Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-02-01
ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE CATHEDRAL FAIR-CARNIyAL
OF NATIONS.
Artillery Band Concert-Box Sheet
OpeniDgs-St. Cecilia
Club.

OpenlDSS-SC. eczema
Club.
The box sheet for the Katie Mayhem sea-
son opens at the Opera House tomorrow
morning.
Tickets for st. Cecilia Ladies' Club con-
cert are announced for sale at Houghtons
bookstore, Van Voorhees, drugstore and
Moynahan's confectionery establishment.
The Carnival of Nations by ladies of St.
Paurs Church concludes at Armory Hall
tonight. There will be both a drill and
dumb-bell exercise by Miss Kewen's Com
pany; two fine tableaux; vocal solo by Miss
Noyce, new voice here; the grand march
at s o'clock with fuller ranks than on any
previous evening, and other attractive
features. Last evening the drill by the
young ladies was not given, they needing
rest. E. J. Appleby gave two banjo solos
with warm approval. Mrs. Addie Carter
sang "Barcarole," by Gounod and for an en-
core, Waltz Song" In both she was very
successful in strength of voice, its manage
ment and in feeling. Professor David
Nesfeld, of San Francisco. was accompanist
and is one of a superior skill. Three tab
leaux were given under management, as all
have been. of Mrs. Hetzel, assisted by Mr..
Prodger and Others; the living pictures
were "Childrens Pleasures. +" "a Dream of
Fair Women" and Ruth and Naomi"
The second filled the stage with beautiful
faces and figures.
The First Artillery Band concert last
night at the Metropolitan Theater was a
musical entertainment of high order 1t
drew the largest audience of any of the
series thus far. Herman Brandt of San
Francisco was violin soloist. He proved
to be an artist of fine ability with delicate
musical tastes and refined manner He
plays as if entirely oblivious of his
audience and intent only upon mani
Testing through the agencies of his
instrument the musical feeling he
experiences. He played Vieuxtemps
"Ballade and Polonaise." Responding toll
an exceedingly complimentary call he
played, with exquisite delicacy, the Aus
trian national hymn In the second part
he played The Witches Dance and
though bowling his thanks for approval he
was not released By his audience until be
reappeared and gave the beautiful, familiar
Nocturne by Chopin. w. H. Kinross
was very happy in his baritone solo, THE
&
which Director Neale kept in subsection as
to volume of tone. The vocalist gave the
number with vigor and more than usual
evidence OF the strong sympathetic
quality of his voice. For an extra
number he sang, with fine effect,
Honor and Arms" Mrs. c. A. Neale was
the efficient accompanist of the even
ing. OF the bands five numbers of the pro-
gramme, the most delicately and tastefully
played was Supe's overture Morning,
Noon and Night" and the most vigorous
and difficult. The grand march from
Tanhauser, THE Forge in the Forest" was
given with scenic and dramatic effects
greatly to the surprise and delight of the
audience over the skillful management of
the storm scene, and the breaking of the
gale, the dawn, the disclosure through the
early morning light of the forest smithy
and the workmen at forge and anvil. The
work OF the hand testified to its progress
and unlimited good will in its new role.
While the programme was not nearly so
pretentious musically as the second one,
there was still greater precision. and
good deal more of delicacy in execution,
and more significant familiarity with
the essentials of success for an indoor band
concert.
A much larger number of people at
tended tine Catholic Fair last evening than
on the opening night. The Pavilion pre-
sents dazzling appearance and the ar
rangement of booths is so unique that the
whole, indeed, presents a grand sight.
People moving to and fro. inspecting the
various articles of interest, and the merry
greeting OF acquaintance add to the har-
mouy of the occasion.
Perhaps the most attractive booth Cat
least for the gentlemen) is the cigar stand.
The booth is very tastefully arranged, and
gentlemen purchasing cigars can, if they
choose, repair to parlor in rear of the
booth, and reclire in an easy chair and
there enjoy a comfortable smoke. The
pretty young ladies are also one of the
chief attractions.
The fancy-work booth presided over by
the Children of Mary presents handsome
appearance, and attracts the eye of every
one. Fancy work of all descriptions is
there, and the beautiful banner of the Y.
NJ. /. hangs in front of the booth. 1t is
probably one of the most elegant pieces of
handiwork ever seen in this city.
1t is an amusing sight to see bevy of
girls trying to sell rattle tickets to an I'M
suspecting rancher. He comes into the
hall and at first Just buys tickets right and
left, but by the time the fifteenth or twen-
tieth one tackles him, his face grows long,
and he goes in back room or q corner ana
counts his money. to see if he has enough
to get home on. He finds he hasn't any
too much over, and makes up his mind to
" stand off the rest, but the very next one
be meets just empties his pockets, and he
takes shanks' mare" home, or sleeps I'M
der the sidewalk
Passing around the hall one often meets
a very stout man, literally covered with
button-hole bouquets. People may think
hat ha Lore ri
but such is not the case. Each bouquet
represents quarter of a dollar, and the
grand total amounts to several dollars in
some cases.
The grand piano donated by John F.
Cooper to be rallied for has not yet arrived
here, but it is expected in few days.
The entertainment last night passed off
very well. Instrumental and vocal music
was on the programme, and all the selec-
tons were well received By the audience.
Hon. Stephen NJ. White, President pro
tenn. of the Senate. was to have delivered
an address, but it vas concluded 10 post
pone the speaking until Wednesday even
ing of next week
The programme for tonight will consist
of vocal solos by Miss Ida Clinch and
Mrs. Howard, and a vocal duet, entitled
THE Huntless," by Mrs. Addie Carter and
Mrs. Percy Ross Miss Mary Harrigan
will sing In Cielo Benedetto," from the
opera Il Lombard" An instrumental
duo, Belisari. will be rendered by Misses
Nellie and Allie Sheehan, and also duet,
Philomel," by eight performers from st.
Joseph's Convent.
The fair will probably be in full blast by
Saturday night. when it is expected an i'm
mense number will attend. Novelties are
being added to the different booths every
day, and no doubt the closing night of this
week viii test the capacity OF the Pavilion.