The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-02

THE WEIsEL SoiREE,-ThO opening
soiree Of the season given by the Weisel
Musical Institute last evening was large.
ly attended by an appreciaIive audience,
and was we'll deserved compliment to
Prof. Bassett and the members assisting
him. The entire programme was given,
and while all received general applause
an encore was insisted upon by the audi.
ence after the rendering Of serenade by
Mr.. Caldwell ALessrs. Dr.. Martin, Lucas,
Mendcl and Beach, when they favored the
audience with "Ott in the stilly night in
splendid style. Never in our opinion has
abetter qulntette Of gentlemen appeared
before Wheeling audience. The solo Of
DR., Martin "Within this sacred dwelling"
was given in his best style, after which
In answer to repeated calls, be gave u
song "health to King Charles in both Of
which pieces his magnificent voice was
well managed; in fact, we think that We
never heard him sing as well. .
Mrs. Whitney, always iavorlte with
Wheeling audience, as we'll for her many
sterling qualities as lady, as q singer,
rendered her solo, "When the Tide comes
In" In her best style and was warmly Op-
planded, giving In return, "The little
Maid OF Arcadee," in her own inimitable
manner.
The qiartette by Messrs. Dewey, Lucas,
Caldwell and Martin was surprise to
many, for when they put In an appearance
1t was expected Judging from appear.
ances) that we were to be treated to some.
thing heavy, but We must confess that
"The Soldiers Return" was anything but
heavy. They entered fully into sympa.
thy with the sentiment Of the music and
words, the latter being given with much
distinctness and expression, aud could
only satisfy the demands Of the audience
by repeating Il.
The solo, "EIeayon hath shed tear," by
Mrs. EOH, with violin obligate by Prof.
Ebeling, deserves special mention for the
delicaCy with which both performers en-
acted their part. Mrs. 3. Is possessed with
voice OF great sweetness, and while lack
Ing power, which we trust she will yet
gain, II Is always with great pleasure she
is listened to, and we hope ere the season
Is over to be under renewed obligations
10 her.
The piano solo, by Miss Kate Wheat,
"Waltz Of the Roses" was admirably
rendered, showing careful training, with
more than ordinary musical ability, and
contributed much TO the enjoyment Of the
evening.
The violin solo, by Prof. VaaS, and
piano solo by Prof. Ebeling, were rendered
In good style; aS those gentlemen ever are
wont todo.
The closing 1uartette, ITO thee be
praise forever" by Mrs. Hornbr0Ok, Miss
Hubbard, Messrs. Martin and Lucas, was
BY many considered the gem Of the even.
Ing. The ladies sang not only with great
power, but showed a perfect mastery Of
The sentiment Of the music. II was q
very difficult piece, and each performer
done we'll their part,
We cannot close without giving the
Society our most hearty thanks for the
effoft 10 improve the musical taste OF our
city, and trust our people will do all In
their power 10 encourage them. We re.
gret to learn that this Il the last appear.
ance Of Mr.. Caldwell, as he soon takes
his departure for another field. The
society, az we'll as the public, will miss
his bnsso voice.