimes rs each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 75Og
20. One hundred Gents Silver Watches,
10 ............................ $50
q. One hundred Ladies' Fine Gold
Chains and Pin, $40 EACH. ............. 400
p. Two hundred Oil Paintings, 20 each 400
%. Five hundred Bibles, 20 each . 10000
"a. Two thousand copies Pollards South
ern History, SIS each 10000
25. Two thousand Photographic Albums,
each; .:-....::.::........... 10000
26. Two Thousand Fine Gold Pens in
cases each ............................ 10000
u. Five hundred Plain Gold Rings, So. 1900
%. Two thousand sets Silver Plated Tea
Spoons, 8 each........... - 5000
%. Two thousand Napkin Rings, Call
Bells &C.. each 5000
The balance consists of the following articles:
Musical instruments, Music Boxes
Ladies' and Gents Riding Whips, Opera Glasses
Office and Parlor Furniture, Writing Desks.
Black Walnut Frames, Engravings, ETC., etc.
The whole amounting to an aggregate of 500 600
VALUABLE GIFTS,