The Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 184, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 3, 1879 Page: 1 of 4
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BRENHAM, TEXAS, SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3, 1879
NO 181
1? HE Daily Banner.
HY RANKIN & LEVIN.
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Church Musie-
In these days of reforms, it
is high time that a thor-
ough reform in church mus:
ic should be begun. If the cler-
gyman himself is unskilled in
music; if he is unacquainted
with the origin of the works
from which selections may be
sang in his church; if, indeed,
his uncultured ear finds enjoy-
ment in the florid twaddle which
organists and choirs palm off a«
appropriate music what hope is
there of the improvement to-
wards which this movement is
directed. Is it not apparent
that more and universal atten-
tion should be given to the
study of music at all theological
seminaries?
The influence of music in the
church is as much underesti-
mated as is the power of a thor-
ough knowledge of theology
exagerated. A man may preach
sound doctriue with a frigidity
that will congeal the hearts of
his hearers; but if he have warm
congregational singing, it will
thaw the ice and bring the peo-
ple into closer relations with
spiritual things. The "singing,
shouting" Methodists swept the
country <vith a whirlwind of
song, and gathered hundreds of
thousands into the folds upon
whom mere preaching would
have made no impression.
As this is the season for
changes, we will venture a few
suggestions as to the best way
to secure good church music.
First, secure a good music com-
mittee, of which the pastor
should be chairman ex officio.
This may seem to be easy to
accomplish, but experience
teaches that a good committee
is «o rare as to be almost a nat-
urul curiosity. It has been the
custom, after filling all the prom-
inent offices, to elect a music
committee from the residues,
as a compliment, ordinarily, to
some disappointed candidates
for other positions. As a rule,
they know little or nothing of
music. Their knowledge of
cratch kit is confined excusive-
ly to those they discover in the
heads of other people; a bar is a
place where unconverted men
go to get drinks a staff is a pil-
grim's walking-stick; notes are
obligations which may be dis-
counted and are perpetually
falling dee; scales are an appar-
atus for weighing; a measure is
a yard stick; triplets are are a
litsus natn>al\ major is an offi-
cer minor is a digger: sharps
are confidence men; and flats
are their victims, and the rest
is the relief which follows the
second hymn when they settle
themselves for a comfortable
nap during the sermon. Of all
such stuff is the average com-
mittee made, and, in conse-
quence, there are no meetings,
and their services are valueless.
But good committees, over
which the pastors preside in fact
and not in theory, can make
the music of the church in all
respects admirable. They can
supervise the selection of ap-
propriate hymn and tune books,
with which every congregation
should be supplied; they can
secure the right kind of an or-
ganist, who is at heart imbued
with a religious spirit, or a prop-
er reverence for religion and
the proprieties of the place. The
cordial co-operation of the pas-
tor is of couise indispensable;
if he is lukewarm, the singing
will be flat and insipid; if he re-
gards the music as merely a
convenient interlude between
the reading, prayers and sermon,
for which the service is really
held, the congregation will wine
the hymn and nod responsively,
though perhaps notjntelligently
to the "utterances from the sa-
cred desk.
Congregational singing does
not come by grace, but by in-
dustry; if a churchjis alive to the
desire to make the singing gen-
eral and excellent, some time
must be devoted to practice.
Social church meetings for this
purpose are productive of as
much good as the prayer meet-
ings; and when, by practice, the
singing becomes general, the
effect on all the church meet-
ings will be marked and delight-
ful. A good choir-master is
also most desirable; one who
will identify himself with the
church work and not be merely
a Sunday choir leader. He
must be in harmony with the
pastor and together they should
unite in abolishing all frivolous
and inappropriate music. In-
deed, all these things seem so
easy of accomplishment in the
great majority of churches, we
wonder at the delay in this
much needed reform.
The coming generation of
church members will surely do
their own singing; then we shall
have such a universal psean of
joy as shall make the rafters
ring and create a revolution in
the worship of song.
