Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-02-22

can't be helped.
The Northwestern Editorial Association |
meets at Menasha Feb. 2sth, as we learn by |
published call from the President, Col Wat. |
rous. Hope it will be held on the DAY spec. |
flied this time Marathon and Portage Couu-
ty Quill drivers" can't afford postpone
ments,-Er
We would like to attend. If we
should not put in an appearance,
however, will Marathon and Por.
tage" grasp the Coils hand for us ?
Eatcomb's Pupits' Rehearsal
The Rehearsal given by the pupils
Of Prof Balcomb, at Music Hall, last
Monday night, was success, though
disappointment gathered about it in
the absence of the first violin. What
induced Mr., Benchley to absent him.
self we cannot understand, bu, con,
lecture that his natural timidity had
much to do with his absence. This
alone, however, is not a sufficient ex-
Icuse. After rehearsing with the or.
chestra, and allowing his name to he
presented before The public in the bills,
we can imagine no palliating circum.
stance except sickness, wherewi,h to
frame even the shadow of an apollo
gy. e.
!. The large hall was filed at an early
heur with an appreciativc audience.
In making mention of the execu-
ton Of the pupils Of Prof b., we shall
do so as critic, though we shall not
indulge in lengthy criticism. We
shall do so because we believe such
criticism viii! be beneficial to the pu-
pills. A just criticism never savors of
flattery, neither does it spare the
scalpel when the cutting knife is re
CURED but we will not deal harshly
with the little ones"
Heacen,card March, by the Orch,s.
ira, considering the absence of Mr.
Benchley, was very fine.
Tug Polka, by Miss Emma. Miller,
a beautiful composition, but sadly
marred by the embarrassment and
confusion of the performer. Try and
do better next time, Emma.
Nom pin Mesta, by May Purdy,
was well rendered, but with hardly
enough life. The composition is
beautiful, and the performer needs to
fully appreciate its character to do it
justice. Miss Purdy did remarkably
well.
-Eceniag Star JEtH=, by Emma
zenlar, was played in good time, aud
elected warm applause.
Xo,c Can I .Leace Thee" and
/" We Met by Chance," lsongs) by
Miss Susie Rablin. In point Of vol
ume Miss Susie's voice is success.
With deal Of discipline and cultiva-
ton under thorough instructor, she
will make a very fair singer. Miss
Susie must try to cultivate the chest
tones more, and not rely SO much on
the head tones, as they rob music Of
much Of its real value when INDUCED
in too freely.
Meditation Waltz, by An.onette
Mennet. This fine Waltz was rem,
dered almost faultlessly by Miss Men
net. We noticed a little retarding of
time.
Daisy Mazurko, by Miss Lefebvre.
Well executed, lacked life, only tbs,
nothing more.
Elm Waltz, piano DuetO by Jen,
ME Webb and An,onetle Mennet.
These youthful pupils acquitted them
selves nobly. We noticed little
hesitation in starting, otherwise j. was
remarkably well executed.
In the place of the Gohlen Drop
Polka, the Blakely Troupe entertain.
ed the audience with one of the;r fine
ballads.
Cornfo,cer Watt, by jennie Webb,
Miss Jennie plays with excellent taste
aud almost faullless expression. She
possesses musical talent in high de
gree.
March from Enchanted Beonty,"
by the Orchestra. Here The violin
was sadly missed, and we felt like
sending the Sheriff after Mr.. Bench
ley.
Darling Walt, by Miss Ella Roe.
Miss Roe is very fine performer, and
has made advancement since we last
heard her. She executed with pre-
cision and taste.
Annte Laurie, piano Dnet0 by
the Misses hoe and Lefebvre, was