The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-28
JOE C0BURN's BENEFIT.

His Last Appearance in Public Prior TO the
Fisht-Larse asd Apprecia,Ivc Audience
Spurrlns and singing.
Masonic Hall, Thirteenth street, between Third
and Fourth avenues, was the scene OF considerable
excitement last night 1t being the occasion OF the
complimentary exhibition to Joe Coburn who is
matched to fight Jem Mace for the championship
: OF the heavy weights and $4,000 side IN Canada,
the 18th Of May next. To say that the hall was
crowded would be to feebly express the packed
nature OF the seats and every available foot Of stand
ing room; It was jammed by an appreciative
audience. There were certainly 700 persons
present Friends and foes were there alike,
the former to attest their appreciation
OF the beneficiary by demonstrations OF
applause and the latter to note his condition and
take stock in other particulars. Many were unable
to obtain Abundance, and IL seemed to be the uni
versa opinion that Coburn had Ill advisers when he
acceded to the requests Of friends and engaged this
hall. Such was the nature Of the crowd that many
OF the sparring fraternity could not wedge their way
through 1t to comply with the demand OF hundreds
10 put ON the gloves. On either side of the stage,
snug,y esconced behind Partitions were select few
0l Copurns lntinate acquaintance, who had an eX.
ceent view OF the proceedings John Grlndell
once renowned ten mile runner, was appointed
master OF ceremonies, and did his work we'll Pro-
lessor Bill Tovee was not seen.
~, me irst incident on the nights programme was
Farrell who though not first Class adepts Win the
mlttens, struck right and left with such Will and
maintained 80 much good humor that alter the third
round they departed with applause.
rom NesDltt, young lad, thlck-set and OF I'M
mense strength, anu Ned Tuohey, both OF Brooklyn,
came next and delighted the concourse with their
effective work. It as no child's play, but earnest.
quick, slOgglng business from the commencement
and when the third round had been finished they de-
parted mo private life with faces and bodies Quite
as red as the shirts they wore.
fat Mcuovern, young man without shirt collar,
business daily ana of exceeding modest defieanor
III turn delighted the auditory with characteristic
songs, de was well received and repeatedly re-
Mickey Coburn, brother OF Joe. and young 'un
Billy Madden, followed the vocalist and did light
those ;nirsting for humping sights.
Grndeh now advanced TO the footlights and beg
c Gea the sparrers ITO walk up to the captains
Ss sS Of such na ssSsSn B asK
breath ne mad. Hoboken kept dark, but soon apM MIR.
Mcclellan, an ambitious gentleman with huge NOUS
appeared amid applause This for absence or sKiI
downright smuggling work, and utter ignorance OF
the rudiments OF the art OF selrdelence was supe-
Tl0r 10 any like exhibition ever seen. But IL was
c0mlcal and vindiCtve; SO much so, that the audi
ence roared with laughter. These massive youths
banged away at each others heads, chests and
bodies until the "good thlng'' had almost become
mon, monotonous, when the slugger, by well directed
6iow, tlm6led Mcclellan INTO The corner limp as
McGovern v0caized o little more, when the event
OF the evening took pace-the wind-up between
UoDurn and Professor BIN Clark. The latter is heavy
ana fat and his wind is Short but he is master Of
lhe art OF boxing, and none dare play with him
Wnen the mittens are on. Tie appearance OF 90
burn was well applauded Each was dressed in
white SHIRT and drawers the latter kept in position
~ scarfs at the waist, Joes being Of green color,
appears, SO far as 1t was practicable to observe In
excellent condition; superfnous flesh ABOUT his
,hest or lons, aud his face has also been got down
Nv. N nLahf nr
heir presence these two adopts shook hands, and
q good style showered each other with blows
ieavy work, necessarily, was not attempted but
ne exhibition OF their skill was well upplauded.
The show broke up at halr-pasl nine O'Clock.