New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26

Tho decorations were not profuse, but they gave
q snowy setung to the audience Great streamerS
of bunting hung from the centre OF the stage their
snds being caught up at various places In the sizes
and back; flags draped the proscenium boxes ana
galleries and great bank fpants and large baskets
of flowers enriched the edge of the stage ana tne
rostrum.
Mr. Beecher for half an hour before the exercises
hogan. walked about in the background of the
STAGE and shook hands with his friends In nothing
did he show any preparation for. or even very
great interest in the event. His manner was uncon-
cerned his con versatIon inclined to pleasantly and
his clothes were the easy-tting ones that he wears
on ordinary occasions. When the proper time came
he walked forward and sat IN the second row. De-
hind the Rev. Robert Collyer. lie was not per-
mitted TO remain there long undisturbed however,
for lust before the opening prayer
a note was placed in his hand. Inc
Thousand or more persons outside wanted slght
of his fac lie tIptoed his way of the stage, re-
ceiyed greeting of cheers and spoke few ringing
phrases 10 the crowd in the street lie had been a
lover of men from boyhoOd, he said. for he had
been brought up in the West, far from the in
fuences of wealth, among men who were
making their fortunes. Such always had his
sympathy. He had seen trouble, but as 1t didn't
hurt a snare-drum to be beaten, neither did it hurt
a man 10 be beaten " hen he knew that he was a
man. And he prayed God to bless them all and
grant them prosperity. and such love from thelI
children as he received from his.
Meanwhile the order of exercises within
was being carried out according to the
prearran sed plan. Professor West chairman OF
the committee of arrangements, had called the
meeting TO order and introduced ex-ChIef Judge
Nelson who in turn presented the Rev. Dr. Charles
I'll Hall as the presiding officer. Letters were re ad,
resolutions adopted and addresses listened &c
until about IL o'clock, at which hour
the crowd was pouring out OF the
Academy, while hundred persons were pressing
forward to shake Mr BeecheTs tired hand.
oneof the noteworthy features of the evening
was the ovation given TO Sirs. Harriet Beeche
Stove near the close Of Dr.. Armitages address wheI
he mentioned Uncle Toms Cabin" The las
words had hardly died away before the great audi
ence responded IN a warm Outburst OF applause
The recognition at first solely rendered TO the
memory OF Mrs. Stoves WORK, but as il by instinct
the people quickly realized that the author wa
present. In moment the clappihg of handi
which had begun TO cease was redoubled. and to II
were added the loud stamping of feet and cheers
Every eye was turned toward the box where Mrs
Stowe sat with Mrs ii. w. Beecher and other mem
bers of the family. For few seconds Mrs
Stowe appeared 10 disregard tho enthusiasm
rs having any reference TO herself
but recognition enforced by mel
rising to their feet. handkerchefs futtering from
the crowded tiers above the main body Of tho hal
and loud cries of her name She rose and bowet
deeply but even then 1t was little while befor
the restoration OF quiet permitted the speakers 4
proceed.
The scene when Dir. Bsechsr rose from his cas-!