For The Father Of His Country

The concert given last Thursday evening for the benefit of the Mount Vernon association, netted $32. The Chequaaiegon orohestra made ts first public appearance this fall on this occasion and its work demonstrated that it is likely to sustain the reputation it has gained. The sacred cantata, " The Daughter oí' Jairus," as given by members of the school of music and the Amphion club, with accompanimeot by the orehestra, was part first of the program. Miss Lucy Cole was the narrator; Miss Kate Jacobs sang the part of " Jairus"; Mrs Adele Anderson, the part of the wife of Jairus; and Miss Caroline Balt, the daughter of Jairus. There was a chorus ot twelve or icore young ladies. At its close, Prof. C. M. Gailey explained the purpose of ihe Mount Vernon association in giving this and similar eutertainments, which is to secure an endowment that will be sufficient to keep Washmgton's home in good condition. In part second, Miss Kate Jacob won much applause by t inging " The Old Kirkyard "; a duo for pianoforte and violm was rendered by Miss Julia L. Oarruthers and William Luderer ; and the Chequamegon orche&tra gave the opening and closing pieces. The concert was under the direction of C. B. Cady and 0. B. Cady. The select ion of the music in both parts was bappy and appropriate, and its execution (■hjwed evidence of admirable training. Tne fresh, sweet voices of the chorus and soloists, the harmonious playing of the orchestra, and MissCarruther's charming rendering with Mr. Luderer of Beethoven's Op. 30, No. 3, gave great pleasure to the audience. The ofücers of the Mourt Vernon association desire to expresa their thanks to those who took part in the concert.