St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-18
Prof Weraer, Benefit Concert.

The concert last evening was brilliant
success, both from financial and artistic
standpoint. The audience was large one,
although the evening was cold and disagree
able. The musical inclined were out in an
especially large force, and had such treat as
they have not had at any former time, either
by professionals or amateurs. 1t is hardly
fair to partculariZe in this instance, as all
the people connected with the entertain ment
are amateurs. Certain il is that Saltwater
contains q number of vocal and instrume q tai
performers who have DO superiors in the
state. OF Prof. Werner, the beneficiary,
it is perhaps not too much to say that he was
accorded perfect ovation, each number be-
ing most happily given and elicitlng storms
of applause, and the final number, .'Fantasie
Lucia de Lammermoor," accorded q triple
encore. The audience seemed perfectly de-
lighted with his magnificent playing, and
would not be satisfied after the last number
on the programme. A request from the
audience was sent up that he repeat
"America :"
The Philharmonic made really their initial
bow TO the public last evening as a club, and
both the instrumentalists and vocalists were
a complete surprise. The overture from Der
Freischutz was very sEillfully played, and
elected the warmest concentrations from the
audience, as did also the selection from
Trayiata, In the second part. Instrumental
lists consist of Miss Grace WEIGH, Mrs. DR..
Van Waters, Prof. Hayner, and DR.. Van
Water, and played the part to perfec-
ton. The lauies ON the piano showed that it
was only by great practice and musical ability
that they had become the adopts they showed
themselves, while TO Dr.. Van Waters
on the violin anu Prof Hayner on the viola
needed no commentator from us, as good
playing on these instruments are synony-
nous with their names.
THE LADIES QUARTETTE.
The ''Invitation to the Dance'' was beauti-
niously. In response TO an enthusiastic en-
core the ladies gave "Voegel's Waltze Song"
in charming manner. The quartettc con-
sisted of Mrs. X. S. Davis, soprano; Mrs. w.
d. King, mezzo-soprano; Miss Alma Giles
pie, first alto, and Miss Laura Dexter, second
alto. The ladies' trio reminded many pres
ent very forcibly of the Swedish lady quar-
tette.
DIR. Van Waters in the Elegie, composed by
Prof. Werner and when By the way stamps
Prof. Werner In the front rank of our mu-
sicians as a com poser, and this Is only one
of the many he has composed for piano, vio-
lin and flute, gave 1t in a most mastery man
ner, and was recalled. The doctor Is a sweet
player, and his love Of music is almost idol
airy.
The trio for the flute, viola and piano was
perhaps, the gem Of the evening. Prof.
Warner was inimitable on the flute, Prof.
Hayne drew hif sweetest chords from the
viola, while Mrs. Van Waters was perfectly
at home on the piano.
Mr.. W. G. Masterman was recalled as he
always Is, with rounds OF applause, and as
vocalist stands second to none In this sec
ton. He was In capital voice and Lis rich
basso enunciated the spirit of the author.
"Tbe Sentinel am /, p" elicted an encore
When be gave 20, Fair Dove, o, Fond Dove''
by Gatly, which was acceptable; but in the
second part in message from the King"
that his voice had full scope, and electrified
those present.
The closing piece Approach Of SPRING
by the ladies and gentlemen OF the Philhar-
monies, was something that surpassed ali.
Too much credit cannot be given To the
ladies and gentlemen VINO assisted Professor
Werner, in the finest concert ever heard In
this city by professionals or amateurs. As
to the professor himself subsequent wrok
will show the appreciation of our people of
his rare musical gifts. We are
certain that the people are aroused 10 the
fact that In Prof. Werner We have rare sc-
QUESTION TO the musical circles of the city,
and will do all in their power to retain him
in our midst.