iszt, were given;
and in each a clear appreciation of the character of the
compositions was shown."

Referring to another occasion, "The Boston Globe" thus spoke of our
artist:--

"The participant best known to the Boston public, perhaps,
was Mr. S. Jamieson, who has appeared as pianist on several
occasions in public and private with marked acceptability.
He was on the programme for two solos, both of which were
given with a skill and an artistic conception that sustained
the favorable impression that he had previously made."

Mr. Jamieson has for some time cherished a hope of going to Europe,
there to place himself for a while under the direction of one or more
of the great masters of piano-forte playing; being firmly resolved to
leave nothing undone the accomplishment of which will place him among
the first pianists of the world. Those who know of his present
abilities commend him for this desire, and feel warranted in
predicting his complete success. Recently a few among the leading
musical ladies and gentlemen of Boston tendered him a complimentary
reception at the residence of one of the former, and at its close
presented him a sum of money to aid him in carrying out the purpose
just referred to. The occasion was thus alluded to by "The Daily
Advertiser:"--

"A musical _soiree_ was given last evening at the residence
of Mrs. Jno. W. Perry in aid of Mr. S.W. Jamieson, the
talented pianist of the Boston Conservatory, who
contemplates a pursuance of his musical studies in Europe
the coming summer.... The assemblage, which was one of the
highest order of respectability, thoroughly enjoyed the
choice music that was selected for their ears. Mrs. Kempton,
Mrs. Perry, and Messrs. Jamieson, Jacobs, Tracy, Haggerty,
Walker, Willard, and Sweetser, contributed in a programme
made up of numbers from Rossini, Rubenstein, Schubert,
Bendel, Mills, Campana, Chopin, Violetta, Liszt, and
Gottschalk."

The writer of the above deemed it quite enough to merely mention the
names of composers and artists, leaving to the musical reader to
imagine (as easily he could) how rich and plenteous a feast of harmony
must have been furnished to those fortunately present on this
delightful occasion.

As may perhaps be inferred from the comments heretofore given, Mr.
Jamieson, as a pianist, is noticeable for the clearness of his touch,
the b