The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-02-01

THE ST. J0SEPHS CONCERT.-We DO not
remember ever to have seen such crowd
in, the Richmond Theatre rs on the occs-
sion Of the, concert for the benefit of the
st. Josephi Orphan Asylum. The sight
presented was indeed gratifying one, and
spoke well4or the liberality and charity
of the Richmond people. BY z O'Clock the
house waspwell filed; but by 8 1T was
crowded to overHowing, and there were
many at the doors trying in vain to gain
adnittance. The parquette was packed to
its utmost. Even the aisles were crowded,
and once in, there was no getting out.
The dress circle seemed q living mass of
human beings. The family circle was
crowded; and even the third tier and
"peanut galleries I" were filled. -.) /,
At o'clock the curtain rose, and the
performance began with the overture to
"Il Nozzo di Figaro" by Professor Dc
CGnefl and amateurs. 1t is brilliant
composition, and was we'll given, both in
regardto time and execution. Home"
was then rendered by fine rnezzo so.
prana voice, and met with rapturous en-
core. "The Heart Bowed Down" was
we'll sung by Mr.. Grant, who gave equally
as well "Let All Obey" as an encore song.
Professor De Ceneii's medley upon the
harp, and Professor kessnich's violin solo,
were gems of musical execution. A young
lady amateur, with fine soprano voice,
sang Gloyer's beautiful song Of "The
Blind Girl to her Harp" with much feel
ing. The chorus, ooh Charlemagne,"
went off admirably, considering the lack
of male voices to fill in. Mr.. Bangs's pead-
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most successful, and he was listened to
with great interest. He was encored, and
read "Collier's Jim," beautiful little
poem, equally as well. He is fine
reader.
In the Third Part, the features were,
" The Flower Song" the duet from Mari
tana, and Mr.. O'Brien's comic songs; which
were all given in fine style. The latter
were especially well received, and Pat
Malloy will likely be remembered for
long time.
The piano extravaganza for the left hand, },
by Professor DeCeniel, was remarkable
piece of execution. The instrumental trio
from Lucia de Lammermoor commenced
well, and promised to be the musical fea-
ture of the evening, when unfortunately
Just about the middle of it three Of the
principal harp strings broke, which rem
dered it impossible to 60 further with it.
The grand piano quartette, and sixteen
tette, were good musical performances.
Upon the whole, the entertainment
passed off well, and its results were far
more successful than expected even by the
most sanguine. A thoughtful and kind
act on the part of Messrs. Hill s. Reilly
deserves thanks. They had sawdust and
ashes well sprinkled in front Of the
Theatre, which doubtless prevented many
accidents by slipping down. Professor Dc
Coeniel deserves great credit for his ar
rangement Of the concert and the great
amount of labor he expended for 1t.
MeSsrs. Davies Sons were also untiring in
their efforts to have everything in perfect
order, and much is due them. The Stief
pianos used were transported from Balti-
more purposely for the occasion. Another
instance of the generosity of the Messrs.
Stieff. Their instruments are very su-
perior. .-
To the public the Sisters in charge of
the Asylum would return their warmest
thanks, together with the assurance that
their benefactors will not be forgotten in
the many prayers whispered to Heaven by
themselves and their little wards.
At the request of many citizens, the
managers have consented torepeat the con-
cert on Monday night, and of their ac-
cord, it will be given for the benefit of all
the Orphan Asylums OF the city. We hope,
then, that the Theatre will present on Mon
day night scene similar to that of Wed
nesday.