Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
The Dover Concert.

Al boNSlp "SthSooaJ hisut, ny ITOI. D.. Il
Vivian, assisted by some of his former music
pupils. and some other parties. The entertain.
ment was for the benefit of the Dover TEMPER
ance society. The church is rather small fe,
such purposes, as the stage occupied about one.
fourth of the space. The seats were nearly all
filled. though there was no crowding. We are
glad to state the order was very good, though
there was at times u slight buzz of fans and
hats. made necessary by the warm room The
windows were all opened at the bottom instead
Of ut the top. and the window stills were studded
with the heads OF those on the outside, who en-
joyed a free concert. and at the same time cut
of the fresh air from those within, A large
percentage of the audience was ladies, and one
gentleman, who is Il good judge. said to us.
The lntellisencer Can repeat its former asser-
tIons that Dover has more pretty girls to the
square yard than any place on Garth"
The concert commenced at s:45 O'Clock, with
the Opening Chorus, rendered by the fol-
lowing persona: Prof. Vivian, violin; Miss
Bette Campbell, piano; Kelly Campbell. I'd
violin; Ed. COrs. cornet; Thos. Vivian, bass
VOL. Prof. Foster, flute; Jere Butler, guitar.
The selection was good, and the rendition all
that could be asked.
Piano duo, ''Tancreda," by Miss Bette
Campbell and Prof. Vivian, was a selection we'll
suited to the audience, and was given in IL
manner that brought forth evidences of high
approval. 1t was full of music.
Vocal duo. ''Gathering Flowers" by Misses
Van Anslen and Vivian. The young ladies did
themselves much credit in the rendition of this
piece. but did not have quite enough self conf
dencp at the finish.
Up in a Balloon Il recitation, by Miss
Ella Whiting. We were so much impressed with
the beauty of the young lady we scarcely had u
chance to judge Of her merits as an elocutionist.
4 young man who would not 30 up in a balloon,
or nYwher else, with such u companion, de-
serves to be drowned in e frog pond.
"Christmas at the Quarters. - y recitation by
Miss fula Plattenburg. was ommitted, as Miss
Plattenb burg had been called to Sedalla.
Vocal trio. ''With Signs Sweet Rose by
Misses Vivian. Campbell and HARDWOOD. Well
rendered. and the only complaint we have to
make is, that it was too short.
Vocal solo. RUBY" by Miss Lizzie Van
Anglen, was perhaps the most difficult rendition
of the evening, and the one best calculated 10
show the power and culture of the voice. 1t was
given in a manner highly satisfactory to the au-
dlence.
By request Miss Bette Campbell favored the
audience with the piano solo Apart" Prof
Foster played a flute accompaniment. 1t was
very pretty.
instrumental duo. ''Mcrry Sleigh Ride" by |
Miss Anna Meng and Prof. Vivian was full of |
and melody, and helped the audience |
10 forget the heat of the evening.
Vocal quartette, Greetings to SPRING. by |
Van Anglen, Campbell. Vivian and
Another good selection, and rendered in |
good style, all the parts being we'll sustained. |
Vocal solo. 'We'd Better Bide a Wee, by |
Miss Lee Meng. She was dressed In a red plaid |
skirt and sash, a white waist. and a cap Of blue |
anu red plaid. She was accompanied on the |
stage by Mr.. Harry Moore. dressed as q sailor, |
who seemed anxious to reply to her song. but as
MS name was not on the programme he wisely |
heiu MS peace. The song was soft and sweet,
md seemed to carry conviction with it. At its
Mr.. Moore tipped his cap and made
| very low bow in recognition of the applause
brought forth by his fair companion.
Vocal duo, Drift My Bark by Misses
vivian and Campbell. We thought some parts
this quite pretty, but taken as a whole, it was
lot up to the standard of the performances of
ither lady.
The recitation, ''Archie Dean,'' by Miss Ella
was distinctly enumerated, but was too
apid, and lacked energy in the more serious
The lighter portions were we'll given,
nd with practice and confidence she will make
good reader.
Vocal trio, distant Chimes" Misses Vivian.
campbell and Meng. This was one Of the best
of the evening. The piece was
ull OF harmony. and the parts were all well
Next came an instrumental chorus, by the
ersons who took part III the opening chorus.
he music was good, but lacked somewhat the
ractice which seemed to have been bestowed
n the former piece.
The concert ended with the vocal solo,
'Zingara,' by Miss Bette Campbell. To our
this was the best piece of all. Miss Camp
ell has u good voice, we'll trained, and has
in it. She is also q good pianist,
nd only needs practice and opportunity to
ring her forward among our prominent mu-
iclans.
Taken as o whole the concert was very credit
Die to all who took part in it. The programme
'as selecteced more for its music than for the :
urpose OF showing of the accomplishments OF
lie various performers. This Is good for the
ldience, but does not always suit ambitious
Dung musicians. 1t would have been better
n all If the piano had been turned half around,
wing the audience a chance to look at the per-
primers, instead of making it a breastwork to /,
onceai them. Our readers will remember that
lis Was an amateur concert, and our criticisms
Re not intended as detractlons, but merely US ,
Ints for the future. |,
We did not learn how much the receipts were,
ut hope they were large, as they are to be ap-
lied to a good object.