The morning call., 1890-08-05
MUSICAL AND LITERARY.
The Grand Opera House Filled From
Parquet to Roof

The Grand Opera House Filled From
Parquet Roof
The Grand Opera House presented a
handsome appearance last night. The
bea utiful banner of tile Young Mems In
sttute hung over the center of the pros
cenium, handsomely draped, while stream
ers Of the national colors depended from
either side and were gathered in graceful
foles at the sides of the stage.
The private boxes were filled with the
clergy and their friends. In the parQuette
and first gallery there was not vacant
seat, the second gallery was almost as full
as its capacity would allow, and there we're
a number in the upper gallery The stage
was occupied by the officers and members
of the various committees and was as full
as its capacity would allow. The stage
scenery was set for rocky pass in the
mountains and looked very handsome.
1t was late before the exercises COM
menced, owing to the fact that many mem
bers of the committees. whose places were
on the stage. lOitered among their friends
in the auditorium or foyer.
THE CURTAIN RISES.
1t was not until the presiding officer of the
evening. j. +. Smith, stepped out in front
of the curtain and reminded them that their
places were on the stage and that the audi
ence was becoming impatient that they
awoke to a realization of the fact that they
lau 0uLy 10 peTIOTn. LII u lew moments
after Mr.. Smiths gentle hint the orchestra,
under the direction of l.. c. Knell. struck
up "The Young Mems Institute March, !"
composed for the occasion by III. j. Stew
art, and the curtain rose upon the scene Of
the evenings entertainment.
President Smith, after the overture,
stepped forward and said that he had Just
been reminded that he must not consume
over TWO minutes in making his remarks
and that would only allow him time to ex-
tend royal welcome to the members of the
Young Mems Institute. both resident and
visitors, and to their friends who had
honored them by their presence, and to say
that he believed the organization, If its in
tentions were strictly adhered TO, would
make better men, and in consequence better
citizens of its members. He then intro
duced Hon. E. b. Pond, Mayor of San
Francisco, who, he said, would deliver the
address of welcome.
MAYOR PONDS GREETING.
Mayor Pond, after acknowledging the in
PRODUCTION in IA graceful manner, extended
to all present hearty welcome and warm
greeting. He said that the gathering of so
great number whose motto is "God and
Our Country" is a notable event. and It
was his wish that they might gather both
pleasure and profit from the occasion.
He thanked them heartily for the honor
they had conferred upon him in selecting
him as their medium of welcoming the
friends of the institute, and closed by say
ing that if there was any courtesy he could
extend them as Chief Magistrate of the
city, it would give him great pleasure to
have it made known, in order that he might
accede to their request.
Mrs. Olive Reed Batchelder, lady with
very rich soprano voice. sang Dudley
Bucks charming composition ''Eypectancvn
in such thoroughly acceptable manner
that she was greeted with storm of APP
pIause, compelling an encore, which she
acknowledged by singing Il Cannot Sing
the Old Songs"
She was rewarded with two magnificent
floral gifts, a basket and bouquet. both of
large size, behind which she retired blush
ing and bowling from the stage. President
Smith, without any delay, then introduced
j. +. Sullivan, Grand President of the Y,
NJ. l., who delivered the address.
ON WITH THE PROGRAMME.
The remainder OF the programme was as
follows:
Instrumental solo, (a) Andante Of. Chonn, and
~ "Clalr de Lune" q. PlaneD, by Mr.. L. Planet,
violin cOncert-master to her Majesty The Queen
OF Spain. accompanied by Mr.. S. Martinez on the
very tine: quartet, "Quartets Must Have Four, y
by The Eureka Quartet, consisting Of W. G..
Wood first tenor, E. ID. CrandalI SECOND tenor,
Parent Jr. basso; selection Irish Melodies"
orchestra; recitation, "Od Nose Counting
The Esgs' and The Deb. Debating school," by Guy
by L. d. Crandall; recitation, 'Where Is An.
nelte Pr ana THE Hotel Children" Mrs Grace
Eaton Ewing; solo and QUARTET, Faith aud
Fraternity" by Messrs. Fortescue, Morrissey,
Rowland. Mills and Nelson; concluding with
the comedy OF "UncIe's VII" with the following
cast: Charles eastman, Mr.. James j. Lent; Mr..
Barker. MIR. Frank Wyman; Florence MarrigoId,
Mise Lora Hollis.
There was not a feature of the entertain
ment but what was of superior merit. and
was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audi
ence