Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
Concert at Greenville.
"Of all the arts beneath the heaven,
That man has found, or God has given,
None draws the soul so sweet away,

| That man has found, or God has given,
None draws the soul so sweet away,
| AS music's melting mystic lay.
Slight emblem of the bliss above,
1t soothes the spirit all to love.''
Among the many entertainments Throughout
the county, during the past week, receivin
| fiattering commentators from reporters, prob
ably none, as yet has rivalied the concert givel
| at Greenville, FRIDAY evening, the 26th inst
by the amateur talent in that locality.
| We do not make this assertion wholly upo1
our own views of the matter, but we are strong
ly sustained by concurrent statement. Fa
would your reporter be from using encomiasti
expressions, if the occasion to which they wer
intended did not deserve them.
| A due announcement having been given O
this affair." and the purpose for which it wa
organized being laudable one, it necessarily
attracted large crowd. At an early hour, tn,
immense auditorium was completely packed
(chuck'd full,) consequently those of us who
were so unfortunate as to be detained by an &C
cident, could scarcely obtain atmittance at any
price. However, an intimate acquaintance
with the courteous usher, enabled US to fall he'll
to a seat Immediately in front of the stage
c'lucky dogs,' some bright-eyed damsel ex
claimed) to our not altogether qualification,
Hardly were we comfortably fixed, before
the musical company appeared in all the trans
lucent splendor of a summers morn. No flora
decorations or racemes graced the adornments
of the stage, or to impart their sweet odors
but, better far, there were embellishments
more pleasing than even the sublime scenes
attending the rising and setting of an italian
sun-it was the bewitching smiles of Ewes fair
daughters. Helen, whose surprising beauty
summoned Greece to arms and drew thousand
ships to Tenedos, could not have produced a
more powerful effect, judging from the to,t
ensemble of the spectators.
Prof. J. A. Wright, whose graceful facilities in
the art displayed in many previous concerts
to the delight of his friends, assisted by the &C.
complished Mrs. R. H. Palmer, managed the
exercises of the evening.
The programme was finely interspersed with
sacred, sentimental, and comic songs, few of
which we beg leave to notice. Fancy scars on
lighter wings, ofttimes travels beyond sense,
and pictures unseen things, though it will be our
constant endeavor to report nothing ideal, but
all that is real, more especially to confer honor
upon whom honor is due.
The opening piece, "Hark the Song," broke
upon the hustle and confusion Of the gathering
like sweet distilled perfumes sustained by the
Palmer and salie Palmer, and Misses Carrie B.
and Lou Smith, Sallie Wilson, Maggie Wright
Carrie Smith, Carrie Gilkeson, Loula Kregloe
and Prof. J. A. Wright, Messrs. Arthur Wilson,
Tom Brownlee, James MCFARLAND, John Wise,
Charles Kregloe, Wallace Mcclure, and R. II.
Palmer.
Waiting" solo and chorus, by Miss Carrie
B. Smith and Messrs. Arthur Wilson, tenor,
and Wallace Mcclure, bass.
Next came lovely duet, 'Woodbine Song"
by Mrs, Jennie Palmer and Miss Carrie Gilke-
son. Mrs. Jennie Palmer exhibited marked
talents as a vocalist in the execution of "Whos
at my Window"
Among the enchanting meanings at nightfall
none so gently recalls the songs of that hour
as did 1.-THE Sweet Bird of Night quartette
song sustained by Misses Lou and Carrie B
Smith and Messrs. Arthur Wilson and Wal
lace Mcclure.
Drifting with the Tide,' solo by Miss Carrie
with double quartette chorus con-
sisting of Misses Carrie B. and Lon Smith and
Sallie Wilson, and Messrs. Kregloe, Mcclure,
and Wise. What profound stiffness
reigned when Miss LOWE Palmer, a bright little
jewel of four merry summers, came forth and
sang in her innocent childish tone, "One little
boon, love-"
Miss Clara Palmer. another equally interest
ing little girl, sang "Grandfather's Clock'' in a
song of rapturous melody to the delight of all
That happy messenger of the night over
whose plaintive carols poets run wild, was re-
in our memories by duet, 1.-THE
by Misses Sallie Wilson and
Carrie Gilkeson. Howapt are we in solitude
and deep reflection to picture in our magma
lion the grandeur and sublimities Of nature.
especially were we induced to revive our medi- |
tatfons during the rendition of 1.-THE World is
full of Beauty" by Miss Carrie 3. Smith.
Nought under heaven SO strongly doth allure,
The sense of man and all his mind possess,
As beauty's lovely bait.''
Minute Gun at Sea-" duet by Mrs. Sallie
Palmer and Miss Sallie Wilson. For fond, |
brief moment we were conducted to the par |
'erre, a favorite place where we love to linger |
both in dreams and realizations, so wildly |
in the song. "Down by the Blooming
Vioets," by Miss Sallie Wilson.
''Strike the Cymbal,' an anthem by the class.
Young gentlemen are frequently accused of
Irritation and Inconsistency, but we venture to
assert that Mr. Arthur Wilson, who so admit
rably sang Nancy Lee.' receiving for his hap
Ply effort an exquisite bouquet from most |
elegant young lady, will prove as true to his |
Iutct3lcU as a CeleStlna,
Indeed, We cannot speak il too compliment !
airy terms of "Chamouny,'' rendered to an
applauding audience by Miss Carrie Gilkeson.
We have repeatedly heardthe "Gypsie Count
ess" sung in crowded halls, but never to elicit |
such long and continued demonstrations as |
when Mr.. r. H. Palmer and lady appeared and |
it. The tremendous applause could |
only be silenced by their second appearance
Kissing" by Miss Carrie B. Smith, was ex-
ecuted with such captivating loneliness, and, |
oh, such delicious smacking of the lips as to |
cause in to faint away and exclaim in thej
language of Dryden
"Chl let me hive foreyef on those lipsl
The nectar of the gods to these is tasteless."
Don't stay after Ten,'' duet and chorus, by |
Misses Lou and Carrie B. Smith, and Messrs.
Arthur Wilson and Wallace Mcclure. In
this piece, these gentlemen were addressed as
their beaux, and when the music rose with
It's voluptuous swell, soft eyes looked love
TO eyes that spake again, as if to say. 1--WE are
guilty" Miss Lizzie GilkesOn, attired after
The manner of a Scottish lady, sang within
! mile of Edinboro'" in the most commend
able style. Her dress and her beauty were in |
perfect harmony, and we dare say fairer and
prettier maiden never dwelt among the Gram
plan hills of old Scotland.
Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye,
In every gesture, dignity and love-"
In response to an encore. she re-appeared and
sang Comm through the Rye and again re-
tired amid wild cheers
The excellent rendition of "Carina," by Miss
Loula Kregloe, an attractive and fascinating
young lady out on spring holiday from the |
w. 2. Institute, convinced more than one mind |