Music

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MUSIC.

It is a well known fact that to the refining and conservative influence of the fine arts society owes far more than we can readily trace; nay, the very stability of good government and the well being of society rest on no surer foundation than when it is cemented by those ties that bind all men in one bond of sentiment and feeling kindled by the admiration excited within them at the glories of art.

Of all the various forms of art none appeal more strongly to our best feelings than music and we hail with pleasure any movement calculated to spread among the people a wider knowledge and better love of the works of the great masters of this divine art.

With this end in view the Williamsburgh Harmonic Society (whose circular lies before us and has suggested these remarks) professes to be governed, and to the successful accomplishment of so praiseworthy an object we bid it God speed! Such associations, if rightly conducted (and we have every reason to believe that this one is), are not less an ornament than a service to the communities among which they exist, and we heartily commend this young but thriving Society to the favorable consideration of all who have the true interests of our city at heart.

We are informed by their circular that during the present year (the organization dates from November 24th, '57) they have enrolled 120 performing members and their subscribers' list is increasing gradually; they have recently made an addition also of an Orchestra of 20 members which increases the list of performers to 140.

At the close of their last concert season; they were enabled to liquidate all debts and the treasurer reported in July last a balance of $86,00 in his hands.

During the present season they propose to give four or more concerts, the first of which will take place on Wednesday evening next at the Odeon. The programme will consist of vocal and instrumental miscellaneous music, for the particulars of which we refer to our advertising columns. The attractions presented are such that we anticipate an immense turn out on that occasion.