The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20
Tho spartanburg Band Conc ert. y

In company with bevy Of Unions brig lest L
daughters, and few Of the masculine gs1ier I.
we started on the 10th inst, to attend the pm
cert Of the Spartanburg Cornct Band.
Placing ourselves behind the ----en- |
gine, we got over the % miles eff Railroad I'm /
the true SPENCER ian system-up grade Il int |
and down grade heavy. At the depot of BAT |
go-ahead that-is-tO-be, VIC were greetedby |
the usual welcome of ''omnibus for tho lIampkopi
House." piedmont House." PALMETTO Hotel ~ |
but the "boys' of Spartanburg were there too,
and without the aid of omnibus we to5k up the
line of march for the Piedmont, whcr' we found
accommodations for all-including apaliet for
our chaperon's "little boy" pod cup of
coffee and We were off to the Concert in the
Court House, 0nerc we found IL G 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 ths res, of the
performance, pronounce it good. Ubon 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. II is seldom
we have seen a handsomer or more intelligent
looking set of men on any occasion, and we
don't wonder at the Union girls liking the Spar
tanburg boys. Prof. Ncave seemed to be in the
best of humor, and VIC settled oursclf down for
a delightful evenings entertainment, aud were
| not disappointed. ---,---..F -
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
lected some of the most Difficult, pieces from the
"Bohcniian G.rl'' and Lucia dc Lammcrmeor. -
Since We last had the pleasure of hearing the
Band they have improved greatly in their per-
tormancc 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 by playing two solos on the Slide
Trombone, considered by musicians to be one Of
the most difficult performances in theirproression
We doubt much if any man in the country can
excel Prof. Ncave upon this instrument. lie
always makes the Trombone "speak the sweet
est notes.
Miss Jones added much 10 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 T. Pcctc who has very rich bar
atone voice and is = fine musician, sang two So
los--"Scrcnadc' and Excelsior in excellent
style
We cannot forget the exquisite music Of the
Cedar Springs Orchestra, conducted by Prof.
North, of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind lnsti-
tuition, and accompanied by Mrs. North, on the
Piano. Zach member Of the Orchestra was
blind, which naturally excited the sympathics
of the audience: but their performance was so
we'll received that they were heartily cncorel.
The Quartette by Prof. Ncave, on the Coraet,
Il. p White, tenor horn, =. Henderson, baritone,
with Mr.. Pcete at the Piano, was admirably rem
dered, and wecould not tell which were entitled
to the most credit, the Professor or his pupils
y, Qpprtettc, with Miss C. E. Irwin and Miss
Mary Mccullough at Ak r:suo,-r,o or. n cavv I'm
the flute and D. II. McCulloag,l or ,S Lko,ae,,
was delightful performance, ana :bSapht
down the house in applause.
The Misses Irwin and Mccullough sfe young
ladies of fine musical talent and acquitted them
selves, throughout the whole entertainment in
admirable style and with much grace.
AS the Band stood upon the stage performing
the last piece in the Programme, we heard
lady remark that they were the finest and most
gentecl looking set Of young mcn she had eyos
seen together-and we thought she was abo,&
right, The entertainment passed off to the ef
Tire satisfaction OF the crowded audience, and
highly creditable to each one engaged in it,
After the Concert tho members of the Union
Band present arl ourscf were politely invited
to the Hampton House to partake of n supper
given 10y the Spar;amburg Band, which. although
quite bey' nd our usual hour for "refreshments,'
we accepted, and had no reason to regret it,
either at the supper or afterwards.
Our friend Calcutt knows how to get up q
good supper, either on ordinary or extraerdi-
ry occasions, and in this case lie just beat Cal
cutt himself, for it was one 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 Spartanburg and Union Papers
gave the strongest evidence that they knew how
to appreciate one of Calcut's suppers, if we may
judge from what we On the tables when we
went into the room and what we aid not see on
them when VIC came out Toasts were offered
and responses called for, after supper, but evory
one was actually 'too full for ut rance" and
OF course every attempt to speak was failure
Although mirth and good feeling pe-yaded, a
more sober and orderly company never left q
supper table.
On the part Of all from Union who attended
the Concert we return our sincere thanks to the
young men of Spartanburg for their elegant
entertainment and the many gentlemanly courtc-
sizes extended TO us.
The fact is, we had jolly crowd and we had