The greatest railroad in the
world is the London & North-
western connecting London,Liv-
erpool and Manchester. It has
a capital of about #240.000,000,
and an income of about $35,-
000,000, owns 1,100 locomotives
and at its great work shops at
Crewe employers 6,000 work-
men. The main line has three
or four tracks, and with its
branches it has a total length of
2,200 miles. The run between
London and Liverpool, 204
miles is made by express in four
and a half hours.
NBW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Baylor College.
For the higher education of women. The
34d Annual Session begins September 8th.
Send for catalogue to the President.
J. H. LUTHER, D. D.
july3ld&w3m Independence, Tex.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Twelfth Annual Session opens September
3, lrti'.i, Ootue of study classical, mathemat-
ical, scientific and literary, with Military
Instruction added. Catalougues and circu-
lars now ready. Address,
COL. JOHN G JAMES,
Jly25tf Superintendent.
J^AVANAUGH& PRESLER,
Receiving, Forwarding, and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
I have associated Capt. J. M. Presler
with me and will continue business at my
old stand. We solicit the patronage of
oui friends anft the public.
N. KAVANAUGII.
Brenham, J^y 28, '79. (I&W3111
Ship Your Cotton
Where you can get the highest prices, with
least expense and quick returns. I have
practically demonstrated that
Honston is such a Market
As any of the numerous shippers who have
kindly patronized me last season can testify.
Your shipments to me will not disappoint
you. Wm. D. CLEVELAND, .
Wholesale Grocer and Cotton Factor.
MY WHl)LI8iLI GROCER! DEPARTMENT
Is now amply stockcd with fre.sh and cheap
goods bou. lit for cash. I will compete
with any House in Texas and offer some
advantages besides, that no one else can.
What is the use of gollg further to purchase
Groceries when haltfcf your goods have to
pass through Houston from first hands,
then back again ?
Wm. D. CLEVELAND,
Wholesale Grocer and Cotton Factor.
July 17, i87<)-d&w4m.
— Hans Mickel, the San An-
tonio Express wanderer, wan-
dered out in the Alano city by
moonlight and took in the
gambling shops. Every known
game is played, but monte is
the standard. It seems that
nearly everybody plays.
Call and evamine the stock of
clothing at C. A. Potters's be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. You
will find it to your advantage.
OLDEST FURNITURE HOUSE
IIV THE CITY
C. WITTEBORG,
DEALER IN
MAIN STREET, NEAR ST. CHARLES,
BRENHAM. - TEXAS.
01
Keeps constantly on hand a full and complete assortment
all kinds of furniture, including parlor and chamber sets, un-
dertaker's goods, &c. Having had many years experience in
this business he is thoroughly conversant with the wants of the
people and is prepared to sell at "short-crop prices." Call
and be convinced.
jftgT All goods delivered free of charge. aug3d3m
j. w. sayles.
T. J. ROBERSON.
SAYLES & ROBERSON,
INSURANCE | LAUD AGENTS,
JOHN A. HANDLE,
Ileal Estate A gent,
BRENHAM, lEXAS.
(Established m 1873.)
MukeR n specialty of selling and exchang-
ing lands and town property, the rendering
and payment of taxes, renting and look
ing after dwellings and storehouses.
Office upstairs in Graber's Building.
sept.6'78.
Brenham Property for Sale.
1 Neat and desirable residence on the cor-
ner of 4th and Key streets.
I Small new residence on Vulcan street
west part of town.
I Dwelling of four or live rooms on 3rd
and Key streets.
1 Dwelling, with one acre lot, on 2d and
Key streets.
I Res dence fronting on Main street, large
and roomy, one story.
1 Small neat residence on Germania street,
near Central R. R. depot.
1 Dwelling, with several rooms, a good
well ana cistern, with lot containing s
acres, east part of town, Dr. Morris'
former homestead. Will sell this at a bar-
gain.
