The New York herald., 1868-02-10
m,scELy AvE0Us.

generous and assistance which he en-
erprss has thus far received and with every
the complete Of the undertaking
made to tho people to good Increased
energy until the 2Ah Of this month"; when Armly be-
MoYed tho necessary funds win be raised erect tho
Asylum.
Tickets 81 each fol So They can be obtained At
almost any this and adjoining Cities or viii be sept
by NAL on recsip, of prics describing prsssis@
mailed free application. Address
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM ASSOCIATION,
8. BROADWAY
NOTICES OF The FIRST FESTIVAL.
tFrosa the New YORK Herald
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM FUND CONCERT
Last evening concert in aid Of the Gettysburg Asylum
FOR Invalid soldiers took place Irving Hail. Setting ASIDE
the attractive features Of the programme The object Of the
concert itself quite elicit generous
sponsc and long the announced for the open
ing march the spacious building dsnsey crowded
every part Indeed seldom Irving Hall presented
appearance shortly after egh. o'clock standing
mpossibity-a fact which speaks volumes for the
Gettysburg Asylum fund Among other things Miss Brain
sd sang few appropriate which evoked hearty en-
corss with which, every she considerably com.
Piled, and the well aed quite fais in the
rendering grand national medley. which gained good
deserved applause conclusion Of the Ars
portion of the programme Major James Hasserty came
forward and delivered heightened address behalf Of
the object OF The proposed asylum for tho Gettysburg
soldiers Personally he was not identified with the matter
moro than TO advocate the the brave heroes who
died in defence their oouny's rights lie alluded n
glowing teas to the Of the gallant warriors
Of Gettysburg and passed very high eulogum on tho
recent editorial the Herald kind and liberal rccog
milton OF their merit sad advocacy in their behalf
article from tho Herald had widely copied by
mnent journals throughout the country, which he was
assured would the usual beneficial effect Advetna
to the American navy and the architecture Of ships in this
country generally alluded the Henrietta as example
for all nations to foil eharOcerzng it as the acme ofper
fection and model Tor the world. He was sure
that though the government had hitherto passed
over the very praiseworhy object OF the Gettysburg
Asylum fund.- no doubt through pressure Of business II
would nevertheless with its deserved consideration
support Major naggery retired amid loud applause
the second portion Of the programme was then pro-
sseded with. Tho orchestra under the direction Of Mr.
Theodore Thomas played pleasing selections from
Rossini Strauss and Verdi LEciair' was charminsy
rendered by Miss Branerd, and determined encore had
the effect OF evokng Barney o'Hea" which
was subsequently, brought close by grand selection
from III Trovaoge,n comprising The most popular airs in
that ayori,e opsrs. Altogether the worthy undertaking
decided success whether In reference to tho
or,aauces of tn arsts point of attendance the lae
having by far exceeded ssusuine expectations OF
its generous promoters.
fFron The Now York Daily TimesI
Tie grand n,sscal festival in aid OF the Gettysburg
Asylum for Invalid soldiers OF, advertised last
evening" lrug Hail. The drew together one Of
the largest audiences Irving Han, and many
persons applied clock there
standing FOR the hundreds who arrived after that
hour. The nusics programme under the direction q
Theodore Thomas assisted BY celebrated orchestra Ma
Brsinerd tho distinguished vocalist, and Mr. O. Matzss,
pianist TIE performance excellent and tha
several pisccs repeatedly appauded BY the enhus
.astio audience present After the overture ar.
Benjamin w hchcock manager for the Gettysburg
Asylum Association, forward and addressed
the audience lie began by ihsnking them ior their ire
ancs and explained that the spvement now nauguratsd
was national one and did L"i operate Tor me benefit -
individuals The people ba ereced monument 10 honor
the memory Of the dead VINO lAl down their lyes on tho
Geld of delyshurg and proposed to create M
asvum the OF veterans who suffered
mutiaon nnds that they ncapaDl1
supporting themselves e urged those present 10
the alive aud enable hc to erect an asylum
may 10 honor ~ tAo nason and bcneni o the
soldier
Major James Haggerty next introduced, and made
speech 10 behalf OF the wounded soldiers, and sad
that bad brRved the peris Of the battle asd FOR
safety Of country, they deserve 20 have
FOR the hor lives instead OF being
eoeel TO grind out music at street corners fof tbs
penales dropped la their hst lie not ashamed
e speak n faver of ,hs Getty sburg Asylum Association
and he had attended the he had added hs
me 70 the funds gathering 10 The hands OF he managers
both speeches were wen received and the au hence
% 10 In the best OF hcor when the conrcrt closf
from thu y. Y. Mercury
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM CONCERr
uucai festival paid o. Tue Gettysburg Asylum Tor
va,l sd.dUts held last night Irving Hall 1hfes
IA pfsOns attended. Mr.. Theodore Ihoinae
sided and sustained Wy Miss Maria s. brainerd and
fuf thn of