Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-27
THE C0rFEpEKATE ORPHAN
sNA CONCERT.


The concert to- be given in this city on
next Wednesday night, June I, for the
benefit of the Confederate Orphan Asylum,
promises 20 be a grand affair. A. G. Nor
row. the agent of the institution, Is at
present in the city making all the neces- /
sary preparations. The eharadea ON the
occasion are ia the hands OF young ladies
from Nashville and Edgeheld. There will
also be tableaux by the members OF Con-
corl:a Club, under the management Of L.
r. Albert. A Juvenile brass band Is coming
from Louisville, and ten of the best singers
from that city have also volunteered for the
occasion. They will be assisted by the lady
and gentlemen amateurs of this city. u
Mr.. Morrow has already received upward
of five hundred premiums, including
SI,OO piano, which viii be distributed
during the evening amongtieket holders.
The merchants of this city have responded
literally to nis call for articles suitable Tor
gifts. and so far in his rounds he has nos
met with single refusal The City Hotel,
Maxwell House, Commercial Hotel, Stacey
House and st. Charles have volunteered
for the accommodation of the Louisville
guests. 1t is safe to say that Masonic Hall
viii be densely crowded on the night In
Question. Reserved seats can be had by
application at Dorman's music store.
Below will be found the correspondence
between Mr. Morrow and MIR. Spalding,
of Louisville !; - --,..s
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 10, 1S70,-Hon.
Jno. g. Baxter, Mayor Of the city OF Louis
ville-Dear Sir: Encouraged by your kind
ness and generous assistance extended to
the Confederate orphans while visiting
your city, I presume to solicit the addi-
tional favor ofthe services of your Juvenile
Brass Band of the House of Refuge for our
prize concert in this city on June 1.
You will thus greatly increase our obi
cations and confer personal favor upon
Yours respectfully,
49, -rs-'1 - a. G. MoRRow,
| Agent Confederate Orphans Home.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 10, lS70.-MR. A.
G. MoRRow, Agent, etc., Nashville-Dear
Sir: Yours of the 18th inst. was handed
me by Hon. j. G. Baxter. l have sub.
mitted the same to the Board OF Managers
Of the House Of Refuge. They cheerfully
consent to your request, and In due time
MIR. Caldwell, Superintendent, will be on
hand with his boys. He wishes to brinG
along, in addition to his band, at least ter
of his best singers, provided you can con
veniently make arrangements for thell
accommodation while in your city.
Please let me hear from you at once
that MIR. G. may make all necessary az
rangements for the trip.
Yours truly, d. SPALDING, JR.,
Pres. Board Managers, House OF Refuge
1
Templars' ConirnemOration.
Yesterday being Ascension Day, it wa
COMMUNICATED by the knights Templar o
Nashville Commandery in very worth,
and BETTING manner Arrayed in thei
peculiar uniform and regalia, bearing theil
red cross with its in hoe StgnO ounces,
they left their hall on Church street, ant
proceeded down Summer to the First Bap
| list Church, where the exercises OF tn
evening were had. After the ceremonies
and when the Sir Knights were seated, DIR
George S. Blackie delivered the address. |
was classic in its style, embracing sue
cinct, lucid and erudite history Of thu
knights of Malta and Rhodes, throug
warllke and diversified yicissitudes an'
fortunes FROM the year $40 to their virtua
extinction. The address was replete with
scholarship, historical research and dis
eliminating investigation. 1t was mos
happy in conception, chaste and elegant Il
diction, and was delivered IN tina
felicitous manner characteristic OF tn
speakers. There was q large and rofinet
audience present on the occasion, whlcl
was well pleased with the proceedings
The delightful music afforded by the choi
consisted OF sanctus from Mozart
Twelfth Mass, " Though the Sinner bloom
at morning" by Rosini, and an obhgat
solo which was admirably performed b
Mrs. Craig. The closing anthem was com
posed by the 0rgaRist, Mrs. Ashford,
lady of no ordinary musical attainments
After prayer by the Prelate, Mr.. A. Nelson
the Knights returned to their hall and tn
audience to their several homes.