The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-04-16
The Cary Complimentary.

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Building, filling the corridors, stairways ana
Rossini Hall, which was thrown open as q
waiting room for our suburban visitors anu
AWAITING the onenino of the great hall, whlcn
was speedily filled to its utmost c'paoi'J
Every seat was taken, and tiie 'iee' -.
noro oiosolr ,ocled with standing auditors.
NJ ',o,ropce of Miss Cary upon the stage
ssuaatad with warm and vigorous applause,
only siIenced by the hrst notes OF thc prelude
70 the corati1a from "LItaliana in Algieri. %
The Rossnian repertoire-which makes so large
demands upon the legitimate resources of an
artists peculiarly adapted to display the rich.
sweet and powerful voice, rapid brilliant and
flexible execution. and finished and animated
style of Miss Cary, which have won her so high
reputation as singer, both in Europe and
in this country. After the cauati,,a, she was
recalled twice, but merely bowed her acknowl-
Judgments to the audience The duet 81 know
Maiden" sung by Miss Cary and Mis-, Ada
Cary, was charming, elicitng an encore, in re-
ply to which the duet was repeated
The plaintive English song 80 Willie boy,
come home," was sung by Miss Cary with great
pathos, sweetness and dramatic truth, and its
power over the audience was shown by the
hearty encore, to which she responded by sing
ing Coming through the Rye with taste anu
arch expression Her resonant tones were also
heard to advantage in the trio by Concone
Miss Ada Cary, whose beautiful voice gives
40 rich promise of future fame, sang delight
fully in the quartette by Mendelssohn, the duet
with her sister, and the trio by Concone and
her rendition of Schuberts's lovely and spirited
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received hearty applause.
Mrs. Burnham's pure, sweet AMI telling voice
was everywhere pleasing, but particularly so in
the duet "Mira la blanca luna;" in the solo
Chi godere vuol Fore d vita, the more brilliant
qualities of her voice and style were conspicu-
Gus. To a very cordial encore she replied by
singing Summer Moon," by Mr. Marston.
Mile Carreno gave Memberships "Rondo
Capriccioso'' with power and effect, and was
warmly encored, as also after her dramatic and
brilliant performance of Gottschalk's arrange
ment of themes from the Miserere of Trova-
tore, to which she replied by the ever favorite
''Home sweet Home
ldr. Stockbridge gave very great pleasure to
the audience by his fine voice and refined man
ly style of singing, in the duet by Rossini, the
quartette, and especially in the graceful, tend
er song 'sBreak, Break, Break" By Mr.. G. W.
Marston.
Mr., Beckett was unable to appear, on account
of illness, and Mr.. Coffin took his place, ac-
quitting himself very satisfactorily.
Mr.. Kotzschmar's Accomplishments were ex-
quisitely brilliant and sympathetic, as always,
and in their fullness and elaborateness demon
strated his abundant capacity as a soloist
The audience was large, elegant, appreeiative
and unquestionably the best of the season in
quality as we'll as size; everything combined to
render the concert thoroughly enjoyable and
successful; and performers and auditors SEEM
ed to enjoy the pleasant occasion. The large
number of people from other parts of the
State than Portland gave pleasant and unequiv-
ocal evidence of the strong hold which Names
favorte singer has upon the admiration, re-
spect and friendship of her citizens. The con
cert was tribute worthy the givers and re-
cipient, and we can bestow upon it no higher
praise.
We append the programme and call attention
to Miss Carys card of thanks, which we pub
lish this morning.
1. Ouartette-oOn the Lake. Mendelssohn
Mrs. Durham, Miss Ada Cary, and Messrs.
.. Song-sBreak, Break, Break q. W. Marston
MIR. viii Stockbridge
3. Pensa ALA Patria-"L' Italiana in Algieri,"
Miss Annie Louise Cary.
4. "Roado cagriceeioso," Mcndessoln
5. Chi godere vuol Pore di vita,'' Bergmuller
Mrs. Mabel Burnham.
6. Duett-"I know q Maden''-(by desire) Bale
Miss Annie I,0uiSa Miss Ada
PART II.
1. Duo-"Mira la blanca Luna Rossini.
. Mrs.; Mrs Durham, Mr.. stockbridge.
:. s0ns-"rhe Post M H9r Asa c,rv Schubert
Miss Annie Louise Cary.
4. Themes on 'n Trovatore,'' Gottschalk.
Mad'le Teresa Carreno.
g. Trio--"On the Ocean," Coneone.
Mrs. Durham. Miss Cary, Miss Ada Cary sE
EASTER AT ST. PAUL's.-The following &C
count of Easter decorations at St. Paul's was
accidently omitted in our account of the day
observances. This church was tastefully deco
rated for the great Feast of Easter. On the
super-alter were three bouquets, beneath this the
text in Old English, "Christ is risen' in letters
of evergreen. The Font was filled with lilies,
wreathed with heliotrope. A white cross seven
feet in height, wreathed with ivy and flowers OF
every hue stood beside the Font
The stall of the late beloved Rector, Rev. N.
w Taylor Root, was wreathed with Ivy. A
lovely little cross marked out with English
Daisies, holding an Easter Lilly filled with He'll
trope, was placed at the end facing the congre
cation. Above his seat a fine cross of varie
gated flowers, and over all wreath of Lilies
and rose buds elegantly arranged. The whole
was beautiful in simplicity, and touching as a
token of love to the dear departed whose mem.
Dry will be ever green in the hearts of his peo
pie.
Rev. Mr.. Fay of Boston, gave two very ex-
cellent Easter sermons. The music was APP
propriate for the day, end finely rendered. The
services at st. PauPs are under the charge of
Rev. Mr.. Sill. N.
CLARK STREET BRIDGE.-The two wide and
heavy abutments designed to support the arch
on the liue of Clark street, under which the
Boston & Maine railroad is located, are now
nearly finished, and the directors have decided
to build the arch of solid granite, instead o.
brick as at first proposed. The contract has &C
cordingly been given to Mr.. William Moore o.
Bddcford, to furnish the stone from the quar-
ries at Biddcford and 10 do the work. Mr.
Washington Libby will commence at once t.
build the centres or arch of wood, which will b
| substantial work of itself, upon which tn,
blocks will rest until the stone arch is finished
The bridge will be forty-eight feet span, and
one hundred and seventy-fve feet in length. L
is intended that this stone arch shall not only
support the avenue of Clark street, but also rur
| in such manner as will form the extension O.
York street diagonally from Bracket to West
Commercial street, and thus supersede the ust
of the present Beach street.
| CHURCH MEETINGS. the annual meeting
| of the below mentioned church societies, TIN
following named persons were chosen officer
for the ensuing year:
Park Street Church.-Parish Commute, Geo
F. Talbot, George w. True and George P. Yves
colt; Treasurer, S. R. SMALL Clerk, p. w
Neal; Collector, S. Rolfe. 1t was voted to raist
@I,o Of tho paStor from So000 tO S2500 ln(