Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-26
THE REPUBLICAN BLUES con-
CERT.
A Great suecess-List of Prizes
Drawn.

Long before the doors opened last even
ing an immense crowd gathered at the Thea
tire so as to secure seats, and as soon as an
entrance could be obtained the building
began rapidly to fill up, until in a
short time every seat was taken, and
4" standing room only" was announced.
At about quarter to eight O'Clock the
concert began, with a "Rondo Cspricioso"
of Mendelssohn, performed by Professor
Warth on the piano. This gentleman's
PLAYING was, as usual, very fine, and he
fully sustained the reputation he has long
since made. He was followed by Mr.. j. A.
Graef, who sang Molloy's "Vagabond' in
style to elicit loud and continued applause.
After him came signor D. L. Fer
razzl, with Fantasia from Traviata
on the flute. This gentleman is perfect
master of his instrument. His performance
called forth an enthusiastic encore, which he
acknowledged by playing the Carnival of
Venice" and this also elected hearty sp-
clause. He is an excellent artist, and,
though he has recently come TO this city
TO reside, has already taken high position
a decided acquisition to Savannah. he was
followed by Messrs. Mallette and Ward,
who sang with their accustomed excellence
the duet, ''FIow Gently Deva." They
also were encOred, and sang, to the
delight of the audience, "The Lar
board Watch" They were followed
by Mr.. James Douglass in q 'Fantasie from
Trovatore." AS usual, his playing excited
the admiration of the audience, and in re-
spouse to an encore he played "The Last
Rose of Summer" with variations, eX-
ouisitely. Mr.. Frank E. Rebarer next treat
ed the audience to a beautiful composition,
entitled "Csntique de Noel" Christmas
song. 1t suited his fine tenor voice admira-
bly, and he likewise received an encore, but
merely responded by a bow. After him
Messrs. McDonough, Conley, Dumas and
Graef sang the Qusrtette, Moonlight on
the Lake" which was beyond doubt one Of
the most delightful numbers on the pro-
gramme, and was delightfully."- sung. In
word, the audience were charmed.
This ended the musical part of the pro-
gramme, for the gratifying success Of which
much credit is due Prof. Warth, the musical
conductor; Mr. Rebarer, who directed the
concert, and Mrs. John Reilly, who assisted
at the piano. The curtain then fell, and the
Republican Blues Brass Band entertained
the audience with the overture, "Pre-
cioso," by Weber, while the stage was
being prepared for the champion drill
Of 1.-THE Veteran Volunteers" under
command of Sergeant L. j. Hanley. After
the rise Of the curtain this gallant corps
made their appearance, and,i is needless to
say, made an immense hit. The Sergeant
was evidently as proud as If he had been
full fledged Major General, and his com
mand, albeit their uniforms were of de-
cided motley cast, sang and went through
their difficult evolutions with the spirit of
trained veterans. 1t was universally pro-
nounced fitting finale to most satisfsc-
tory entertainment.
After this the curtain fell again for short
time to prepare for the drawing OF the
prizes, an event which the large audi
euce present awaited with feverish anxiety.
In few moments the wheels were all pre-
pared, the prizes displayed, and the draw
ing began under the superintendent Of
Capt John F. Wheaton, Capt. Robert Falli-
CANT, Capt. John Flaunery, Capt. John
Oerst and Mr.. j. B. Fernandez, with the fol
lowing result: