The New York herald., 1876-12-08
disaster had been deprived OF all they valued most

At the conclusion OF the Chairnan's remarks the
Secretary read communication from Mr. T. L. Jarvis,
OF the Olympic Theatre. Brooklyn, expressing desire
TO cooperate with the meeting I. any way TO raise
funds tor the suffering letter from Mrs. Farren was
read expressive OF socitude for the relatives OF poor
Harry Murdoch" communication was also re-
ceivcd from Mr. II. Mcyicker announcing the readi-
OF the management OF the Lyceum 10 give bcnc-
1T IN aid OF the relief fund, Mr. Edwn Booth TO assist
in that benefit
Colonel Sim said that he had, In conjunction with
Mr.. Hooley decided upon giving the proceeds OF the
whole OF next weeks performances In aid OF the sui
iercrs.
Mr. Ed. Lamb then arose and spoke very fscllngy OF
the manner in which Mr Sheridan Shook received the
news OF the disaster Mr Shook, he declared would
do everything that lay in hs power 10 lesson the sui
ierings OF those in aliiction.
Mr.. H. Is. Philips followed and stated he was en-
powered by Mr. Montague TO tender that gentleman 9
services Ia whatever capacity Il would render most
help.
Tony Pastor through Mr. Brown. offered the SER
vices Of his company, himself ard his theatre.
Mr.. Ed. Lamb again took the floor and announced
that Mr. John I. Raymond was an xious to contribute
his services IN the good work Mt. Lamb. moreover
wished TO oncr his humble abors to help the fund in
Miss Clara Morris. through Mr. John p. Smith,
placed her services ct the disposal Of the meeting
and Mr. smith himself announced his determination to
give performance AZ the Academy Of Music tho pro-
ceeds TO be given TO swell the general fund
The od Bowery Theatre was next heard FROM
through Mr L. II. Everett. and matinee and night
iormance VIII be given IN aid Of tho und next week.
MI. Gravcr appeared for Messrs Harrgan and Hart
rendered services OF both these artists, with
the company OF the Theatre Comquc.
DIT. DcNtrt Siiu tue management Ol NlOo' GaTueu
decided to give benefit next Monday In aid OF tho
fund. The ladies and gentlemen Of the dramatic COM
pany, The prcmieres and ladies OF the bailets, tue
10 der and orchestra and the supernumeraries have
voluntarily offered their services for that evening"
have carpenters, property men ana every person
connected with the theatre, in whatever capacity
Mr.. Rode, OF the German Theatre, Williamsburg,
came forward 10 tender his aid by the proceeds OF
benefit In New York theatre-thc Stadt, II posi-
BILE.
The movement was not confined to this city
Brooklyn. Mr. John r Smith again took the floor,
t.J,l,tp otSa
oi MI. ]. I. Ford, promised that gentleman would
give the proceeds OF performance in each OF his the
atrcs in Baltimore and Washington TO aid the relief
iund
Again Colonel Sim addressed the Chair. Hc had
taken the Academy Of Music for the LIST Of January
afternoon aud evening, for benefit himsolr THIS he
would now forego and instead he would donate the
proceeds OF that enterprise 10 the fund.- provided
star such as Mr.. Booth or Mr. Raymond would coop
crate.
The Olive Social Club tender tho proceeds OF its
ception next "Wednesday evening.
AS soon as opportunity presented itself Mr. John
+. Smith moved that committee bc appointed TO
communicate with every theatrical manager In the
United States and ask their cooperation in the
ing OF funds. The motion was carried, and Colonel
Sinn U. Davdge, j. T. Smith, +. Lamb, Sheriff Dag
get ID. Chauncey, a. Maverick and A. ~ Palmer
were appointed 10 servo on that committee. vote
of thanks TO Mr. Dion Boucicault and Miss Emily SOL
dcne for their generous sympathy and aid was then
Messrs Phillips, Maverick and Smith were then ap-
pointed committee TO draft resolutions OF coincidence
with families OF Claude Burroughs and Henry Muir
doch After brief delay the following resolutions
were read and adopted:
Whereas has pleased the Almighty dispenser Of
TO their friends and to the gssra pIDS By hsr gens
nr % no aa a
only the sudden and melancholy ending OF thor pro
melancholy late which has overtaken nearly 80, other
@ a WITH and almost
dented OF horror and whereas occasions ike
hearts OF mankind go out in moments Of poignant sorrow
throbs Of sympathy toward the suffering bowed beneath
Resolved That this meeting mcmbers OF the dramatic
ana irends Of Mr. Henry s. Murdoch and Mr. Claude
in s the o. s Ia.
families OF the deceased
Mr.. Frank Girard followed by moving that CON-
milee Of three be also appointed TO draft resolutions
OF coincidence with the families OF those who suffered
by the disaster The Chairman appointed hessrs.
