Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-24
A SPLENDID suCoEss.
The Concert by the Parsons 0uartette One of the Events of she Seas0n-The 0usra House Crowded.

The Concert by the Parsons Quartefte One of the Events of she Seas0R-The 6 Opera House Crowded.
 The first grand concert by the Parsons quartette at the New Haven Opera House last evening was success in every way. The house was crowded with an enthusiastic audience. The affair went off very smoothly and it reflects much credit on those who had it in charge. MT. Rieger was indisposed and
 unable to be present. His place was filled
 by Mir. Elliott of New York at very short
 notice. Nearly all who took part in the con-
 cert were encored, and the ladies received
 handsome baskets of flowers from admiring
 friends.
 On account of the absence of MT. Rieger
 the concert began with duet by Miss Mans-
 field and Miss Wilson, by Tuscan Folkson.
 It was well done. Following this came
 solo by Mrs. Blinn, "He Was Prince" by
 Lynes. The audience was enthusiastic over
 this selection, and we'll it might have been,
 for it was rendered with touch and finish
 that made it charming. Mrs. Blinn
 was obliged to respond to an encore
 and MT. Parsons piano solo. "Swsnee
 River," by MT. Parsons himself, was exceed
 tngly well executed. The audience would be
 satisfied with nothing short of an encore.
 Mr. Parsons then rendered another selection
 composed by himself entitled ''Musette."
 sung by the Parsons quartette, which Is
 composed of Miss Feohter. Miss Mansfield,
 Miss Wilson and Mrs. Blinn.
 The fifth selection was @ song by MT. FL
 liett. He has we'll rounded and fully de-
 veloped tenor voice, and although he knew
 but a short time before the concert that he was to take part in it, he did splendidly. Oneo the best numbers in the programme was 8 recitation by Miss Justina Ingersoll, who had kindly consented to assist in the concert. She rendered "The Musik in the Forest" and st it's finish there was burst of applause. She responded to an encore by reciting 8 chapter from "The Chronicles of Clemendy," by Arthur Macon. She recited it in Boston, where it created furore. It created no less of sensation last night, for Miss Ingersoll delivered it in most charm ing and bewitching manner.
 Special mention should be made of Miss Alice Fechter's rendition of the Shadow Song from ''Dinorah," ;" by Meyerbeer, which is an exceedingly difficult piece, requiring marvel ous skill and proficiency as well as hexlbll}ty of voice. It was rendered charmingIy by Miss Fechter, who at it's finish was presented with beautiful floral tribute by admiring friends. This lady's voice eVinees increased melody and power owing to the special course of instruction which she has been re- ceiving under the skilled tuition of the cele- brated Maretzek of New York, and the many admirers of her voice took new pleasure in her efforts of last evening. Miss Minnie Williams accompanied Miss Fechter on the piano.
 Mr. and Mrs. Parsons piano duet ''Polo- naise," in 0 major, was splendidly rendered, as was the duo from "Traviata," by Miss Mansfield and MT. Elliott. The flute solo by MT. Dessauer showed him to be thorough master of that instrument. Erriccson Bush. nell, although slightly indisposed from a cold, sang "Thine My Thoughts Are, Mar garita," by Meyer-Helmund in splendid style The concert ended by the rendition of s'Annie Laurie," by the Parsons quartet. Stanley Knight was the accompanist on the piano, and special word of praise should be spoken for him. The foliage decorations for the stage were very handsome and made beautiful setting. These were generously furnished for the oc- casion free of all charge by Florist Dicker- man. Few cities in the eastern States can boast Of as fine collection as his. from which he furnishes so liberally on so many society and church occasions without any re- muneration. The hearty thanks of the man. agement are extended to him and to MT. Evarts Cutler and others for their contribu- tions to the occasion.