The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-03-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

,TE CoNCERTs.-The musical en-
.o-,.;noerts given at the Court House, on
hT,1dav and Tuesday evenings Of the pres,
o,,t wsek, on behalf of the new Catholic
church in this place, were the most COM
pIote successes, it is universally admitted,
that ever had there occurrence IN this com
Eaunity. We do Not doubt that our citizens
had reason to anticipate rich AMI rare
musical treat, but that any one conceived
the idea that each and all the performers
would acouit herself and himself with such
admirable skill and perfect grace as they
did on these occasions, we are hardly pre-
pared to believe. The ladies of the choir
surprsed and charmed even those who
weekly listen to their rendering of sacred
music in the church, and it is now plainly
evident. if the fact has not heretofore been
recognized, that Ebensburg can lay claim to
some of the most talented lady vocaIists in
the State. Mr.. A j. Mcguire not only
rendered entire satisfaction as a eTiUrmer
on the violin, but sang several comic songs
IN 6 manner tha: brought down the house"
and made the building echo with the bcls-
terous mirth and gladstone greetings VI all
who bad the pleasure OF listening to bis
Efforts. The Crystal Band also acquitted
Itself with gratifying skill, contributing
r.lucL to the entertainment and edlhcatlOn
Of the largo audiences. Mr. Feldhouse. of
Johustown, was particularly commend for
his performance on the cornet, end all
sgsmcd to render him a full measure ci
praite for the unsurpassaDle style IL winch
be rendered lis part. He il certainly
most skIiful player on that instrument. 80
we might iadiyjdualiZe all the performers. hut
Il i enough to say that our h,mc talent
charmed as well as surprised all listeners.
IL - r. -. 1,a.E %,lf
We say Of Mr. Z. II. Cronir. the charming
ballad singer from ClearGeld? If the other
.rttsies pleased and gratifed the audience,
Hr Croui1 electrified and took them by
sloTm with bis delicious strains Of sweetest
rn-ledy. II there is any vocalist in this sec
fion # the country that can surpass him,
we DO Lot care about hearing him, there
is 40 use Of sUy man singing better than he
does We need not partiCularzs many Of
lis efforts. as he di3 well r. Gll but his Irish
songs we're ercorcd end applauded TO Tie
cchs, while LA Marseil!aise, the 'Star
Spaugled Banner" Wearing Of the Green"
and other songs most admirably selected.
brought into play the full powers Of his rich
and well cultivated voice. Our people Will
look forward with pleasure to any occasion
that may bring him again amongst us in his
uecuhsr ard unsurpassable role Cf vocalist.
tiou ard reheaIssls preceding these most
lleasant entertainments, Mrs L. J. Murray
brought into rcqu;stion Ler high musical
talent and faitbful devotion 10 the good
cause for which .hey were given. and to her
a,s much as to any one person is due the ad
Xnirable manner in which these concerts
were conceived and conducted,
Ara John Fcnlon also deserves mention
for the admirable manner in which she pre-
sided at the piano. She he's no superior in
this community as pianist, ard the assem-
Llages received the full benefit of her talent.
Notwithstanding the inciemsucy Of the
weather (aud two more bitterly cold ami
stormy nights Lave not Occurred for years)
the audiences on both occaeions were graft
fyingly large, and made up for the most
paTt Of the best citizens of cur town and
sosrty. We have not learned the amount
f the receipts, but presume they were hands
a0Tse. May we AUen have another such
musical ovation.