The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-16
county being made a dumping ground
for the Nation, and have telegraphed
the governor to see if any relief can be
had
GEORGETOWN GLIMPSES.
THE CHAUTAUQUA BECOMING MORE
INTEREsTING-LARG CROWDS
TN ATTENDANCE

INTERESTING-LARG CROWDS
IN ATTENDANCE.
GEORGETOWN, Tex, July 14.-"Tie
Up that Dog" was announced Sunday
as the theme of Col. Copeland's
lecture for II a. m. Monday, and every
body set to speculating as to what
kind of a dog he would pay his re-
spects to. The lecture has been de-
livered, doubt is dispelled. Intemper-
ance is the great evil he is fighting.
Prohibition, he says, is the way to kill
it out. He thinks it disgrace to the
country that whiskey is served out so
bountifully, even in the nations CAPT
tol at Washington. Men who drink
shouldn't be sent to congress. Then
the thought occurred to us, "You will
have to send women"
The speaker was frequently encored.
After Sam Jones arrives July Is, the
l. a. IN. lectures will be delayed until
the train arrives. AS close connection
is made at Round Rock, people from
Austin can hear the noon lecture,
have a first class dinner on the
grounds, leave here at 3:45 p. H.. and
be at home in Austin again at six
o'clock
Georgetown is full of visitors, Mrs.
Judge Turner of Austin, is visiting
Mrs. Whittle and attending chau-
tauqua. Mrs. ex-governor Ireland is
here.
Mrs. M. R. Lesesne of Leon county,
one of Texas brightest literary women
arrived yesterday and will remain
till chautauqua is over.
District court is on in earnest this
week. The criminal docket was called
this morning.
Monday evening was devoted solely
to the concord of sweet sounds. AS
the opening number the chorus, con.
Quoted by Prof. Bailey, sang Mozarts'
Gloria" from Twelfth Mass. Like a
prayer, a benediction and glad halle
lujah, all in one, the inspiring notes
rang out, filling the air with its strains
Uf classic {, an eur
A vocal duet, THE Swallows Fare
we'll" was sung by Mrs. Bailey and
Mrs. Petit, whose voices blended in
beauty and perfect harmony.
Miss Olive of Bastrop played violin
solo, 'Schuman's Tranmeri," arranged
for violin. The tender melody
subdued the audience into an appre-
clative silence, as with graceful skill,
the charming violinist developed all
the dreamy, poetic character OF the
composition.
One OF the best numbers of the
evening was Daughter of Error"
sung by full chorus, with soprano ob
llsato by Mrs. Bailey, the cadence of
whose clear, beautiful voice seemed
the very soul of the song.
Miss Blanche Lowell played a bright,
popular selection by Wollenhaupt.
Several of our young ladies sung solos.
Ono ci alton was ell njoyed by many
a remarkable phenomenon in the per-
son of Prof. Bell interested the audi
Uhe musical line. With harp fast
ened to his mouth, u violin in his
hands and a bass viol, l,played with bow
strapped to his foot, he made small
sized orchestra all by himself. He
claims to be able to play upon seven
instruInents1at theisame time.
By special request me PeCtl6 ana
Bailey Quartette sang "The Old Canoe" +"
There is sentiment of truth and sad
ness in this simple song that wins its
way to every heart.
Miss Wilbarger of Bastrop
showed herself an artist in
her line by her brilliant execution Of
Lists Second Rhapsody. Only
pianist of high merit can interpret so
effectively the rich contrasts and rapid
transitions which characterize the
music of Franz Liszt.
Mrs. Petit sang Daddy" with a
beauty and tenderness that raised it
above the denomination of simple
song into bit of fine art. The pa
thetic little story took on new interest
as told in the rich, mellow tones of the
SINCE.
me concert closed with the inspiring
italia" from Lucretia Borgia. sung
by the chorus. This is the home song
of Italy, but its wide application car
ries it to the hearts of all people in
every country.