The Portland daily press., 1871-01-07

PEOPLES CoNcERTs-A few days ago We
mentioned that a series of what are called Peo-
pies Concerts would shortly be inauguarated
IN this city. Through the agency OF puoilc
spirited gentlemen we learn that arrangements
are so far completed that we may announce
definitely that in few weeks series of four
of these concerts will be given at City Hall, the
talent engaged being composed of all the must
cal talent of Portland, and the price of sc ason
ticket will be placed at the small sum of one
dollar.
| The scheme will commend itself to our read
ers at glance. Here are four concerts at
cost of only twenty cents apiece, the music
for which will be furnished by those whose
abilities rank as high in proportion to their
numbers as in any city in the country; the
programmes of which will be composed of Sc
lections that will not only please the popular
ear but gradually cultivate taste for all that
is best in musical compositions; the artists
themselves the townspeople of their audiences
thus affording the opportunity to patronize
home talent; well-warmed, well-lighted mus
hall, declared by Theodore Thomas tn be the
finest for music in the New England States,
where full enjoyment of the entertainment
may De derived; in fact it would be hard to
suggest anything that could more surely win
success. These concerts have been given in
Boston and other large cities for some time
past and have succeeded far beyond the an
ticipations of their projectors. In Boston the
muscihall is packed at every concert soy reat is
the demand for tickets. At the low charge OF
ADMISSION it will be seen there is no oppor-
Unity to make money off of the speculation;
the managers will be thankful if they pay ex-
penses. 1t is undertaken with a most philan-
thropic motive and we feel confident that it will
command careful attention ON the part of the
public and hearty and cordial support.
The talent engaged consists of the Portland
Band, Haydn Association, Kreutzer Club and
Arion Club, and it is to be hoped that the
Rossini Club will also take part. The first
concert will be given by Shaw's Quintette
Club, consisting of Mrs. Weatherbee and
Messrs. J. L. Shaw, Thurston, Munroe and
Haskell, and the Arion Club; the second by
the Portland Band assisted by other talent; the
third by the Kreutzer Club assisted by other
talent probably Mrs. Wentworth Stevenson;
and the fourth by grand Union Concert of
the Haydn Association, Shaw's Quintette
Club, Arions, Portland Band, Kreutzers, and
it is to be hoped, the Rossini Club.
DR.. HEBBARD's LECTURE LAST EVENING AT
CONGRESS HALL.--People ere SO eager to get
in that at ten minutes past seven every seat
was filled and many went away who could not
get standing room. His subject, Digestion"
was treated in a mastery manner BIZ the doc
tor, who appeared to be perfectly at home on
this theme, and seemed also to have peculiar
aptness for imparting his kno Wedge to Others
He explained in lucid and interesting style
the functions of the digestive organs, how they
are abused by US, and how they should be ia
vored. The speaker said that person should
never sit down at the table with feeling of
morose ness, but, on the contrary, should be
cheerful at his meals. as cheerfulness aids d.
gestion, while care and anxiety hinder it.
We wish we had time and space to give full
report, and SO do justice to the lecture. The
next lecture in the course will be delivered on
Tuesday evening, JAN 10TH
SILVER WEDDING Mr.. and Mrs. Ezekiel
D. Cannon celebrated the twenty-fitth ami
versary of their wedding at their residence on
Cumberland street last evening. A large num-
Der of their friends were present, and the hap
py couple were the recipients of many rich and
beautiful presents. After an hour or two spent
in social conversation and examination of the
presents, Rev. B, H. Bailey, after brief and
appropriate address, Reunited the happy couple
in the bonds of wedock. Mr.. j. T. Emery
in a humorous speech, then presented Mr..
Cannon with medal, on which was engrav.
ed an illustration OF a story of bee, which
Mr.. Cannon afterwards related, elcting roars
of laughter. The company then paltook of an
elegant repast, including all the delicacies of
the season. The large company separated after
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon many happy
returns of their wedding anniversary. Among
those present we noticed Rev. B. Fl. Bailey,
Mayor Kingsbury, G. P. Kimball, Esq, and
other we'll known citizens. The occasion was
one of great interest, and was heartily enjoy
ed by all present.
There was an eclipse of the M Don last night,
and the almanacs said it would be visible in
Portland; but it wasn't. The almanacs should
hereafter add proviso to their predictions: if
the sky is clear.