Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-12-28
4 rRIumru OF LocAL ART.

A rRIUmPH OF LOCAL Art.
The second or the Series OF Popular
Concerts For the working FoepAc
Proves . Most Pronounced success
a brilliant and Enthusiastic Audi-
ence.
Another, the second in the series, OF those
delightful popular concerts, given under the
auspices Of Miss Justine Iugersoll and DR..
LEIGHTON for the benefit Of the working
people. was enjoyed and applaudsd by q
brilliant and enthusiastic audience at the
HYPERION last evening. The big theater was
allied to its utmost capacity long before the
opening strains of the overture were heard.
The audience was comprised of people from
every class of society. The boxes were oceu-
pied by people we'll known for their benevo-
lent and social work. In the lower boxes ct
the right were II. Wayland Fellowes and
family, william K. Townsend and others.
In the boxes at the left were Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Hayes Trowbridge, the Misses Trow-
bridge Of Prospect street, and Others. The
upper boxes were also occupied by prom
mont society people.
ing overture. II was exoellently rendered
by Mowers orchestra, under the leadership
OF Mr.. A. Cassou. The applause which
broke forth q the last strains died away, was
amply deserved by both orchestra and lead.
or. The tinkling of the curtain bell was
heard and the curtain rolled up over very
prettily set stage. II was one which would
do credit to the most scrupulous stage ar
lists. Al the right was . grand piano; At
was spacious and drAped in rice portiers, as
were also the right and left entrances; q
pretty divan stood ct the left center, and
large fans, evergreens and other adornmenta
gave the scene an air of quiet taste and
beauty.
The selection, Silver Star Schottische, was
played by the Elm City Banjo club with a
delicacy Of touch and lightness Of movement
that made II instantly popular. The club
responded to an encore with another selec-
ton of equal merit.
The Masters Schneelock, dressed in black
Kniokerbookers, large Aaring hats, and fan
ciful costume, sang s'In the Early Dawn" to
the delight Of everybody. They were ac-
oonpanied by their sister, Miss Mile
Schneelock. Their voices were sweet, melo-
dious and pleasing.
Bid Ne Goodbye and Go, wss effectively
sung by Miss Msy Mansasld. She was On.
Enthusiastically spPlaudssa and received large large
another song as pleasing as the first.
Mr.. J. Hayden Ward, accompanied by
Miss Halves upon the piano, played an adj
mirable violincello solo. His execution was
faultless, and his performance was greeted
with much applause.
A burst of enthusiasm welcomed Madame
Evelyn Oertel as she appeared with her &C.
companist, Prof. Schwickardi. She sang
Dsssauer's Ouvrez with grace and naive art
that csptivated every one of her hearers.
t-v ia ~ AHa -
of the evening. She received an elegant
bouquet of rose buds and q large basket of
roses, smilax, and other bright bios
SONS. She responded with another song,
telling of the pastoral lives of q happy
saviour and his love. Through 1t ran a
coquettish little laugh as refrain which so
delighted her hundreds of hearers that she
was forced to acknowledge the vociferous
enoores by playing and singing another light
little ditty.
The first half of the programme closed
with About Town, by Mowers orchestra and
xylophone solo by A. NJ. Whapples. Mr..
Whspples was as enthusiastically applauded
- his predecessors.
The second half of the concert opened
with . captivating German folk-song by
Mrs. 8. 8. Thompson, accompanied by her
slater, Miss Sanford. The song, These
Words No Shakespeare Wrote, was as follows;
Ts blushing Mary said her sweetheart Hugh,
come place your pretty raa di little hand IL MINE
And softly whisper to me, am thine"
We are rich il our mutual love Is sure r'
For when two loving hearts beat as one
A happy future has begun.
These words no Shakespeare wrote; these words
Nor poet classical with fancy free;
II e an honest heart speaks to . precious friend.
And yetit sounds Ike purest poetry.
The son leaves home, his father says to him:
Never forget your native fatherland.
KsSs e. ss sc . ss sdSs
And may your future bright story tell.
Bless you my bey FSreyell' FAREWELL
These words no Shakespeare wrote; these words
Nor poet classical with fancy free;
!, fa .i p heart SPEAK. Ike trusted friend,
sn sss:. . ss. .1sl :,.a 'Au'
Mako mother well, 90 can be man.
Nv toys and piaythinss With me You shall share,
NJ candy, soldiers, more than can tell,
Only mako my x GEAR mother 10th well.
These words NO Shakespeare wrote; these word,
Nor poet ciassicsi with fancy free;
It Is g helpless child who pleads with God, his
And Jet it sounds like pursst poetry.
II leaped at once into favor with the audi
ence, and Mrs. Thompson replied to the en-
thusiastic and prolonged encore and the
bouquet Of rosebuds which she received with
another song, soft, pathetic and sweet.
A ballads and polonaise by Vieuxtemps
was played upon the violin by Mr.. Ewald
Weiss. It was an elegant and careful piece
Of work and displayed marvellous degree OF
Perhaps the mott picturesque a. well a.
the favorite event of the evening was the 70.
citation Of Oscar Wilde's Story Of the Happy
Prince by Miss Justine Ingersoll. Miss In
gsrsoll was greeted with a storm of applause
She was attired In beautiful and tasteful
costume, ono such ~ q dreamer of the
Arabian Nights style would instantly sd.
mire. About her neck hung . quain,
chain with pendant medallions. Hel
ly crown by net Of large whit.
strands. The celebrated piece was recited
with power Of expression, pathos. humor
narrative and fervor that held her large au
dience enrapt In breathless attention. Sci
dom does Miss Ingersoll display her superb
talent - she displayed It last night. A bnrs
Of applause testified to the delight of he
hearers. She was presented with q larg
wreath Of roses aud other floral tributes. Sh,
reappeared, In answer to repeated enoores, 1,
romantic Highland costume, which fnel,
displayed her characteristic features. Sh,
rscited the popular ballad Charlie MoCree Ii
the same happy and artistic spirit whicl
marks all of her work.
The closing selection, the Darkie Patrol
was played by the Elm City Banjo club, an,
most happily concluded another of thos
entertainments which demonstrate what
rich field there is among the local talent O
New Haven.
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