Grard Maverick and Lamb TO prepare suitable express
sions OF grief.
Sheriff Daggett next addressed the meeting and
stated that terrible destution existed among some OF
the poor families who had lost relatives, and moved
that committee OF In each ward in the city be
appointed to collect means tosupply these wants Tho
motion was carried and the Chair appon the follow
ing gentlemen TO act as committee rclief:-First
ward, Samuel Mclean; Second, Frank Mickey; Third,
Andrew Walsh; Sixth, Thomas Scranton; Seventh,
Benjamin Brycr; Eighth, Dr. Alexander Rooney
as.ss Tssn Ts1
Thirteenth, Demas Strong Fourteenth, Captain Bren.
nan; Fifteenth, daniel Mauger; sixteenth. Colonel II.
+. Roehr; Seventeenth, Herman Cotrcll; Eighteenth,
George G Bennett; Nineteenth, Albert Daggett Twen-
tieth Charles Pratt; twenty urst. David X James;
Twcnty-second, W. Tounlan; Twenty-thrd, Francis
B. Fisher; twenty fourth, Supervisor freeman
Twenty nth, James +. Easion.
The immediate and distressing wants OF some OF the
sufferers being particularly alluded 10 the following
sums were thereupon subscribed on the spot:Colonei
Thomas Carroll, $500; sheriff Dasgcti 5000; Colonel ".
SIM, $3.50; Mr.. John L. Smith. 500 Miss Ann Ward
Tilany, 500; Mr.. Ed. Walsh 500, aud Mr.. George
Deverc, 800. Colonel Sim announced that the
take place Saturday, and that funeral
be neid in the Park Theatre, Academy OF Music and
Hooley's Opera House next Suuday.
After a few words of tribute by Ar. Davidge to the
memory OF the Two unfortunate young actors who
perlshed IN the flames, the meeting adjourned.
ACTION OF THE ONION SQUARE COMPANY.
A meeting of the Union Square Theatre company
will be held to-day At Two O'Clock at the theatre TO
take action in the funeral disposition OF
the bodies OF the two actors H. 5. Murdoch Claude
Burroughs. 1t is now thought PROBABLE that the
funeral wIll be held Sunday. The company viii
attend in body to pay tho last token oil respect TO
their late companions. No performance will be given
THIS theatre until alter The funeral Both Mr. Shook
and Mr. Palmer kecny feel the loss Of these TWO mcm-
bcrs oil their company they possessed, III addition
10 their an,able personal characters, great merits
actors. and were highly valued by their employers.
Since Mr. Stuart RoDsons departure IRON this theatre
his line VI character had been ncccptnby nllcd Mr..
Burroughs and Mr.. Murdoch stood in The first rank
as u comedian his peculiar parts Tho u neral SER
Will he held ut the Little Church Around the
Corner" OF which DR.. Houehton is pastor.
NEw YORK MERCHANTS
business III New York have thought II necessary to
take some steps 10 investigate the OF destution
caused by the recent horror IN Brooklyn. and a COM
mi,tce consisting OF the following w.H known gentle
men, has been organ izcd: Lloyd AspinwaIl L. NJ.
Bates Henry a. raee, Esssro y. taobri, Francis
Skiddy BcnJamin II. Sherman, Francis A. Palmer,
Edward NJ. Townsend. Fletcher Harper, Jr. Josiah
NJ. Fiske aud Charles Watruus.
Already many OF dcstiuton of whole families
deprived ol the means oi support have TO The
notice oi the commtec. though no systematic search
has yet undertaken them. An appeal will bc
presented 10 The puulic and competent agent has
been employed TO make complete list OF all who have
lost thcr iiyes and TO ascertain the
their iamiiics and those VINO depend upon teen.
that distribution OF The iuuis collected may be made
In way To ncp the most deserving. ono
oil the committee called upon Mr.. Schroeder, the
Mayor oi Brooklyn, who, IN connection with the
poicc nuthnrIcs. has Afforded every facility IN his
power tor the proposed Investigation, ana who cx-
presses The thanks OF brooklyn the proposed
relies. All subscriptions may be sent To any OF the
above na.acd gentlemen, aud VIII be duly ack now-
edged through tue press Notice will be given OF the
proper parties 10 whom Application may be made by
thuse needing assistance Ii viii be seen that only