National Republican., 1873-11-26

The Grand Organ Cencert--A rare Mu-
sicnl Event.

The Grani Organ Cencert--A Rare Mu-
sical Event.
According TO prevailing custom. and very
proper one, the Congregational church gave q
grand concert last night to exhibit their new
organ. The auditorium was 1lled. and II Ia safe
70 assert that although the programme was long
Henry u. Browne, OF New York, led OF with
the overture to "Masanei!o" In n sty 10 not quite
as sa,lsiactor, q. sis later psrforinsncs Of the
Summer for an encore. Mr.. George W. Morgan,
OF organ fame, played one OF Baoha fnaies,
selection entirely too classic for the audience.
other selections, that he Ia not as correct as
formerly. Mlss Adelaide Phillips, the only solo
lst, but host IN herself-truly the greatest vocal
is from "EsS 20. res, IN he ssf Iors IN
ssryent ,,n. manner that perysded the souls Of all
iIer voice has somewhat weakened within tho
last few years, and the medium register Is Just
little hard, but so successfully managed that II
does not impair the effect. she Ia true artist,
,nd there Is more satisfaction in llatcnng TO her
thhh 70 any other singer we remember TO have
hesr1. In her selection from the prophet, and
IN her two encore pieces, "Comin' through the
rye. and The Rose bush," the latter written by
shown. " ~ = v
Doct. Canldeld lost nothing by the contrast
Win the New York organists, and especially was
w. w.. esppy IN ms accompan'ments to Miss Phi'-
The Philharmonic society, accompanied by
pfot. Geo. w. Walter on the organ, gave the
turous applause frcfnthe audience. A fab De
scrtption OF this, the largest organ IN the city,
was published IN the hRrupLcAs few days
humble way, 1t would be after inis manner: that
although there are many things about IL to be
admired. y struck vs. that the lone was cold and
some OF the stors dlfllcuIt 70 classify by sounh.
| FUTURE coscssr. .-'.a'g-
The Philharmonic society will give their drst
concert this season on the 10th Of December, al
which time they will give "Hymn of Praise,
accompanied by the great erusn OF the Conere-
gaiional Church. The orsan will also be exhlb'
ted at thst time by the best talent Of WASH
iugton.
Little Nsil'nt wsws.
The second nlght of Hu,s Ntn at walls was
even an improvement upon the irst one, both in
point OF numbers aud In the excellence sf the
performance Of the leading SAaracters. The very
pleasing Impression made by the little lady upon
Monday was strengthened last evening; her 40.
tae annoyance OF an Initial % performsnce rem. n.
dered her able to reap fresh friumphs and win
round after round OF hearty anu well-des~yed
| Everything she does is rendered doubly enjoy
able by Its extreme naturalness. Her every
movement and every gesture seems to have q
| natural impulse, anu her remarkable judgment
Is foreshsdowed by the nice discrimln mlnation shc
uses In the easy and life-llke portrayal of every
| character she assumes. Her musical capabilities
ETY. OF instruments, not in mec hauicai manner,
| but with harmony aud precision which can
only result from naturally musical organlEa-
tlon. II E.. ....
| lIer manner Is free and rollIcklng, yet she
never pversteps the bounds OF proprieiy, pre-.
/ ferring to create fun for her audience by the
| most legitimate aud modest efforts. In word,
Little Nell Is bright, innocent, sparkling, captl-
vaiiDg creature, who acts well because ucting Is
natural TO her. and she pleases others simply for
the reason that what Is fun for them Is also fun
i for her.
on Friday evening Little Nell will appear as
Capitola In the "Hidden lland"-a character that
Is said to develop her dramatic abilities IN an AS.
t0nishing manner. There will be Q aF,delia'
matinee on Thursday, and as Little Nells en.
gsgement will close on Saturday evening, thoss
who would witness q performance OF the spark
ling little lady should govern themselves accord.
ingy.
Howe iIayien-Nast-t:ouah.
The diagram for the sale OF seats for these
lectures will be opened at Warren Choate 4 Co.
bookstore, No. eIi PennsIyanla avenue, thl,
morning. The injcationS arr vary prosllsIni
that the sale will exceed the anticipation
formed ut the beginning Of the seGson. The fou
lectures together certainly form varied ant
very agreeable form OF entertainment, and VII
tellectuai scientific course which Ia to follow
Moreover, there Ia the very worthy charlty-Ob
Ject OF the Hayden lecture--which should CIV
that 10 particular very fnil house. Go early Il
get good seats.
wiIkie Collins.
The reserved seats for wilkic Collins readings
Friday evening, are being rapidly taken. Thi
! will be the only appearance OF Mr.. Collins Il
Washington, and the readings from his owl
| works aforti an opportunity Of listening to tn
| great authors own Interpretation OF them tha
will he heartily enjoyed by his many admirers.