The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-10

NXLH %%N night This was caiiea
<Wf6 y aprivate rehearsal, and
N&W< served TO introduce
the society TO the public before its regular
work begins in the fall. A most interesting
program was rendered by some hundred and
fifty singers. When tits said that among
this number could be noticed such artists as
Mrs. G. NJ. Raymond (Annie Louise Cary),
Emily Winant, Sarah Barton Anderson, VIM.
Rciger, Francis II. Powers, and Others Oh
equal prominence, the quality OF the talent
and their work may be imagined. VI tho
dozen numbers given during the evening"
"The Miller's Wooing," by Tanning, was
the most markedly beautiful. The distribu-
ton and arrangement OF the choruses In this
for the different voices is extremely artistic,
and the pretty incidental solos make 1t al
together charming. Another gem was Mob
rings Legends" quartet for female voices,
and it was here that the pure rich tones OF
Cary's wonderful voice called forth the
heartiest applause OF the very distinguished
audience. Wagner's Hail, Bright Abode"
or, as it is better known, THE Tannhauser
March," given in splendid style, was the last
number. The society will be accompanied
at its concerts next season by an orchestra oil
eighty men from the Philharmonic society.
The Latin quarter of New York, or that
vicinity about south Fifth avenue and Wash
ington Square, presented an animated scene
on Monday morning. Brightly dressed PEG.
pie thronged the pretty park, bands filled
the air with music and the Italian military
gave dash OF color TO the picture with their
snowy uniforms. The occasion was the UNI
yelling Of the Garibaldi statue and It's pre-
sentation 10 the city. Carlo BaSotu made
the first speech, offering the statue, and was
followed BY Mayor Hewitt in an elaborate nc-
ceptance on the part OF the city. Baron
Faya, the Italian minister, then spoke, and
DIR. Vincenzo Botta delivered the address OF
the day, which was n mastery oratorical
effort The splendid career Of the heroic
liberator was fittingly described by this pop
ular gentleman. Conterno and dozen
bands kept up continuous Hood OF Italian
operate melodies, and with a review by tho
mayor Of the different societies, both civic
and military, the ceremonies came toaclosc.
The statue Is of bronze, and Is something
under nine feet In hight. IL is by Turin.
the Roman sculptor, and represents Carl
baldi In workingnan's costume. lie wears
| a square cap, and Is In the actof drawing
| his sword from its scabbard. This gives 20
\ the figure a movement which In some way
atones for the general crudcnessof the work.
| The statue stands near the center OF wash
| ington square on an insufficient granite pc
destal, and bears the simple inscription,
''Garibaldi, isO7-iSS2."
The Columbia Sophomore celebrated their
| triumph over l.cgendcr In fine style Monday
night They marched through the STREETS In
eccentric costumes, preceded by brass
band, and after reaching the college campus
began with the fun. TO the accompaniment
| "a. - "a
songs there was an elaborate display Of fire
works, aud the colOred fires burned an the
green made an effective picture OF Hamilton
hall and the surrounding buildings oi the
college. Around "A huge bonfire, by whc1f
Legendre was being consumed. lhcIdys la
their startling attire danced aud sang until
near midnight. In the street opposite side
walks were crowded aud the windows and
balconies Of the houses were full Of pretty
girls, who had come 10 see how the boys
could "cut up pranks." The police were
present In numbers 10 prevent any deprcda-
lions by the students on the surrounding
| property. Two 81 the young men. gotten mp
In the most fascinating of feminine costmcs
executed capital can-can int glac Of the
FIRE light and evoked thundcs Ut applause
from the assembled multitude.
Yesterday was a great day for the theatri-
cal profession, or that portion Of IL which Is
interested In the Actors fund" The rcgu-
lar annual meeting was held In the morning
az the Metropolitan opcra-housc, and at 4
o'clock In the afternoon there was q cclebra-
ton Of the seventh anniversary Of the fund
nj the Madison Square theator. Lillian Rus
sell more bewitching than ever In citizens
clothes" sang a dainty love ballad, aud Dion
Boucicault gave touch Of his genuine Irish
humor in the reading 81 laughablc letter.
| The old man carries his years well, and In n
bright gray suit Of natty design he looked
fifteen years younger than lac IA. In the
course Of his remarks he fell 90 moraliKing
and said among other things that actors are
known 20 he improyident, very; authors arc
known 10 be improvidcnt very; lhshmen
arr known 10 be improyidcnL decidedly.
But when the three are united In one man"
here there was dcaiening applause, for
every one knew he was, as usual, talking
about himself and prevented his following
this train Of thought by their laughter an d
good naturcd circumstances. The piece
dc resistance" 81 the evening. however, was
the addrcss delivered by Col. lngcrsOll. The
genial Bob was never In better spirits,
and that is saying n good deal. lie fairly
dubbed over with good humor, and when
he wasn't enhancing the audience
with a Aow % matches oraiory ho
started perfect cyclone Of laughter by the
bright witty sayings he threw OF With un-
cxamplcd mpidity. At the mention Of
Shakcspcarcs name his mind seemed 10
have reached n boundlcss sea VI thought and
IDEAS and his apparently cxicmpomncous
effort at this time iairly cnmpturcd
the apprcciatiyc Thcspians who crowded
the house With boyish ohuckie.
the great "inhdcl" started bis hear.
crs by q smile on the lines 81 his
fayoriie hobby, aud then there was a racket
beside which the 81. Louis convention must
have palcd into insigniicancc. The concur.
rrnce Of ideas was 40 instantaneous that
Col Ingcrsolrs qualification found vent only
In genuine laughter. The audience COM
priscd nearly everyone OF prominence In
| "a. Ir,t,.ttg |urnfs..iun now IA the city