Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-22

fifth AIlegretto, and is intended to portray
o scene in the country, whence the name
PsssoIs1 The opening movement 10 E,
twclour time, pictures the traveller or visi-
ter strolling over the fields, the melody being
of light Joyous nature, in which one hears the
murmurs of the wind, the rnstling of the
trees, and is generally impressed with the
idea of the composer in endesvoring to de-
pilt the calm and repose of life in the midst
OF mature. TIE second movement Andante
con moto, is the Scene by the Brook, and in
the melody, at the close, can be detected the
rotes of the nightingale and cuckoo, as
they chirp among the leaves. The third
movement, allegro, like the first, tells of the
gathering Of the countrY-folk-the shepherds
aid Of the pleasures they antici.
pate from their coming togeth.
rr. The fourth movement, Allegro,
IS the thunder storm. The movement is in
a fat and opens with tremolo in D fat
tor the bases, pidnoiSsimO merging gradual
" Ito Q full-aedged tornado, into which
one can single out the swish of the rain, the
shriekipg of the wind, the roar ofthe thunder,
and almost see the vivid flashes oflightning.
After time the storm subsidies, and the
fifth movement opens, Allegretto, in F again,
and is intended to give the Shepherds
song of eladness and thanktulness at the
modification of the warning elements. The
symphony il, of course, of considerable
length, but the audience listened to the
whole with evident appreciation and inter
est and several times heartily applauded
particularly fine portions There was a
general feeling among musicians that the
opening Allegro was taken too fast, the
rapid tempo tending to detrset much from
the dignity of the movement. The sym
phopy was excellently played throughout.
and the selection showed the strength and
ability of the orchestra at its true worth.
Mr.. Carl Kausche then came forward for
THE "FArsT" CAvATIYA,
which he sang in his usual unexceptionsl
manner, and to the entire satisfaction OF
the audience, which seemed to never tire
Of listening to his full rich voice and fault
less execution. Mr.. Kausche' 8 performances
during the Fest have stamped him as one Of
the foremost tenors of America, and he will
ALWAYS be sure of q warm welcome should
he, in the future, ever return to Wheeling,
The
"cHoRUs OF THE ARMoRERs,"
from Wagner's "Rienzi," was No. 8 upon
the programme. The arrangement was
for full chorus, with orchestral accompsni
ment, the basso solo part being taken by
Louis Vaas, of this city, whose wellknown
voice was never heard to better advantage.
This part had originally been set down for
Mr.. Hiehle, of Parkersburg, but the gentle
man was unable to appear. The number
was loudly applauded.
wHEEENG's FAyoRITE soNGsTREss,
Mrs. Nellie Sweeney, Palmer, came next
her appearance being the signal for a great
outburst of applause. Her number was
Donizetti's beautiful and well known 20 Mic
Fernando" and seldom, we are sure, has il
been given better. Mrs Palmer appeared
At Ter best and fairly outdid her
self by the charming manner in
which she acquitted herself. The song was
rendered with nicity OF expression and O
celicacy Of shading worthy Of many of the so,
called grand artists, and the lady achieved
a triumph of which anyone should we'll be
troud. The applause showered upon her
when she had finished was seemingly with
cut end, it dying away repeatedly only &c
again break out with redoubled force
Finally, however, Mrs.. Palmer declining tc
appear, the manifestations of popular sp
prevail died away, and the
GREETING CHORUS
BY Abt, which was No. upon the first
nights programme was repeated by special
request. The splendid introduction with
which Pro-. Arbenz has prefaced this song
is one of the finest pieces of Instrumentation
given during the entire Fest and the au
dience was greatly pleased with the repiti
ton.
"UNA NOTE IN vENIZIA,
I.ucantoni's duo, was the next number
the parts being taken by Miss Henninges
and MIR. Kausche, with Prof. Ebeling al
the piano. The blending of the two voices
was perfect, and the song, as rendered by
these artists, probably surpassed anything
of the kind ever before given in this city
none OF the various "stars" who have visited
US in concert or opera being excepted. The
audience eat quiet and motionless as so many
statues until the last note died away, when
the usual storm OF applause and volley Of
braves broke forsh, continuing until the vo
calists had retired within the precincts Of
their room.
That glorious song,
'ZIE YACHT AN RHEIN,"
Tor grand chorus and orchestra, followed,
and brought the musical portion of the Fest
70 a close. President Pollsck then deliv,
cred brief congratulatory address, in which
he thanked musicians and audience alike
for the part they had taken in the affair,
and congratulated all concerned for the sue.
GEES which had attended their efforts.
The members of the chorus and orches
ira then followed the audience to the out
side of the building where procession was
formed, headed by the G. A. R. band Of
Pitsburg and the column marched to Mo
Fart Hall, where q
COMMERCE
was held, lasting until an early hour this
this morning. Speeches were made, toasts
drank, and the time passed in general con
gratulstions and in resting from the oner.
ous labors of the day. A Ike affair was
beld at Arion Hall, and many members OF
the visiting societies dropped in in the
course Of the evening.
This ended the musical portion Of the
Fest Of 1885, an affair which has reflected
credit alike upon the city in which it was
held, upon the societies among whom
it originated, and upon the public who
braved the discomforts and perils of 99-de.
grees-in.the shade weather to listen to the
splendid music given during its continu'
ance. May succeeding TESTS be as great.
TO.DAY's PARADE.