The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-13
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sure Of attending the exhibition Of the juvenile
amateurs under the tuition Of JOHN II. HEwIrr,
Esq, which was given on Thursday evening at
Concert Hall /; and never, in the course Of some
what extensive musical experience, were we so
much delighted as by these charming little war
blers. The number of the fair chorsters we
Judged to be about sixty-ranging from p:attling
infancy to "sweet sixteen" The choruses,
Duets solos, &c, were very judiciously selected
from the ablest composers-such as Rossini, Au-
Der, and others, including some beautiful pieces
by the talented teacher himself The charming
naivete of these beautiful children was only
equalled by their sweet, heart-moving, hilarious
melodies. The seasons, in all their various
phases and transitions, were depicted by the
combination of sweet sounds and we found
ourselves at one moment pleasantly languishing
among beds of sweet flowers, with troops Of
laughing light-hearted creatures around us, and
at another, Involuntary drawing our suscoat
closer at the supposed influences of icy winter.
The merry peal of these little cherubs in full
chorus was thrilling, was exstatic; and some OF
the solos were given with a sweetness and grace
which we thought we had never heard excelled
by any professional songstresses.
Hewitt, as song writer and composer Of
song melodies, is diamond Of the first water;
and he deserves the hearty thanks Of this COM
munity for his patient, unwearied. and successful
efforts in imparung an art which soothes the
asperites Of life from sunny childhood to wintry
age.
There were about three hundred persons pre-
sent at the concert on Thursday evening last,
which was for the benefit Of the poor. An in
teresting and unexpected part of the perform
! ances was the pres entation 1--WE believe by some,
or all Of the fair sylphs,) Of pair Of beautiful
usres, or candelabra, in gratitude for his sery-
ices. Mr.. H. made a very affecting acknowl-
edgment of this favor.
We understand it is Mr.. Hewitts intention to
give another Of these concerts on Thursday even
ing next, when we hope no one will deny them
selves the qualification Of hearing such exquisite
music, and the satisfaction Of rewarding man
who, besides doing so much for his charming
pupils, is himself foremost in any enterprise Of a
liberal character
Alter our foregoing notice was III type, we re-
ceived several communications highly commend
atory Of the performances, and fully sustaining
our own remarks. One of them, from our friend,
j. L. H, will be found in our paper Of to-day !;
and another, from Bachelor Bob" we shall
publish IN our next.
JUDGE CRANcH still remains confined TO his
bed, from which, we are grieyed to learn, small
hopes are INDUCED of his ever being able to rise
again.
1t will be seen by notice in to-day's paper,
that the congregation Of English Lutherans Rev.
DR.. Muller, pastor, have removed from the room
formerly occupied by them in the City Hall, to
Concert Hall, (Todds new room) near Browns
hotel, where services may be expected every
Sabbath morning and evening.
THE FAIR AT CARusI's.-This is the last night
Of this agreeable place of resort, and we would
advise these who have not yet attended, to pay
it visit this evening The articles in which
chances have been taken will all be ratified off,
and the remainder disposed of at auction.
To- We refer the attention of our readers TO
the advertisement of DIR. Lardner in an adjoining
column.