Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-27

sequence OF the general desire to see and ,
hear the coored Jubilee Singers from Fisk
University, Nashville, Tenn, who took |
part In the exercises; and at their concert |
Monday evening, at the town hail. every
available seat was occupied, though those
in the body of the house were nearly all
reserved. The entertainment was one Of
the most interesting TO which we have ever
listened. Some OF the singers are possess
ed of very excellent voices, and all were
well trained. The programme embraced
genuine negro songs of religious charac-
ter, varied by a selection of solos, duets
quartets and medleys, which we're well
rendered and frequently encored. On
Monday the troupe visited the Insane Asy-
lum and favored the patients with some of
their sweet songs. They were invited TO
walk through the buildings and grounds of
the Institution, and expressed their inter-
est with appreciation and propriety. As
they were returning 10 the hotel, call was
made upon our esteemed fellow townsman,
Gen. ]. W. Phelps. A thrilling song of
human Fights filled the grove with its
strains. The General appeared, took each
one of the company by the hand, and in
| vited them into his house. A short well
coming address was followed by a response
from one of the students, and a pleasant
half hour was spent in conversation and
examination ofrare books and other objects
of interest. "Shall We Meet Beyond the
River" was then sung most beautifully,
and leave was taken. Each one of the
company left an autograph, and each took
away in memory the appearance and words
of their friend, who, as one expressed 1t,
twas their friend when il cost something"
The amcu unit of funds collected at the church
in the west village, Sunday morning, was
about $40; at the Centre church, Sunday
evening, SIS; and the concert melted about
$500. Several private donations were also
made and substantial favors shown by va
rious citizens.
MORE FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENTS.
We are to have some grand concerts
on Saturday of this week by blind Heine,
Ma dame Heine of London, and Boston ar
lists. We leave others to speak of the great
artist:
From tho evening Bulletin" Cal, Dec. 10, 1861
NJ. Heine's performances are peculiarly
| interesting, IN consequence OF his being de-
prived of the sense of sight. In his case
as in that of many others, the sense Of
touch is remarkably developed, and the
r delicacy with which he "feels" the string,
of his instrument is wonderful. NJ Heinz
was pupil of Sainton, one of the creates
: vioinists of the present century, and or
, his leaving his tutor, Sainton confessed thai
she could teach him nothing more" Pau
: Julien was master of the violin his fort,
lay in the brilliance of his execution, which
, could be appreciated by musical connois
seurs. The music which Heine produce
appeals to the souls Of his hearers. To ap
precate his playing it is not necessary l.
know note of music, and at the sam
time the most erigednt of musical critic
a cannot fail to be satisfied. Madame Helm
is de cidedly the best piapiste who ever Wis
tied these shores, and who may be said +
F., be only second 10 Arabella Goddard, VIII
! is acknowledged to be the best paniste il
n the world.
There will be matinee for the children
Saturday afternoon. Arrangements will
be made for the schools to attend. Nh
Heine will not remain in the country long
and as this will probably be our last chanc
to hear him, let all improve it. They CAV
, two concerts in Keene last week, and re
D turn at request of citizens Friday, for con
, cert and matinee. Secure your seats earl,
at Clark & Wizards.