The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-02
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THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT.
An Elegant and Artistic Entertain.
ment.

The parlors Of w. w. Thornton, ESQ.
were filled, last night, by very select as.
semblage Of ladies and gentlemen, the oc-
casion being the third parlor concert for
the benefit of the Church Of the Redeemer.
The evenings entertainment commenced
with an overture, by an amateur band,
composed Of Messrs. Robbins, Henderson,
Davidson and Hurd, and closed with a
medley executed by the same gentlemen.
Mr.. Robbins lie u gentleman Of first class
musical ability, and the teacher and leader
Of the Silver Cornet band. II is not saying
too much to remark that his participation
in the concert added not little TO its sue
cess.
The Rev. Mr.. Coan sang "Infelice" with
fine taste and expression, the animate por-
tons touching tho hearts Of the listeners
like imprisoned eloquence. We never
heard the Reverend gentleman in better
voice. The piano accompaniment was by
Mrs. II. l.. Halliday.
The piano solo, scene de Bal" by Mrs.
II. l.. Halliday, was executed in a grace
full and expressive manner, and was very
properly applauded
Mrs. WIN. p. Halliday then sang the
BIRD Song" composition Of much
beauty, by Gumber,. The sing
ing of Mrs. II. is always
delicious liz we may use the word and in
this instance was rnsrvelously sweet, fin
i.hed and artistic.
The reading OF selection from Tenny.
sons Princess, by Mr.. Oberly was followed
by an address by the dwarf PrussiAn Cen
eral of Provision Train, represented by
the bust Of Mr.. w. II. Morris and the
arms Of Mr.. Ii. l.. Halliday. Morris showed
himself an apt mimic and an original gen.
ius generally, while Halliday punc,us.ed
the address by gestures tina, couldn't be inn
proved upon. This part of the entertain. |
men,, was, of course, heartily and deserv- |
edly applsudei.
Piano solos; Witches Dance per-
formed by Miss Ida Harrell "Shepsrd's
Quicks,ep" performed by Miss Anna
Pitcher, and "Lucretia Borgia," by Miss
Clara Wilson, were credi,able perforrnan.
zee, and commanded all due commenda.
.ion.
"Oh Ys Tears, was sung by Miss
Anna Pitcher piano accompaniment by
Miss Ida lIsrrell) In very tender, sweet
md delicate manner, and with due regard
a the spiri. Of the composition. Her sing.
ng was highly complimen,ed and de.
crvedly so.
Mr.. Morris san; The Long, Long,
Weary Day iu style decidedly ben
.'1reato, hi, rich fJ,. voice fairly cnthuiin,
VI who heard II.
Mr.. W. =. Halliday whose presence
Gems very essential to all Of our local mu-
Teal 'a,t., sang Donizctti's "Life hiss no
lower, H. Il most felieiious manner.
wee,ly and skillfuily.
"Our Arab Home is Wild and Free"
n antiphonic composition, was admirably
endered by Mrs Halliday, Miss Pitcher
nj the Rev. Mr.. Coan.
A quartel,e by Mrs. Halliday, Miss
itcher, Mr.. Morris and the Rev. Mr..
Dan, the latter gentleman at the piano,
aished the Programme, and mos. thrill.
x and enjoyable finish I, was. Every
,dy was delighted, and manifested the
'lsht in very decided applause.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were very cour.
Gus and attentive 10 their visitors, re-
living every one with welcome that was
9TH cordial and sincere. For ourselves
I'd the hundred others present, We tender
ZEN the only recompense tina, can be Of
and the assurance tina, their
nialty and kindness made everybody
sl entirely at home.