The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
CONCERTS oF aILMoRE's BA

CONCERTS OF GILMoRES BAND.
Gilmores famous band gave two excellent
concerts at Tomlinson Hall yesterday, but that
of the afternoon needed the stimulus of a large
audience to give it effectiveness. The pro-
gramme abounded in gems and masterpieces, af
fording that superb variety which has given this
organization a popular precedence over Theo
dore Thomas's orchestra. Rossnis familiar
matinee numbers, which was supported
in turn by delightful melode in
F, from Rubensten the remarkable Ronde
Capriciccioso of Mendelssohn, and compositions
from DeKontsky, Coverby, Escher and Verdi.
The Passing Regiment of Coverbv. suggestive
of military glory, and "Out All Night" from
Escher, full of Renaissance to tie jolly good
fellows. were heartily appreciated. AS one of
the features of special prominence, the pro-
gramme introduced Miss Letitia Fritch who
sang ''The Carnival" of Paganini, with varia-
tions. She captured her auditors by her mag
netc vocaism of wonderful compass and excep-
tiona tone An encore followed to which she
responded with the always fresh and delightful
ballad. Comm Through the Rye" A trio of
co-netists, Messrs. Bent. Petit and Covert ex-
ecuted the 'Eclipse Polka with good effect.
In the evening the audience was large and
thoroughly in sympathy with the excellent music
offered. Miss Fritch again achieved noticea-
BILE success She gave "fhe Mad Scene from
Hamlet" with fine dramatic Interpretation, as
we'll as meeting the severe score with perfect
ness. Her encore showed a winning proficiency
in ballad singing. The programme otherwise
was repiete with selections from the masters,
and, like that preceding it in the afternoon, fur
nished Enjoyment from the severest classical to the
most popular compositions: The specialists,
Herr Matus, on the clarinet and Fred Lax, on
the flute were particularly rewarded But the
rendition of the famous ''Anvil Chorus" COM
position that will never lose its power to win the
warmest appreciation and stir enthusiasm, had
the accessories of scenic effect to bring out It's
richness. 1t was the finale of both programmes,
marking an excellence of musical renditions that
only Gilmore's Band csn attain.
NOTES.
Rev p s. Henson, D. d. =, Chicago, will de-
liver the third lecture in the SEASON course at
Plymouth Church this evening His subject
will be Fools"
"a Tin Soldier Mr.. Hovts merry farce
comedy, drew another good audience at the
Grand last night and kept them laughing con-
tuuously all evening. It is full of fun and
music and excellently presented. The matinee
this afternoon and to-nights performance con-
clude the engagement.
Both the Grand and English's will give special
Thanksgiving matinees tomorrow afternoon,
the engagements of the respective companies
being for the remainder of the week. At the
Grand Mr.. and Mrs. George S. knight will ap
pear in their amusing musical comedy, Over
the Garden Wall" which made such hit here
last season. It is full of catching music, and 10
end of fun, and they have a good company of
comedians and vocalsts. At English's. Mr..
Robert Downing will appear as Spartacus in the
Mccullough version of 1.-THE Gladiator" an i'm
personation in which he has made wonderful
success in all the large cities. The play will be
presented with new historical scenery and cos
tunes, and other fitting accessories. Mr.. Down
ing has strong supporting company. including
William Muldoon, the athlete. who appears in
the arenic combats The advance sale of seats
for both of these attractions is now in progress.