The Portland daily press., 1882-01-24

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yes, it was wonderfully fine, and seemed to US
| as deep, billowy and boundless as the ocean
| waves. AT any rate there iss one marked dii-
| ference; the former has control while the lat
| ter has not Babcock, l can ne'er forget ines,
and thy sweet voice haunts me STILL A song
| by Mrs. Knowles, tive been roaming AGAIN
brought out the charming sweetness OF this
| gifted singers voice, and which was full OF de-
| lightful harmony and feeling, but it was In re-
| sponse to an almost wild encore that the crown
ing glory OF her sweet voice was heard, that
| her sweet, heartfelt, soul-stirring voice gave
full powers of expression in that sweet ana
never to be forgotten song of the "Old foiks
at Home" We will not even attempt TO crlii-
else it. neither could we if we would, its en-
graved upon our hearts from the long ago-inl-
bedded it lives there still and forever; we can
only say that it has been our pleasure to hear
very many of both foreign and home talent IN
this charming song, but with us Mrs. Knowles
is Queen. The grand farewell concert elosed
Friday evening, and such a crowd we mover
saw before. Littleton looked as if a whole
city had come on visit and were prevented
from stopping for want of room. Haydn's
beautiful cantata "Spring" was finely, rem
were frequently applauded With all the
beautiful gems aboundng in this most dellgnt,,
fully sweet composition, "Bonny Scotland,
by request, was enthusiastically received, ana
added another flower to "Eastman's orehes-
ira. The "Song of the Lark and "1,ye
something sweet to tell you" by Mrs Knowles
was received with rapturous applause. Mr
Want sang in his very best voice and MADE
himself the favorte tenor among the Mis-
Mr.. Eastman's flute solo was very finely rem
dered, and his response to hearty encore re-
minds him that he has many friends among
these Highlands. The song, "Who treads the
path of duty" by Mr.. Babcock was as grand
and inspiring as the mountains above us ana
the music as sweet and pure as the snow. Mrs.
Martha Dana Shepard needs no further intro
duction, for her name and fame in New Eng
land are as familiar as her own native hills,
where her fine piano accompaniments ana
brilliant playing have delighted thousands OF
hearts. Mr.. Morey's violin solos were finely
performed and showed him to be a careful stu
dent. In short, all did splendidly, and "AH
went merry as marriage BELL" The conven-
tion closed with the grand chorus, ITO theeO y
Country the vast audience still held by the
power of musc's endearing charm. La con-
clusion we again congratulate the Littleton
Musical Association upon the success when
has justly crowned their efforts in the years
that have passed, and especially Mr.. w. Il.
Bellows. Treasurer, and Mr. +. Ourrand,
Corresponding Secretary, who have put In so
much real hard work to help insure it,. Final
ly, we can heartily endorse every word of the
Rev. Mr. McLaughlin's most admirable con-
gratulatory sheech upon the occasion, and say
long live DIR. W. o. Perkins. May both teach
er and scholars live to meet very many more
years in this pleasant thriving valley among
the mountains.
And now once more kind farewell,
We leave you with regret
Your music owing loving hearts and souls
We never can forget,
And while old time in rapid flight
Speeds swiftly on the wing
May each and all assembled here
OF friendly memories sing.
And when our "choir'' of earth is still
With all its sunshine given,
May all our harps in tune be found,
And sweeter far in Heaven
Fl. W. r.
NOTES.
Next Thursday evening there will be a con-
cert and readings at Union Hall by A. e. PEN
nell tenor, Miss Ada Kennard soprano, Mr.
w. f. Seward elooutionist. and trio of tiute
cornet and piano.
Lawrence Bsrrett's dates at Portland Theatre
are announced as Feb 3D. and 4th.