The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-01-08

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The Parlor Concert, given by the ladies
of the Episcopal church at the Rectory
last evening" was one of the finest musical
entertainments to which Cairo has been
treated for long time. The Rectory
was crowded with persons, and every
thing was conducted in the most pleasing
way.
Persons who may read lhi- report will
please bear in mind that tine reporter
does not lay claim to any musical talent,
but merely cxprcs.c, his opinion IN re-
gard to the ability of the persons who
took part in the concert last evening"
lie Ia. never taken lessons of any of the
noted music teachers of Ibis or any other
country, AMI could not say positively,
whether the various pieces performed
were deserving of praise or not.
had he not been convinced that they were
by the many compliments layi,hcd upon
the ladic. by those who are vcrscd i'm
such matters. but 10 his uncultiyatcd ear
they were music indeed. His present
calling render il necessary that he
should understand these ihings. and his
financial condition being such a. 90 pre-
vent him from going to France or Ger
many to perfect hi. musical education,
hc has been thinking very seriously OF
inducing some medium to materializo the
spirit of Beethoven. or some other great
teacher. for his especial benefit.
The musical part of the entertainment
was opened by Mis-. Annie Alvord. who
performed the very beautiful instru-
mental piece, entitled. The Last Rose
Of summer in most charming man
ncr.
\ vocal solo by Mis-. Annie Pitcher
was the next on the programme, aud that
young lady received many compliment.
for her fine singing. This j. not the first
time w. have had the pleasure Of compile
mcnling this lady upon her musical
ability. bat none have q -trongcr claim to
praise liam she.
Failing Leaves" by Miss Aurilla
Carey. entitled the player to the many
complimentary remark. that were passed
upon her ability a, musician.
Mis- Katie Alyorl. who l. known n
one OF IA" brightest of Cairo's young
girls. then rccitcd ''Ihc Whi-kcrs." On
one other occasion We were fortunate
enough to bc present when Mi. Katie
read one OF John g.. SaNc's productions.
for which she was the recipient Of the
most llattcring compliments, but ia her
rendition of The Whiskcr." she even
surpassed her former performance.
OF Mr.. ". T.. Wright. who sang the
soloentitled Darling we can only say
that she wa, up TO her usual standard of
excellence. and none were spoken
Of in more ilattcring terms than she.
The "Mulligun Guard, Quadrillc," by
Misses Annie Pitcher and Ella Robbins.
was beautifully rendered.
Part first OF the programme was then
completed by select reading by Prof.
Alyord. The professor, abilityi. ,owcll-
known that praise from It. j. super
iluous.
Part second OF the cutcrt ainmcnt was
equally a, interesting a. the first. and
consisted Of the following selections:
Mrs. II. J.. Halliday rcnd cred Trova-
tore in a very creditablc manner. and
was complimcntcd by all.
The recitation of The Ark" by MIR.
W. II. Morris. was next in order. Mr.
Morri, ha, won for himself quite a name
a. au amateur in this community. aud his
ability was satisfactorily proven last
evening.
Mr.. j. VI. Ipn-lcn j. another of
Cairo'- most accomplished musicians,
and her performance OF "Oh. a, Fair ~
a Poets Dream was beautiful. being
praised on all sides.
Miss Bonnie ~nydcr then favored the
audience with piece entitled Last
Hope" for which the listeners -howered
very llattcring culogic, upon her, all of
which she richly deserved.
The last performance of the evening
was entitled by the Strcamlet Thro' the
Grove" in which Mrs. j. VI. Lansdcn.
Mis- Annie Pitcher, Mr.. James Phillis,
and Mr.. W. II. Morris took part. all ac-
quitting themselves in most creditablc
style.