The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-29

manner in which the men mad conducted themselves
The diverse OF the medal contains bust of WASH
ingon, in bas relief While the reverse bears this
lnscrirtiOn:-
Infantry Grey Reserves,
Cape May, n 3, July 1889.
His EXeeneney Ulysses s. Grant,
United States"
A Grand scene at the Academy Of Music.
Last evening the Academy OF Music was crowded
to its utmost capacity, the occasion which drew to-
gether the large audience being the third annual
Sunday School Jubilee in aid of the "Home for the
Aged and lntirm Of the NJ. T. Church in Philadel-
pha." The exercises consisted Of singing by a
chorus of about one thousand children gathered
from the various Methodist Sunday Schools in the
city, about forty different churches being repre-
sented. The Children-all Of whom, with the cXcep-
ton of a score or So were young girs-were seated
upon the stage, every inch of which was crowded.
formly in white as they were, with sashes and rib
bons of various hues, the scene as viewed from the
auditorium was one Of unusual attraction. William
c. Bakes, Esq, was President of the organization
having general charge OF the arrangements; Pro-
fessor William c. Fischer acted as Musical Director
of the vocal exercises, and Professor Carl Gaerner
as conductor of the large orchestra whose perform
ances varied the entertainment
Enter, the President.
After the singing Of the opening piece and prayer
by the REV. Bishop simpson, there was great COM
motion raised upon the stage and in the audience by
the appearance Of the Presidential party, whose an
ticipated presence had contributed in some measure
to the drawing together OF such an Overwhelming
Simpson and George H. Stuart, Esq, to seat in the
lower proscenium box to the right of the stage.
Accompanying tne party were re several t members % @ OF
Chief Magistrate could be seated the audience ana
the children raised wild tumult OF applause, re-
newed again and again as the distinguished visitor
quietly bowed his acknowledgements.
''See, the COnquering Hero Comes!'
The exercises were then proceeded with, without
interruption, until about quarter before O'Clock,
when the regular programme was temporarily sus-
pended by the announcement that the children
would sing the chorus, See, the Conquerng Hero
- rOn Ia n
this announcement the President left his box in
company with Bishop Simpson and Mr.. Stuart, and
passing through the green-rOom made his way
down through the brilliant throng of children to the
front of the stage where chairs had been placed for
him and his companions. The scene then presented
was one that fairly beggars description. Every child
upon the siege joined the applauding chorus of the
audience, and waved her handkerchief, and down
through this utter and tumut passed the President
to the footghts receiving the grand ovation Of the
children with as much composure as he had received
the fire OF the enemy in the march from the Rpidan
to the James. AS soon as he was seated, little girl
approached him and placed in his hands large and
beautiful bouquet, which was signal for the re-
newal Of the uproar throughout the building.
The chorus, which had been completely drowned
out by the tumult, was then renewed, after which
| composed by Carl Gaertner for the occasion, and
| dedicated to the President.
'.The Father Of his People.''
Bishop Simpson then arose and addressed the
| audience briefly. He referred to the benevolent
object OF the OCCASION saying that the interest taken
in the event proof OF the great benevolence OF
the people of Philadelphia. This spirit OF beneVo,
lence, he continued, is sign OF true greatness. y
is recorded of Caesar that when he died II was found
that he had left in his will legacy to every Roman
| citizen. - But true benevoence springs
| from hearty sympathy with the old and the young
1 And SO it is said Of Charlemagne that he delighted
to turn aside from the leadership OF his armies ano
scenes Of blood and strife, to minge among little
Children, and join in their sports Tonight history
but repeats its lesson in this, and we nave now II
our midst another example OF Ts sympathy % WI WITH !,
| vingSturning to the President-who is best fitted
to marshal armies and lead them to battle, turns
I taa NJ
among us, displaying in so doing that sympathy anC
benevolence which characterize true greatness
| CITY, and to encourage the children who are lending
their sweet notes to the grand object Of this gather
| ing thus proving himself to be- what every rule
should be, the Father OF his People!
Old Hundred.
When the Bishop resumed his seat, there were lou(
cheers and calls for Grant, but MI. George H. Stuar
rose and addressed the audience. After compli
menng the MethC dist Church for its generosity ant
during the war, he said that we thanked God TO
raising up General Grant to crush out the infamous
eaVeholders rebellion (cheerS); ana we thank GOt
still further for raising him up to his present posi-
ton to crush out our burdensome national debt
Great cheering.) And now, continued Mr.. Stuart,
want you all TO express your joy at these blessing
by rising TO your ieet, both this vast audience an
this beautiful collection of children, ana all JON Il
Hfraise God from whom all blessings nOw,o
| as Methodsts know how TO sing it.
The COnGuering Hero Speaks.
But before the audience could gain their feet, erie
OF "Grant !" 'speech !" "speech !" were renewed 81
the audience as fOows:-
Ladies ana Gentlemen-I hardly know how
can suitably thank you for this demonstration o
your Kindness and regard for me. l have neVe
visited Philadelphia but mat ! have received eYi
dences of your Kindness, and OF gratitude ia
greater than 1 am conscious OF deserving. i cal
only say that hope may be able TO do sOmethn;
that viii deserve 1t in the future"
The COnGuerinR Hero Conquered In Turn.
This brief speech was greeted with DosteTous aI
plause, on the subsistence OF which the audience an
the children rose to their feet and sang the gran
anthem Of praise. The Presidential party then en-
deavored TO leave the stage but before they coul
gain the lobbies OF the building the children SUI
rounded the President and clamored for a saluta
| tion. BY scores ana by aundreds they pressed an
| surged around him, some Of them bringing chair
and stools to lcngthen out heir standing. The ChiC
Magistrate, IN closer strait than he had ever bee
before, made the hest Of his dilemma and kissed q
many painting lips as were within his reach. ii
twisted hiinself hither and thther in the EFFORT
break through the WhiJe-rOO0d thrOng, aud aGte
some ten minutes delay and kissing OF az least thre
= hundred Of the rompng girls, succeeded in getfn
clear OF the crowd.
2 IN company with Mr. Snart he then left IN