Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-06-18
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

Editors appeal: When from time to
time, we think il due and find occasion to
refer to those powerful agencies, through
which healthful society drains healthier
respirations, ito the allusions of which
a large community ever affords topic) we
can but instructively and educationally
summon ourselves to the task OF quoting
70 the readers of your paper the general
state of music in our city. Music, we
would almost say, superior to he many
refining mediums, for Improvement of
youth and society, exercises al incalcu-
liable influence on the morals, good taste
and general culture of the student.
Hours employed in such practice leave a
life long, good, and elevated idea upon
virtuOus minds, and introduces one to a
better and a more congenial atmosphere
and pleasant associations.
It is in this view We viii hurrledIy al
Jude to our pride Of musical societies."
the Philharmonic Society, directed by
Pref. Tepe. Under the most embar-
RAISING circumstances, this society
was organized, from ali the musical
material dispersed and lacking
Of that concord of idea and sympthy
alike necessary for the prosperity OF such
A society, as the concord of notes for the
production OF harmony. Yet, indefatiga-
bly, and with an eye to something more
than the mere reputation Of having a
society, Prof Tepe and his faithful disci-
pies OF music persevered and exerted
every effort to bring the Philharmonic
Society to a standard, which guarantees
to-day a reputation truly worthy of a
a musical sOciety-a society for the fur
of music only, and the best
Within the short time of their exist
snce, they have rendered more than gem
sral expectation could have desired. They
have produced a work which, whatever
its rendition warranted, the effort
demanded acknowledgement aDd so re-
sounded to their lasting credit. Moment
censure from relentless critics has but
stimulated their ambition to do better,
md with them, in common, we can
alter the hope of enjoying, ere long,
within our midst, a musical society
will put us in competition with
hose Of Eastern cities, and the American
home of artists. The Society is flourish
ng, and would gladly accept a few more
members to increase their force and
hereby secure grander efforts. To
such pieces as the Bells" and
OratOrlOs large male and female
,hOruses are needed. Young men and
ladies DESTROYS Of assOciating them
with such an organization should
,ver watch such a chance, for, above pri-
rate tuition, such instruction is very pop
liar and universally recognized for its
Excellence. Any one disposed to learn,
improve and lend his or her mite will be
Welcomed by the Society. No financial
is imposed on ladies. Whatever little
Expense is incurred for the d~efraying of
expenses the gentlemen of the Society
hare, which amounts TO very little.
,ome, then, We singers and songstresses;
or the sake Of music and enjoyment pre-
yourself at the Philharmonic Society
have your names enrolled with those
o energetic for its future and prosperity.
The Society meets every Monday even
ng at Mr.. GOepel's music store. This S
Gentleman furnishes, gratuitously, rooms
nd pianos, and thus contributes no little
o his u~ndisputed popularity.
MUSIC LOVER.