The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20
The spartansurg band Conc ert.


started on the 10th inst, to attend the pm
cert Of the Spartanburg Cornet Band.
Placing ourselves behind the -----En-
gine, we got over the % miles eff Rairoadt tn
the true SPENCER ian system-up grade light
and down grade heavy. At the depot Of pat
ahead city -that-is-to-be. we were greetedby |
the usual welcome of 'omnibus for the fiam peop 4
House." piedmont House" ''Palmctt9Hotel," !" !
but the "boys" of Spartanburg were tiere too,
and without the aid of omnibus we tcbk up the
line of march for the Piedmont. whcr' we found |
accommodations for all-including apaiiet for
our chaperons "ittle boy" A pod cup Of
coffee and we were off to the Concert in the |
Court House, Oherc we found Il c front seats |
had been reserved for the visitors fom Union |
We arrived too late to hear the performance OF
the first piece. but, judging from tho rest of the
performance, pronounce it good. Uon our ar
rival, the members of the Band we're taking
their positions on the stage for the second piece,
and we were struck with the truly manly and
handsome appearance they made 1t is seldom
we have seen a handsomer or more intelligent
looking set of men any occasion, and we
don't wender at the Union girls liking the Spar
best of humor, and we settled oursclf down for
n delightful evenings entertainment, aud >weres
not disappointed. -o-
We have not space to give all the pieces per
formed by the Band. 1t is only necessary for
us to say that the young gentlemen acquitted
themselves handsomely, although they had sc
lcctea some of the most difficult pieces from the
"BohcIi;an Girl and Lucia dc Lammermsor.''
Since we last had tho pleasure of hearing the
Band they have improved greatly in their per-
formancc, and we pronounce it one of the best
Bands in the State, rchccting great credit, not
only upon themselves, but upon Prof. Ncave,
their able Teacher, and tho town of Spartanburg
The Professor during the evening, delighted
the audience Ly playing two solos on the Side
Trombone, considered by musicians to be one OF
the most difficult performances in theirprocssion.
We doubt much if any man in the country can
excel Prof Ncavc upon this instrument. lie
always makes the Trombone "speak the sweet
est notes.
Miss Jones added much to The enjoyment of
the entertainment, by her singing, in superior
style, two fine solos. Her voice has been highly
cultivated, and having thorough knowledge OF
music, she sang with great effect.
Mr.. Alfred 7. Pcctc, who has n very rich bar
atone voice and is = fine musician sang two
| los--"Scrcnalc' and Excelsior in excellent
style
We cannot forget the exquisite music of the
! Cedar Springs Orchestra, conducted hy Prof
North, Of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind lnsti.
! tuition, and accompanied by Mrs. North, on the
! riano. Zach member vf the Orchestra was
blind, which naturally excite! the sympaihics
of tho audiences but their performance was so
we'll received that they were heartily crcorel.
The Quartc,tc by Prof Ncave, on the Coraet,
| il. T. White, tenor horn, L. Henderson,, baritone
with Mr.. Pccte at the Piano, was admirably rem
dcrcd, and we could not tell which were entitled
| to the most credit, the Professor or his pupils.
Mary SccuIlous - n;"rD =; ~ - ~ vr
the flute and d. II. Mccullough OF NO eoraet,
was a delightful performance, ana ..;besueht
down the house" in applause.
The Misses Irwin and Mccullough afc young
ladies Of fine musical talent and acquitted them
selves, throughout the whole entertainment in
a mrablc style and with much grace.
rs the Band stood upon the stage performing
the last piece in the Programme, we heard n
lady remark thar they were the finest and NOS,
gentecl looking set Of young men she had evoS
seen together-and we thought she abovR
right, The entertainment passed of to the g
tire satisfaction OF the crowded audience, and
highly crcditaLle TO each one engaged in it, /,
After the Concert tho members Of The Union
| Band present all ourse,f were politely invited
to the Hampton House to partakc Of n supper
| given by The par, amburg HAml, which. aithou2 IA
quite bcyt nd or usual hour for Refreshments"
we accepted, and had no reason to regret it,
either at the supper or afterwards.
Our friend Cacutt knows how to get up n
gool supper, either ordinary or cxtraerdi-
ry occasions, and in this case lie just beat Cal!
cutt himself, for it of the most bounti
ful and best gotten up affairs we ever attended
in The up Country And further, the members
| OF the Spartanburg and Union Bands and the
| Editors Of the Sparianburs and Union Papers
gave the strongest evidence that they knew how
to appreciate one Of Calcut's suppcrs, if we may
judge from what we saw Oh the tables when we
went into the room and what we @Id not sec on
them when came out. Toasts were offered
and responses called for, after supper, but every
one was actually ''t"O full for U,t rance" and,
of course every attempt t. speak was failure.
Although mirlh AM good feeling rc"valcd, a
more sober ani orderly company never LETT u
supper table.
ON the part Of all from Union who attended
the Concert we rc;Urn our sincere thanks 20 the
young mcn Of Spartanburg for their elegant
entertainment and the many gentlcmanly courtc-
sizes extended TO us.