Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-09
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Concert.

FAIRFAX G. H., June S.-ESaclly one year
and eight months ago, on pleasant autumn
day, the Inhabitants of this village were startled
BY The sudden alarm Of fire, aDd 10 brief
space of tune he NJ. H. Church South was
burned to the ground. Now, on an adjoiuing
site stands the new structure, OF graceful arcbl-
tectural proportions, larger and more substan
tial than the cid one, and surmounted by a
handsome spitc, which may be seen for miles
around. The task Of iiquidatiog the debt il.
Cured by its erection was undertaken with un-
daunted perseverance,, aud the last effort made
was the cJucert given yesterday evening, which
proved 10 all respects SUCCESS.
The ladies' and gentlemen TO whom tie
church and the inhabltautS Of the village are
Indebted for this valuable assistance aud agree
able entertainment are Nlcsdamcs, Fairfax.
uolhrook. Barters!in. Chapman, Love, Moore,
Muaro, Richardson. NJ Simpson, aud MesSrs.
Frank aud Pat Berkeley, D. NJ. Chichester and
Wcil$ LIZ this ilSi We note the names OIL sew
eral EpiscopalaDs, whose kindness and good
feeling is 10 doubt iuy appreciated by the
M"hodist membership.
When everything was rendered 50 we'll it Is
perhaps luvld!0uS |" partlcularIz'. We will
venture lew comments, however.
Amongst HE Instrumental pieces suI0,
'i'at" d@ toaur." by Miss 81 Simpson, "a,
ccivcd much applause. Tie duet, "lr CaItc
lr I.ag,Iad, rs Mis- Fairfax and Miss blr,rn
stcin. with which The cJUcett opened, was
iNucl admired, those accomplished ladies play
ing with marked .cil. Possession. The duet,
"In Ba!uiine," hy Ile>ia.nc4, barienstein
AMI Susie Moore Was highly appreciated, The
modest and graceful young lady who played
inc Gas, h,rg evidently i ravnritc With the
audience. "lh. Last Smria and "port and
Peasant" we'll rendered ~ Misses B.rtcu.tein
and Chairman, although not 50 warmly a,,.
plaracl rs soula others, were nlu.h enjoyed by
those who appreciate good instrumental music
Tie firm but delicate touch and perfect exccu
ton Of Toe former young lady Indicate skilled
riani-;r
i brief duet, neatly raYei b. two iulan,
daughters Of Mir. Thomas Moore. delighted the
audience.
IA the vocal musie Alr. Eraak Bcrklay's rich
hess voice was rc,uuant|y called into rcnnisI
tiop. "rhc Old Scy!oo" :. colo. MAS hi. best
ciT,rt aud elected an encore. i solo, "luge
side" and other SONGS wcrc tastctuIIy sung by
Mrs. Uoibrook, = la,iy well known to Fairfax
audicnces. Miss Bella Love sang most sweet,
Killarney and another song, aud received at
enthusiasts cucorr. Miss Chapman's "Al
Che lie Moro" and the duet "By gouc
Hours, in which Miss Richardson took part
we're fully appreciated
The Christy Nlinstrais' part songs "MasIa'
in the Cola Groun,i" and Come where my
Love Lies Dreaming" were we'll given. The
latter song was last heard by the writer some
years ago in 81. James Hall, L)nduu, and ,ht
differences. between that well known place oil
amusement aud :; Methodist church produccr
ralhcr amusing incongruity Of IDEAS Aul
the provoking parody OF the London street
BOYS, "C0me where my love lies screaming or
the kitchen floor for ave-" would come ur
wiIIv p;Ijv,
Stop Dat KNOCKING, by Alessrs. Cbiches
Ter and Berkeley, delighted the audience, and
csnccially the coIored folks. who refused &c