Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.


LAST night The first concert 1T the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, was given before
very good audience. There was great inter
est taken in the matter, because 1t recorded
the opening Of the fine organ erected by
Messrs Pitcher & Sons, of Louisville, Ky.
The instrument extends probably two-thirds
Of the width OF the church, and is Of very
attractive and imposing appearance. What
ever coloring there is to its face has been
done neatly and not prominently, and
the effect of the whole is eminently pleasing.
Its arrangement Is ingenious and unique.
Stretching across the platform to a width of
thirty six feet, the great organ to the right,
the swsll-organ 10 the left, and pedal organ
ranged along the centsr, the three sections
form an alcove or recess which is occupied
by the singers; while in front of them and
entirely separated from the organ are the
key-boards, pedals and seat OF the organist.
The mechanism connecting with the instru-
msnt runs under the choir floor at various
angles to the different points Of communica-
ton, and when exposed to view presents an
interesting study. OF the volume and quail
tiles Of tone there was but one verdict from
those who were present last evening, all be-
ing enthusiastic in their praise of the differ
ent registers. The church surely has reason
to congratulate itself on having such An in
strument; and it has in its possession, the
means of gre atty as listing the mu ical pro-
gress of the city. The programme OF the
concert last night embraced some Of the
finest gems in the whole field
OF music. The simple ballad, the operate
aria, and the grand religious composition
were all represented. The playing OF Mr..
w. II. Pitcher, the organist, attracted con-
siderable attention. He gave selections that
embodied every kind Of harmony. His first
number was Bsch's beautiful grand fantasia
and fugs; then he gave tbs Last Rose OF
Summer" with vari atoms; a composition of
his own called "rhe Twilight Hour" fol-
lowed; then the S,miramide overture; the
"Ccadle Song" OF Gottschalk, and Bishops
Home, Sweet Home" and finally the Tampa
overture. Want OF space prevents
any suitable criticism of Mr.. Pilch-
er's playing. Messrs. Gage and Cashier
sang MonsenthaPs Il Will Magnify Thee,
o Godi" The conspicuous event of the con-
cert was the singing of Miss Alice Fuchs, a
young lady for whom the APPEAL predicts
the finest success in the future. 1t is Gus
tomary to praise every young lady who has
any voice at all of the ordinary concert. One
can, however, commend the singing OF Miss
Fuchs without insincerity. There is no mis-
taking the fact that she has a voice-one of
wide REACH and capable of expressing any
variety of feeling land every appearance
strengthens her claims as singer. In the
second place, she possesses fine dramatic in
buttons, and takes a quick sympathetic
grasp of what she assumes to do.
She sang Faure's 'Sancta Maria" thrill
lingly, touchingly; and in the sextelte
from Lttcio, her high vaulting notes were
heard above all the harmony, clear
strong and ecstatic. Cherubini's "Sieep,
| Noble Child" was sung sweetly by Mrs Sal
| lie May White, Miss Florence Goyer aud
| Mrs. p. Mcintyre Mr.. +. Wenzsl's singing
| Of Krebs' ''In die Ferne" Gin the Distance
revealed a good deep baritone voice. The
| st xtette from Lucid was one of the best things
of the evening. Many expressions Of pleaJ
ure were heard at Prof. Pitchers playing
and the fuccess OF his concert. The follow
| ing is the programme for to-nighps concert
PART 1.
Organ Solo-Grand Buel
| WA. II. Pitcher.
Trio-Rihg the Lily Suddt
Miss Jennie Camp, Mrs. J. X. Miles and
Miss Emma Peake.
| Organ Embellishments Nights Dream :,
VIM H. Pitcher
Solo, Soprano-Cavatini... Dcnizett
Miss Alice Fuchs
Organ solo-a. Introduction; b. Bridal Chorus,
anu VIM. II. Pitcher.
Chorus-Lift Up Your Heads Pilche
PART II.
Organ Solo-William Tell Overture. Rossin
VIM. h Pitcher.
Trio Glorious Things OF Thee are Spoken. reutZe
Mrs. J r. Miles, Messrs. Cashier and Menzel.
Organ Solo-Annie Laurie -''.Buci
VIM. H Pitcher.
Quintette-A Bumeutha
Mis- J. R. Miles, Miss Emma Peake, Messrs.
Gage. Wenzel and Beis
Tenor Solo and Chorus-Hymn OF Praise ...
''-'''''''' Mr.. ". a. Gage.
| Organ solo-Thunder-Storm at Sea- tBy re-