The New York herald., 1874-09-15
The Colosseum

mas not been much improved In It's interior ar-
rangements during the last two months interim,
and the highly respectable audience palpeieu
within its walls last evening was ooth dlsap-
pointed and grathed by the evenings entertain
ment In the nrst place there was dls"ppo'h'
ment because "Paris in Flames was ho' pro-
duced, as announced; but IN the next Piace Ine
audience more than grained WIN Inc eAoel-
lent vocal and instrumental concert, presumed to
be a promenade concert where everybody
who could get seat obtained one.
The concert programmes were printed on
PINK satin, when was very appropriate,
| inasmucn as among the large attendance were 10
be noticed many members OF the pink our
aristocratc society. Mr. Kennard had taken es-
pecIal pains to introduce on TINS initiative ocea-
sion sIcn wen known artists as George w.
Morgan, the famed organist, and Miss
Annie Kemp Bowler. Tom Barteman, Miss
Gilbert and others who acquitted themselves
with much acceptabllity under the leadership OF
Mr.: j. A. Emldy. Moore's melodies WIN ,daa Mass
tins connection), were fairly rendered for
first performance. We We hope hope lor some av
be stated that although Paris was not IN flames at
the Colosseum last night, nor the North River set
on ire by the entertainment, yet there IS
hope that something Will be presented by the man.
agement that will command more generally the
public attention and appreciation. There Is scope
enough IN the Colosseum TO inaugurate a plan OF
amusement that must engage the patronage OF
our pleasure seekers. 1t is only lett 10 the man
agement TO secure by enterprise, what was only
partially accomplished last evening, complete
success IN TINS undertaking.
Jones' Wood Coloseum-Iceland's Mil
lenial Hymn.
The admirable concerts given every Sunday
AZ this immense hail by Downings Ninth Regiment
Band have attracted mucn attention, ana have
already gained the favor OF the pubic TO an extent
rarely achieved during the first season OF any
musical Institution. The seventeenth concert Of
the series took place on Sunday afternoon and
was replete with interest. The principal feature
was Gceland's Milennial Hymn by Sveib5rnsson.
which was published snort time since in the
HERALD with Or. Hayes graphic correspondence
IL Is magnitcently arranged tor full military
band by Major d. l.. Downing, and the effect was
so inspiring tlat 1t was UNANIMOUSLY redemanded.
There Is vigorous strength in the theme and
richness III the harmony tnat united 10 the bright
colorlng thrown around II by the arranger,
VIII make 1t permanent 1avorlte. Mr..
Downing has written q very pretty introduction
which hts the theme OF the hymn exactly. The
Neale is very striking being iull and sonorous and
grandly effective 1he rest OF the programme was
'.Der Klene Camerad,r Basquil; ''Cuus AMMAN"
from RossinI's 'Stabat Mater;o selections from
'Mlgnon" overture, "POet and Peasant" Suppe;
selections from sra Diavolo; yolkshed Lott ist
todt," with humorous variations by Downing;
waltz, '.Neu Wlen," strauss; fantasie, lies Fau-
vette,n and selections from LA PrInceSse &c
TrepZonde." Solos were contributed by MIR. +.
y. Diller, euphonum; MI f. Boenm, claronet; Mr..
J. Moyeli, clarlonet Mr.. Z. Jasper, oboe; Messrs.
carlo and Buchner, plccolos, and Mr.. Benjamin G.
Bent, cofnet. Tue last mentioned gentleman is
thorough artist, and although very young WILL
take rank with any one III his line IN this country.
The rendering OF the principal selections by the
band evldencei the presence vi excellent material
and d palnstaklng conductor.