Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-03-09
The Seminary conoert.

The announcement meeting our eyes thr
he Young Ladies Of Cooper semina.
~ would give a musical entertainment for The
benefit Of any desirouS Of enjoying the same, We
tho ught nothing could 80 well dispose Of a
modieum ofOur loose change, it being thing,
by the way, we seldom keep company with,
and consequently. on the principle Of the fox
"A thing We dislike. The carrying out Of this
happy thought, resulted In our spending a
most pleasant evening, and we think short
account Of the concert may prove not unin.er-
ssIing 10 any who had not the pleasure Of hear.
ing IL.
The plan Of the concert was conceived and
carried into execution BY Miss N. s. ortOn, the
highly accomplished music teacher at Cooper
Seminary, and the performances Of the young
ladies, and the skill in music they evineed,
proved that they had been under the instrucs
tion Of teacher, who is a most thorough mis-
iress Of her profession. and who is as well pos
ssssed Of the "FOrtiter "a 70" as Of the "Suapi
ter " Riodo"
Miss 0rton was assisted by Prof Rice, (who
delivered the time to the performers in a man
ner that was sdifyiug TO all beholders,) and al
90 by q number Of gentlemen who volunteered
their voices TO supply the Bass and Tenor parts.
The performance began with a chorus by the
clAss which was we'll executed; as also were
four others given at intervals through the eve
ming. Misses Beecher, Hubert, orton and Mr..
Rolfo, all teachers connected with the institu,
tion, performed two duets which were not re-
mhrkably pretty, but which seemed to be exsS
cuted with great deal Of skill. The Msssrs.
Loves, stoddsrd aud Butter6sld, four young
gentlemen Of skill aud talent, by way Of con
trast, nezt informed the audience In quartstts
that "Thsrs toas music in the Air." a fact, no W
of which our ears had previously informed
uL The gentlemen sang remarkably well,
pouring forth torrent of melody which was
deep, majestic. smooth and strong. and by
which they have gained listing honors.
Miss suSy Ovens played piano solo, enti-
tied "Tam o Shantsr. ." in a creditable manner,
We were unable, however, to see the propriety
Of the title, as II was not the least suggestive
Of staggering Tam o'shanters flight from the
'Eldrich screech and hollow" Of the pursuing
witches. The juvenile class sang several pret-
y little pieces which wsrs well received by the
audience. The little ones sang with spirit, and
showed they had been under skllful training.
Miss orton sang a beautiful and effective solo |
in manner which showed her to be possessed |
Of thorough conception Of music, and u very |
high ability to execute it.
In part second Of the programme was a most |
exquisite and beautiful solo, by Miss stoddGrd,
;nlled "HsT LoUs." It was sung in an unsx-
,eptiOnSble manner, and with voice Of very
great compass, sweetness and purity Of tone,
We think "Hsr LOue," whoever that happy
ecipient may besmust have felt highly fatter>
ID. Misses stOddAfd aud Orion alao sang |
beautiful Duet, called 1--WE are Sister Spirits"
which fully sutained their high reputation, and
yainsd them new laurels.
Mr.. T. Kenney played vety effective guitar
'olo, which was enthusiastically encored by the
udisSce, Is also was a song by Mrs. VariAn-
James, from the beauty Of which we will not
letract by attempting to describe it, as her
'reat reputation is sufficient warrant for its ex
ellence. We hope she will soon favor Dayton
With another exhibition of Ler skill.
~'s sSeoho SouCAuoeu Win most DeAutlIull
patriotic song and tableau, entitled "The Red,
White and Blue" Little Miss Phillips and
dastsr Uhsrlie GsbhSrt. sustained the parts Of
he goddess of liberty and her attendant, In a
manner that was charmingly beautiful The
udisnce was enlivsned during part Sd by a
sries Of csliHthentic exercises by the young la
lies OF the class, under the direction of Miss
'rton' which were very beautifuL To unsotis-
icsled eyes. they looked great deal like CO.
Hons, but we suppose it is only the oalvsnis-
ic and orthodox way Of Tripping it on the
ght fantastic toe.
We will dismiss the subject and the wsaried
eader with congrAtulation to the teachers
chOlars Of Cooper Seminary on their prOficisn H.
, In that divine art, by whose magic power
he old Throcian king could cleave the waters
nd with his golden shell make I1ion cease
rom his labOrs, TSntaIus forget his thirst, and
often the heart and move the will Of stern and
nrelsnting Pluto. PRosoESKun.