The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-06-20
The College Concert.

Though unavoidably deprived Of the pleas
ure Of attending the vocal and instrumental
concert, at the Presbyterian Church, on last
"Wednesday night, given by Miss Huffman and
her pupils Of the Stanford Female College, we
are, upon the testimony Of many Of our mus
ical friends, varrented in saying that the people
- Stanford have never enjoyed anything in
the n; asiis. :l, I've that could compare with it,
The house, sisles, g.s,s.cy a-d lobby were lit
orally jammed with eager listeners Ions before
the exercises opened. The Opening Chorus,
sung by the entire class, filed the house With
the moA ravishing sounds, and brought forth
a hearty applause. The Sultan Polka, an In
strumental Duet, by Misses Tribble and Coop
er, exhibited marked ability and progress in
those young ladies; and Down Among the
Lilies, a vocal trio, filed many hearts with
memories Of other days The 0rpha Grand
Polka, was charmingly rendered by Miss Julia
Craig. After this came, All Could Teach
Yon Warbling Bird by Misses Carson and
Dawson, a delightful arrangement and such
Us never fails 10 touch the sensitive soul with
musical electricity. Little jim, ballad, full
Of tenderness, by Miss Jennie Carson, and
sung as sweety as the warbling Of the Sum
mer birds, excited the heartiest applause. The
Impromptu Polka, executed on the piano, by
Miss withers, was one Of the most perfectly
rendered pieces Of the evening The vocal
Duet, titled All Things are Beautiful, filled
all hearts with rapture, and many would have
said to those who sang and performed il; Ye'
all things are beautiful, indeed, including YOU
charming faces and voices. Marche de Concert
an instrumental solo, by Miss Carson, we ven
ture to assert, has never been better performed
by any one Of her age. We've Happier Days
by Misses Dawson and Richards, Tell upon tn,
ears Of the audience like the soft music Of q
rill at night. Who that listened would dar,
say less Of Il Another quartette, titlet
Crazy Estelle, and sung by Misses Lackey
Bright, Higgins and Ried, four young an6
beautiful girls who have scarcely reached
their teens, gave evidence that their voices
could some day reach the powers and cadene,
required in frst-class opera. The Blue Dan
ube Valse, by Miss Alcorn, warone of thu
most delightful pieces on the programme, anS
eharmingly given. What Does Il Matter 3,
Mef the solo, which followed, by Mis- Jenni'
Carson, was superb. The Tidal Wave, trio
by Misses Carson, Craig and Others, ans
Dreams Of my Home, by the same young la
dies. caused perfect burst Of applause an'
excitement Andes, the most magnificent in
strumental solo extant, was given in her in
imitable style by Miss Huffman. Cheerful
meas, vocal duett BY Misses Craig and Car
son, was enough to cure any Ct Of the blues
even in an oldmaid Of thirty-6ve. The Partinl
Song, charniingly sung by Misses Trueheart
Richards and Dawson, will linger In all heart
and ears Cor many days. BY request littl
song was given by Miss Jennie Carson, enti
tied, He's Got the Money, Too" shouts Of ap
plause greeted the little song-bird. sOldaten
lied, a solo on piano, by Mis- Carson, CAV
additional evidence Of her skill ~ perform
er. The Moeking Bird, trio, arranged b.
Mis- Huffman herself, and rendered by Misse
Craig, Carson and Huffman, was one Of tn
most exquisite pieces performed and genera
iAvoriie. RAos TO thy Spirit vocal duet
by Misses Huffman and Crank, was .enderl,
and swestly given, and brought tears to man.
eyes. The Closing Chorus, by the music elias
was rich and dne In all that goes 10 make n
charming song. This closed the exercises
and We are sure that all who attended th
concert were delighted, notwithstanding III
suliry weather. Success. sAy We, 70 The Col
lsgs. and Ia Mis- II. and her PupIlsin partie
ular. In behalf Of the public, We thank yO'
all.