Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-06
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.

The Concert Last Evening ut she
Church OF the Messiah OF Local Talent.
A concert was held last evening at the
Church of the Messiah under the auspices of
the young people In aid of the organ fund.
The body of the house was crowded and
chairs filled the aisles. The evenings enter
tsinment was furnished entirely by local
talent and delightful concert was afforded.
There were between four and five hundred
present. The stage presented very tasteful
appearance with handsome decorations, COM
tributed by Mrs. ]. B. Darlington, Messrs.
Dickerman. 81. B. Perry and others, The
programme consisted of jwell-chosen selec-
tions admirably rendered by the various ar
well received and encored.
In Amosanthine the High School Banjo
club displayed considerable proficiency, and
when some of its members enter college they
will ind places awaiting them In the college
organizations.
After this opening number Mr.. R. NJ. Sher-
man made some remarks to the effect that
they were grateful to those who so kindly
contributed their services, and that Mr.. Har-
mon Bronson would be unable to be present,
but Mics Nora Russell of st. Pauis choir
would fill the place made vacant.
Miss Roessler rendered song from Tosti,
which showed her rich contralto voice we'll.
She was heartily applauded but did not re-
spond. Her gown was a handsome black
satin with corssge boquet of yellow roses.
Miss Mile Williams, the talented pianist
| who has pleased 80 many New Haven au-
diences, in q classical selection displayed a
high grade of technique and an exquisite
touch. She responded with a very pretty
encore. Mr.. Robert E. Haber of the United
church quartette, @ very pleasing tenor singer,
| gave selection that was heartily applauded
and called for an encore. It is needless
to say that Miss Russell admirably sue
ceeded. She appeared last evening with all
her usual attractiveness, both in appearance
and voice. She wore gown of white China
| silk, prettily draped with pink ribbons.
| Her aocompanist was Mr.. William E.
| Haesche the violin;st. Miss Justine Inger-
| soil had but just recovered from a severe in
disposition, 80 had to substitute for The
Happy Prince. by Oscar Wilde. the poem of
Aldrich, Friar Jerome's Beautiful Book.
The burt of applause that greeted Miss
Ingersoll is but another proof of her popo-
larity. She gave for an encore the Brides
| Soliloquy, which she most charmingly acted.
Mr.. Max Dessauer played the wedding march
| to accompany it. She was most becoming
ly attired in white tulle, French brocade,
| in fine style.
"Hearts are Trumps" was sung by Mics
| Nellie McGraiI, the popular soprano of St.
Patrick's church, in pleasing manner. The
| flute solo by Mr.. Edward q. Wooster was q
success. One of the bright stars of the eve
ming was Miss Alice Fechter, who sung most
feelingly the song "Mother," of Tosti. She
received On elegant basket of red and white
carnations. Mr.. Lavalaye, ayouthful must
cian but far advance in practice, rendered a
violin solo. Mr.. Thomas J. Adams, the
we'll known baritone of the Calvary Baptist
quartette, finished the programme. The
ACCOMPANYING of Mr.. H. Stanley Knight, Or
gsnis. Of St. Thomas, was one of the features
Of the evening. He gives promise of rising
| high in the profession.