Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-02
A Musical Wonder.

when I received that invitation to the
Musicale of the Knights of Pythias. given
at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening
Dec. Gath. shuddcr now as l reflect
how near came staying away. But my
guardian angel was well posted on the
feast which the Knights had prepared, or
rather on the talents of those who were
to serve it up and guided me Alright; for
which am feryently thankful.
The first number on the programme
'Madelein''- quartettc, by Mrs. Kirk
land, Mrs. DeBois, Messrs Garland and
Clampett. was very adrOit and skillful
introduction-for it melted burning
thirst for the refreshing waves of song
which were soon to overflow us in grateful
undulatiOns.
Mr.. Clampett next persOnated "A War
rior Bold with scientific accuracy, and
as he has so successfully made his debut
as vocal artist in our musical circles we
hope that his appearance will frequently
repeat itself before Dodge City audiences.
The second piece Sunset solo. by
Mrs. kirkland. captivated the entire as
sembly and elected perfect cyclone of
applause, which nothing short of Sec
ond appearance of the gifted cantatrice
would allay. To make feeble attempt
to do justice to this prodigy. is the pur
pose of this scrawl have heard some
celebrated singers whose names have
been blazoned to the world in very large
type and at cost which was reckless
disregard of all expense, but must say
that for pure pathos and sympathetic in
SEPARATION never heard voice that could
compare with Mrs. Kirkland's. 1t is not
alone in the broad range of tone nor in
the rectitude of execution, but in that
grand soulful utilization of expression,
there lies the blissful secret of Mrs. Kirk
land's Interpretation of the heartfelt har-
monies of the universe and chains us to
the chariot of song in bonds of musical
ecstasy. Dodge City is u nest of musical
critics and the home of Western interpret
ers of the divine art, as our Cowboy Band
which has been the pet of Eastern mu.
sicians can certify, and We are not to be
deceived by any base imitators nor by
frauds or pretenders from the outside
world, so that when IN artist appears
among us we are prepared to judge under
standingly of the merit displayed and to
give credit according to the ability shown.
Therefore the verdict accorded Mrs Kirk.
land by the audience which she delighted
on Tuesday evening is not piece of me-
chanIcal clap-trap, nor mark of west.
crn hospitality but an expression of the
sympathetic relation that exists among
all music lovers. east, west, north or
south.
''She sings like man." said one.
''She sings like Bird" was the reply.
She sings like an angel" said third.
In fact all were right as she conclusively
proved in "A Letter From Over the Sea-
The thanks of the public arc due the
Knights of Pythias for presenting this
grand entertainment. The interior deco.
ration of their hall gave pleasing effect
to the eye. This musicale was peculiar
IN being exclusively vocal-no instrument
tai numbers on the programme which was
the only possible source of regret on the
part of the audience, for all were anxious
to hear Mrs. Kirkland execute some in
s,rumental selections SO that we might
have enjoyed the full blaze of that glori-
Gus sun which all recognized by the deli
cate tints which shone so brilliantly
through the light clouds of Joy in Mrs.
Kirkland's piano accomplishments.
We can only wish that this talented
lady might find pleasant and profitable
abiding place in our city.
VISITOR.