Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-10
ST. mARx,s SACRED CONCERT.

A Congregation Which Filled the
 Big Cathedral To ItS Utmost Was
 Most Happily Entertained By An
 Elaborate Series of Melodies Which Were Discsursed By We'll Known Musical Celebrities.
 An immense audience filled St. Aary's church last evening and listened with great interest to the exquisite melodies which echo ed and re-echoed from every niche and cor ner of the large cathedral.
 Never before, it seemed, had such con gregation been seen in the church. Long before eight o'clock every seat was taken and the broad chancel was fast being made use of to furnish more room for the crowds. Protestants and Catholics alike made up the gathering, which was distinguised for the large number of musicians and admirers Of music who were seen everywhere. It was distinctly notable musical event, and tuiiy did it meet the anticipations of those Wno had assembled to enjoy it. .u, Prominent among the throngs which nllea the altar were the Dominican Fathers ONen' De DantilIon, O'Mahoney, Daly, dorrlgan, Kent and Hartigan, the first two renoWne0 for their rugged, powerful eloquence and All well known sturdy, popular cnurcnmen. The ushers, ,.who were in evening dress, were: Edward Geary, J. F. NcHugh, Dr. 5. J. Maher. Frank W. Herman, Matthew W. Leahy, William F. Donnelly, Edward J. Don nelly, Matthew Kenna, Benjamin F. Dillon, Thomas W. Lane, Michael E. Walker, and George E. Mitchell.
 The sacred concert was given by the choir of St. Mary's church assisted by the follows ing we'll known nsingers:-sopranos; Mrs. A. Heaton Robertson, Miss Lizzie 0. GaHney, Miss Louise Southworth, Miss Nellie J. Mo- Queeney: contraltos; Madam Evelyn Ortel, Mrs. Sarah e. Blinn, Miss Louise Daniker; tenorss; rxr-- FVl-z IloE4 E + R. Langdale, Edward Sheehan, Patrick Don- nelly; bassos, Thomas Adams, David Calla- han, Max Trummler; organists, George F. Robinson, W. G. Brown. A full orchestra, with Prof. A. Schwickardi as organist, also assisted. Hon. J. D. Plunkett was director. The programme rendered was:
 Overture Martha. Flotow Grand chorus .Gloria ,, i1sci. Mozart
 Misses southxoFt55, a5,aPaI and paRkeF W Rsssrs Ksa
 cornet solo Lost T55 chord ssis:. Sullivan Duo. ... wherefore Cast Down Costa
 Miss southworth and Prof. Bonney'
 W. 10. Baldwin organlst SOM Miss s Eoniae s Banker; E Baldwin ofganist
 W Misses s southworth and Daniksr, Messrs Bonney
 and Callahan; W. E. Baldwin organist.
 PART II. Chorus AgnuS st Re1 Maryis Choir. 'hay''n Quartette. Te Deum. in mi miner :ci q ,,;nn Buck
 Miss aessns FranR yiangdaie rs Thomas
 Adams; Geo. E; Robins9n 2h no organist. Allan asneE @ Bnn Langdae and
 Allen; George F. Robinson organist Solo, Aria f0s Madam sGhIrasU Evelyn ofo oerteI. ~ Quartette . Nearer Ny God to Thee: .schenecker Miss Gafney, Mrs Bnn, Messrs Langdale ana
 Adams; George F. Robinson organ1st. Inepatus Solo and Chorus nd inc cborns R0ssini b8
 united choirs, organ and orchestra ''''' '-' -'''''' Orchestra,
 The orchestral music was superb and opened the evenings melodies with 8 burst of brilliant bars.
 A full, impetuous whirlwind of melody < was the grand chorus of St. Mary's choir in Gloria and Agnus Dei. The swing of their harmonies hung upon the unerriag baton of through the air in grand triumph.
 'tRock of Ages" and "Honor and Glory" were exquisitely sung. Especially in the latter piece was the magnificent power of \ the quartette tested. The fine soprano of Miss Southworth scared above the mimic charge like victorious bugle, clear and mel odious
 The solo "Ave Maria" by Miss Louise Daniker was sweet, sympathetic, melodious, X classical.
 Madame Evelyn ortel displayed wonder ful scope and fexibility of voice in her "Aria" solo.
 A superb piece was "Infamatus" by Mrs. A. Heaton Robinson, and the chorus of united choir, organ and orchestra.
 fNearer My God to Thee" was beautifully sung by qusrtette in which the voices of Misses Geffney and Blinn wandered and met in modest melody.
 The elaborate programme was excellently rendered in every point, and the success which the participants achieved was as com- plete as it was merited.