The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-17
the roLUNrEERs FOR THE corNr.
An Excellent Array Of Talent aud Fri, ndsbip
for the Testimonial Benefit.

To THE EDITOR or The SUN-Sir: !. From
the fervencv Of the sun Of nature volunteer
flowers quickly appear, and with sinlarrapidity
have volunteers arisen after reading In the NEW
YORK SCS my imitation, for within Two das
thereafter I received more than was required
for a double cast Of the drdWdtis pcisOHU in
"Itamlci."
II. Lord Paris, son Of King priam Of ancient
Troy, was not more perpexed on Mount Ida to
decide the claims Of the triple beauties juno,
Minerva, and Nenus-to the golden upilc Of the
llcspetides, than have been In deciding upon
the mcfltod claims OF my friendly volunteers for
tho Shakespeare Celebration and the Testimonial
Hen ~ at the New York Academy Of Music. on
Monday evening Aptil ~
III. The number and qualify OF the letters,
educalonally and wei written would form an
interesting petite volume. Three Ghusis ut my
kingly father have volunteered to walk before
me beneath the "glimuses OF the moon and
have no doubt but THAT my learned bri Their" In
law a. Oakley Hail. Esq, would also act tie
Ghost, rising from hts own hery "Cruciblc,' Ike
refined gold in tue spin: Of Shakespeare. the
volunteer letters arc u perfect study from
tho pens Of Beauty, and the refined intelects ~
both sexes. One is extraordinary from its men
tai com position, 10y handsome young lady. only
in her sixteenth year, and yet. has written two
petite comedies, aud possesses true dramatic
powers aud cnthuaiasm To promote such
talents have created for her new character
ddcfion In the TRAGEDY. VIZ. Ropdl Page to he
Prince" and perfcctly.in keeping with c)urtly
etiquette. predict brilliant future ior this
I
The occasion will be honorcd by Madame sid .
dons IA the Queen. and by Prof. Siddons as
| Lord pOt0nus thus, members OF the great
| Kcmbe family will aid this " Centennial Year
celebration OF Shakespeare.
The Lddp Ophcli1 for this occasion might IN.
| deed have been beloved hy the Prince tand
| Count. and my only regret u that. by command
| Of my friend Shakespeare. must send her To - q
nunnery," which uuzaliant act 90 my nHrt |
| trust that Miss Blanche Osborn will pardon.
| Ladies have volunteered to perform any dramatic
service for me, and thus the talented Miss
| Estelle Rowe, formerly OF WalaclVs Theatre, ac-
| cepts the part Of the Pldyer Queen.
" Lester Wallack ESD, wrote TO me very
friendly letter and good wishes. Instantly grant
| Ing his permission for the artistic services. for
| ESQ. and J. II. M)ntAgue. Esd " not actually
| engaged at his theatre on the cath inst lhose
| three most admirable artists. also. wrote to mo
| IN the same friendly spirlt. deeminR II AN honor
| testimonial. Messrs. jarrett Palmer have
offered all the adance In their power and as
they known that ] em attached to bellies. ~
gratitude tony beautiful mother, they VIII
chine In with me at the meredian OF the Atf
inst.
V. Permit me to state to tho accepted volun
teers to whom have written that the initiate
rehearsal will take tlace ON the stage Of ia,
Academy, on Wednesday. 1871 inst, NJ T. oclocl
Nj. and aftcrWard they VIII all receive NV hosti
taty my sisters and brothers. Under n'
consideration Will any person. eXcel tsaid volun
tecfs. be admitted 10 witness the iehCarss Is
They should be sacred as a lady Ia be
! houdoir. NV grateful appreciation deeply Zee
toward this talented band Of volunteers. bn
my public thanks will be reserved until IN
Centennial Independent speech " to the an
dieucc after the tragedy. when %. W the " 0t
itself, at least OF Manhattan, will remember it.
GEORGE. THE COUNT JOANNEs.
Cf the New York Supreme tpurl
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