Evening journal., 1888-05-30

Hendelssohns oratorio Of Elijah was euc-
cessfully performed at the Opera House last
night by the Tuesday Club Of this city.
The Germania Orchestra Of Philadelphia,
"a pieces, played tbs accompaniment. Al
though every seat In the house was not
filled, considering the character Of the per
formance. it was a full house. Probably
the threatening weather deferred many
from attending who would have done 20
had IL been a clear night. The audience
was a select one, and the many fans
that waved in the oppressive air we're held
by the hands OF the beauty and fashion Of
Wilmington. The audience was discrimI-
mating and bestowed its applause with good
Judgment. It's appreciation at times rose
to enthusiasm and repetitIons were de-
manded.
The stage arrangements were excellent,
the setting appropriate and the entire ar
rangement Of chorus and orchestra
effective. At the extreme back OF the
stage. at the centre OF the raised amphi-
theatre on which the chorus was seated,
was the pipe organ built for this perform
ance On each side were the tenors and
basses. In front and lower down were
the sopranos and altos On the stage
level in front, was the orchestra, and
directly In front OF the stage were the solo
lists: Soprano. Miss Kate Currinder Of this
city; contralto. Miss Gertrude Edmuuds Of
Boston, Masa tenor. Mr.. Leonard u.
Auty OF Philadslphia, Pa, and basso, Mr..
Clarence e. Hay OF Boston, Mass.
d. II Morrison, the director, stood ON a
raised platform at the edge OF the stage,
his music rack wreathed with smilax. The
stage was edged with potted foli-
age plants. nrtiAtically arranged in
moss. the ends hanked by large
palms. About the leaders stand in
the centre we're grouped a number Of large
( palms and other plants. From the balcony
chandeliers hung festoous Of greenery OF
hanging baskets Of growing plants.
Itgoes without saying that the orchestral
accompaniment by the Germania Orches
ira was rendered with the case. the pre-
cision OF time and expression and the IN
talllgent Interpretation OF the enotiona
qualities of the music, that is 70 be ex
pected from au organization Of skilled pro
AttrlANht AthriHfonHs AnH DAIh VI rs AA utAtl
the trained fingers Of John Craig, adde'
much to the depth and volume Of tn
music.
The chofusee sang with perfect harmony
and time, and the earnest, careful trainin
they have received under Mr.. Morrifo
was evident in the effective work they did
From tho Ere chorus to the end OF the frs
part the chorus sang magnihcenily. reach
ing the climax, "The stormy blllows ar
high; their fury is mighty, 10 grand out
burst Of harmonious sound.
The rendition OF the solo parts was 10 th
highest degree creditable. Miss Currir
der's soprano was rich and clear. 5h
sang the expressive passages with syu
pathetic tone that was charming Anon
her best passages were those OF Ii
"agouth." the cir beginning part ii. Mi
Edmunds's contralto was full and rich an
under splendid control She sang the Low
est notes OF her parts without harshnes
Mr.. Auty. the tenor, has q remafl
able musical voice, Il is cler
, and when needed very powerful. III
deep, full-voiced bass OF Mr.. Hay vi
under good control and he sang with muo
expression. In several quartettes member
Of the club assisted the soloists. In th
: double quartette Of ANGELS" Mrs g. A
Curtis. Miss v Conner, w. N Hamilton
Jr., and George w. Stone assisted. Mr.
Curtis also sang in the trio OF ANGELS
and in the ladies' qlartette. Miss ConnI
sang in the latter also.
Large bouquets we're presented to Nj
Currinder and Miss Edmunds during Il
performance.