Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-02
NOTRE DAME DE LA sALETTE.
The Coneert Tuesday NIght.


The third annual concert of the Aead-
envy of Notre Damo de Ia i3alette, situs-
ted on Third street, was given on Tues
day night at the New Memphis Theatsr.
The audience was q most brilliant one,
and by far the largest that we have ever
seen gathered within the walls Of the
theater. By eight O'Clock, ct which time
the curtain rose, every portion Of the
spacious edifiee was so crowded that
there was scarcely standing room. In
deed, the throng was too great to be
pleasant or comfortable.
The entertainment commenced by an
overture from Z4mps, by Herold, imme-
diately after which, Miss Matilda Kauf-
man stepped forward and read the Sslu-
tstory, which was written by Misc Mel
lie Passmore, and we do but echo the
sentiments of ell who heard it, that it
could scarcely have been improved either
in composition or delivery. While the
salutatory was being delivered, Miss Mat
tie Groves, the graduate, appeared on
the stage and was crowned, and at its
close the magnificent chorus of Wal
lace's % Sail, Sal on the Midnight Gale, y
was sung in 8 manner that would have
done credit to many musicians who are
older and more pretentieus. The comic
chorus, " Roger, the Tinkermsn," sung
by the primary class, was a success, snd
brought down the house, producing
much fun and merriment. This was
succeeded by harp and piano
duett by Miss Julis Semmes and
Miss Jennie Barry, in which Miss
Semmes, OF whom we took occasion to
speak once before. proved herself to be
perfect mistress Of that ancient and mag
nificent musical instrument She is IN
doub.edly one Of the finest performers
on the harp in the South, and as vocal
ist has a wonderful sweetness and scope
OF voice, as was proved by her rendition
of Bethoven's Adelaide" which won
her rounds Of applause and q handsome
floral tribute from the audience.
Miss Jennie Barry, SIS the Accom-
pIished Young Lady" acted her part to
perfection, and elected much applause.
She evidently entered into the subject
heart and sou', and had thorough APP
orecistion Of all the points.
UThe Trials Of & School-mistress y was
the title of little dramatic Representa-
ton which was participated in by sew
ersI Of the young ladies, and was really
wat it purportsd to be, more truth
than Felton, It was an excellent satire
on the education which good many
parents wish to be given to their chill
dren, and showed what those unfortu-
nate beings whs adopt the "pedagogic
profession " have to suffer and undergo.
The parts we're sill well sustained and the
acting gsye complete satisfaction.
The Ave MariS," harp solo, and the
serenads we're both rendered ia a man
ner which elected much applause from
the audience.
The most prominent feature Of the
evening was the Siege OF Valencia"
which occupied nearly two hours in its
performance.
The sectors, or rather actresses, al sus-
tanned their parts very well, and being
appropriately prozid1d With the neces-
sary scenery and stage effects, the asai,
was a success, being quite an entertain
ment Of itself. Daring the last scene a
requiem, " Peace to the Memory of the
Brave" was sung With fine effect, and q
funeral procession Of some twenty little
girls dressed "a white, to represent nuns,
produced a great impression upon the
audience.
Auddote,r an acting charade,
showed a great desI Of ingenuity on the
part of the actors, and created a good
deal Of advertisement. The piano solo
which followed wss also very fine.
The coEapositioa Of the graduate, Hiss
Matte Groves, entitled N allure, Sci
ence and Religion" the sweetest chords
in Divine economy, was production Of
much merit, and the subject was treated
in q very eloquent manner. At its close,
Miss Groves was ths recipient Of two
besutiful testimonials, a gold medal and
4 magnificent bible, presented by Sister
Mary Joseph, the Mother Superior, in
the uaEsc CT the fellow students of the
fair recipient.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour the
closing ch9rus was not given, and the
vast assemblage left the theater about
h2,E2ast twelve, all well pleased, though
somewhat wesEied Rith the length of
the exercises.