Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-20

upon inc AUDIENCE ana upon our common
country. Back of the interesting band of
orphans, in large plain letters, and high up
above the stage, in large plain letters, was
seen, Confederate Orphans Home,
every syllable of which seemed to
thrill the hearts of those present as
their eyes rested upon it. By special
request our worthy senior, Col. John c.
Burch, conducted the exercises, and call
ing off the programme, announced
each succeeding performance, and right
calamity and chivalrously did he perform
the duty assigned him. The exercises
consisted of music, songs, dialogues,
chants, addresses, Rotations, facetious ex-
ercises, etc. We have never witnessed
more agreeable entertainment than the one
the programme afforded. Where all did so
well, it is impossible to particularize. Yet,
we cannot refrain from mentioning the
little song of ''Joy Bells" as sung by the
little orphans standing in a row upon the
stage. They sang it most admirably, and
gave high evidences Of having re-
ceived the utmost care and
attention in the cultivation and
development of their vocal powers
The same may be said of Feed My
Lambs, and the other songs. The recita-
tons and dialogues were given in a man
ner that evinced in pupils SO young an ad-
vanced stage of elocutionary culture, the
language being clear and distinct, the ges-
ticulations appropriate and enunciation and
emphasis full and proper. After the first
part of the programme had been gone
through with, Gen. Brown was requested
by the ladies to go upon the stage. That
ha
Torrance was continued. During
the singing of Little Barefoot, ="
a pleasing episode occurred. As in her
graceful and inimitable way she would lean
far forward and say Give me penny,
just one penny" the stage was showered
with nickels, thrown from every direction
by the audience. This was too much for
the little girls and boys on the stage.
Their eyes sparkled, and they jumped from
their seats and engaged in an eager scram-
BILE for the coveted coin. 1t was in vain
the ladies endeavored to restrain them.
They darted about the stage, gathering
the pennies with eager avidity, scufiing
and scrambling over each other in the
most gleeful competition, and filling their
little pockets with the coin. Again and
again was this repeated amid the heartiest
commissions of laughter from the audience,
who, to keep up the fun, continued to
shower the nickels upon the stage.
After the close of this pleasing interlude,
the gallant Gen. S. B. Buckner, who is at
present III the city, beng seen in the
audience, was requested by the ladies,
through Col. BUrch, to appear upon the
stage. The General responded, and as he
walked down the aisle and mounted the
platform, the most deafening applause
Shook the building. Col. Burch then in
troduced him to the audience by saying
that he knew Gen. Buckner had made his
mark on other fields, and he had no doubt
but that he would make his mark on
this, giving the audience to under
stand that the gentleman who was
expected to address them not be-
ing present, Gen. b. without consulta
ton was called upon. The General made
q few brief pertinent and felicitous re-
marks He stated that he was not speak
er, but that he had been an actor in other
scenes with those whose orphans were here
tonight. He expressed a deep Solicitude
for these orphans, who were a part of our
heritage We owed them a sacred duty,
and he felt well assured from the faces of
those present, that the duty would be faith
fully discharged. He did not design max
ing a speech, but repeated, in the happiest
manner and with electric effect, the mag
nifcent poem
eve meet tonight in gorgeous light, etc.
He said that we must do more than
mourn The fame ofour heroes is immortal
and imperishable, and their orphans are
ours
This being the case, we must guard their
orphans, and we must take care of them.
The General concluded his remarks amid
thunders of applause.
Mr.. Kennedy, one of the Supervisors of
the Asylum. was next introduced, and made
some brief remarks in regard to the Asy-
lam. in a statistical point of view.
The donations yesterday and last night
were most liberal; aside from the large re-
ceipts at the door. Mr. Dorman, on
Church street, contributed a $500 organ
$500 of which was given by himself and
the other 800 by the manufacturers, the
Messrs. Smith, of Boston.
The following collections were returned
by Capt Dan. Kinney:
Messrs. Kinney & Wand contributed S..
Charles DiggOns 800, Mr.. Jonnard 800
Nilsson & Walsh 800, S. S. Riddleburger
800, cash 1900, L. A. Beech 800. p. H.
Mills & Co. SEQ, W. D. Gate 800, A. Bra
sher 1000, J. McIntire 800, E. Lynch
1000, Mason Il Co. 1000.
Mr. Samuel Watkins contributed the sum
of 800, and Mr.. Kean, of the Maxwell
House, gave 800. Messrs. Carrick. Hol-
Inns & Co have fitted each of the
orphans to a neat and elegant pair
of Shoes For each and all of these
liberal donations the Lady Managers,
Supervisors and the orphans themselves
are profoundly gratefully. There will be
no collections made tonight; those who |
desire to contribute can hand in whatever |
amounts they may feel able or willing to |
give Mt Mr.. Golfers Book Store, on Union |
street. The exercises concluded last night |
to the very highest satisfaction of all |
present. Immediately after the conclusion |
Of the exercises the following correspond |
ence was had:
maxwell House., NASHVILLE, Jan. 10, |
1860. Cor. w. II. STEPHENs-Dear Sir: |
We propose to repeat the entertainment at |
the Masonic Hall tomorrow evening for |
the benefit of the Confederate Orphans |
Home at GAINESVILLE Knowing that you
feel a deep interest in this enterprise. |
which appeals so warmly to the hearts Of |
every true man and woman in the country, |
we earnestly request that you add attrac-
ton to the occasion by delivering an ad- |
dress for the benefit of the children under
our care. If you will comply with this re-
quest, we understand that one hundred !
gentlemen propose to give five dollars
each.
Mrs Dr. Finley, President 0. A. Miss
s. H. Woods President D. C. o. S; Mrs.
S. r. Carter, President Williamson County
Auxiliary Society.
e-Presideuts-Aliss j. G. Honberger,
Mrs. John F. House, Mrs John Judkins,
Mrs. James Rice, Mrs. A. NJ Warfield
We have not heard with positiveness as
10 whether Mr.. Stephens will respond ia
yorably, but we have every assurance that
be will, when a rare intellectual banquet,
aside from the regular attractive ex-
srcises, will be spread. Tonight being
he last night, we hope to see the house
again filed to OVERLOOKING These chill
iren appeal to us for aid, and We must give
t. They have no fathers; their fathers
ave gone down to the graves of heroes;
ION flames eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with solemn round
The biyouac of the dead