The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-07
Concert at Hopkins School House.

APPIN, Jan. Ist., 1919.
EDITOR JOURNAL Tho new year, hol
iday was ushercd in last evening, in
this neighborhood, by a concert of vocal
and instrumental music, given for the
benefit Of Revs. J. e. Lockwood aud
Jackson, the regular ministers OF this
circuit.
The doors of the new hall were thrown
open at halt past five p. NJ, and imme-
diately thereafter the house was filled 10
its utmost capacity by people from the
surrounding country. Notwithstanding
the extra preparations made by the com
mittce of management, number OF the
audience could not obtain seats. Still
no one seemed out of temper, unless II
was our genial friend Crawford, who
had to work in such lively manner in
making the change at the door. By the
way, Crawford would like that fellow
who slipped in without paying his quar-
ter to call round and settle.
At half past six o'clock, Mr. Leroy
Lamkin, stage manager, stepped upon
the platform and opened the performance
by announcing Miss Florence White and
Mrs Eliza Tory for pianoforte duet.
On being further called for, these ladies
rendered several selections from the
Masters, in a manner which elected the
warm approval Of the audience. Next
followed {" Antioch with full chorus.
Mr.. John NcPhaIl then sung the Home
of the Soul" The Quartette "Sing TO
me of Heaven by Mr.. Lamkin, Mrs
Newman, Mrs Chichester and Miss
White. Male Quartette "Chrstian
Awake" by Messrs ohm, Alex, George
McPhail and William Taylor.
The rest of the sacred part of the pro-
gramme, comprised "Lyra," vielin solo
=. To us child of hope is born" anu
the "Sweet Bye and Bye" solo -
chorus by the company. After an in
PERMISSION Of fifteen minutes, the secular
part OF the programme was entered upon.
First IN order, solo on the Bag-plpes,
was announced whereupon Mr.. James
henderson appeared on the stage with
ais great Highland Bagripe over his
shoulder making the "wclkln ring
with the mueic of "Auld Scotia" MIR.
Lamkln and Mr.. Newman then gave the
b. Hunters Horn" duet, which was con
.idercd cue of the finest pieces of the
evening. 81 cannot call her mother
" the company.
Messrs Alex, George and Duncan Nc |
ohail the trio, Farmers gleo"; fr IN ~
Imusing nature, this selection gave rise
q great deal of laughter. The Sleigh
Ride" chorus by tho company. "JusI
before the battle mother" by Mr.. Tay
or. The Mocking bird with imi
atoms } by Mrs Tory, with chorus by
he company. "Dixie's land in char
cter, by ss.r. George McPhaiI. The re-
gaining selections on the programme,
rere Lay him low" Lottie Lane"
Presidents grave" Starlight Duet,
Year ofjubilee," song and ,horns, On
haracter,) /" Whippoorwill " "Nsttalle
ray" song and chorus.
Con, luding with the laughable catch,
Ny Celia's charms The concert being
nded Mr.. John McPhail came forward
nd on behalf of the company heartily
ranked the audience for turning out a.
Iey had done, and also for the order
ley had preserved throughout The even
~. At the conclusion of his remarks,
re entire company appeared on the !
age and sung Home, sweet home" }
hen the audience dispersed in an or
erly manner, if we except the usual
:ramhle in recovering stray append
5es, such rs babies, overcoats, hats,
vershoes, &c.
Miss Florence White and Mrs Eliz,
orry presided at the piunofortc and
gan, furnishing excellent accompanie-
ent 10 the vocal music.
Non NoMEN.