Dodge City times., 1889-12-05
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs MUSICAL.

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During long residence in this city, it
has been our good fortune to attend many
musical entertainments and we can truly
say that the one given by the Knights of
Pythias last evening. fairly surpasses
anything of the kind that was ever before
attempted in this place. We think all
those who were present will agree with
us and not consider that we are trying by
this empathic enforcement to cast ref1ec-
tlOns upon the excellent musicals that
have preceded this one. Comparisons of
this sort would be unfair, for until now
we have meyer had with US lady whose
voice can approach that of Mrs. Kirk
land,- even the famous contraltO lately
introduced to Dodge City audience by
Gilmore must take second place.
Possibly those who were unfortunate
in not being able to attend. will say that
We are either prejudiced in favor of our
lady visitor or else they may doubt our
musical taste; if so, we will simply refer
them to any of the two hundred and fifty
people who were present
What can be more satisfying to lovers
of music than her rendition of Sunset?
Between this piece and Mendelssohn's
Harvest Field" sung by Mrs. Kirkland
and Mrs. DeBOis, many would find it diff
ficult to make choice. These two Ia
dies. also Mrs Arment, Mr. LAUDER, MIR.
Clampett and Mr.. Garland as usual were
Oblidged to respond to encOres before the
delightened audience would settle into
state of quietude. We have heard celebra-
ted artists sing Annie Laurie" and can
safely say that Mrs. Arment's interpreta-
tiOn was in every way an artistic success.
1t was naturally and beautifully sung and
evidently greatly impressed the audience.
One of the most pleasing numbers on the
programme was the charming manner in
which Mrs. DeBois sang The Water
MILL" as an encore to her fine rendering
of The Day is Done"
| 1t will be seen by persual of the pro-
gramme given below that this entertain
ment was unique in the fact that instru-
mental solos were carefully omitted.
Now while we think this good idea
for as rule. most musicals have too
many instrumental and too few vocal
solos,-yet in this instance, We wish we
might have heard Mrs. Kirkland as she
is most brilliant accompanist.
We should advise the Knights of Py-
thias to give their next entertainment in
a larger room for it must have been very
uncomfortable for those who were obliged
to stand in the ante-rOOm, being unable
to obtain seats in the crowded hall. Had
there been more room, many of our citi-
zens would not have gone away, thus
losing one of the most enjoyable events
of the evening.
The concise and graceful little speech
of Chancell or Commander Lauber, thank
ing the friends of the Order for their at
tendence. was equally in keeping with
the excellent programme.
| PROGRAMME.
| PARr1.
1 "Madelien.' Roecke'
Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. DeISo;s, Ilr. Garland, Mr.
| Clampett-
.swsrrior Bold.'' Adams
Mr.. Clampett.
| 1.-THE Fishermen Gabussi
| Mrs Arment, Mrs. DeBois.
'sThine my thoughts are, Margarita,
Meyer-IIelmund
Mr. Garland.
.sThe Harvest Field Mendelssohn
| Mrs Kirkland. Mrs. DeBois.
! PART II.
! Robert lie eDiavolo,-' Meyer beer
| Mrs. Arment.
| Il arise from Dreams Of Thee Barnett
| Mr.. Lauber.
| ..Srnsett- Buck
| Mrs. Kirkland.
| 'sThe moon has raised her lamp above,
Mr.. Garland, Mr.. Clampet;.
'The day Is eone.' Balfe
Mrs. DeBoi..
| .Swee. and Low Barnby
Nrs. Arment, Mrs DcBois, Mr.. Lauber, Mr.
C1ampet;. Mn. Kirkland and Mrs. Potter, &C
companists.
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