Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
At tho ThirnbIes.

An Interesting Occasion at Barnes Pot
 IaIand House.
 It is an acknowledged fact that nowhere
 on the coast can be found more enjoyable spot where one can spend a few days or
 weeks than on the Thimble Islands of Stony
 Greek. On these islands (and there are said to be as many as the days of the year) may
 be found those who have left behind for the time being their various avocations, and seek that rest and quiet which the busy world
 will not allow. Here we find professional roen, business men and workingnlen who have thrown aside the cares and responsibili- ties of life. for a season and seek enjoyment in different ways, thereby gaining a new lease of life with renewed health and vigor. The modes of enjoyment are as various as the people who temporarily inhabit these romantic isles. Boating, fishing and bathing are the principal enjoyments of the day,
 while dancing and music with varied games and pastimes are sources of great pleasure for the evening One of the most pleasing entertainment of the sea- son was given at the Thimble Island House on Friday evening last. It is a significant fact that a large number of the guests at this favorite resort are educated musicians, hay. ing come together accidentally. Many had never seen each other before. The concert was impromptu, and but one rehearsal was had previous to it's rendition. Great credit is due and awarded to Professor Jepson of New Haven, Professor Wood of New York city and Professor Shedd of Holyoke for the success of the event of the season. An audi
 ence of 15O or more from the neighboring isl ands and the shore favored the singers with their presence Neatly printed programmes furnished, which advised that the entertain
 ment was given under the direction of Signor Robertio Kiddi6, ancient maestro from Punch BowIio. The signor, however, from some cause not assigned, failed to put in an ap
 pearance and Professor Jepson assumed the baton. The opening overture, ''Poet and Peasant" duet for violin and piano, was artistically given by Professors W. H. Wood and H. A. Shedd, and the announcement that the same would be rendered by the un- rivalled woodshed combination caused con siderable merriment. Next followed 8 harmonic society, being a Gloria from Mass in r by Concour, which, taking into consideration the fact that but one rehearsal was had. was certainly ereditably and merito- riously rendered. A song by Mrs. Francis Gaunt entitled ''Little Summer Showers" was well rendered. piano solo, 'Moses in Egypt" was artistically rendered by Prof. H. A. Shedd. Miss Irene Gaunt, a little miss of some ten summers, rendered song, 'tPm Talking in My Sleep" very acceptably. A recitation by Master Arthur Jepson, entitled 'sFriar Phillips" was very we'll given and created considerable merriment and ap- plause A duet by Miss M. I. Weiser and Mrs. Prof. H. A. Shedd, Where the Rip- bling Streamlet Flows" showed excellent cul- tivation of the-voice and was admirably rem dered. A piano solo by Master Harry Jepson entitled "Opening Day, "by Sidney Smith, W as excsllentIy given and showed remarkable talent for boy of 12 years Mrs. Prof Shedd next followed with 'sFisher Boy," song which was we'll rendered. "Qai To1lis'' from Farmers mass in B flat, with tenor solo by Prof Wood, quartette with chorus, was rendered with animation and spirit. A very pretty and plaintiVe little song was given by 1 Clara l.. Jepson, entitled q should like to l die, said Willie, and brought the tears to l the eyes of some by the childish simplicity l with which it was rendered. The Hast l Rose of Summer" by Kittie Futile was favor- l ably received. Mir. k. W. Westcott, prom l inent merchant of Albany, N. Y., rendered a | scng s'The Brave Old Oak" with consider | able zeal and spirit, showing that he was | possessed of 8 fine baritone voice. The | reading by Miss Frances Gaunt was the event | of the evening" Her selection was from Shakespeares Henry VIII. The skill with | which she executed some of the difficult pass. ages of that selection shows her to be pos- sessed of great talent. The company showed | their appreciation by unbounded applause and further desire to hear Miss Gaunt. Mrs. Arthur Harrison, of Washington, D. O., followed with song Farewell, :" which was we'll executed. qpartette, Sweet and Low," by Mrs. Neiser, Mrs. Aude, Messrs. Wood and Matthewman, was next on the programme and favorably received. 4 song Waiting" by Miss Wsiser was very finely rendered. ''Old Lang Syne," which was heartily entered into by all the islanders ,losed the musical exercises. Dancing was next indulged in by number of the com oany present. The yachts and gondolas were ordered at 10 o'clock, but it was near midnight before their took their departure