The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-07-09
THE HEBREW CONCERT.

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the sun was sinking in the West, and
flooding the sky with hues of Grim
son and gold, the Exchange Hall be
gan to fill rapidly with we'll dressed
ladies and gentlemen. The pro
gramme of the proposed Concert
. promised rich musical treat, anG
the activity of the Hebrew ladies
had secured a large sale of tickets
and universal interest in the Enter
tainment. At 8 p. m, the "Minervs
String Band" opened with the "1n
troductory," and performed it with
spirit and softness. The curtain now
rose and disclosed picturesque
group of amateur singers. Mrs. NJ
Smith sung in we'll modulated and
sweet voice, the solo Of the opening
song, the rest of the singers joining
effectively in the chorus, Grow, Row
Your Boat" This was followed by
a fine eight handed instrumental
Duet on two pianos, and performed
by the Misses Lehman, Levin and
Goodman. The instruments were in
good accord, and the respective parts
distinct and we'll rendered. They
were loudly encored - re-appearing
with graceful salutation to the au.
dience, they seated themselves again
at the instruments, and dashed off in
fanciful style "The Wild Flower
March" Mr.. I. L. Sackman now
presented himself and sang "The
Prayer Of Moses in Egypt" in deep
toned splendid bass voice; most eff.
fective to those familiar with this.
Mrs. L. V. Marye then performed in
fine style "The Banjo" one of Colts
chalk's difficult productions.
Miss NJ. De Generes, so deseryedly
popular for the generous loan of her
voice in our amateur concerts, now
came forward and sang in her finest
manner, "Salut la France" an air
from LA File du Regiment" She
was enthusiastically encored, and re.
appearing gave in artistic style, the
"Waltz Song from Romeo and JUL.
lette." An instrumental solo "Une
Theme Allemande," came next in
order, and was executed with fine
skill by Miss Caroline Kuhnagel.-
Mr.. Klein now presented himself to
the audience and sang a Baritone
Solo, "Non E Ver'-he was warm.
ly applaaded.
Transcript pour lie Piano. on the
pathetic melody of ".The Hazel Dell''
was rendered by Mrs. C. H. Flower
composed by Chas. L. Doll, profes-
sor and teacher of music, and for
merly resident of our Town. APP
ropos to this, the writer cannot re-
frain from mentioning here an Incl
dent in connection with Nr. Doll,
wherein his instructive love of music,
was the means of preserving his life.
In the early part of the war, Mr..
Doll enlisted and went of in one Of
the companies from Rapides, serving
uotlinchingly through the whole
campaign in Virginia. During the
seven days fight before Richmond,
the Confederates drove of and took
possession of the camp of one of the
Northern Regiments. The soldiers
were allowed but a short time for
pillage, so they ran here and there
seeking for the edibles and delica-
cies of which they had been SO long
deprived and which were so bounti.
fully supplied by the Yankee SOL
diers, stufing their pockets. and hay
ersacks with canned soups, meats,
vegetables, fruits, in fact everything
eatable that they could carry off,
Mr.. Doll, full of that exquisite &c
MUS which rendered his music a
poem, passed by all the comestibles
and seized upon small music book,
left in hasty fight by the Brass
Band of the Yankee regiment. He
thrust it hastily in his breast pocket
and followed the call Of his leader.
In the course Of the day our troops
came up again with the Federals,
and stray shot struck Mr.. Doll and
buried itselfin the music book, which
thus was the means Of saving his
life. Upon SO small q thing appar-
emily, does Providence seem to in
terpose 10 behalf of "poor humanity"
But we must resume our theme or
our audience will chide us for this
depression. Mr.. Chas. Goldenberg
now appeared in one of his popular
character songs, representing a res
pectable gray haired old African.
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