Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-30
ASSESSMENTS.
MRS. Fitfs's Concert.

A goodly audience assembled at Leubrie' 3
Theater last night 10 enjoy the concert given
by Mrs. Fits. 1t is not easy to calculate the
good this enterprising, indefatigable and
courageous lady has doneJfor Memphis. For
several yesrs she has beS n hard at work here,
drilling pupils in music aud mplishing
results of which she should be justly proud
results which would do credit to man.
1t is but natural that generous SYM
patty should go out from the public to
one who has worked so faithfully; but
Mrs. Fits deserves something more than is
accorded the average woman, who shows that
she is able to axe care OF herself She is
not an ordinary musician. As apiaaiste, she
certainly has no superior in the city of
Memphis. An intimate acquaintance
with her favored instrument has made her
love it with The true artistic enthusiasm. The
result is that when she plays it seems as il
she were converting with dear friend. To
one who feels thus, it is but natural that
more delicate insight into her art should
come. The only regret we have concerning last
nights concert is that Mrs. Fits did not
render one OF her piano solos. What she
did give in the way of accompaniment and
in conjunction with other players was marked
by delicacy that probably no one else in
Memphis eau boast. The APPEAL hopes that
this lady will be given every encouragement
to keep up the good work, of which she
has been in latter days the pioneer
10 Memphis. The first number on the pro-
gramme was Mendelssohn's overture from
Ruy Bias by the two pianos in the orchestra.
The Misses Minnie Hannah and Lillian Nall
presided over the first piano, and Misses
Julia Ksrr and Katie Bayne over the SEQ.
ond. The overture was well carried by these
young ladies, who gave evidence of good
training. Miss Sophie Houston rendered a
vocal selection in an admiral BILE way. Mrs.
S. I. Csrnes, who is really delightful little
ginger, and heard only too seldom
in public, sang Celli's "Qnly One
Kiss," viuninglY and charmiugly.
Mrs. G.. d. Raine played Thalberg's
fantasic, "Moses in Egyp'," in thoroughly
acceptable manner. The appearance of Miss
Matilda Jeup, of the Cincinnati College of
Music, was looked forward 10 with interest.
She certainly did not disappoint the ex-
pectations of her audience. She possesses a
very sweet voice, of sympathetic tinibre, ana
her rendition OF the ARIA from Norma, "Cssta
Diva" was Of unusual interest She shows
great capability in managing her voice; and
her singing was generally enjoyable. "Ruins
of Athens" was delightfully."- rendered
by two pianos, played by Misses Carrie
Pierce and Anna johnson, and Misses Mamie
Fizer and Lucille johnson. Miss Ssllie
Woodward sang "Glide, Gondols, Glide" in
q way that touched the heart. Miss Jeup's
second selection was the aria caro- nome, from
RigOIetto. 1t gave still further evidence OF
the beautiful quality OF her voice and her
artistic vocalizition. The concert concluded
with Chopin polOnaiss by Mrs. c. H. Fits,
Miss Maggie Karr and Miss Annie Hall,
which was beautiful piece OF instrumental
tone coloring. The concert was enjoyable
throughout, and Mrs. Fits is to be compli-
mented On her success,