Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-16


THE MARTINsBuRG Cry BAND
CoEoERr.-The Martlnsburg City
Band, which has achieved reputa-
ton, not only locally but over the
whole State, for musical ability gave
concert on Friday night at the
Central Opera House which was un-
surpassed by any ever before given.
The attendance was suspicious and
the greatest of expectations were
not thrown down by the excellent
performance of both band and the
individual performers. The pro-
gram was full of excellent numbers.
sSemiramide," the overture. by Ros
SIM, is probably the most brilliant
full band members on the list, and
opening the concert with that over
ture created wave of expectation
which lasted throughout the whole
two hours and more of the concert.
We we're glad to see among the mem
hers the familiar face of Mr.. Edw.B.
Dolin, an old member OF the M. G.
Band, one of the finest euphonium
soloists we have ever heard, who
kindly came from Clarksburg, where
he is now located to assist the band,
and meet the members. The set of
waltzes, Visions of Paradise" G.
W. Bennett, an American, in har-
mony and melody, is musical poem
and the rendition was in the finest
style. After the waltz, the two yo-
cal solos of Miss Clara Wolfes were
received with great applause. The
first was "Sitting by the Kitchen
Door," by G. K. Harris, author of
a." After the Ball" and as song is
more beautiful in conception and
pathos than is the song which gave
The author such reputation. Miss
Wolfes is gifted with that quality OF
selection that reaches the hearts of
the people, WHICH was exactly the
case with her solos at this concert.
The next was modern and up to
date musical composition, consisting
of selection from "R bin Hood, )"
by Reginald DeKoven, the much
abused but versatile and popular N.
Y. composer of light opera. The
violin. flute and piano trio, Sixth
Noctume," opus 10. Kuffner, and
mo. trio" opus 1873, by Francois
Behr violin by MISS Emma Staley,
piano by Miss Bessie Houseworth
and flute by Prof Brockenshire, need
no further praise than the hearty re-
ception favorably extended by the
audience. Part first was concluded
with grand descriptive "Fete of
the Brownies the conception and
composition of Prof. j. o. Broken
shire. 1t is odd in plan and best de
scribed as in the score-Synopsis !:
tom-tom solo brownies calD +; as
sembly; arrival of King of Fete;
confusion; the King occupies the
festal chair amid cheers, and the
fete begins; song OF the King; the
Brownies obeisance ; dancing and
drinking; drunkards hobbling away;
reassembly for parade; parade and
march; the coming of daylight makes
the Brownies scamper away. Won
Suppe's overture, aPique Dame"
opened part second, by the full band
which was followed by Schafraith's
Merrily Troane, ''and Jotdan's 'The
Song that Reached my Heart two
exquisite vocal solos, by Miss Bue-
lab Evans. Miss Evans as a vocal
ist made her debut at former con-
cert of the band, and her cordial
public reception at that time was re-
peated last night with vigor. The
cornet Duet, "The Swiss Boy," by
Messrs. A. Comrey and W. Harry
Smith is composition of W. Ell.
Bent, and was written for concert
work especially. These performers
played the number with skill and
expression, and were acceptably APP
plauded by the audience. The reci-
tation, "The Minuet," by Miss Bes.
sic Deck, was a great pleasure for
those who heard her. Her remark
able self-possession and enunciation
VI WuaO 5nC was sd luSj uOSCthCA
with her perfect gestures completely
enraptured the house. A selection
from Marcandte's ola Vestale," by
the band, and a flute solo, "Don
Pasqualle" (Singlee), and the selec-
ton from "The Isle of Champagne. j
completed the grogram. The flute
solo was rendered by Prof. J. o.
Brockenshire,as only Prof Broken
shire can render it. His clear tones,
although performing on the clarinet
all evening, shows how completely
he is the master of what he under
takes to do. To him the band owes
their continuation of great success
ever since he took hold of them.
The concert was truly success con-
cidered in any manner. Miss Bessie
Houseworth accompanied all the So
loists, and as ever, never failed to
support her part successfully.