Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-01
A BRILLIANr SUCCESS.

rh0 Third OF the Popular C0ncefss-
An Immense Audiencs-Sems OF shs
Features OF she Very Attractive I'm
tsrsalnmsnt.
Every seat and most of the standing room
was occupied last evening at the Hyperion
ON the occasion of the third popular concert.
Before the raising of the curtain Mowers
orchestra, under the dictatorship OF MI.
Ewala Weir, rendered the festival overture
of Lentner. As the curtain was raised the
eyes of the people were attracted by the ar
tistic appearance of the stage, and in the
foreground stood the members OF the Am
phion society. The ladies were generally At
tired In white, and together with the stage
decorations and scenery produced very
pleasing effect. A parlor scene Was arranged
with beautiful chairs, easels and rugs and
Stairway Grand piano was most kindly fur
nished for this occasion by Mr.. Steinert. The
selection rendered by the Amphion was,
"Hs that hath pleasant face" THE was
given In very quiet and unassuming man
nsr, with little variety Of expression, but
was very gracefully conducted by
their leader, Mr.. Fowler. The
next Item on the programme was
an imitation Of several well.known ac-
erald Hue" This was given by Miss Blanche
Bidwell in her usually attractive style, and
broughs down the house with prolonged ap-
plause until she reappeared to give the reci-
tation entitled "a Similar Case" "When
the Heart is Young" was then sung by Miss
Nora Russell, who seemed to be the star OF
gramme three times. Well might
she be called tho star, for her
singing was beautiful, clear and
resonant, and In response to the hearty
encore, she gave most delicately "Annis
Laurie" In her solos, Miss Russell was
accompanied by Mr.. William Haesche, who
followed in the next number Of the pro-
gramme with his very admirable rendition
Of "Fantasie Caprice" on the violin, to which
he was obliged to respond with an encore.
His artistic ability was most clearly shown in
both efforts. Miss Russell and Miss Ella
Belden rendered Lacome's "Estudiantina'
most acceptably. Their voices blended to-
gether sweetly and articulate, and they de-
served the hearty encore rendered them. The
"Bandonium" is q new instrument for q solo
Soltau, who gave a selection from Faust"
The second part of the programme was in
itiated by two selections from Mowers or
ohestra, q "Spanish eerenade" and "Es-
quivite," the latter being waits composed by
Mrs. H. Grant Thompson. Mrs. Thompson
seemed to enjoy their rendering of her waltz,
for she occupied one of the boxes. where she
received the smiles of recognition from her
many friends. The curtain rose for the
second part upon scene in which Miss JUS
tine Ingersoll was the center of attraction.
She gave "Her Letter." and in response to
prolonged applause she gave two other selec-
lions, both arousing the marked enthusiasm
of her vast audience.
Miss Ingersoll was chsrmingly attired in a
lovely elk dress of delicate pink color, with
tulle front. 1t was ont low neck and nearly
sleeveless, and about the waist aud down
around In front the dress was skirted with q
lovely garland of violets. She wore a circu-
lar silver comb in her hair which seemed
like silver crown amid the profusion of
dark tresses. Bunches of violets served as
shoulder knots. Her hands and arms were
encased In mosquetaire gloves. Miss Inger-
soil never appeared to better advantage be-
fore New Haven audience than last night,
looking queenly In her rich and tasteful cos.
tune and bearing herself with her accustom-
ed grace upon the stage like one born to
captivate and command, and the most gifted
professionals might we'll look to their laurels
In comparison Of merit and loneliness. Her
readings and recitations captured the inn
mense audience and were the most delights
full feature Of the evenings varied and most
pleasing entertainment.
MI MAX Dooehuot hppooIou vi tuo ueXb
number of the programme and delighted the
audience with his own competition "The
Nightingale of the North" This he perform
ed on his $3.50 silver 6ute, and the airy night
ingale notes sounded clearly throughout the
auditorium to the great delight of the audi
ence. Miss Belden then sang "Jamie," Mol
loy's we'll known ballad. This 10 difficult
piece to display ones vocal powers on, but
Mise Belden showed rare richness
of voice and olesrness Of tone a.
abe vooslised the words to COM
plete distinctness. A rare treat followed In
| the bass solo OF Mr.. E. @. Bennett, entitled
"Ten Thousand Drums and Flies" Mr..
Bennett IL one of the popular "Abt Quar-
| tette" and at one time was member of the
original Boston Ideals" He has q specially
| fine bvss voice and Ii always enjoyed by New
Haven people. The closing number on this
especially fine programme was Q selection by
the Amphions, introducing Miss Russell %
the soloist, and in which the soloist's voice
rang out clear and sweetly above the sub.
dued tones of the chorus. The piece was the
"Blue Bells of Scotland" and made most
fitting close to the evenings entertainment.
1t IL expected that Miss Wynn Ward will be
the reader at the next popular concert.
The ushers ct the Hyperion deserve word
of praise for their prompt and efficient work
In seating the vast audience. The ushers
are: Chief usher,A A. Munson,K. Shepard,
y. Bebee, @. Cooper, r. Billings, Il. Hoyt.
The beautiful stage setting was furnished al
most entirely by Mr.. Bunnell. Among those
occupying the boxes last night were: q.
Wayland Fellows and family, Il. Hayes Trow.
bridge and wife, ex-Alderman Martin and
wife, Prof. Nismeyer and wife.
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