The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-06-26
HANTUA.


! freSpoAuSucG
Among the many and varied ele-
ments which comprise an education
suited to the capacities and needs OF
a cultivated and refined mind, music
holds prominent place, and every
effort in the direction of its cultiVa-
ton, whether in individuals or COM
munities should receive encourage
ment and commendation. For sever
al years we have noticed an increasing
interest among our citizens respecting
music, whiSh has resulted in the or
ganization of three Church choirs, and
one superb Silver Cornet Band, all
of whom have attained a proficiency
in their respective departments for
which they deserve especial notice
and commendation.
/ AT the Union church the choir is led
by c. j. Moore, and at the Disciple
church by F. f. Plum, each choir ac-
companied by an excellent organ,
with competent organists. At the
Station a choir of excellent voices
under the direction of their enthusias-
tic leader, Mr.. Henry Coe, are heard
each Sabbath in the Disciples Chapel
there. The Cornet Band, led by Prof.
Miller, fully merit the enconiums of
praise which are universally bestowed
upon them on al occasions. On Tues
day eVening last many of our citizens
were serenaned by the Band, COM
pliment which was duly appreciated.
By special invitation they furnish
music the present week at Burton and
Cleveland, on important occasions in
those places.
More than thirty pianos, melodeons
and organs are owned in different
parts of town, and with such compe-
lent teachers as Prof. Seibel and Miss
Lille Stilson, the best facilities
are afforded for the development of
musical talent among the younger
portion of our community. Miss
Stillson is a graduate in music, and
splendid performer, both vocal and
instrumental. She is now engaged in
teaching about twenty scholars, and
DG1OIC WIN q NOASNAA1 MIN
will undoubtedly furnish rare enjoy
ment and q rich treat to all lovers of
good music.
We hope that our citizens will con-
tiHue to encourage the growth of such
refining and elevating influences un-
til ali Ciiseord shall be banished froms
among US, and peace aud harmony
shall prevail in all our borders, and
IL haon.,an iaafol1iocnf uirfF1
Gus and happy. rFe---.
On Sunday last our citizens met at
the Union Church to listen to a funer-
occasion of the sad bereavement of
Gus young friend +. r. Deitz. Satnr-
day morning his wife, Flora, daughter
of NJ. White, of this town, passed
"over the river" after an illness of sew
eral months, having an earth life of
only twenty-five years. But a few
brief months ago, we saw her, a fair
and blooming girl, place her hand in
that of her chosen life companions ,and
with beautiful faith and loving trust
pronounce the sacred vows that united
their destinies for life, and with a
bright and radient future before them
they began Iife's journey, travelling
together along its pathway with joy
Gus steps and happy hearts, until this
dark shadow was thrown across their
earthly lives were separated, and he
is left behind to drink the bitter cup
of sorrow. But the cup is changed
to one of joy by the reflection that
Flora is not dead, only gone before to
that beautiful summer land, over on
!" the other shore" from whence her
gentle and loving spirit will oft re-
turn to cheer and comfort the loved
ones who now mourn her loss. To
the free and unfettered spirit there is
no death, for s.What men call death, is
only transition" step in endless pro-
gression towards the Infinite.
EaeJa sz5sss.sssst VERITAs.
Mantua, June %. 1873.