The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-01-07
Musical Convention,

Musical Convention, ---
We take pleasure in stating that Musi,
cal Convention, will be held in McGregor,
under the auspices of Prof Geo. F. Root,
for the term of four days, commencing with
Tuesday, January. 9th, 1863.
This will be the only convention which
Prof. Root will hold this winter, his time
being occupied with the preparation of two
musical works which he is fastening to
complete. 4.......
We arc authorized on behalf Of the Elk.
ecutive Committee to extend cordial nvi-
tation to all these resident in Iowa, Wis.
consin and Minnesota, who read and sing
ordinary church music, to meet with the
singers of this place in convention at the
time above specified.
The time Of convention will be occupied
in the study and practice of sacred and
secular music, including solfcggio exercises,
and other exercises for the development of
clear correct tones, good delivery of the
voice, and true development Of the spirit
Of song. The exercises vii. also be cnliv.
cned by frequent lectures upon various
points incidental to musical culture, and
with illustrations Of correct and incorrect
styles Of musical expression.
We are also authorized by Mr.. Root to
state that Mr.. Blrd-who was advertised to
play with Mr.. Gottschalk at Chicago in
the grand march from Tanhauser-a plan
ist and tenor singer Of reputation will be
here and assist in the exercises Of the con-
yention.
Those who have the "Diapason" and
FESTIVAL Glce Book, arc requested to bring
copies with them to the convention.
Singers from abroad will please report on
their arrival at the Congregational church.
where members Of the executive committee
will meet them and extend to them the
ccurteses Of the city during their stay.
Tickets for the convention, one dollar for
each person attending Excess Of receipts
over expenditures, if any, will 60 for char
liable purposes.
Parties desiring further information can
have the same by applying to Geo W.
Tenney, II. c. Hopkins, II. c. Scott, c. F
Remick, G. S. c. Scott, or II. b. Malone,
who constitute the executive committee.
Will our friends Of the press, especially
in northern Iowa and Prairie du Chen.
publish the foregoing or an abstract of the
same, and fpossible, come and enjoy the
convention with us.
business Notices.
Williams g. Davidson, at the cd Pioneer
Hardware store, are still rushing goods out
in parcels, and in in bulk, with that steady,
quietness which always characterize their
operations. They are contcnted with small
profits, always keep up their assortment,
and are very gentlcmanly, men to trade
with.
Messrs. Cross & Clcmmons have lust
opened in McGregor, under the Flanders
House, Main street, large stock Of family
groceries, which they offer by advertise.
ncnt in another column. 1t is the purpose
of these gentlemen, soon to open a large
stock of groceries exclusively for jobbing
trade with the merchants in the interior
Messrs.C.& c. appear to be prompt and re.
liable men, and as such deserving of the
good will Of the public. Call and see them.
j. II. lIaight, at the sign of the big book,
offers little Of everything to the public.
His advertisement in another column tells
the whole story more completely than We
can.
Otto Kramer, dealer in saddles, harness,
and other leather goods, Main street, oppo-
site Pearsalrs livery stable, hands US his
card for publication. lie is steady, in
dustrous, enterprising tradesman, who
deserves the fullest meea of prosperity.
The dissolution advertisement of Stow
Il Hopkins, by mistake, was left out of our
columns last week. Hopkins runs the
machine solus, and still insists that he can
convince every head of family that it is
poor economy to nse any other than the
American cooking stove.
J. 7. Buckley's favors will appear next
week.
The Dyken Brothers have a change in
thoir advertisement to which the readers
attention is directed. Not surer is the In.
dian in tracking his game through the for
est. than arc these twin brothers in detect
ing the strength and character Of the ice
foes over which they haul their sledges.-
On Tuesday morning when the ice was
newly formed, they were the first to cross,
and their enterprise entities them to the
good will Of the public.
There is splendid ice forming in the rear
Of the warehouses on Bluff street, and we
will just state that if any of onr friends are
anxious TO enjoy good skating, they will
find some splendid skates at G. C. Cones
hardware store, which are ne plus ultra.
H- The recent great disaster to our
arms at Fredericksburg, has caused nves-
legations and inquiries as TO the ability of
the heads Of the different departments
Facts have thus been disclosed, for which
We call upon the government at once to
remedy. For instance Grave and serious
complaints are urged against Quartermas.
ter General Meigs, for lack of dispatch in
supplying the different divisions of the
army with their requisite supplies. 1t is
OF the greatest importance, ana one OF the
main features to insure success to an army.