The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-21

anything. My repertoire was exceedingly
limited, so began with march "cxtem-
porized" from the theme of "John Browns
Body" etc. Before had played dozen
measures through, about every foot in the
room was beating time. Before finished
1t, was forcibly reminded Of the gallery
boys stamping out their impatience for a
thu q re performance t. begin.
"Wall, swan, declared Brown, "but
you can just make the critter talk, now.
Iow's that for music, 'Joncs2 Hey 2"
Dir. Jones said that ''was music, an no
mistake" and was fairly overwhelmed
with compliments from all sides.
''Giv' US another" said, Mr.. Brown.
can Sary, you jest watch how he makes
his hams go. Mcbby till give you some
idces"
Iplaycd Yankee Doodle with variations.
carried the house by storm. l never ex-
pect to play to another audience as appre-
ciative rs that one was. was encorcd on
that piece. Iplaycd it again, and the en-
thuslasm increased.
''By the powers, but that just everlast-
in'ly beats all I ever hccrd," declared
MIR. Brown. 81 say, young man, play it
ag'ln."
And played it again. may as well
say here that was called on to 'play it
agin' three times during the evening.
Then played Fishers Hornpipe. Some
of the young men wanted to dance; but,
as there wasn't room, they had to be con-
tented with a shuflling accompaniment,
which they performed with their feet. l
followed the hornplpe up with the
Wrecker's Daughter Quickstep, aud the
Tempest. AS D-happcncd to know an
old song set to that tune, he struck up and
sung it. AS was playing it in pretty
lively time, aud his song was religious III
sentiment, the effect can be imagined. l
tried hard not to laugh, but felt the tears
start. His singing turned the music into
new channel.
'Le's have some singin'," proposed
Brown. "Somethin' we oil know. Play
us Iny up closter, brother, clostcr.' That's
spot cv'ry time. You start it, deacon"
The song Mr.. Brown meant, inferred,
was the "Dying Californian" as heard it
sang several times in s.. l was right.
Deacon D-cougned cleared his throat,
and began. Everybody joined in. Some
of them couldn't sing tune to save them,
but they sang all the same. Several of the
old ladies were affected to tears.
Jerk out the wobber," whispered
Brown TO me, between the last verses.
"That'll make it solem'cr." l didn't know
what the "wobbler" meant, but he helped
me out Of the dilemma by pulling out the
tremolo stop. So the last verse was sung
to 'wobblng" accompaniment, which, /
suppose, satisfied his longing tor an addi-
tional solcmnity to the piece that 'allus
took him in his weak spot"
"Wa'n't that sweet" said Mrs. Brown
to Mrs. W.. 81 wish Sary could play
that, her father likes it 50. My! but can't
he jest beat cv'rything? don't see how
he knows where to put his fingers, but it
seems real easy to him."
"You sing Barb'ry Allen, Mis- Brown"
suggested Mrs. W. "I allus liked
that piece"
So Mrs Brown sung Barbara Allen, and
the guests came in strong Oh the chorus.
When that song was concluded, l was
called on for Yankee Doodle again. After
which, was requested by Deacon D.
to play something of a religious character,
and they sung cam Soldier of the
Cross" "Thcre is Fountain filled with
Blood" and other old favorite hymns.
After supper, was Immediately taken
back TO the melodcon, where played,
"by particular request, the Yankee Doo-
die variations. Greater enthusiasm, much
applause, and much wishing on the part of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, that Sary could play
like that.
Then more singing Sentimental and
religious songs followed each other rapidly,
with sprinkling Of jigs and other lively
"morceaus. OF all musical evenings,
that was the most sociable OF any have
ever seen.