Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-18
SONGS OF SCOTLAND

Rendered in an Exceptionally Excellent
Manner-The Maclennans Treated to a
Genuine Oyation-The Kleber-Mason
wedding-Second Linden Club Concert.
Carnegie Music Hall was filed last evening
with the melody of those grand old Scotch
songs that never fail to awaken the most beau
tiful memories, and whose sentiment and
sweetness will be as enduring as the hills and
wales and glory of the land which gave them
birth.
The occasion was the appearance OF the
Royal Edinburgh Concert Company. and their
reception was most hattering one. In spite OF
the fact that cold rain had been falling Tor
an hour previous to the opening number. every
seat In the hall was filled, and standing room
was made use Of in various quarters. 1t was
splendid company and many of the most
prominent Scotch families of both cities were
strongly represented. They had occasion for
over two hours to be proud of the land where
many of them first saw the light Of day, while
memory must have touched the golden chords
that link youth with age and add a tender
grace to existence.
The range of performance was from the
tender and beautiful to the mirth provoking.
and every number on the programme was In
the hands of artists of the highest character,
including Miss Alice Steele Scottish prima
donna, soprano; Miss Edith Ross, contralto; MI.
Fleming, basso; ;'sM Mr.. jules jules Guitton. : solo
viollnist; Mr.. Charles Ferguson, MA, humorlst
and vocalist and MIR. William Maclennan,
Sr aa g player The 6
have won the highest laurels throughout the
British Isles, and stand in the front ranks of
their professions In consequence. some idea
OF the character OF the entertainment can be
formed. Criticism was out of the question.
After the opening number annie Laurie"
ever as sweet and clear to the heart as the song
of birds, the bloom of flowers, had been render
ed by Misses Steel and Ross, Messrs. Finlayson
and Fleming the big audience took up the part
OF critic and in wave of applause which was
repeated at close intervals, held it to the end.
Mr.. James Fleming sang Bonnie Dundee" in
manner that showed him to be an artist Of the
highest class, and he received hearty recall.
Miss Alice Steel completely captivated her au-
dience with Robin Adair," and she was forced
TO return amid great applause, selecting the old
song known the world over, Coming Thro' the
Rye" as her second number. Mr.. Finlayson
sang, TELL Her Love Her So, y in a rich clear
voice, and like the others had a unanimous
recall. Mr.. Gutton's violin solo, "Fanta-
sic en- Scottish Airs" developed in that gentle
man a master of the magic bow.
When Miss Edith Ross appeared she received
nattering greeting. and at the close OF Caller
Herrin," the scene of the evening occurred.
The tumult Of appreciation forced from her
recognition, and after a song of lighter charac-
ter the scene was repeated until she was com
PEELED to appear and bow and bow again. Mr..
Ferguson's humorous song. The Wreck
of the Mary Jsne," was simply
side splitting. and the audience
followed with another Mr.. Macennan's
Highland Fling dance was the finest ever seen
in this vicinity and warmed the hearts of many
Scotch lad and lassie in the company. After
the Misses Steel and Ross had rendered Ye
Banks and Braes," in delightful manner they
were each presented with magnificent
bouquets.
The programme was very long and full of
more excellent features. Suffice to say,
though, that every one left the hall highly
gratified at having been present.