The record-union., 1892-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

Last night at the Metropolitan Theater,
before a crowded dress circle and parquet
and good attendance in the balcony, the
Choral Society gave the last concert Of its
first season. 1t was a great success. and
| the first anniversary of existence may
be celebrated with satisfaction and pleas
ure by its members. The society has
evidenced the need in our midst of an
amateur musical circle, has regarded that
need ana supplied it we'll and ably. In
city like our own too hearty u support
cannot be given to club OF this charac-
ter that unltes more than 100 young peO
pie IN the elevatng pastime OF musical
study and that affords SO much gratIiIca-
tlon and genuine pleasure to the friends
| OF members and the patrons OF the society
IN general. AS mentioned earlier in Tie
week radical change had been maue in
the character Of The programme. Orat0rlo
ana cantaUa were omitted, and III their
place number OF popular airs from
tavorite operas were selected. This had
/ the effect OF giving universal satisfaction,
and never before, perhaps, has an audi
ence left the Jheater better pleased with
an evenings entertainment, given by
amateurs, than last night. The perform
ance ranks as high as many professional
undertaking given here ana elseW here,
and eXcels quite large number Ii Is
but lair TO say that great deal Oi credit
for the general excellence of the work is
due to the very efficient direction Of W.
ii. kinroSs, whose fame as musician is
established. and vino last night de-
monstrated that he ranks as u
leader Of no mean ability. The
chorus work was, with but little eXcep-
ton, precise, exact and strong. The hun
dred voices harmonized well and were
balanced TO a nicety. The careful prepa
ration was observable in Hail IS, Ie
Free" where the staccato and legato pas
sages were rendered with a surprising
decree OF eXactness. and the effect was at
once graceful and pleasing. \ word of
/ high commendation is due for the hne
coloring and excellent Vocalization,
prompt attack and response to the con-
ductor'S directions in the Life for the
Carr selection and in the Hail Us, Ye
Free" The ''Iannhauser March" and
the "Martha" number were given with
precision and force. OF the duets, that
| from "Maritana," by Misses Darlington
and Wheat, ELECTED marked applause; the
scena of Mr.. Weeks, with chorus. called
forth sufficient acknowledgment to have
warranted an encore, and the ever popu-
lar duo from III Trevatore," by Miss
Wheat and Mr.. Longbottom, was so well
received.as to call fora well-merited repe-
tltion. There were but two solOists-Mrs.
X. Hawley and r. t. Cohn. Mrs. Haw-
ley, from the standpoint Of artistic sing
Ing, deserves special mention. Her rem
dition of the cavatina from Donna Carl
tea" was polished, graceful and synpa-
thetic. She ought TO have been allowed
an encore, for the applause signified the
highest appreciation OF the audience. Mr..
Cohn sang, in his usual sweet man
ner, Balfe's "When Other Lips.v and so
captivated the entire assemblage as to be
compelled to repeat the second verse. To
of the sole bouquet and the most vocifer-
Gus demonstration of pleasure. Her So
prano obligato to the Ever be Happy
was hailed with wild cheering and the
audience Enthusiastically intimated that
her effort was the most taking and pop
ular Of the evening. The repetition of
the closing movement of the selection
was very well merited. The closing
quintet from Martha" (Mesdames
Coppersmith and Hawley and Messrs.
Cohn, Genshlea and Phinney) sup
ported by the chorus, was the best con-
certed piece of the evening. The or
chestra is to be congratulated on their
excellent paniment to this varied
programme. The Overtures to Martha
ana "Fatnitza" were given with all the
delcacy and effects OF light and shade
that could be desired. We fail to find
room for harsh criticism, for the per-
formance was not only the best that the
society has yet given, but the general eX
cellence disarms all adverse remarks.
The RECoRD-UNIoN is always pleased to
commend to the general public the eff
forts of our local musical talent, and is
especially happy in doing so when their
work elicits so much hearty approval as
that of last night.
A japanese tea and concert will be
given at O'Clock this evening at the First
Baptist Church on Ninth street, be-
tween L and NJ. 1t will be of especial
interest to the little ones. There VIII be
exercises consisting of music recitations.
songs, dialogues, ETC.. in Oriental cos
tunes. \ tea will be served at the
close.
The Letter Carriers bali takes place
this evening at ArmOry Hall. The post
men have gone TO considerable pains to
make this ball the best they have ever
given, and will no doubt succeed Their
parties have always been popular, and it
is needless to say that large crowd will
attend. A good time is guaranteed to all.
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