The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-01-25

TIE CHARITY coscERr.-our citizens
enjoyed arich musical treat last evening,
In The grand charity concert given ut the
Opera House. The event had been long
anticipated in mupical circles, anda large
and brilliant audience assembled TO enjoy
the excellent programme prepared for
their entertainment. The object Of the
concert being to raise funds 10 relieve the
worthy poor OF the city, all classes Of our
citizens felt an interest in its success, and
contributed not only their influence but
their presence TO render II so. The result
was most gratifying, every seat down
stairs being occupied, and the family
circle well filled. :.
The concert was opened by Kramer's
Orchestra, who produced Herold's "Zam'
pa" in exquisite style. This overture Ia
difficult, and the fine manner In which
II was produced reflects great credit on
Professor Kramer.
Next came CosLa's quartetie, a0h, the
Sad Moments OF Parting" by Mrs. Geo.
B. Caldwell, Mrs. NJ. E. Whitaker,
Messrs. CO. Lucas and Gustaye Gluten.
burg, which ia very difficult, requiring
we'll trained voices to sing Il. Neyerthe-
less, It's rendition was fine.
Following this was q flute and violin
duet by Professor Berg and Mr.. Callihan,
which seemed to please the audience.
Number four was q solo, Cherry's
"Will O. the Wisp," by Mr. Q. Y. Lucas,
This gentleman was somewhat troubled
with hoarseness, but the rendition OF the
song was 80 pleasing TO the audience that
he had TO sing "Shades Of Night" a very
pretty piece, as an encore. The Disciples
Church Choir, composed Of Mrs Brown,
Miss Rice, Messrs. John Mendel and o.
car Seeley, presented the SPINNING
Quartette,n from the Opera Of Martha, in
a very acceptable manner, no%twilhstand-
ing the severe h%oarseness Of Miss Rice,
who sang the soprano part.
Mrs. Whitaker sang Pinsutis "Bunch
OF Violets' in her usual good style, and
was recalled, responding with that well
known old Scotch song "John Anderson,
Ny 10 john" which, Of course, OCCASION
ed a second recall, when she sang "Mrs.
Malone" which fairly brought down the
house. The singing Of Mrs. Whitaker i
so we'll known 10 our readers that II Is
needless for us to comment upon it. Her
voice, however, was in excellent trim,
and her singing was superb.
Number seven was q piano solo, Mills
@Caprice Galop," by Miss Alice Rodgers.
She ia a very clever performer, and 80
| pleased the audience by the excellent ex-
culion Of this piece that they recalled
her, when she played . very pretty polka.
The second part Of the programme was
opened by Kramer's Orchestra in a duet
from the opera "Maritani," which fully
e1ualed their first selection, il II did not
~surpass II. They certainly deserve great
credit for their skill as musicians.
A solo, from Flowtow, entitled 1.-THE
Scout" was rendered by Mr.. W. 81.
Lott, OF Columbus, Ohio, in Gne style.
MI. Lott has a fine tenor voice and evil
IDENTIFY made a strong impression upon the
audience. He was recalled, and for an
encore sang a "Serenade" song, by Spohr,
accompanying himself on the piano.
Mr.. Fred. Banner executed a brilliant
piano solo entitled tFantasie on Scotch
Airs" introducing "Bonnie Doom" and
"Bonnie Dundee" Mr.. Banner pleased
the audience very much by his perform
ance, and was encored, playing the
"Northern Route March" on his recall.
We heard Mr. Banner complimented very
highly by good judges Of music:
Next came Osbornes solo, @Down the
Swallowed Lane She Goes" by Mrs. Geo.
B. Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell is a beauti-
full singer, and fully sustained her de-
served good reputation as a vocalist in
this song. She was twice recalled, sing
ing a Scotch ballad the first time and a
verse OF the same on the second recall.
A duet between Messrs. Ankle and
Lucas was upon the programme, but ow-
ing to the death Of Mr.. Ankles mother,
he did not appear. In lieu OF the duet
Mrs. Whitaker sang "Annie Laurie"
and upon being recalled, sang "Kathleen
Mayonrneen." Asolo by Sullivan, "The
Lost Chord" was sung by Mrs. G: ?.
Whitney in the elegant style in which
that lady can sing. For an encore she
sang "Fair Chiel Of the West" Further
comment upon Mrs. Whitney is unneces'
sary, as her reputation as a singer ia too
we'll known in This neighborhood for COM
ment.
Mr.. Lott was again on the programme
for a solo, bnt Mr.. Lucas made an an
nouncement from the stage that Mr.. Lott
was laboring under a cold and asked to
be excused. Mr.. Oscar Seeley filed his
place by singing 1.-THE Sailors Life" or
hNancy Lee" which he did to the delight
OF the audience.
The concert wound up with a laugh.
ing trio by Mrs. Geo. B. Caldwell, G. Y.
Lucas and Oscar Seeley. Thiswas very
funny, sending the audience home in q
very pleasant mood. Miss Rodgers and
Messrs. Fred. W. Banner and Chas. Eof
furnished the piano Accomplishments for
the vocalists.
The receipts Of the concert cannot be
accurately stated at present, but the
management feel satisfied the net amount
will not fall short OF $500. Mrs. NJ. E.
Whitaker, who first suggested the enter.
tainment, and who spent a great deal Of
time In periecting 1t, certainly is entitled
to praise for 80 largely contributing to It's
success. Prof.. 10. Kramer, too, deserves
a good word for kindly furnishing his
orchestra free Of charge. And the ladies
and gentlemen who assisted Mrs. Whita.
ker upon the stage are worthy Of all
praise for their efforts in the cause Of
charity