The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-12-03
THE RECENT CONCEPT

tion of the admirably selected programme an,
the warm and generous appreciation Of the audi
ence are alike su jccts Of congralulation an,
prove beyond a doubt that neither in artistic abl
| ity nor musical taste are the people of Blooms
burg deficient From the opening piece to tn
final chorus no error nor accident, however triv
ial, marred the symmetry of the entertainment
fact which evnces a degree of perfection rare
ly attained in amateur performances.
The concert was given in aid of the Norma
School, an institution in which Bloomsbury ha
| always taken the warmcst interest, and the per
formers were Of the best Of our peoplc. socially
ana musically. 1t was natural that the highes
anticipations Of pleasure should be formed, ant
1t Is m St gratifying to be able to state that the,
were more than fulfilled Nature, too, had len
her aid, and the cloudless night which folowec
the bright, sunny day proved irresistibly tempt
ing to the lovers of music and well filled bni
was the logical sequence.
The evenings enjoyment began with a selcc
tion of operatc airs arranged for the piano and
rendered by Miss and Mr. Elwell with the tas,,
and skill which characterize the PLAYING of thes,
accomplished musicians. The Quartet,e Cul
followed with "'l'he Old Mountain Tree" and al
once secured the favor of the audience Their
voices blended harmoniousy, and the time wa.
perfect. Miss Brewer and Miss Freeze next
sang The Wind and the Harp" delightful
Duet, with grace and EXPRESSION They have
sung together on other occasions, but never with
more success than on this evening. Mr.. Hale,
OF Wilkes-Barre, gave "Jacks FAREWELL" and
won wei merited applause. His voice is highly
cultivated, full, clear and sweet 1t is but fair
to Mr.. Hale to say that the full excellence Of his
voice was not displayed, from the fact that he
was obliged to play his ow accomplnimcnts.
His business engagements were such as to pre-
vent his being in Bloomsburg in time for rehcar-
sails and no one could learn his accompaniments.
No doubt can exist, however, tina; his voice is
one of great sweetness and power The Quar-
tette followed with "See our Oars" which was
encored. trio from Tancredi, for piano and
violin, was next in order, and was admirably
executed by Misses Elwell and Funston and Mr..
Writ. 1t was heartily encored Mrs. Montanve
Il
arise from DREAMS of thee,' With the first clear
mellow notes of Mrs. Montanyei voice muir
mur of delight rippcd through the audience, for
it was evident that there stood before them
singer Off ordinary merit. Richly were the ex-
pectations of her hearers rewarded and the con-
cluSion of the song called forth storm of ap.
plause which was not abated when she sang Il
delightful little moroccan, "Riding on a load of
hay" Mrs. Montanyes voice is one of GOOD
compass, cIcarness and richness, and her cnun-
citation is remarkably distinct The satisfaction
of the audience was genuine and undisguiscd
The Quartette sang Little Sunshine" and this
met with an encore. The first part of the pro-
grammc concluded with the famous PrI,,ian
battle song, "The Watch on the Rhine" which
was given with life and expression and WIS one
OF the best pieces Of the evening,
The Qdartettc opened the second part with
"Trankadilo," which was so successful Il, to call
for repetition. Mrs. Mcntanye, supported by
Misses Freeze and Brewer, Samuel and Edward
Townsend, brought back the years gone by with
that sweet old mclody"rhe Old Folks at Home"
There is u deal Of music in this fayoritc song,
and full justice was done its merits Mr.. Hart
won applause by his capital rendering of by
the sad sea waves Natalie" by the Qlartette
l''i'e "tN.' "''" "S'lL an encore was demanded
=! '''' "'' audience Misses bro"er ana
rc'"c ana Mr' E'Wel' followed with an eXq'Hs-
lie uIo from beIi'arlo, Life has no power
MS was one '' Ihe gems OF the proSrammr,and
"' S''s'r' acquitted themselves with the great
''' cFtul'' eVlaehe'hs correct conception OF the
Vi 'c music ana an Aoi'ity 70 give them
'Nl.tS''on' Aho'Ner lovely song Killarney,
y! '''' t''''''!e'"''7 ch''n'ia7u'aIIy r'celVeu'
'', a. '" '''c"'' 'Hc sang Uhe ever popular paI-
'' i'o'N me 10 S'e'P' mo'nar' Inc GA Can
c'n' oy me VHar;elte' was the most successful
j ''eiF eHorlS, ana Mr.. i. /. Drnker, after re-
''"'e' calls anu by request sang The Old Mus
,''eer' ana d'd 1t nooIy' Mr. Hale gave next
"e exquisite rRreweIl by Graham, and fol-
owe" WIN 'he clnally charming shepherd
'y nefei oo'l OF "h'ch he sang with more
,"ee''e'S' " possible, lhan MS first song. The
""'"uS Anvil 'horus from lrovatore ended
ne programme ana Inc most delightful musical
,h'or'"'''''''h' ever offered to the people of
''oon'onrs' 1t Is the earnest wish OF the whole
'oh'nu''y 'hat ms may be but the first of 9TH
'r' YET 10 come nave yet to hear the first UNI
r,cnuly or adverse criticism OF the Concert,
WHIST expressions OF pleasure and satisfaction
ire 10 DC near" from all sources Although the
AMOR necessary 10 insure the success OF such an
Is undoubtedly great, vet it is to be
'oPeu 'ia' 'hlS may not deter those lovers OF
5ooa music TO whom we are indebted for the re-
zen, entertainment from aSun iavorlng Us.
Even so nasty sketch as this would be in
'ompleIe without an expression OF thanks, in
which am sure speak Tor the whole commu-
MY TO nose VINO so generously gave their time
'nu 'heir voices to tins praIseworthy and chari-
aple entertainment
Mr'' Moh'ahye ana Mr. Hale, whose fine
l"s'hg formed so peasuraDle a part OF the con-
'er'' came from distance and for the distinct