The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-17
THE CHOIR ENTERTAINMENT
The Theater Crowded and the Aud
epce Delighted.


The Thester Crowded and the Audi
ence Delighted.
The st. Petrick's choir organ fund enter
tainment at the theater last night was @
complete success. The programme was al
attractive one.
The first number was a trio, "Barca-
rolle,n by Campana. sung by Mrs. Altick,
Miss King and Miss O'Byrne. The tonal
quality was pleasing in the ensemble, and
much applause followed.
The next number was a tenor and bass
duet, rs life worth livingp well rendered
by Messrs. Donovan and Dumas. and was
enthusiastically applaudsd.
Mr.. n. A. O'Byrne was down TO sing q
lass solo, but his absence from the city de-
prlved the audience OF the song.
The soprano solo, "Angeis Serenade, ~
sung by Mrs. Altiek, was worthy Of special
remark. This lady showed true artistic
spirit in her rendition of this musical gem
Her phrasing and expression were both &C.
curate and true.
James Douglas played violin oblieato,
which added another charm to this divine
song.
Mr. Donovan sang tenor solo, "Homs
OF Ny Heart, by Wallace. in an excellent
manner.
Then followed piano duet, "Galop Mil
itaire," by Miss O'byrne aud Miss Doug
lass. The composition is catchy and spir-
tied and the playing OF II provoked consid
cradle applause.
Miss Josie King was received as an old
favorite, and in her singing of the soprano
solo, Som q Belloe," by Donizetti. in the
original Italian, she carried Off the
chief honors Of the evening. This
solo is seldom attempted by any save
professional singers. IN its rendition Miss
King displayed good musical perception
and taste, and she richly deserved the en-
core which she received. She responded
with an exquisite ballad, "In Old Madrid"
which was rendered In equally as perfect
manner rs the first selection.
NJ. s. Loughead sang Anchored in a
fine. manly style. He has a baritone voice
OF agreeable quality and extensive range.
His singing was very acceptable and elected
much applause.
The concert part Of the programme closed
with the singing Of solo and chorus from
THE Mousquetaires," by Mrs. Altick and
the choir. The singing OF this number was
creditable and showed the participants had
been well trained.
Mrs. Dumas, Miss Ida O'Byrne and Mr.. T.
Richards accompanied at the piano, and
greatly aided the sCloists as well as the
chorus.
The play that followed was the same
played at tie former entertainment, "a
Regular Fix" As whole it was
performance of unusual excellence.
j. r. Doyle, as "Hugh de Brass" was
more fetching IL possible than on the pre-
vious occasion. 1t may sound strange that
he should be so, but he was. Mr., DOYLE is
PROFESSIONALLY the foremost actor on toe
local stage, and one of the most popular.
James Lane and R. J. Warrick carried
their parts as "Mr. Surplus" and "Charles
Surplus" with ease and confidence, and
seemed rather to be professionals than anna
teurs. The other members Of the cast had
not so much to do. They were:
Abel Quick, CLERK TO Surplus Mr.. Ed Leonard
Smiler, sheriff's officer 49,. Mr.. VIM. Fleming
eor'er hlr. Larry Doyle
n surplus ''''...''.'--. '....-.:; Miss DAILY
Mrs. Deborah Carter, housekeeper
10 SURPLUS .....-................M Miss McEvoy
Matilda Jane. .............. Miss Katie Mehrtens
At the conclusion of the farce Mr.. l.
Mannheim, new tenor, sang, "Let Me Like
a Soldier FALL" by Wallace, which was per-
sistently encored. He responded with an
other song.
Mr.; Frank Carney sang comic song,
$50 Near It." which proved a hit with the
audience, and he received numerous recalls.
The programme closed with calisthenic
exercises by number OF young ladies
dressed in becoming costume, with cadet
cap, blue blouse and white skirt.
The new movements and forma-
lions. including the grand march
recitation by the graceful leader, Miss
Allie Kennedy was one of the most attract.
i've features of the entertainment. Many
complimentary remarks were made anent
the fascinating appearance of the young
Cadets and their graceful movements. Miss
Kennedy received several bouquets OF
flowers.
During the most pathetic part of Miss
Kennedys recitation the fire alarm bell
rang and the fire engines dashed past the
theater with dangerous whirl, causing
the building to vibrate and the
audience to rise to their feet for
a moment. The scene was dramatic.
but the recitationist kept right on with her
part unconscious. seemingly, of the excite
ment, which sne did so much TO prevent
with her uncommon GOODNESS and nerve
The entertainment was financial success.
much of which was to the energetic and
intelligent direction of Fl. A. Dumas The
proceeds are for the benefit of tine St
Patrick's organ fund