Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

" 'hS huhiuI 'VlSVb "n0" ~ 10 PIOPe'V e""-
oted. Sweet and enchanting as Instrumental
music may be, it is not to be compared TO the
music Of the human voice divine" Who
hat was present at the Concert on the even
NC of the 7th inst. did not feel a pleasure
n listening to the soul cheering strain as ever
mon they fell upon the delighted ear?
The Fremont Musical Association, is yet
n its in fancy, and is composed principally Of
The young people Of our town. who with pa
iience and perseverance will succeed in at
tanning to respectable eminencc in this in
teresting science. The Concert, though the
first Of the kind ever held in Fremont, was
highly creditable to all concerned. In our
Judgment, land we are not alone in our opin
ion) itwas "a feast of fat things, OF wines on
the lees well refined" of which saint and
rinner could par'ake with good conscience
Parents and children, brothers and sisters,
here met and enjoyed sweet repast
" Music exats each Joy, allays each grief
Expels diseases, sotens every pain,
Aud hence lhs risi of ancient DAYS aijr'd
The power of music, melody aud song"
How infinitely superior, in their moral and
intellectual tendency, are occasional concerts,
composed Of the citizens, and youths Of our
town, than the social party, the "gddy"
dance, and foolish plays. One is feast TO
the soul, the other a near exercise Of the
heels and toes; or a chit-chat about every
thing in general, and nothing in particular,
Concerts, and lectures upon moral, historical,
and scientific subjects would amuse and in.
erest the mind, and at the same time be use,
full; and would tend to elevate the moral and
intellectual condition of society, and supply
the place Of those amusements which in th' ir
tendency degrades humanity. Fremont is
destined to be no mean place, in population
and commerce.; her wealth and influence is
rapidly increasing and it will mol be long until
she will take rank among the principle bus-
ness towns or even cities ofnorthern Ohio. Ed
ucation, in its largest sense, should keep pace
with the increase of population and wealth
| Has it done this? Are we not behind in this
respect many of the county towns around US
The responsibility ofelevatiDg society, morally
and intellectually, rests to some extant upon
those who have wealth, and Influence. Thi:
Glass of persons therefore should lead in :he
promotion of education, by providing able
lecturers, and in every other way possible, Sc
that all, young and old, rich and poor, may be
provided for.
We pu: it to the good sense Of every intelli
gent ctizen-male and female and every
rejecting parent and every consderate youth
if this aught not to take the place of all those
parties-dances, plays, and amusements, from
which no physical, mental, or moral benef
can be derived. Time is too precious to b
danced and played oUuy, or Killed by drunk
, eaness But we are wandering let us retur
TO the concert.
"Press Onward" This was a soul enliy
ening Song" Press Onward" let this b
, the motto of the "Fremont Musical Associa
S ton"
., "Thc Old House at Home" This we at
" mired much THE Maiden and Blackbid
was well performed, and we thought contain
q ed sweet music. "Thc All pine Singers Song,
e First rate. "Storm Spirit" good. "Ech
Song" This we marked at the time, on
,
)! slip which We held in our hand as best Of aH
!" We have but seldom heard a better perform
Y ancc. "Cast thy burden on The Lord"
II friend sitting by our side remarked. "Th'
J. is excellent | always love sacred music, NJ
because ! am christian, but it always touch'
4 me here" putting his hand upon his hear
r That is the kind of Music. This dry drivlin
J. slow, stiff, lfeless, dull music is of no accou1
Let US have music that " touches us here
!, Let there be soul in it, and then it will reac
q the soul as Sailor Lad" There is alwal
o something romantic. and yet sublime come
lr ted with him whose life is on the ocef
wave, whose home is in the deep" This W
Il well performed and produced good effect
Y Praise the parent Of all good" But le
n better tunes II was well sung. The gray
as of Household" This we marked as swe
re piece Of Music 1t was well sung. &C
W. ,ma John" We were pleased with the efft
&c "Call John" produced upon an old soldier
the war Of 1912. His eyes sparkled as if
s. had renewed his youth and had forgotten
- :, age and infrmities. He partly rose from
n sea. excla ming, "thars good. Please lie
r. have it again" "Call JohnW Sran
81 name for tune. Certainly there is not mu
music in the name; nor in the words. /
q after all there is music in the tune, and
9. concert succeeded well in getting it out.
it The above is our opinion of the tunes SUI
We give il for what it is worth.
al The gentlemen from oberlin. who perfor
a ed the instrumental music, appeared perfe
yn Iy at home, and added much TO The inter