Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-05-02
A MUSICAL TRIUMPH
scored by the Harmonic ~ Tnuerchor
and Its Friends, Last Night.

one Of the most pleasant triumphN in
local musical circles was scored last even
ipg at the opera House, the occasion being
the third annual concert OF the Harmonic
Mmnncrchor singing Society.
Last year the concert Of this society was
largely patronized by the muslC.lovine
people OF our community, and 30 well sat
isicd were they that the audience of last
evening was evidence that they spread that
satisfaction abroad. Among the audience
the critic noticed many of the cOHnoisscur'
of the Art musiyuc, and with qualification
he records the applause OF every number,
something unusual Taken ruscmLkc the
performance was decidedly the best
amcteur exhibition we have had the pleas
ure Of hearing, combining as II did the
best instrumental and vocal talent.
The Harmonic -MTnnerchor Society Ger
,ainly aChicyed success that is worthy ofth,
Society and honorable TO its preceptor
II.tat. SGhaa,k&x.- Ne 'As-itES aiaasA
timid but in their second number (a) "fhs
|. Violet" ih) The Pirate, they warmed ur
to their work and improved in vocalizatio n
and power In the last number, however,
they completely outdid themselves. II
music is the hand.maid of the soul, the
Harmonic. .MTnnerChor with some crcdi'
bility filled the bill. The last number
dramatic effect. and the melody yas so
sweet that the most intense stiffness pre-
vailed throughout the rendition, and II
won most deserved applause.
The Opera ROuse Orchestra comes in for
earnest praise in its efforts TO cater 70 the
popular taste Secret Love- the second
number Of the orchestra, was 80 artistically
rendered that the audience demanded q
repetition, which was gracefully complied
with. This organization is the most com
plete this city has ever had, and We, as a
city. have reason TO speak Of it with pride
Miss Annie Bacr, a new candidat" ior
public favor, gave an excellent inerpreta
tion Of Rails "Cachoucha,' lpiano solo,
the concluding notes OF which were sigma
for appreCiatiye applause, which the lady
acknowledged with bow.
The fourth number OF the programme
called for Miss A. Virginia lIupp,-who by
the wav is one Of Mrs Sheib's most prom
sns pupils. Her song was loudly ap
plauded. and the fair artist was compelled
by popular clamor TO respond 10 the merit
ed encore, giving Abt's soulful song "Wher
the Swallows Homeward Fly, with marked
effect. Miss Hupp was accompanied by
Prof. Vaas and Mrs. Sheib, the lorme'
tintipg the yocaiAton with violin Obli
cato.
Prof. Hermann SChuckey, whose appear
ance on the stage is always greeted will
pleasure. received al ovation in his con
certo in which he was ably
seconded at the piano by Mr.. Z,
W. Eof Unfortunately, however one o
the strings Of his violin snapped in the mid
die Of his performance and he was compel
led. reluctantly. to retire. Ia hi, second
number he was more fortunate. aud hs
scored that success he was fully entitled u
in the earlier part OF the programme.
Mr.. H. Grimm has always appeared be
| fore US as flute solOist, but last night h'
essayed piccolo solo. The Nightingale
Although some Of his notes were slightly
rough. the general excellence II the per
| formance called for repetition Of the mum
Der. which was very kindly acknowledged
Mr. X. V. Arkle. whose voice has beer
| heard before certainly won new laurels u
| MY Dearest Heart" in which II Is saih
Nothing Is SteadfaSt,
| Nothing istru".
His sweet tenor was never handled y
better advantage, not syen 10 Jean u
| the Chimes Of Normandy. He won re
call and gave the beautiful Girl OF hil
! dare.
Mr.. C. W. EoG, who charmed VI BY he
! brilliant persOnation of "Cernaine u
the Chimes OF Sormaady." gave q yer
pleasing song entitled Spring. She
! always fayorite on the concert stage, bu
last evening she 80 pleased and graiihe
! the audience that she was twice recalled
She very gracefully acknowledged the FRI
compliment BY giving 0 cute and comic'
song entitled "SuppOSing," which was aI
! planded 10 the echo.
In many Of the sOlos the Opera Hou,
! orchestra rendered efficient aid. The plan
used on tie OCCASION was an eIegar
Kranieh 4 Bach baby grand from wilso
x Baumer's. and gave eminent satisfaction