, 1892-08-27
RARE MUSICAL TREAT.
An AppreciattVe Audience at the
Unitarian Recital.

Az ApHNEGAANANt audience at the
Unitarian Recital.
The character Of the entertainments that
have been presented in Unity Auditor
ium during the past year, was more than
well sustained by the concert given here
last evening. 1t was Of such truly excel
lent character that people who claim no
technical knowledge Of music enioyad it
superbly. IL soothed, lifted, and Inspired
like the breath Of mountain air in sum
mer. Its fairy fingers touched in every
heart diYiner, kindlier chords. It's mem
ory will linger like the fragrance of rare
flowers, or the charm of visions of beauty
a blessing for many days.
Notwithstanding the fact that the enter
tainment season can scarcely be said to be
begun, there was a respectable audience
present. Professor Warren Lucy gave the
opening number and several accomplish
ments. His mastery of the keys showed
an educated hand and an inspired mind
His delicate touch, whether in playing or
in speaking, for he announced the changes
mace from the printed program, won much
admiration. His playing was heartily en-
cored. 1t was with regret the audience
learned from him Of Madam Lucy's SER
lous indispOsitiOn which prevented her
from being present Mr.. Lucy is now To-
Gated at Seattle, but has formerly been
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Western Conservatory Of Music in st.
Louis, and also of the New England Con
serVatory Of Music in Boston. A flute solo
by Professor Ralph Arthur followed the
opening number. He gave a Russian fan
tasia in a pleasing manner and showed
himself conscientious and skillful artist
Mrs. James Buchanan, of Seattle,
son and Delilah and it was
done superbly. She has a fine
rich cOntraltO voice, embracing q compass
Of nearly two and a half octaves and is
without doubt the best contralto now on
the Pacific Northwest. In addition she
has a pleasing personal presence and is
quite herself on the stage. Her rendition
secured her an ovation, whereupOn she
gave for an encore Fanning's 81 Have
Something Sweet to Tell You" Her sec
Ond solo also gained her a recall.
Professor Seward, whose name did not
appear on the programme, at his own re-
quest gave those who had already felt the
charm Of his voice another opportunity Of
delight while TO those who beard him for
the first time IL was the occasion of a mu-
sical pleasure not soon to be forgotten
Mr.. Herbert Brown, of Boston, followed
with bass solo, which showed magnificent
and careful training. 1t was heartily
enjoyed and brought him continued ap-
plause.
Besides the magnificent array Of vocal tai
ent, there was an almost solid rank of new
organs and pianos from one side of the
house TO the other across the stage. The
two beautiful pianos and the Estey organ
used were furnished by Mr. Harrell, Of the
firm Of o. Il. Pettis & Co., Seattle. The
Peloubit reed pipe organ in the southeast
corner was from Mr.. d. s. Johnston's
music house in Tacoma. The entertain
ment concluded with a contest between
the two organs, Professor Lucy at the keys
Of the Estey and Professor W. II. Roberts,
/ of this city, at the keyboard Of the Pelou-
/ Bit As the music committee Of Unity
church is to decide on the merits Of the
/ two organs and recommend the purchase
Of the one preferred for use in the church,
/ perhaps it will not be in good taste here
/ TO state preference.