The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-06


.+botice, some marriages and some per-
I'M mention. 1t is sad but, true, that
III Texas people across the water are
"a enjoying their trip. The cholera
Va re is the preventive; they will mostly
ann at once.
Jerry many citizens of Dallas are alb
IN. At least twenty families are alb
III at watering places. Some are East
III commercial business and others have
.5be to Chicago to attend the Demo-
fratc convention, which meets Tuesday
I'D.
Il 5 contemplated. st. Mathews Cathe.
Ifpl choir, with Bishop Garrett and Rev.
Htginald COLLISION, attended, on Thurs
- evening last, the ceremonies of dedi-
E'iing to "holy service" the new and |
1ehutiful pipe organ just placed in the
Episcopal church at Fort Worth. The
|arty consisted of Miss Virgie Helm,
IN. Huntington and wife, Messrs. c. A. |
ling, Arbuckle, Robert Gibson, John
Nd Will King, George Speigle, Ned |
tewett, jim Smith and Ed Cooper,
Mr.. Henry Garrett, organist. They |
Vent over on the o'clock train and |
had an opportunity for trying the |
Drgan in the afternoon before SER
rice and find it, in tone and eX-
cellence, all that could be desired. |
Immediately after practice we were con-
ipcted to the residence of the rector,
Rev. Mr.. Sartwell, where we found Il |
most elegant and bountiful feast await |
IAg our presence, and which was most |
hEhly appreciated and enjoyed by our
"A tire delegation. At halfpast s O'Clock |
He services were opened by process
4onal hymn, which was beautifully |
4ndered by the choristers; the SER
lees were conducted by the Rev. Mr.. |
fbllisson, and were all, with the eXcep-
Hon of the prayers and psalms, chanteG,
be choir singing the responses. Thu
Rgular choir of the church sang the
eNenite," by banks, and "Te
Deum," by Warren, in most
tfeditable and effective manner, after
Which the Cathedral choir sang
AtilOria in EXcelcis," "Jubilate Deo,"
br the oilertory. Miss Helm, Messrs.
Huntington and King sang praise Ye,"
nitric arrangement from "Attilla," which
mas rendered beautifully and effect
hcly. The Bishop delivered an eloquent
adress upon the subject of music for
holy and religious purposes, which was
Veil calculated to impress his hearers
\ th the importance Of cultivating this
host important and elevating portion of
\ Orship. After the services the congre-
Patton and visitors were magniiicently
entertained by Mrs. knOwlton at her
Elegant residence, corner Lamar and
Texas streets. The order of the evening
being music, we were favored first by q
made quartette, the unison OF whose
Voices are unsurpassed, and never
have we heard at any time better
bIusic from similar organization.
Dir. Won Benthuscn, who hap
bcncd to arrive at Fort Worth that
evening, attended the entertainment
Bud contributed to the pleasure Of the
evening by rendering several lovely
tcnOr selections. Miss Nirgie Helm won
warm admiration for her beautiful selec-
lions, and many others contributed to
HE pleasure of the occasion.
/ The visit could not have been more
Enjoyable, and we all return feeling
words can not express our acknowledge
Pnents for hospitalities received.
THOSE who listened last evening to
! hc rehearsal for Queen Esther, we're
Impressed with the thought that very
fteady progress is being made that will
Ensure The lovers of rich sacred songs
4irst-class entertainment. The story of
fThe Beautiful Queen" as recorded in
fhe Scriptures, is replete with stirring
Romantic interest which is most faith
Fully transcribed by the composer.
Stirring choruses, harmonious quar-
bettes, thrilling Ducts and nearly
n score Of solos, many OF
which are strong and full Of pathos
Eind rare beauty alternate from first to
last in manner TO charm the listener
bind sustain gradually augmenting in
terest. Those who have heard G. A.
Kings smooth, rich bass will believe he
will render the rollicking but just Per-
sian King very acceptably. Miss Nir-
tgie Helms singing is too well known TO
eleed comment, save that she will he
queen of song RS well as Queen of the
'Dratorio. Mr.. &. Huntington's tenor rs
|MOrdeCai is sweet, clear and true, and
'his enunciatiOn perfcct-a great point.
|Dr. q. Il. Hcwett is better known to
The Dallas public by the music " he
|elicits from others than by any he may
Furnish, hut il is source of infinite sat
is'action - hundreds of his friends that
Pie II to c hung '.high as Hannah" FuIs
tuvf mention will be made of the ladies
|and gentlemen who assume the other
Heading parts, in future issue. Prof.
VIII 4. Watkins displays Il high degree
of musical ability rs director of which
are Justly proud, which argues well for
the attractive presentation of this most
beautiful cantata.
THE marriage of MIR. w. II. Mcmillan,
of san Antonio, and Miss Fannie G..
Toward, of Galveston, was celebrated
ut the Presbyterian church ut noon on
the 3d inst. the Rev. w. y. Scott Oili-
|ciating. The attendants were Mr.. Rob-
crt and Miss Nellie Howard, brother
land sister OF the bride, and Mr.. Robert
johnson aud Miss Chcrrio Howard.
" the church large number was pres
ent In honor of the occasion. To hnme-
Idiatc friends OF the family Il reception
was Rttcrward rendered nj the residence
of Mrs. L.. :. Howard, the brides moth
GER.
II iN'r fail 20 visit the nrt exhibit Mt
Y, u. Roberts Art store, from Tuesday,
hc Sth, TO 18th. Prof. Wears promises
he finest display of oil paintings ever
Sccn In Texas from one studio.
Mus. WHISTLER i doing great service
pm organizing Exposition societies. Her
last work was ut Fort Wurth-a place
'rNer ready whom q causc is worthy.
Much * expected of the ladies' in this
matter.
TuE weather was too tropical for
great enjoyment ON the Fourth. The
'military, however, made Il fine display.
NrAG. AND MRS. Charles BENTON will
halt n few daya at Hot Springs, ON their
return from New York. They report
cmiRcnt success In obtaining attractions
FOR the coming season.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Il. =. Collins, of Houston, was In the
rcity yesterday.
John n. lInrcourt, Of WontherGord, is
gucS, of the Windsor.
J. l.. Jones, Of Austin, WINS registered
ut thrsWindur yesterday.
Cel. j. II. Britton, state Railway En-
giUecr, WAS IN the city yesterday.
Miss Fannie Aiken, u belle OF TeNar