The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-25
Charity Concert.


Gall the world and his wife" his sons
and daughters snd his grandchildren,
were at the grand charity concert in the
Opera House, last night. Such gath
erIng was never seen before in the build
ing, and it will take something decidedly
first class to bring such one together
again. A gay young belle was asked II
she could tell "who was there" last night.
"No," she replied, as she swept the gilt
tering horseshoe with her lorgnctte,
"but l can tell you who is not here in
about minute and half" The audi
ence was such jolly, happy, good ma
tured one that it fairly ran wild
in the way OF encores. All the various
favorites were brought before the curtain,
again and again, until at last they had
10 refuse to respond to the calls owing
to the length of time which had already
been consumed.
Kramer's band opened the programme
with that exquisite overture, 81 ,mps,"
and their rendering of it was excellent.
Indeed we think there are few orchestra's
in the country whose powers OF soft and
faultless meditation in this class of
music, equals our Kramer and his COM
feres. "Ohl the Sad Moments OF Part
ing" qusrtette by Costa, WAS finely
given by Mrs. Geo. b. Caldwell, Mrs. NJ.
L. Whitaker, Mr.. Lucas and Mr.. Gutten-
burg. A flute and violin "Nocturne'
of Bchr's next engaged the attention
of the audience, the performers being
Prof. Burg and Mr.. Callihan, both OF
whom did well. Mr. G. Y. Lucas charm
ing little song, "WIli o. the Wisp,"
brought forth we'll deserved encore,
and Mr.. Lucas sang ain Shade OF Night"
song admirably fitted for his voice, and
which was sung in a manner which add
greatly to the honors he has already
gained.
TIE famous "Spinning Qusrtette" from
Martha was PRETTY given by the choir
of the Disciples Church, Miss Rice, Mrs.
Brown and Messrs. Mendel and Seeley.
Miss Rice unfortunately was suffering
from severe cold, and WAS unable TO do
full justice TO her part, although
ste did far better than could
be expected under the circum-
stances. Mrs. NJ. +. Whittsker.-lhe lady
to whom most of the credit is due
for the great success of the entertain
ment as her skillful managing rendered
1t what it was-then sang PiHsut'S
dainty, plsintive ballad, "a Bunch of
Violets." The lsdy's voice and ability
are 10th so well known and appreciated,
that it seems to US unnecessary to say
aught in regard TO her execution OF this
sweet little song, save that she
WAS recalled twice, singing John
Anderson My 10 John" as her
first encore and AIRS. Malone" as her
second.
Part of the programme closed with
brilliant rendering of the "Csprice
Galop," by Miss Alice Rodgers, who was
warmly applsuded, and in response
played merry polka.
Part ii. began with the "duet" from
"MaritaDs" by Kramcr's Orchestra,
which is deserving of the thanks
of the people for furnishing
the necessary music free OF charge. Mr..
w. II. Lott gave The Scout" Ia Uhlsn's
song), by F2otoo, and so finely did he
sing this rolicking gem, thst the sud-
ence insisted upon another song, and he
sang serenade by Spohr. Mr.. +. N.
Banner played new "Fantasie on
Scotch Airs" by Pdpe. in mastery
style, and ss sn encore gave the popular
Northern Route March"
Mrs. Geo. B. Caldwell Gang in sweet,
silyery voice, and with q "tskening" CO.
quettlsh manner, "Down the Shadowed
Lar she Goes" So we'll did the listen
ers like her singing that they called her
out after she had sung q beautiful Scotch
ballad ("Fair Chril OF the West") as sn
encoe. She come forward and bowed,
but that would not suffice, then she
kissed her hand merrily 20 the
audience, but still the thunders
of applause rose from the
people, aud st last she sarg the
concluding verse of the same Scotch
sopg. Owing 10 the death of his
mother, Mr.. Robert Ankle excused
himself from singing his duet with Mr..
Lucas, and Mrs. Whitaker sang Annie
Laurie, and on being encored gave
Kathleen Msvourneen. Mrs. G. p.
Whitney's song, The Lost Chord" was
superb, and her encore, "My Love Is but
8 tsssie, was warmly spplsudOd.
AS Mr.. Lott pleaded hoarseness Mr..
SeeleY took his place aud sang "a Sailors
Life in splendid style and was heartily
spplauded. Ths gem Of the evening, in
the opinion of many, was the "Laughing
Trio" by Mrs. Geo. B. Caldwell, Mr..
Seeley and Mr.. Lucas, 1t was such 9
well rendered and fun provoking thing,
that the audience fairly yelled with
laughter and applause. As every re-
served seat in the house was sold the re.
.a;n.s will Ia ubdonhtadlv vary haxvv