The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-29
The Concert Last Tuesday for the Little Sisters of
the Poor,

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in charge of the Little Sisters of the Pool
given last Tuesday, at Grunewald Hall, was
beautiful illustration of that paternal Prov
dence which, while bidding us remember tina
the poor are always with us, inspires tn
heart OF man with divine suggestions for thei
temporal relief and spiritual advancement.
Inc Little Sisters themselves are indeed on
OF the helping hands stretched out by tn
Heavenly Father towards His Door: but ar
other hand is needed to complete the worl
ana TINS other one is really the active, noble
generous workers who come to the aid of tn
Sisters in their holy mission of charity.
The generous ladies and gentlemen who mn
dertook the management of this concert, ce,
ta1nly deserve more than passing word O
encouragement and gratitude; while the who'll
enterprise, with its modest and talented per
formers, its refined and elevating music, it
hlgh-toned and excellent management, be
comes one of those beautiful examples of we'll
directed charity of which our city is Justly
proud.
Before speaking of the many musical gems
offered for our entertainment during the even.
ing, we must not fail to notice the pretty
poetical fancy displayed in the badges worn
on this occasion by the ushers-all of whom
were gentlemen of the highest standing.
These badges were small boquets of rare and
delicate flowers fastened by white ribbons
the whole idea suggestive of those pure and
beautiful virtues whose fragrance perfumes
this earth and ascends, as incense towards
Heaven.
we were also singularly impressed by the
graceful, modest manners of the fair perform
ers; and we thought we read upon their faces
shat calm serenity which springs from the
consciousness of doing good-not for mans
approval-but for the holier purpose of doing
IL unto Him who has promised blessed re-
compense for even a cup of water given in
His name.
Inc concert was opened by duet of Hertz,
for the piano, performed by Madame H. and
her Young, talented daughter. This was the
perfection of time and harmony, the most
rapid and difficult scales being executed in 40
perfect an accord as to make one donbt that
Two instruments were being used. The bass
solo from Kucken, by Mr.. Bremen, was a soft,
sweet serenade, transporting the listener to
oalmy groves and moonlight skies, and teach
ing the heart how easily it can be attuned to
the emotions which such music must evoke.
We need not add that Mr.. Bremen rendered
she piece with exquisite skill and tenderness.
The air from "Charles VI" was real oper-
attic gem, and given with manner seldom
achieved by amateurs.
The solo from "Le Prophete,n bv Miss n.
recalled all the enjoyments of this charming |
opera. The encore was a selection from one of
dottschalks homo melodies, and was SO per-
Iectly rendered that the brilliantly lighted |
aall' the fair, young, performer, the aristocrat-
C audience, all hoated out of sight, and we
imagined ourselves under the ORANGE trees IN
ome Southern plantation, listening to the
melody of happy negroes who, in the oldep
lime, made their banjo speak the do1ce-far-
'tente OF their lives, and the wild and careless
,ladness of their hearts,
=" La Poupee de Nuremburg" was given with
ne sweetness and clearness of q silver flute
7hlle the singer added to the taste aud cor
eetness of her manner a peculiar charm of
eature-the wonderful witchery of pair of
iagic eyes, which would have won all hearts.
ven had her voice failed to reach and charm
II ears.
" LIE Pirate" duo, given with great power
nd Skill, was well deserving of the prolonged
pplause which it received; while the beauti- ,
III basket OF flowers, which was literally laid
t the feet Of the singers, symbolled in o deli |
quo "anner LEE MOWERS Of song which their {
ps had scattered over our hearts. {
Mr.. B and Mr.. st. - sang with their :
sual precision and skill. The sweet. synpa- l
1etic voice OF the latter gentleman thrilled MS '
18th unwonted pleasure, and seemed to make Q
le very air musical around us.
The second part of the programme was a re- i
etition in style, melody and power of the first: q
at we have not space to mention any other t.
anne than that of Miss y, whose culti- q
ated voice and effective manner seemed to ma n
10 perfection of song and sentiment. It was q
ally the Prophets mother who stood before G,
, pouring out her agony and love, and
in our hearts the responsive chords al
every feeling, whether of grief or pity, hope b.
fear. p'
The delightful accompaniment of Professor T
eber was no small part of the evenings en-. al
Vment, and made the concert perfect in every W
o OF it's details. Indeed, the entire enter. b.
lnment was of no ordinary character, and W