New-York tribune., 1880-06-16

n. V. UutChlnRS, Dr T. IbdlhtTs
C. s. smith, {. Roberts, jru
Samuel shethar, G. Robinson,
Dr.. Austin Flint 6. E MONTGOMERY.
John T. Ford George II. GOodae.
DIR. L. II. Hamilton, John T. 5 yles,
Charles Phelps, r. A. JonnSon,
Hdrsr "a iiFllvassu,' Fnwcctt, D. b. Trlicfd,
J. Fl. Beard, Charles d. Eytinge.
LETTERS OF REGRET.
Letters OF regret received from large NUMBER
of gentlemen Secretary William NJ Evarts wrote :"
am familiar with Mr.. Booths fame and genius In his
profession aud share in the admiration for him which
the public fees His personal qualities eDitle him, am
cure all the eDconiums that your note confers upon
him his private character and relations ana should
be glad part, in power, TO any mani
fesaon of high regard for him. and good wishes for hi
prosperity"
John Hay wrote 1t would be a great qualification
TO me to be able TO attend such noteworthy gathering.
and TO testify my sincere admiration Tor Mr. BoOth as
an artist and my deep respect for HIM personally.
General William T. sherman wrote Let the states
mau tn. moralist and preacher surpass Shakespeare
before they attempt TO criticise the stage Like all
things on earth he abused; but in the hands OF
such men as Edwin Booth 1t takes r9nK win the hgh
est professions among civilized men,
In the letter from the Rev. Dr. Bellows "ere these
words long ago took the responsibility OF denying
the wisdom the justice the cxpedlcncy OF hvOrcing
the interests the drama and the stage from the rec0g
milton and sympathy of the Church. and rejoice to see
that the preiudces OF serious people ana profound
Chsliaus lave greatly sOtcned sn under Influences
that are and more potent should ac-
count it a delightful experience could render MT
Booih he homage OF thanks for what he has done 10
adOrn his vocation 10 perSOn''
Letters were received also from George Ripley Mnrat
Halstead Charles Dudley Warner, W. D. Howells. Chas
A. Dana James T. Fields. John Gilbert. William A.
Hovey, Marshall Jewell, j. G. Holland, the Rev Dr'
Morgan Dix General Hancock Horace II. Furness G. L.
NJ Barlow. Ole Bull, and Others
After blessing bad been asked by the Rev. Dr. Ever
ppra served, The bill or fare was
tastefuy printed upon card la'd upon siIk'
On the satin back flowers, vines and scenes were
painted. Tributes to Mr.. Booth in the speeches
were received In the hearticst manner. Time
and again. when some speaker cOmpmencd HIM
in we-chOsrn words the listeners cnetred 10 the echo
aud the orchestra played some lively strains III Mn, ,ne
lutte gallery and part of the IN the hail. sal MIS-
Booth aud two three other members OF the family
who seemed greatly to enjoy the speaking "nd the ell
JUDGE BRADY's OPENING.
Judge Brady upon calling the company to order afer
There ars great many things that might be said on
an occasion like this by the gentleman lrGsiuins; nt
cOntaued the letters from gentlemen unaOe 10 De
present and Justice to to t1%Se %% I shs be
very brief The subject OF Onr gathering Is Elwlh
Which the gentlemen rose and waved their napkins Ell
fhusiasticay, and Mr. Booth repeatedly bowed Well:
lave brought my speech to sudden termination !
really DO nI nE TSa SpEh @ 10 say %yf noo S "as
one OF lie Is All indis ensahlc element IN me dIaha
npess What woud We do If our actors aud
were taken out of our daily te But why sn,nu % I'VE WE
;ect of gathering. the great object OF our adn'ao
and loye-Edwiu Booth Enthusiastic applause
MR. BOorH's BRIEF RESPONSE
Tho repy OF Mr. Booth was very short He said
GENTLEMEN: IttsuUnecesaary to inform YOU that
nm not suecch-Inakcr. think that has been long
and well established fact Many years ago the wte OF
one of our distinguished poets c"mplmeiIci me by say
sng that possessed one advantage over her husband
t,lx, do 81 pi,Sl
opened his mouth II rainpay, %"'% ,,Sn ihat
xsnlpte.inp Kept LGne and permit me now silent
F Sit Ilnk Of tins rs sorE reGcpG"t nt Ddfdl" r,%rI
do so allow nc say that yodr kindness op thS ocGa %
SION nS %'a oson v when have won. aud which hope
sbail never lose in your esteem ldrcal appiafei
from sLaIespeare which It was intended should % iorm
she text Oi tue address Inc Onc loi'o"ie '' D'''"
name was "whcn he apeaks.
The air. n chartered hlertnr is sllI,, ~
And the mute wonder luIketh IN mems ears
10 steal his sweet and hOneyed s"ht"hces'
ADDRESS or ROBERT COLLYKR
Tho Rev Robert COlyer responded to the toast OF
The Stage and the Pulpit" lie said: do not want
@ocommence my speech by remarking that do not
know about the and The stage. because If said
that should not tell the truth Igo to the theatre when
get Sn"DcH o ana m eG &c. TaeR T a. @
snysef and laugh and at the beck OF the Actor ana
sp Os The
crtcise What have got to 40 Is TO- enter @ nio 'o th@
2nd have had more grand tines snppos@, listening
% Mr.. Booth aud watching him. than to any other
actor living. iApplause.J . - ,,,. a, A.
nd IN The greatest friend DO, that We arc TO-
t,or anu ~ in ,fs great work of impressng the hhman
eart and soul The word he uttrrs. the word VIC utter
when we lifted to the height OF gea1 S
aud while magnify mine Office" and Gele{e1 1 tHa, al
Sne same timc when llke our guest interprets
snme mighty mystery OF fe. the shadow OF IT, ana lhs
Shine ba laughter and the tears, sin and sorrow ara
Senenanca a it please God there 10 no grandor coaG
AMOR OF the minister than the men OF thls ~
Sho oau teach the thought he clrries nldnen ~ ms
ieart Nv the lghtiest genius OF the world Appnuse
When our friends on other side have Oeeh t0ucheu
ky tne MUS Of our guest lave been touched 80