Daily globe., 1879-03-18
IN THE EVENING.
At thu Opera House.

| In IHE EVENlNG.
| At the Opera Hossse.
| Standing room was at premium" " has be-
come stereotyped expression, when crowds
assemble at popular places of amusement, etc.
But last night it had literal verifcation at
the Opera. House. And not one of tho whole
number left dissatisfied. Dissatisfied!
They were beaming with content,
on all sides from the beginning
to the end of the performance. The entertain
| ment was presented with variety enough to
satisfy, and throughout executed with such ex-
cellence as to please. The programme COM
menced with series of musical selections ap-
propriate to the occasion Fine old Irish med
leys put feet to keeping time and heads nod
ding to the rhythm. Then followed songs,
which touched the sentiment and
warmed the sympsthies Of the
NOR. In this part of the exercises, the Misses
Haggerty largely contributed to the pleasure of
the evening. Both have sweet voices, full Of
tuneful melody, and added thereto high cul-
tivation, which makes them songsters of ex-
cellent and exquisite power. Messrs. W.. b.
Buckalew, ". L. Anderson and George W.
portion Of the exercises.
The grand feature of the en-
tertainment was the introduction of s'Dr.
Felix O O'Callahan." He came forth in all the
comicality of an original creation in the per
son of Mr.. T. D. O'Brien. The doctor was
welcomed with cheers, and so we'll and evenly
die he sustain his character; that at every stage
OF the performance he elected applause and
laughter. About him the other characters
moved, and shared the honors and
appreciation of the audience Mr..
Fogarty appeared at ease in the part of
"Oharles," pretended invalid, all for the love
Of cb.rr Tu1;o
ever put foot on the stage She did her part
in excellent taste and acquitted herself with
something beyond mere amateur acting. Miss
Burke as Mrs Montague" did admirably;
she evinced decided talent as come
dienne. Miss O'Hara served in a double
herself with great credit. Impersonating Mrs.
Banks, she appeared SO lovely in her habila-
ments of woe; that the hard heart OF the most
obdurate husband would be melted into for
giveness, as was DR.. Banks (Mr. Tom
Forbes). On the whole, the farce was
this commendable feature was noticeable, it
did not drag along as amateur performances
usually do. At the drop of the curtain, the
audience reluctantly retired. As the great
crowd surged out, there were none, not an ex-
csption, to the general verdict that the enter
ment was excellent in all it's parts. Good humor
sentiment and fun combined to please all.
At Knas.ft's Hall.
The entertainment given at Knauft's hall
last evening for the benefit of st. Mary's chapel
attracted a large audience, the commodious
auditorium being filed to its utmost capacity.
The programme consisted of vocal and instru-
mental music, interspersed with character act
ing and appropriate addresses the whole form
pleasing. Seihert's popular orchestra furnished
the music for the occasion and the numbers
were executed in the faultless manner usual
with this organization.
ThH exercises were opened with a brief ad-
dress by ]: J: Eagan, who, after adverting to
the general observance of the day, said that
many valuable lessons could be learned from
the lives of Irelands illustrious children, not
only IN recalling the events of history, but in
studying illustrious lives of those whose noble
sacrifices have been applauded by the present
generation. The speaker drew an affecting
picture of the manner in which the Irish en-
igrant left his native land to become an exile.
Elegant allusion was also made to the ready
manner in which the average Irish emigrant
adapted himself to the life manners and char
acteristics of the freedman. After referring
to the honorable record made by the distin-
gulshed Irish citizens Of America, the speaker
urged the fulfllment of the responsibility that
devolved upon parents in rearing their chill 1
dren to lives of honest industry and toll.
song followed by Mr.. +. j. Sheehy, whose
picturesque makeup and excellent rendition
brought down the house.
"Come Back to Erin was then rendered in
excellent voice by Miss Kelly, who possesses
clear soprano voice admirably adapted to the
sympathetic range of this popular ballad.
An entertaining address followed by Mr.. j. D.
OBrien, who said that above all other days St.
Patrick's day had a strong hold on every true
Irishman's 8 heart. Other days might be neg
lected orr forgotten, but the memory of the
rfoIo Hrsr.
time. The speaker briefly outlined the life of
the saint from the time Of his captivity until
the period of his conservation as . bishop. The
wants, Privations and sufferings of the carly
Irish exile were vividly presented, and the gal
lant manner in which the Irish race had cast off
the yoke OF their oppressors- was told in Ian
guage abounding in ornate SMILES and the
flowers OF hsurative speech. The speaker clos
ed with an earnest appeal for oil 1rishman to
preserve their time-honored and sacred tradi-
tions
Mr.. E. l.. Larkin convulsed the audience by
his quaint cOstu ne and excellent rendition of
a Dutch dialect song, which received a hearty
encore.
The entertainment was here varied by med
ley of popular numbers by Seibert's orchestra,
which were given in the admirable manner
characteristic of this organization.
Inc event y, OF the evening proved the rendi-
tion of the favorite ballad, 'The harp that once
through Tara's Halls,' by Miss Grace Haeerty.
Miss Kelly, Mr.. Pfaender and Mr.. Gehan. The
song was artistically rendered, and received
deserved encore. An Irish ballad followed by
Mr.. Sheehy, who acquitted himself very
creditably.
The entertainment was pleasantly varied at
this point with statue clog dance by MIR.
Larkin, who executed some of the most diff
cult postures in a manner that would have
honored a professional dancer. An amusing
sketch followed by Messrs. sheehy, O'Leary
and Needham, whose funny eccentricities put
the audience in the best of spirits.
Mr. Peter Tobin amused the audience with a
genuine Irish jig, which received Hattering
manifestations of approval.
MIR. Larkin then gave an artistic exhibition
with the Indian clubs, and the admirable man.
ner in which this difficult exercise was gone
through with evinced familiarity that was
almost bewildering.
Messrs. Nesiham and Sheehan gave an anus
ing character sketch, following which Miss
Grace Hagerty sang Home of my Heart in a
style that csptivated the entire audience. The
entertainment concluded with dramatic
sketch by Messrs. Sheehan O'Leary, Tobin,
Larkin and Needham.
1T Pfetfes's Hall.
In the evening goodly audience assembled
at Pfeiffer's (Armory) hall to witness the enter
tainment presented for the benefit of st.
Joseph's parish. An entertainment of two
fold character had been provid ed. Each had
its attractions, and commanded approval. The
hall was handsomely decorated, and a
stage improvised at the west end.
Many walked their brief time
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