Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-05
A Musical Evening.

MIR. Elmer F. Gould, state agent OF the
Henry r. Miller piano, who has been VIII
us for some time introducing this instru'
ment, gave, with the assistance OF our lead
ing musicians, a very pleasant piano recital
at the opera house on Tuesday night, to an
invited audience. Owing TO the illness OF
Miss Janet Berry a change OF programme
was to some extent necessitated, and the
work. of accompanying the singers fell to
Miss Katie Hollis, who, considering the want
of any preparation, did her work admirably.
The following is tho programme as given:
'.sDsnse Feerisue." lAscher)-Mrs. VIM. Z.
Young Mountainser." tverdi,-Mr. A. W.
"Waltz,' (Ardiu)-MIss Julia g; Smith.
..Meiodie in F." iRubinstein)-M Miss KatieK.
At.ssTIssss Spring, ,, tGounod)-Miss Katie 8. Hollis.
..oustsetts.' Sour own Native Isle)
:.serensde to Meggie." (Burden)-Lexington
:.SSciurne,'; tDohler. op. ss-Miss Katie K.
::suleika', (Mendelssohn) Mrs. VIM. E.
"Galop de Br.youre." siebern-Mrs. VIM.
true to the Last" tAdams)-Mr. A.. W.
Smith. ,., p,o..
.ssOuarkeft6- HAlX, (vO8eil-u1I5. COo0os
| Miss Hollis, Messrs. Chiles and Smith.
Mrs. Hicks, while being known In private
/ circles as an accomplished pianist. has never
before played in public, aud she quickly in
| stalled herself In popular 70 q the audience
| not being satisfied with the usual encore. She
has a firm, accurate touch, and plays with 9
| dash and briiliancy that captlvate the heareI
instantly.
Miss Julia Smith sang her waltz with bel
usual wealth Of voice and exquisite charm
| of manner, which 90 endears her to Lexing'
ton audiences.
Miss Kramer, who already ranks as a lead
ing pianist shows on every OCCASION Of hel
appearances in public such progress that We
wonder with what her ambition will be con
tent. Der selections were classic and diff
cult. and her style OF performance was tina,
Of an artistic. She was heartily encored.
Miss Katie Hollis voice never sounded
sweeter than when gliding with wondrou'
fexibility through the intricate embroidery
OF Gounod's graceful song. She reflects gres'
credit on her own industry as we'll as thu
skill Of her teacher, Mrs. Foote.
Mrs. Foote, though still feeble from Ill
ness, sang as only che can sing. Her voca
resources and the absolute command she ha'
over them are unrivalled. Her purity o
tone, depth Of expression, and ease ant
brilliancy Of execution, charm even the mos
untutored ear.
MI. Smith sang with his usual power AM
richness Of voice, and the audience was Still
left unsatistied even after responding to en-
cores.
The Quartette-A trio this time from tn
illness OF MIR. Thomas-did the best the!
could under the circumstances, and thei
efforts to please were heartily appreciated b!
the audience. The "~Ssrensde," the las
composition Of Mr.. Burden, Is q very pleas
ing work, q tenor solo with male chorus,a ant
is the best vocal composition Of Its accom-
plished author we have yet heard.
The Vogei Waltz won an encore and wa
responded to with "The Last Rose Of Sum
msr," arranged as u quartette and sun
without accompaniment. 1t was simply ez
quisite. I'D
And 80 ended . very pleasant evening
entertainment. But we must say q word TO
the piano which was thus tested. For puri
ty, roundness and sympathy Of tone 1t ha
never been surpassed by any instrumen
heretofore brought here, and though
stranger to rs we heartily welcome 1t to GU
midst. and recommend 1t to the notice {
our musical friends.
r MIR. Gould requests US to return bis Sill
cere thanks to all who contributed to tn
success Of the occasion, either as participant
10 the concert or by attending.