The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-08-18
DEAR OLD HOME AND MOTHER.
Press Opinions of the New Melody.
New Iberia Sugar Bowl.


New Iberia Sugar Bowl.
/ A PRETTY SoNG.-Nlr. A. j. Reynolds of tn
Donaldsonville CHIEF, gentleman destined t,
attain high rank in the musical arena as com
poser of songs, has favored us with his lates
production, entitled My Dear Old Home ant
music by Prof. Edw. Petzsch OF Natchitoches
| We have seen Communications of this produc
ton from high authority, such as Prof. A. u
Blackmar of the New Orleans Conservatory o
| Music and believe that the beautiful words
| and noble sentiments should be re-echoed II
| every home in the land
West Feliciana Sentinel.
The theme is popular and as tho sentiments
are in harmony with the subject, it can not fan
to take possession of the public ear Mr.
Reynolds is also the composer of - Farewell
Marie; Little Mary Gaudet" and do You
Ever Think Of Me?"
I Marksville Bulletin.
| One of the most touching and sweetest songs
| we have heard for some time is one just pub
| lished. " My Dear Old Home and Mother Ii
| Is ali sentiment and no nonsense of love.
Baton Rouge Capitolian-Advocate.
| 1t is a creditable production and speaks we'll
| tor tho merits of our young friend.
| New Orleans City Item.
Mr.. A. j. Reynolds of Donaldsonville favors
us with copy Of his popular song, My Dear
Old Home and Mother
| Clinton Patriot-Domocrat.
| My DEAR OLD HOME AND MoTHER.-This
| exquisite song and chorus should be in every
! house where there is u piano.
Natchitoches Vindicator.
| MIR. Reynolds has already established repu-
tatlon as song writer, and this last production
of his poetlcal genius is worthy the heart that
loves nome and mother. Among the Maynard
roamers OF the earth-and how many thousands
! are there-there is not ono whose soul does not
vibrate to the words:
In a land far away there's n little cottage home
And the birds are singing near it i'll the trees
Dearest mother she lives there, while DER the
world roam
But know she prays for me on bendod knees.
Not less exquisite is the music to the touch
ing words. The dir is the production of that
master musician Prof. Edw. Petzsch of Natchi-
toches, a gentleman who is well known in vari-
Gus sections OF Louisiana as an accomplished
and finished musician and composer. This song
bids fair to become one of the most popular of
the late productions.
Gretna Courier.
Really our topographic friend, All. Reynolds,
the head light of the mechanical department of
the Donaldsonville CHIEF is becoming famous
as ballad writer. His last production, My
Dear old Home and Mother is among his
very best. The theme lis Il popular one and the
sentiments Of the authors heart are in strict
harmony with the subject. We predict for it a
great sale. Persevare Ably, and you will yet be-
come as famous as Will S. Hays, tho great
Kentucky bailadist.
Iberville South.
1t is sweet melody which Will find IN echo
in every heart.
Natchitoches Review.
We acknowledge the receipt of q beautiful
song, the words of which We're composed by our
talented contemporary, Mr. A. j. Reynolds of
the Donaldsonyille CHIEF, while the music is
from the pen of our felow-ctizen Prof. Ed.
Petszch whose abilities as a musician are well
known throughout the State. The subject of
the song is home and mother, two of the sweet
est words In any language: whose sound awak-
ems the purest emotions of which the heart is
susceptible. The poetry is soft and sweet
Each line It's creed Ill music tells
In tones that float upon the air,
AS soft as song, as pure as prayer.
Galveston Opera Glass.
The Opera Glass is il receipt of very pretty
Mother" words by A. J. Reynolds, and music |
by Edward Petzsch. Mr.. Reynolds.tm addition ,
to being a composer of considerable merit, is |
foreman of the Donaldsonville, La, Cn1EF.
New Orleans Chronicle.
We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of |
THIS beautiful song, with the compliments of
the gifted author. The words are sweet and
touching with fine sentiment, the music is well
and easy, and the song will become
very popular.
North Louisiana journal.
Mr.. Reynolds IS the author of several songs,
md in this one he has selected a theme near and
lear to the hearts of all, home and mother.
Alexandria Town Talk.
We, have received copy Of A; J. Reynolds
md Mother" The music is by that master and
veil known musician. Prof Edw. Petzsch.
Lake Charles Commercial.
We are under obligations to Mr.. A. j. Reynolds
# the Donaldsonylle CHIEr, who has gained an
nyiabie reputation as a song writer, for a copy
)ld Home and Mother Music by Prof. Edw.
'etzsch.
Grecnsburg Gazette.
It is truly tender and affecting composition,
nd its pathos of sentiment will cntitle it to
ecognltlon.
Colfax Chronicle.
1t is truly tender and affecting composition,
verltGble heart-wail for two of the dearest |
Kings on earth. This masterpiece of Louis-
mas talented young author is for sale by all
ie9'djd and Alexandria Democrat endorse the
,resolng as just description of the compost
ON.
Baton Rouge Truth.
An excellent piece of music, which compares
lvorably with all publ cations from this author
lr. Reynolds reputation is already well estab-
shed, and the present composition will add
istre to his fair fame.
Galveston News.
charming song, My Dear Old Home and
other, has been lateiy iss1od and the Ne,cs
II n receipt Of copy, With the compliments
by Prof. Edward Patzsch.
Vernon Condenser.
A. j. Reynolds of the Donaldsonville CHIEF is
ecomlng famous as ballad writer. His last
DEDUCTION, V My Dear Old Home and Mother,''
quite favorite and its sale will be large. The
val Louisville's pct, viii S. Hays, as a song
ritter. We hope so. Will S. Hays is one OF
nom Old kentucky is justly proud, and he has
imposed some OF the sweetest songs we ever
ard.
COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHIEF, :
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