The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

occurred the concert for the benefit of the
poor; and perhaps one of the most sue
cessful entertainments that has been in
the town, as it was only about week ago
that the citizens had an informal meeting
and appointed committee of arrange
ments, They, however, deserve much
credit in the manner they did their work,
and many thanks are due the. ladies that
were called upon to take part, and as we
can only say their generosity is only ex-
celled by their kindness in taking part IN
an entertainment of this kind, assisted by
the best gentlemen talent that could be
procured in the town. Miss Lizzie Young,
in her artistic display of music is only
excelled by one of her many accomplish
| ments. The chorus consisted of about
| twenty FIVE in number. twas conducted
by Chas. Owens. The programme con-
sisted of about twenty five pieces. About
| fifteen minutes to eight Mr.. Will am
Heath announced the Greeting
Glee," rendered by full chorus.
Next was a recitation given bv the Cam
bridge Triplets, piece entitled The
| Owl Critic" There was no perceptible
difference Of voice or gestures and their
speaking was such that each word could
be heard distinctly in any part of the hall.
Instrumental music was given by the
Black Orphans. The instruments used
for the occasion are in the hands OF the
committee for inspection. They made
lots of sport for all. Music, Trio, Mer-
maids Evening Song by Miss Witt,
assisted by Messrs. Muse and Zahn. All
three did themselver much credit. Reel
tation by Miss Emma Nye, ga Station
Agents Story" She gave very fine
recitation and acquitted herself admirably
Chorus, Hail Fairy Queen" All parts
were well sung.
Double 9uartette, Night before the
Battle" by Jennie Young, Eda Davis,
Jennie Owens, Miss Witt and John Zahn
Merrill Gable, Chas. Owens and William
Muse This is a difficult piece to sing,
but they were equal to the emergency.
Instrumental music by the Black Orphans
In this piece the orphans had lost all trace
of backwardhess. Each one rendered his
part well and were called back with loud
applauses to repeat
Duet by Miss Saddle aud Emma
Johnston This was one of the most di
| fficult pieces on the programme. Their
manner of singing is easy and graceful.
| Chorus 'Hark the Song. Recitation. by
the Triplets The Boot Black, followed
Duet was then given by Alice Dickson
and Jennie Young, Hope Beyond. y
Solo, Danube River" by Mrs William
Heath, was worthy of praise
| Of
by Misses Katie Honens and Jennie
Young. Messrs Zahu and Muse. They
gave this in pleasing manner, and were
loudly applauded by the audience.
Instrumental. by the Black Orphans
! They did excellent work. Home Sweet
Home, and Evaiina waltz was very much
appreciated.
i Chorus and Solo, Hear dem Bells. Mr.
Owens did himself much credit in singing
The solo. Muse in his comical way Of
| singing piece of this kind, ELECTED loud
applause.
instrument Duet, by f W. Thompson
as solo, and Ed. Hinton accompanied him
on fine piano.
| Muslc-'Jolly Jonathan by the Owl
club. They were well prepared for the
occasion and each one carried out his part
we'll
Chorus, Happy New Year, closed the
entertainment, and all were pleased with
it throughout, and many thanks to our
citizens for responding to cause of this
kind The committee appreciate it very
much, as will be ,seen by the following
resolution:
| Resolced, That the thanks of the execu.
tive committee are due and are hereby
rendered to the Misses Nye, of Cambridge
H., for the assistance of the poor al
Milan. Also that ace kindly apPteciat'
aud acknowledge the assistance rendered
in our entertainment by some of the hes
vocal and instrumental talent of the town
including Miss Lizzie Young who 81
cfticie ntly presided at the piano.
". L. HEATH
G. NJ DICKSON
THos. JOHNSTON
JOHN H. GILMORE
| Howard WELLS