Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
THE coNFEDERArE ORPHANS.
Masonic HAL This Evening.

Edgefeld turned out in full strength last
night to welcome the Confederate Orphans,
and McClure's spacious hall was filed to
its utmost capacity The concert was in
every respect decided success, both in
regard to the numbers present and the
character of the entertainment The
children of the Asylum, about sixty in
number, were conducted to the stage, and
opened the exercise with a very
beautiful chant, which was followed
by q chorus. Then came ''Woman's
Rights, comic quartette, by young Ia
dies of this city, belonging to the Baptist
Sunday-school. Little Frank Alexander,
the young orator of the Confederate Or
phan Asylum, then delivered speech
which was enthusiastically received. Next
followed A. G. Morrow, in his noted song
of ''Gouber Peas" which took the house
by storm. As usual, he had to repeat.
The children again came forward and
sang the chorus, Precious Jewels" Then
a recitation, ''Orphan Girl" by one of the
orphans. The NERVES was next on the
programme, and received with great ap-
plause. The chorus of the ''Prodigal Son"
was then sung by the children, and their
voices blended most beautifully ''Little
Barefoot, by Miss Katy Rock, was a per-
feet gem, and delighted all who were
present After this song, A. J. Cold
well, ESQ, was introduced to the
audience, and made an eloquent
and soul-stirring appeal in behalf
of the orphans. A collection was after
wards proposed, and a committee Of
gentlemen, consisting of Mayor White,
ex-AIayor Glenn and w. H. Simmonds
waited upon the audience, and the sum OF
$5O.25 contributed.
The programme was again taken up
MIR. A. G.. Morrow, favoring the audience
with his 'Conscript song" Then followed
the Duet, Gypsy Countess" by Miss
Hollins and Mr.. Hicks, one of the features
of the evening. A recitation, Graves OF
Tennessee" by several girls ofthe Institute,
a speech ''The Orphan Boy" by one Of
the children, and chorus by the orphans,
| and the programme was ended Mrs.
Molie Craig, presided at the piano, and
Capt. Thatcher at the organ, both of whom
rendered valuable service.
| We cannot refrain from asking our
| friends and the friends of humanity not &c
forget the second concert, at Masonic Hall
tonight. Our sister city of Edgefield gave
them a warm and cheering greeting last
night. McClure's Hall was full and every.
body was pleased and delighted. These
fifty-eight orphans amoug us are children
of our heroes and our fallen, whose blood
| flowed like water for our homes, when
| the crimson banner of battle floated
to the breeze. They fell with
that flag, and fell for these
homes. These children now ask ask aid
for their Home. They do not ask it as
mendicants. But in the most delightful Of
entertainments give more than value re.
ceived. The programme of exercises is
highly attractive, and the enjoyment at
forded is of the most elevating and rein.
| ing character, doubly enhanced from 6
consciousness on the part of those patron
izing it that they are doing good. Bacl
through al the exciting and troublouI
| scenes of their future lives these children
| WILCOX to these occasions of encouragement
and cheer as times when violets grew
around their feet and roses bloomed thei
pure, young and orphaned hearts. Let u
see the hall full tonight to overfowing
and let the children return to their Mont
| gomery home, feeling that they have heart
that beat warmly for them here in tn
Rock City. Let them see from apprecia
| live, full houses
''Thst it's not an easy task from the fond breas
| To root affection out