The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-16

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TIE BErHEL3
An Entertainment with MA Pleasing
and Enjoy able Featu is.
The third entertainment for the enlarge
ment of the Seamen's Bethel, Rev. A. J..
Witherspoon, chaplain, took place yesterday
evening.
Miss Lettie Shearer had charge of the en-
tertainment, and acquitted herself most cred
itably of her task. The reception committee
was composed as follows: John W. Fairfax.
James Jackson, D. g. Labatt, Mr. Howell,
Teutonia; Charles @. Getting, r. j. Whan, j.
Z. Shields, G. B. Anderson, E. I. Leche, Jas.
l., Morrison, ALI. H. Isaacson, A. G. Wells,
W. r. Lyman, Blanch King, M. j. Fass, L. 2.
HILL W. Bullock, Claude Smith, g. w. West
holz, Fred'k A. Johnson G. e. Hopkins, FL.
Kloppenburg, Capt. Gibson, Teutonia; Chief
Officer Couch and Robt. Owen, Teutonia.
The programme was ,shered with prayer
by the Rev. DR.. Markham, followed by the
salutatory address, which Mr.. J. Ambrose
Smith delivered with much feeling. Then
came piano solo by Miss Bertha Fass; an
Irish song, Mr.. r. I'll. Lockhart; recitation,
Miss Ivy Shields; duet, Miss Lettie Shearer
and Mr.. McElhany, and solo by Miss
Young.
Mr.. Fred. N. Thayer read poem entitled
"The death OF Newfoundland dog"
Mr.. McElhany was much applanded In his
song, "Wedlock Is a Ticklish Thing"
A waltz, rondo, by Miss Lettie Shearer, was
very well received.
Mother, Kiss Me In My Dreams" by Mr..
Fred. Busch, was followed by a recitation by
Mr.. w. g. Taylor.
The entertainment was very successful,
many persons attending it.
In an adjoining room there were several
refreshment tables under the charge of Mrs.
Jennings and daughter, Miss Jennie Wither-
spoon, Miss Matte Logan, Miss Annie Shear
er, Miss Wagner, Miss Spearing Miss Me-
1 Neil and Miss Hanna.
Every one, to be sure, enjoyed the evening
hugely, thanks to the care Of Father Wither-
spoon. the courtesy Of the reception commit
tee, aud the amiability of the young ladies
who Eraced the refreshment tables
i Next Monday there will be an entertain
ment of novel character at the Bethel.
Capt Gibson, Of the steamship Teutonta,
with the assistance OF Mr. VIM. Couch, chief
officer will give a sailors entertainment.
Mr.. Smiths salutatory Is as follows:
Ladies aud Ge,.tfeuae1-I have the honor and
pleasure. on behalf Of the management of the
seamen's Bethel. of extending to each and
every one OF you here present this evening a
most cordial and hearty welcome and saluta-
tion and W. sincerely hope that the entertain
ment which you have SO literally encouraged
by your presence and contributions will, for the
time afford you the fullest enjoyment, and
when th occasion itself Is over, that there will
still arise pleasant memories aud inspiring
motives from the consciousness Of having as-
sisted In the advancement of the cause of
charity and humanity and in the promotion of
the the well being Of class OF men among the
mercial progress OF modern civilization.
Doubtless many. here present. are familiar
with the object for which the benignant and
phianthropic management of the Bethel
have adopted this series Of social and musical
entertainments; nevertheless. 1t behooyes me
here tonight to make. some brief illusions
TO the end and aim of these estimable gentle
men. so as the more effectually and extensively
to bring to public consideration the noble and
humane work proposed and to the accomplish
ment Of which the public are invoked to lend
their aid and benetleenee.
Among the avocations OF life. that Of the sea-
man Is one the most important and perilous.
Being deprived of the ease, comfort and seeu-
r1ty which attend most other callings, the
sailor labors under continuous sacrifices and
hardships. Exposed to the fury of the most
merciless of the elements. he hastes with firm
ness and fortitude to the. post Of danger. and
| DHut tue HuRTy SlOrDl. OIGtimbS by JeOpArQl0Q
hi- own life and safety In order to secure and
protect the lives and property Of others
Nor toll. nor hazard. nor distress appear.
To sink the seaman with unmanIy fear:
Though their firm hearts no pageant honor
They scorn the wretch who trembles at his
Though every rising wave more dreadful
grows.
And il succession dire the deck o'erfows.
No future Ill unknown their souls appall.
Theu knftyn mn a n yar
1t is to the navigator that the world is In.
debted not only. for the innumerable expora-
lions made and knowledge collected and pre-
eove e Of this vast and beautiful continent. The
Western hemisphere, having such an immense
, capacity. for afording, the conveniences. com,
SO many natural inducements for the exercise Of
, the varied tastes and capabilities of man.
, 1t is the art aud 1abors Of the mariner that
, supply us with the products OF far distant
shores, and connect nations antipodal in
close intercourse and friendship springfns
from sense OF reciprocal want and mutual de
, But though at sea 80 honeset and praise
worthy in his actions. on land the seaman is
. temperance, occasioned. no doubt. by the strik
. ing contrast between the danger Of the one ant
: the security and comparative auietuda OF tht
9 other, verifying the expression of Bacon. tina
y "Parils commonly ask to be paid In pleasures
. The seaman may bs considered as the ware
. Of civilized nations: for by the admiralty ant
. maritime law. he receives such tender cure ant
y provision. such vigorous protection and sucl
y answering vtndication of his rights and priv
y leges as may Justly entitle him to be regarded
. as the infant under the protection Of a might
y guardian.
= The management. DIR. Witherspoon and hi
. associates, with whom most of you are &C
. quainted. finding it necessary and expedien
. propose enlarRing the capacity Of the Bethel
. 50 as to render it more convenient and attrac
: size to accommodate all who may be induced t,
become members Of the society: with this vie,
NJ these entertainments were introduced. in orde
10 that sum adequate to meet the necessary ex
o pense to be incurred may thereby be realized
% at the same time providing amusement In re
% turn. which, 1t Is hoped. will be found and con