Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-04
NOT In GOOD VOICE.
BUT Jour FRANK DELIGHTED A
LEXINGTON AUDIENCE.
Savagc's Lectures--Let the Boys
Play Ball and Kick.
correspondence OF the Richmond DIsostchI

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dlsoatchl
LEXINGTON. VA, December 2, 1890.
Last Thursday evening most delight
full concert was given here in the lecture
room OF the Presbyterian church. The
performers we're all from Richmond.
They were Captain f. W. Cunningham,
Mrs. H. @. Magruder. Messrs. II. i.
Farmer, and w. X. Mathews. Captain
Cunningham and Mrs. Magruder sang
duet and n number Of solos Mr.. Farmer
performed on the flute, and Mr.. Mathews
played the Accomplishments. The lee
ture-room was packed and the music
very much enjoyed. However, the must
clans had driven over that evening from
Natural Bridge in the face of a strong,
cold wind, and as O consequence both
singers were hoarse, but Captain Gun
bingham especially so. His middle
tones were sweet and clear, but he ex-
perienced difficulty in making high
notes. They were forced and unsatis-
factory nothing like what he can do
when in proper condition to sing. New
ertheless he delighted the audience, his
simple, pathetic pieces especially touch
ing them, and no was recalled again and
again.
THE OTHER ARTISTS.
Mrs. Magruder, too, greatly pleased
her hearers. She has q strong, flexible
voice OF excellent timbre, and sang in o
style that can only be achieved by
thorough training All her numbers
were well sung, but her rendition Of
"On the Stile" especially captivated the
audience.
Mr.. Farmer executed several difficult
classical selections in an almost faultless
manner.
For those who know him it is needless
to add that Mr. Mathews did his part
perfectly. He kept always in touch with
those he was accompanying, his instru-
ment making a perfect background for
the voice or flute, but never drowning
the notes Of the person accompanied.
The proceeds of the concert went to
the Presbyterian church at Glasgow and
amounted to considerably over 500.
INTERESTING LECTURES.
Professor Savage, OF Hollins Institute, |
delivered two interesting lectures hero !
last week. Thursday evening he lee 4
tured on "Ancient Art, " and Friday eve
ming on Japanese Art" Both lectures I
were highly interesting and instructive. |
Professor Savage possesses a large and |
varied fund of information, and thus |
succeeds in presenting his subject in a |
realistic manner. His lectures were IL I
lustrated by numerous and striking I
magic-lantern views.
A portion of the proceeds of the lee
lures were to go to the Episcopal |
church. Unfortunately, on account of 1
the concerts conflicting, few persons |
were present the first evening, though /
there was q good attendance the next.
"coP" IN TROUBLE.
The Mayor has lodged a complaint /
against certain member OF the police
force, charging him with accepting
brides from the students not to arrest
them. The Mayor seems to think that
the college boys are allowed too many
liberties. The fact Of the business
is the students are a remarkably
well behaved set of fellows; il is doubt
full whether there is an institution any
where having the same number OF stu
dents that has as good order. OF course
the boys occasionally sing or yell on the
streets, but no one is disturbed thereby,
and the policeman III question knows
this well. He understands dealing with
the boys. He would promptly arrest
any one of them doing anything really
but does not think it criminal
for them 10 give vent 10 their super
abundant spirits by singing or shouting.
The whole body of students Is ready to
testify that the Mayors charge is uu-
founded.
THIS WOULD DE DEsPOTIsM.
1t is reported that some members Of
the Board Of Trustees of Washington
and Lee are in favor of forbidding tho
students to take part in any match game
of foot ball or baseball. II such action
were to be taken, it would have q very
serious effect upon the whole body Of
students. 1t is impossible for an out
slider to properly estimate the intensity
Of the interest that every boy at college
takes in these athletic contests. His whole
soul is bound mp in the college
baseball or football team. It's success
or failure affects him as keenly ms victory |
or defeat affects the soldier. OF course,
too much attention TO athletics is bad,
but certainly a moderate amount is high
IL proper The Washington and Lee
boys have worked hard and made many J
on account OF their teams this
year. They have nine that with proper {
drill may prove next spring to be tho
best in the State. Their football team
is composed of excellent material, and
now holds second place. With an ex-
pert trainer and day now and then to
90 off and play other teams, this team
could doubtless take the championship Of
the State. Therefore, if the board really
has any idea of taking the action men
toned above, they should deliberate long
md well before deciding to override the
learest wishes of their students.