Word: instrument
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Thayer has in these few pages given what he calls "some of the keys of the instrument upon which Emerson plays his mighty Hymn of Life," and if rightly understood, they may indeed open some of the meetings he speaks of to many who have not before understood them. Yet he can hardly be clearer than Emerson. He endeavors to emphasize, by means of more prolix English, that Emerson had us understand that in each man, and in himself alone, rests the influence that guides him; that each day is "the judgment day"; that in each...
Cornet For Sale. A Boston Musical Instrument Co's cornet, in perfect order, been used but little. Can be seen at 373 Harvard street, Cambridge...
Cornet For Sale. A Boston Musical Instrument Co's cornet, in perfect order, been used but little. Can be seen at 373 Harvard street, Cambridge...
...first number was somewhat marred by unevenness and restlessness but upon the whole, was a very faithful rendition of the favorite overture. The trumpet-call in the distance would have been more effective had the instrument been tuned to the same pitch taken by the orchestra. The same unsteadiness was also noticeable in the second number. This defect, it is true, prevails in most of the very good orchestras, but seldom to such a degree as in the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Notwithstanding the lack of precision of some of the performers, the second number was well given and deserved more...
...suggestion made in the communication printed in another column for the formation of a Banjo Club is one that deserves attention. We all know, some of us to our cost, that the college abounds in players of this specifically American instrument. The success of the Yale Club may be regarded as a partial indication of the possible success of such a club in Harvard. Unless indeed we may flatter ourselves that the state of musical taste and criticism at Harvard has risen above the intricacies of banjo counterpoint. We would not discourage anyone from forming a Banjo Club, although...