, 1859-12-09
Concert.

Concert
The Concert at the Methodist Church on
last friday evening was indeed quite a
success. The church was crowded to over
flowing, every seat being occupied. In
fact, temporary seats had to be erected du-
ring the performance to accommodate the
vast assemblage, and we should say that at
least $50 attentive and highly delighted
auditors were present to listen to the songs
and music Of the very able and talented
performers. Many of the songs (Which
were'of the chastest selection) were raptu-
rously, and 1--WE hope 10 be pardoned for
saying so) we might justly add, uH6eoOm-
iHgly applauded, by a stamping of feet,
whistling and shrieking, as might have been
the envy Of pandemonium, but highly i'm
proper in Gods sanctuary. The opening
chorus justified the belief that the Concert
was neither farce nor catch-pennyp al,
fair, and that belief fully warranted by sub
sequent songs, among which we might es4
pecially mention the "BRecaneer's Bride"
and Pirates Glee" as pieces particularly
well executed, and containing, the finest aud
sweetest strains ofmusic. MRS bIPPrNcorr,
as a soprano voice, when accompanied by
a good bass, as she was in the person Of
Mr.. KELLETr, cannot easily be excelled
Mrs. b. P. ANDERSON, as q leader in song,
and for sweetness and clearness Of tone will
be admitted by oil as having been excel
lent; whilst Mr.. T. BLAoKsHAR, as a tenor,
may have many equals, but few superiors.
The closing solo, entitled Teacher and Pu-
pills" as sung by Mr.. KELLETT, ELECTED
much applause. In the person of Mr.. WM
BLAcKsHAR, the company found an able and
accomplished leader as well as good
singer Although possessed of rather a
weak voice compared with some of the other
performers, bis voice could always be heard
-sonorous, and clear as glass. A song
entitled Three Dollars Day" so altered
as to render it particularly appropriate and
pitby at the present time, was most vocif-
erously applauded. The poetical reading
by Mrs. LIPPrNcoTT, Of Poe's Raven, was
fully equal to readings generally heard
anywhere, plain and perspicuous, and with
the proper emphasis. The instrumental
music also was Of high order. On the
whole, whilst many may differ with Us in
our criticisms, we incline to the belief that
hundreds have witnessed worse, where ten
have not heard better performances. None
would deny the ladies and gentlemen named
as entitled to much credit, or hesitate to
pronounce the Concert as having been "6rst
rate" provided they were but possessed Of
some Italian sounding name, and but half
as good singers, none would hesitate to
speak of them as amateurs Our opinions
are apt to be formed by the public furor.
The Concert was frequently enlivened by
q chorus Of infantile voices, which, whilst it
may have been sweet music to fond mothers,
is anything but this to those who, like our
self, know neither the joys nor cares Of
married life. We really thought, at one
time, it was a trial between infants lungs
and matnrer determination to drown their
voices, but there was every prospect, at that
time, Of the dear little things" having it all
their own way. 1t is true, it seems like a
hardship for mothers to be compelled to
forego the pleasure of such treats as that
Of last night, but really, we do not think
they have perfect" right to obtrude the
family organs"-in such places-upon un'
willing ears. Mothers should remember
this-Church and Concerts are improper
places to which to carry your infants.