Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
The Band Concert

comment justly. but our opinion be-
ing backed by large majority of
those present, we feel safe in pre-
seuting he following remarks:
Prof. Osborne, who figured prom
inently in the programme, was held
at Darlington OF account of the
tain blockade, bGt railroad hands
reported that the train would be in
on time, q p. n.y. and from that as
surance the boys concluded to have
the conce't take place per announce
ment. Ticket holders took their
seats early in the evening, and there
they sat viewing each oIher and
listening to few vocal and instru-
mental pieces till $3.50 O'Clock, when
the train with its eagerly watched
for passenger arrived Patience was
taxed to its utmost by the delay, but
upon Mr.. O.'s appearance in the hall
Il round of applause greeted him
and happiness and contentment was
visible on every countenance.
The opening of the entertainment
was an overture by the band, which
instantly awoke the hearers to the
fact that the players were determin.
ed to give them their moneys worth.
This and all other pieces by the
band were mastery executed, much
better we believe than was antic.
ipated. The time was accurate, the
music Of a soft mellow tone, such
as would hold the attention and eX-
cite the admiration of all
The "Lost Ship" quartette by
Misses Augwin and Roberts and
Messrs Osborne and Charles was
good; and the"Whip poor-willSopg
by Mrs. Priestley, Miss Roberts
and Messrs. Osborne and Charles
was highly pleasing, winning repeat
ed and merited applause; we seldom
hear any better, from any source.
Misses Roberts and Anguin in
their duett, "Moonlight, Love and
Flowers" did exceedingly well, con.
sidering that the former was suffer
ing much from a severe cold, and to
sing at all was a task.
The solo, "When the Leaves Be
gin to Fade" by Mrs. Mary Priestley
was grandly executed and received
with de light, and gave evidence Of
a refined, well-cultured voice not
often excelled.
"The Fallen Hero" a basso solo by
Prof 5. r. Osborne, was so well
rendered as to only add assurance tc
the already prevailing opinion that
he is the peer of bass singers in the
West. a piano solo by Mr. VIII p
Gundry captivated all, and the ap
plause that followed was deafenina
and deserving Thelightning rapid
ity with which his hands moved,
touching each key with seeming
gentleness, yet causing them to give
out sweet, musical tones, bewildered
us completely, and caused our mouth
to cape as though it was fly time,
Although somewhat time-worn the
"Poet and Peasant" a piano duett
by Prof. Osborne and Anna Jacko
added much to the evenings per
Torrance and to the fact that ours
is a city Of wonderful musicians.
In his cornet solos Adam Dresen,
while young in years and practice,
exhibited more volume and power
than nine-tenths of the cornet play.
ers in existence can gain in a life
time, and should he continue improy-
ing in the future as he has in the
past, his superior will fail to exist.
1t might truthfully be said that
the wonder of the event was tie
Euphonium solo, Carnival of
Venice" as played by Robert Sharp
Being only an amateur with the
horn, and having but one hand, and
with nothing to back him but his own
determination to excel, Roberts sue.
cess is entitled to more considera-
ton and praise than one would at
first be apt to give him.
The grand final "Home, Sweet
Home," blythe band, served as an
appropriate bonediction, and the
people departed from the hall SO
Il - L IL.