The Cairo bulletin., 1875-02-26
A Brilliant Programme ExceIIent,y
Rendered
The Concert Pronounced a Brilliant Success.

The Concert Pronounced a Brilliant Success.
For some time past. the ladies connect
ed with the Presbyterian church of this
city have been kept busy making the ne
cessary preparations for a musical enter
nment, in the.shape of parlor concert.
This kind of home amtscments are not
what we might call novelty to our peo-
pie. In fact they may be said to be
common with them, but to one who is a
stranger in Cairo, provided he would
have observed the interest manifested by
them last evening. would have surely
come to the conclusion that paror concerts
in this section Of the country were
rarity.
The ladies who engineered this affair
deserve the greatest credit for their untir-
ing energy and determination to make it
a complete success. which they certainly
accomplished to the satisfaction of every
man, woman and child in the large audi
ence who assembled to listen to the superb
also the fine literary exercises of the la
dies and gentlemen who took part in the
evenings proceedings.
At an early hour the residence
of His Honor Mayor John Wood, was
aliye'with the elite Of our city, who were
eager for the entertainment 20 commence,
knowing full well that they were to De
the recipients Of musical treat such as
Is not often their privilege to enjoy. 10
say that thccntire audience was delighted
even beyond expectation, is needless.
The first part of the entertainment was
opened with an instrumental duet. by
Misses Jessie PhiIlis and Lucie Wilson.
The effort on the part OF the young ladies
was very satisfactory to the hearers, who |
showed their appreciation of it hy APP /
plauding the performers.
Being afflicted with severe cold, Miss |
Ella Steele. who Wis upon the |
programme to favor the audience with a
vocal solo, entitled I'll Follow Thee" |
did not sing the piece, but performed in
its stead beautiful instrumental solo |
called "SOInnambula."
Miss Lulu Pace then took her place at |
the piano, and performed beautiful aud |
difficult instrumental solo, which was
very deseryedly complimcnted.
Then came the select reading Of Mr.
Walter Mckee. This gentleman is WELL
known among the literary people of this
city a. "a very well read aud intelligent
man; his selection was very excellent.
aud the execution wa, fine.
Mr.. G. Robbins was the next to take
his seat at the instrument. He sang a
song much to his credit, and retired amid
applause.
'ihe Return" a solo, was then sung
by Mrs. Wright. who was, as she always
IS. heartily praised when she had con-
;luded
A duet, entitled, "EIoly Father. Guide
MS Footsteps" was then performed by
Mrs. and Miss Lansden. who rendered il
to the satisfaction and delight of all. The
showered upon these ladies
would. II We Were 70 put them in print.
fill two columns Of this paper.
This concluded the first part of the
concert.
The second part was to have been
opened with vocal duet by Misses Imo-
gene and lizzie Steele, but the former lady
being unable to be present, the latter per-
formed a solo called "Watchman," which
was excellent.
"By-gone Hours" a vocal solo, was
hen sung by Mr.. W. II. Morris, in fine
style.
Mrs. Lansden's solo. La Primayera."
was the next event, and that lady fairly
the listeners by her superb ren-
ltion fit.
\ select reading by Mrs. G.. G. Alvord |
was next, and in keeping with every effort
Of the kind which that lady undertakes,
was very eXcellently done.
sonata piano duet, by the Misses
Kate and Laura Yocum, was very beauti-
'ul and well performed.
Mrs. W. p, Halliday then sang very
beautiful solo entitled. Take me Back to |
switzerland" and received the applause
If the entire assembly.
The choir then took their places around
he piano and sang beautiful chorus,
which closed one Ofthe most brilliant |
musical entertainments that has taken
place in this city for years.
burger.
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