Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-04-28

them 70 clear up all tner contracts.
and there is almost full crop; and now,
many are provoked about it-would rather
have not had so many logs put in, for now
they must manufacture it, and thus have
that expense; beside, the old crop viii not
advance in price, as it at one time promis-
ed-advancing 81 so to s. per m, and
now the price is declining again. Many
think they would have realized as much
from the old crop alone by its advanced
price, as they viii now from both, and be-
sides would have saved the expense Of
manufacturing this crop. So it happens
always. Men are never satisfied with their
lot or prospects.
People up here do many things on a
grand scale. For instance, at E. Saginaw
there is hardware sign placed up 50 high,
and in such large letters-lumber and
paint, you know, are cheap-that one can
read it from Saginaw Cityl as much as to
say to the Saginawians, Come down here
and buy where goods are cheapl'
Wonder if the next advertising centen-
NAL dodge viii not be to send up host of
huge balloons, with all manner of gay signs
suspended therefrom, and let them scoOt
and cavort all around over the countries
and continents ''advertisers-at-large"-
and thus keep the people posted on all
matters pertaining to their interests, pres
ent and prospective?
On Friday evening last had the pleas
ure of attending the last of series of five
organ concerts. given by and in the inter
ests of the Cong1 church Of E. Saginaw.
This church edifce is the largest and fin
est in the city, costing $65, 600. The organ
cost $1,000, and is large aud powerful,
though very sweet, rich and smoothed
toned instrument. 1t is furnished, also,
with all the latest modern improvements
and appliances which have contributed so
much of late years to make this instru-
ment, though the most intricate and COM
plex. vet the most perfect and complete
thoroughly adapted to all its varied uses
and requirements, whether orchestral or
otherwise.
Prof. H. B. Roney opened the concert
by an overture s.Zanetta" by Auber, in
which were fully and faithfully represent
ed the effects of complete orchestra OF
stringed and wind instruments-very
pleasing and beautifully performed. His
SECOND number on the organ was Gott-
schaIk's 'sMarch Of the Night" represent
ing an army marching fast in the dead OF
night. At first only the faintest sound OF
the distant drum is heard, then more dis
tinctIy, then different instruments are in
! distinctly heard-each moment growing
more and more clear and defined as the ar
my approaches; nearer and dnearer it comes,
louder and louder swell the notes of each
instrument until the full pOwero of the great
organ fully reproduces the grand effects OF
a complete band and the mighty army, in
all the pride and circumstance of Yictori-
GUS campaign, goes sweeping grandly by.
| Amid all this orchestral effect, clear and
distinctly defined above all, ring out on
/ the night air the shrill notes of the song
birds, which, aroused from their slumbers
by the unwonted sights and sounds, cheeri-
ly unite their sweet, joyouss-aotes to the
swelling, triumphant music f,the band, as
it goes marching along Then, as the
army passes on its way, fainter and fainter
became the notes of the varied instruments,
until as in the opening, only the tap of the
distant drum is heard, and the pageant is a
thing of the past. 1t was, certainly, the
grandest piece of music 1 have ever heard
performed on an organ. say this with no
disparagement to Prof Smith, for l never
heard him attempt to play anything Of the
kind-though 1 doubt not his ability to
render it as beautifully and effectively-for
what can he not do and perform on the or
gan?
His last number was an organ solo, ''Ri-
fie Waltz''-which in its object and design
was very similar to the overture, VIZ: to
show the orchestral power and perfection Of
the organ-rendering it with far more beau
| ty and perfection as to time, delieacy Of
touch, &C., because each and every instru-
ment was subject to and controlled by one
master spirit. I wondered if there were
not many feet itching to have free space
and opportunity to keep time to the music
of the witching waltz! People up here are
not shocked at this innOratiOa-do not lift
up their hands in holy horror at the desc
Grafton @ of the organ and church! They
do not strain at gnat and swallow
church fair, with all the concomitants
thereof and appurtenances thereunto be
longingl But if you wish to see strong,
active, aggressive, working churches, here
you will find them. Here, too, you viii see
a far greater proportion Of active, young
men and ladies-young married men and
women than in the eastern churches-in
the Sabbath-sehool, The peculiar demands
of the business Of the valley call in large
number Of young men, and they are large
ly workers in this good cause. Excuse this
depression. The Conservatory Glee Club"
sang several pieces very nicely and reeeiv-
ed well merited applause. But the favor
ite singer was Mrs Stevens, who appeared
in four pieces Well may they be proud of
and delight to honor one who sings so
sweetly. She possesses voice Of much
fiexibility and power, thoroughly cultured,
and Of wonderful sweetness. Altogether,
it was most enjoyable affair. rejecting
much credit on all concerned.
E. Saginaw, April 8, '76. v1AToR.
How Mr.. Gum took NIr. Smiths life.