1 Residence lot on chur#h street, near the
Methodist church.
8 Residence lots on north Main and Mul
berry streets, Allcorn's addition.
7 Residence lots on Jefferson street All
corn's addition. The Allcorn addition
is in the west part of town, and is nicely
situated.
15 Residence lots in the Bussett Addition,
on Valley, Cottonwood, north Market
and Liberty streets.
2 Residence lots on Academy street, north
side of town
16 Residence lots, comprising the Norris
2d addition, east part of town, on south
side of R. R.
2 Lots suitable for business lets, corner
Sandy aud West streets.
The above list of property together with
several 5 and 10 acre suburban lots, im-
proved and unimproved, I am offering for
sale on easy terms and reasonable prices.»
I have also a number of good farms for
sale in Washington and Burleson counties;
as well as several thousand acres of unira
proved lands in Washington and adjoining
j counties.
Store houses and dwellings on
hand for rent.
Apply to
JOHN A. RANDLE.
Insurance Company, of N. A., Philadelphia organized
North British & Mercantile, of London, "
Fire Association, of Philadelphia, "
Franklin, of Philadelphia, "
Union Marine & Fire, of Galveston,
Roger Williams, of Provide no, R. 1 4
Connecticut, of Hartford, "
Western, of Toronto, Ca,
Continental, of New York, '»
Phoenix, of Hartford, "
La Casse Generale, of Paris, France, "
Mobile Fire Department "
Planters Ait Merchants, of Mobile, "
Atlantic, of New York, "
East Texas, of Tyler, "
Mutual Life, of New York, "
Traders Insurance Company, of Chicago, 111 "
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Total Assets Represented, - - - $150,000,000 00
Policies issued on all kinds of property in any part of the State.
The buying and selling of lands a specialty; city property tor sale or rent. Orders
or SURVEYING. INVESTIGATING LAND TITLES, WRITING
DEEDS, &c., left at our office will have prompt "Mention by
J. W.SAYLES.COUNTY SURVEYOR.
J1AUSTINO KIBER,
Dealer in all kinds of
Foreip and Domestic Mis, etc
HOME-MADE CANDY
FRESH EVERY DAV
Next door to Giddings & Giddings' Bank
octildm3 BRENHAM TEX.
mi IE BRICK
LIVERY, FEED
AND SALE STABLE
(Nearly opposite the Melntyre House)
Main street, Brenham, Texas.
POTTER & WHITE, Proprietors,
Our stable is now supplied with new lmc-
giis, flue saddle and work horses, and are
prepared to furnish transportation to any part
of the State. Horses bought find sold,
hoarded hv the day, week or month on liberal
terms. Give us i* 'rial. se;it.tino
J.
F. MATCHETT. M. D.
Surgeon and Physician
Brenham, Texas.
Ilespoatfullv informs his old friends of this
cilv and vicinity that he has resumed practice
oflfee at the Ivnnlnxton House mavUO.
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J.
L. EDWARDS,
Contractor and Builder,
Brenham, Texas.
KATTMANN,
-- I.lGHTNjXG —
NEWS DEALER.
School Books, Stationary, Periodicals,
Varieties and Notions.
Is prepared to contract for building anf
general carpenter work. Estimates an<*
design furnished at short notice. Special
attention ;ven to job work. Pationage
solicited anu v:sfaction guaranteed. Shop
south side of ma.n street,opposite Mclntyre
House. March 23.1879.
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Subscriptions received for all Publications.
decl2dtf
POST OFFICE,
Brenham, Texas
"yy/" IL MURPHY,
PAINTER,
Main St . oppoilta Mclntyi'c House,
Brenham, - Texas
House, sign and ornamental paint*
ng, paper hanging and glazing neatly and
expeditiously executed. All work guaran
teed; prices reasonable, inay20d&v»l
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Rankin, John G. & Levin. The Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 184, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 3, 1879, newspaper, August 3, 1879; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth478667/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.