Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
Presentation of a Banner.

at Mahoney Hall on "Wednesday evening
last The young ladies of this place presen-
ted beautiful, costly and magnificent banner
to "Amador Brass Band;" and the hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity on the occa-
sion-the ladies forming very large portion
of the company.
white satin, of the richest quality, and hand
somely ornamented On the face are the
words in letters Of gold "a Token of Re-
spect from the Young Ladies of Volcano to
the members of Amador Brass Band 1856"
On the reverse, "Musc hath Charms"
When the curtain rose, the banner was dis
played in the center of the stage, the staff
supported by two pretty little misses. The
Band played "Hail Columbia" when Miss.
Eunice Titus, supported on the left by eight
young ladies, stepped forward and presented
the banner with the following remarks, de-
livered with bewitching grace and becoming
modesty:
GENTLEMEN OF THE AMADoR Brass BAND:
The young ladies of Volcano have selected
me to represent them, this evening, and it is
with pleasure that have accepted their invi-
tation. They desire me to present to you, in
their behalf, this banner, and with it the as
surance of their regard, and the high appre-
ciation in which they hold every effort to
promote the concord of sweet sounds y
The inscription it bears" A token of re-
spect from the young ladies of Volcano will
serve to remind You that they are your
friends; and the motto" Music hath charms"
will, we trust, inspire you with renewed
zeal, and impart lofty ambition to excel in
the production of sweet, enchanting melody
If, as you progress in the science of music. it
shall afford you pleasure to look upon this
banner, and reflect that you have our humble
but earnest ana heartfelt encouragement, then
will we feel that we have been amply COM
pensated; for it is only by our encouragement
that we can aid you in your praiseworthy en-
terprize. 1t is our cherished belief that you
will strive to merit, and that you will receive
the respect and kind wishes of all who love
the eloquence and beauty of music. And
whoi is there so lost to all the finer feelings
Of human nature that he or she does not love
music Surely, there can be no one
go music, sphere-descended maid
Friend of pleasure, wisdoms add"
Surely the ladies should lend their influence
to organizations that foster this friend of
pleasure and aid of wisdom for there is a
power in music that softens the sternest ma
ture brings happiness and joy to minds
oh
the afflicted and desponding makes gentle
even the madman and inaugurates content
and good will among men and women in all
conditions of life. Well may it be said
There is in souls sympathy with sounds,
And as the mind is pitch'd, the ear is pleas'd
With melting airs OF martial, brisk or grave.
Some chord in unison with what we hear
Is touched within us, and the heart replies"
Man may be lost to all other kindly influ-
ences; but music will always touch the heart.
A poet has written
Though cheerfuness and I have long been
strangers,
Harmonious sounds are still delightful to me.
There's sure no passion in the human soul,
But finds its food in music"
Music much resembles poetry; and poetry
is appropriately employed when we speak of
music. One has told US
"By music, minds an equal temper know,
Nor swell too high, nor sink too low:
If in the breast tumultuous joys arise
Music her soft persuasive voice applies
Or, when the soul is press'd with cares
Exats her in env'ning airs.
Warriors she fires with animated sounds,
Pours balm into the bleeding lovers wounds:
Melancholy lifts her head,
Morpheus rouses from his bed,
Sloth unfOlds her arms and wakes,
List'ning envy drops her snakes;
Intestine wars no more our passions wage,
And giddy factions hear away their rage
Mr.. 4. b. Daingerfeld, member of the
band, received the banner with the following
remarks:
You've LADIEs.-On behalf of the mem
bers of" Amador Brass Band" accept this
beautiful banner as token of respect from
the young ladies of Volcano; and you will
permit me to assure you that language is ut
terly inadequate to express the sincere pleas
ure we feel to be thus honored by the
g Fairest of creation, last and best
| Of all Gods works"
Neither can l find words to express the obli-
cation which we feel that you have placed us
under, for
The heaviest debt is that of gratitude,
When tbs not in our power to repay it,"
This banner, together with the truly eloquent
words OF encouragement that have accompa-
MED its presentation, will be to us a dear and
cherished remembrance until life's fitfaI
stream shall have ceased to flow. 1t will
indeed serve to remind us that we have friends
whose reSDect we hold ahova oil nr;oa tIo