The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-02-17

TIM CHARITY CoSCERT.-The Opera
House Was'last evening crowded with an
audience such a has seldom been seen in
side its walls, The occasion was the
grand concert given by the Harmonic,
Alannerchor and Beethoven Singing So
eieties, and the Kramer and Musical In
stitute orchestras, Tor the benefit Of the
Children's Home.
The programme was opened by an
overture by the orchestra, from Beliqa,
which was executed in very tine style
and received u good share Of applause.
The next piece was ION the Beautiful
Blue Danube" by the Harmonic, Beet
h0ven and MaennerChOr Singing SOcie-
ties, and orchestra. This was u very
pleasing performance, and well rendered.
ltWas greeted with considerable applause.
A violin solo by Mendelsohn was per
formed in ~ very Creditable manner by
Prof. Louis Was and orchestra. II was
very difficult selection, and better CalCu-
lated to show execution than fine effects,
The "Morning Greeting" "a given by
the Maennerchor Society, under direction
Of Professor Ebeling, was received with
much favor.
The, duett 4Norma," by Misses NJ.
Michel and NJ, Welty, proved that the
singers had very good voices, but in many
respects showed lack Of training neCcs-
Sary to undertake such music. OF course,
allowance must sometimes be made where
persons are unacCustOmcd to singing b0-
lore large audiences. We think the sH-
core was out Of place, and should not
have been responded to,
Prof. Roe, with violin and Obligato,
sang "My Angel" with fine effect, Prof.
Roe Is an almost iaultless singer, and rem
derod this piece in his usual good style.
lie received an encore, and sang " De Was
serrose" in answer. Although his voice Is
rather weak, the Professor makes up in
skillful execution what naure has denied
him. III.
After short iItermission, "Jean dc
Paris" an overture, was given by the or
chestra in faultlesS style, This was
undoubtedly the Instrumental gem
OF tho evening, and demonslra-
ted what could b. done in the way Of
orchestral music in this city when the
talent il consolidated. We consider II
the finest amateur orchestral music ever
given in Wheeling, II was encorCd and
repeated.
dNightly Wandering" by the Beethoven
Society under the direction Of Prof. II.
Was, was probably enjoyed heartily by
all who were present, Speaking from
II critical point, however, II was almost
out Of tho reach of the tenors in some Of
the highest notes and consequently rather
lat. ..'
"Good Night, my Child" from Abt, by
Miss Mary Michel, was very nicely sung,
1t isa SIM pie piece, and was well selected
"The Hunters Song" by the Harmonic
Society under the direction Of Prof.. w, G.
KraeIter, was very simple and pleasant,
lt'cOntains variety Of solos, and was sung
moderately well
The Duet by DR.. Martin and Mr.. Lucas,
"Sul Compo Della Gloria" was the most
delightful performance Of the evening.
From the applause which greeted the
performers upon coming upon tho
stage It was evident that they were
already established an fayOritcs. II
was very taking piece, and both gen.
tlcmcn were in good voice, They received
an encore, which was simply acknowledged
lv bows.
! The "ChOrus Of the Armourer," from
Rienza, by Prof. Schaefcr, chorus and or
chestra, closed the evenings entertain.
mcnt. The piece was very nice, aud well
done. Tho solo was good, although the
voice was not strong. II was u taking
performance.