The Cairo bulletin., 1875-02-26
A Brilliant Programme ExeeIientuy
Rendered
The Concert Proaouncsd a Brilliant Success.

A Brilliant Programme ExcelientIy
Rendered
The Concert Pronounced q 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 musical enter
I nment, in the shape of parlor concert.
This kind Of home amusements 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 parlor concerts
In this section of the country were a
rarity.
The ladies who engineered this affair
deserve the greatest credit for their untir-
ing energy and determination TO make It
/ complete success. which they certainly
accomplished to the satisfaction OF every
nan, woman and child in the large audi
ence who assembled to listen to the superb
instrumental aud vocal performances. and
,lso the fine literary exercises of the la
dies and gentlemen who took part in the
evenings proceedings.
At an early hour the residence
Df His Honor, Mayor John Wood, was
iliye'with the elite of our city. who were
eager for the entertainment to commence.
knowing full well that they were to be
the recipients of a musical treat such as
Is not often their privilege to enjoy. 70
'ay that the entire audience was delighted
even beyond expectation, is needless.
The first part OF the entertainment was
opened with an instrumental duet. by
Misses Jessie Phillis and Lucie Wilson.
The effort on the part of the young ladies
was very satisfactory to the hearers, who
showed their appreciation of it by ap-
plauding the performers.
Being afflicted with severe cold, Miss
Ella Steele, who was 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 "Soinnsmbula.'
Miss Lulu Pace then took her place at |
the piano, and perform ID beautiful and |
difficult instrumental solo, which was
very deservedly complimented.
Then came the select reading Of Mr..
Walter Mckee. This gentleman is we'll
known among the literary people of this
city as very well read aud intelligent |
man; his selection was very excellent,
and the execution was fine.
Mr. &. Robbins was the next TO take
his seat at the instrument. He sang a
song much to his credit, and retired amid
applause.
1.-The Return" a solo. was then sung
by Mrs. Wright, who was, as she always
Is, heartily praised when she had con-
cluded.
A duet, entitled, "IIoly Father, Guide
his Footsteps was then performed by
Mrs. and Miss Lansden. who rendered il
to the satisfaction and delight of all. The
compliments showered upon these ladies |
would, il We were to 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" n vocal solo. was
then sung by Mr.. W. II. Morris, in fine
style.
Mrs. Lansden's solo. La Primavera,"
was the next event, and that lady fairly
the listeners by her superb ren-
dition of it.
a 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 Ioculn, was very beauti-
ful and well performed.
Mrs. w. p. Halliday then sang very
beautiful solo entitled, "rake me Back to
switzerland" and received the applause
OF the entire assembly.
The choir then took their places around
the piano and sang beautiful chorus,
which closed one fthe most brilliant
musical entertainments that has taken
place in this city for years.
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