Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-02-07


A remarkably intelligent and select
audience was assembled last night at
Turn Verein Hall to do honor to Nine.
Mara TO whom was rendered benefit
concert by number Of appreciative
pupils. The programme, which ap.
peared in the HERALD for several days
preceding the affair, gave promise Of a
most delightful evening. This promise
was fulfilled beyond the expectations Of
the most sanguine. Tho musical selec-
tons, chilled from the Italian and French
schools Of music, were marked by the
best taste possible and offered musical
treat which could not but be enjoyed.
The piano duet Of Mesdames Beach
and Walker formed fitting prelude to
what was to follow. Madame Maria,
the charming beneficiary. was then led
to the foot-lights by Prof. j. Z. Fisks
and . burst of hearty and resounding
applause greeted the lady's appearance,
assuring her of the cordial sympathy of
her auditors. Madame Maria had
chosen the page song from Meyerbeer's
grand opera, Les Huguenots. The
"salut" won at once for the singer the
closest attention Of the audience, which
was sustained to the last notes. The
encores were deafening till the lady
with graceful affsbility came forward
and sang q moroccan from one Of the
bouffes. Mr.. 8. Rees next sang the
romsnza in Dinorah with correctness and
effect. The grand cavatina Of Rossini's
Ssmiramide as sung by Miss Norma
Ferner, was most splendid triumph for
this lovely young singer, and her hear
ers meted out to her most enthusiastic
applause as reward for her magnificent
effort. Miss Ferner kindly responded
to what would be termed by the critics
IAN ovation" by singing "Genevieve. :"
Prof. Fishes fine baritone was next
heard in two simple, but very sweet
ballads, into which the gentleman threw
that charm Of expression Of which he
has such command. The Misses Wise
man created quite an enthusiasm by
their rendering Of the duet from
Norma, which they sang with ex-
quisite taste and correctness. Miss
Louise Lembcke made most favorable
impression upon her hearers by
her delightful voice and method
in the aria from Roberto II Diavolo.
This young lady fascinated everyone by
her modest demeanor and for an encore,
which was insisted upon, sang o very
pleasing ballad. The musical portion Of
the entertainment was concluded by q
duet from Verdi's Rigoletto, sung by
Miss Norma Ferner and MIR. Rees.
This very difficult piece Of operate vo-
calization was achieved in truly mas
terly way, and we venture to affirm that
Verdi has rarely been more pleasingly
interpreted than by these accomplished
vocalists.
Planche's vaudeville The Loan of q
Lover" which constituted Part second
Of the programme, was all histrionically
that Part first was unsteady. The
Gertrude Of Mrs. Tomkinson, was rare
bit of faithful character acting from
which many of the professional actresses
who visit US might well profit. Miss
Ferner as Ernestine, the naughty
beauty, displayed marked talent. Mr..
Fred Potts, as Captain Amersfort, read
his lines most gracefully. and looked his
part to the life. This young gentle
mans stage presence is remarkably easy.
The Peter Spyk Of Mr.. Tom Barnes, was
one of the best pieces of amateur acting
that we have ever seen. OF course
there were several minor flaws in Mr..
Barnes stage work, but as whole it
was unusually good. Mr.. s. H. Rob-
erts, as Swyzel, and Mr.. Sterling as
Delve, were pleasing and correct. The
entire play passed off with smoothness
quite out Of the ordinary. and in a most
creditable manner to the performers.
The evening was In all respects most
perfect success. and one for which many