The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-29
ONE ARTIST FAILED TO APPEAR
But Cockburn- Caledonian Concert Was
Thoroughly Appreciated.

In spite of some disappointment, th
| Cockburn- -Caledonian concert last even
ing was crowned with great success a
its third annual appearance before
Barre audience. At the Gppointed hou
last evening, only TWO OF the rartie
pants had arrived 10 :ake part IN th'
program, and at first, Indications point
ed to a postponem However, th'
long-delayed train arrived shortly after
s o'clock, and the remaining two singers
were hurried TO the opera house. But
another disappointment was experienced
when w. l.. Coekburn, in behalf OF the
management, read telegram from Rob
ert Young, the comedian. saying that he
was held up at Bellows Falls and could
proceed no farthe. Nevertheless, the
entertainment never lacked yigor, for
every piece rendered was encored.
AT about $3.50. the curtain rose and
the program was started with selec-
tion on the bagpipes by James Edwards.
II was enjoyed very much by all. On
their initial appearance in Barre, and
probably their final appearance in this
country, Madam and j. Shirley jackson
rendered a duet, Tho | Leave Thee,
which came in for great applause, and
they were called back in response. AT
the sight of Mr. Cockburn, who had ap-
peared in Barre previously and who has
made a great impression on the music
lovers, welcome in the form of much
OF his good qualities as a baritone sing
er and in all his renditions he was given
the closest attention and was greeted
with loudest appreciation. Another
welcomed songstress known to Barre
people was Miss Mary 0gilvie. She sang
"The Kiss Waltz" in her always pleas
ing and enjoyable manner. The humor-
Gus songs to have been sung by Robert
Young were omitted and Madam Jack
son appeared and delighted the audi
ence with the famous Scottish ballad,
Cam Ye by Athole.' and Mr. jackson
in turn rendered the Lea Rig" after
which Miss Ogilve and Mr.. Cockburn
sang as duet, 'When the Wind Blows
from the Sea The first part was
closed by quartet, which sang
'The Star Spangled Banner"
At the opening OF the second part, Mr.
the piper, again gave selec-
tion, followed by duet by Madam and
,. iDHllArN 4dI. 1bShuuIH Bang
'The ViAage Blacksmith" Another
ballad well known by the Scotch was
Dark Lochnagar," as sung by Miss
)gilvie. Madam Jackson sang Kathleen
followed by Mr.. jackson,
who sang "Geneyieve" A duet was then
'endered by Miss 0gilvie and Mr. Cock
,urn, the selection being The Crookit
Bawbea" The entertainment was
brought to fitting close with the sing
ng of America" by the participants,
lfter which all joined in singing "Auld
.ang Syne.' Miss Bessie Spear eapably |
accompanied the singers.
This is the third international concert /
leld under the auspices Of Clan Gordon.
md it lacked none of its usual good /
Qualities.
Immediately after the concert, the
members OF the company went to the
(. of II. hail. where reception was
endered them by members of the clan.
Zach OF the visitors gave selection,
.fter which light refreshments were
erved. On account of the lateness OF /
he hour, the reception lasted but a 4
hort time. Mr.. Cockburn left to-day 4
or Boston, while Others left for Onta-
10, Canada