Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
LAST NIGHTS BENEFIT CONCERT.

A Goodly Sum Added to the Citizens' Re-
lief Fund-Other Proposed Entertainments.
1t is estimated that the volunteer concert
given for the benefit of the sufferers from the
Fords Theater disaster at Convention Hall last
night melted the relief fund about s2,50O 1t
is impossible for day or SO to learn the exact
amount, as the tickets were placed in many
places about town, and until the returns are
made the exact sum cannot be ascertained. Be-
tween ] 800 and 1000 persons gathered in the
immense hall, and it is believed that large
number of others purchased tickets which we're
not used on account Of the storm. The hall.
which is located at the corner Of 5th and L
streets northwest, is several times larger than
any other in the city. 1t contains 800 electric
lights and the effect was quite dazzling. The
audience was a most enthusiastic one and none
of those who contributed their efforts to sus-
tain the program were allowed to get off with
out a response to the demand for an encore
The opening march WAS Chopin's solemn
funeral march, which the Marine Band rem
dered in effective style. The first number on
the program was the Berlioz overture, per-
formed for the first time in this city. The APP
pearance of Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir Cliff was
greeted with continued applause. She was ac-
companied by Prof. Bischoff, and she sang
Arditi's waltz song, I'll Bacio." which received
rapturous handclapping The encore. 1.-THE
Last Rose of Summer" was as heartily re-
ceived. After the rendition Of Massenet's
"Scenes Picturesque" by the Marine Band the
Apollo Quartet, composed of Messrs. McFar-
land, Turpin, Rceside and Ryan, sang, with
splendid effect. two songs.
Mr. Joseph Hama. the new cornet soloist of
the Marine Band, made an excellent impression.
The q. A. X. Musical Union was recalled three
times. The union consists OF thirty Ave male
voices, under the leadership Of E. ID. Tracey.
Another selection by the Marine Band was fol-
lowed by the announcement by Mr.. Ed Hay,
who acted as master of ceremonies, of the ILL
ness of Mr. Herndon Morsell and his inability to
be present. Miss Harriet Whiting, who sang
CANCEL Faces at the Window" has a well-culti-
waited contralto voice, with good range and
power, and she sang with artistic effect. The
Fourth Artillery Band. under the leadership Of
Prof. Buglione, made a very favorable i'm
preston. The Choral Society, under Prof.
excellent training. The concert closed with
another selection by the Marine Band.
The Black Patti Tomorrow Night.
A second relief concert for the benefit Of the
sufferers from the Ford's Theater disaster will
be given at the Academy of Music tomorrow
night by Mime. sissieretta, the ''Black Patti"
The choir of the 18th Street Presbyterian
Church, the Amphion Glee Club and the Metro
politan choir will take part
Mr.. L. s. Hoffman, saxophone soloist; Mrs.
Lena Miller Mckinney. soprano, and Mr.. William
{. Elkins. BARITONE, are among other volun-
teers The affair is under the management Of q
committee Of leading colored citizens.
The program will be AZ follows: Part L.
Chorus, "Lauaamus ct Sancto Spiritus." GLORIA,
the Temperance Choir; selection, angels
Serenade." Musin. Mr.. Joseph H. Douglass;
song. ocean, Thou Mighty Monster" Won
Weber Madam Sissieretta Jones; chorus,
Comrades in Arms" Lawrence, the Amphion
Glee Club: song, "Deep in the Nine" Jude,
Mr.. VIM. c. Elkins; chorus, prayer, La Som
nambula," BellinI. the Temperance Choir.
Part Song, "Slumber Song" Sudds, Mrs.
Lena NJ. Mckinney; chorus, a. "Et Incar-
natus," Farmer; b. ''Jesus. Lover Of My SOUL"
Bradbury. the Metropolitan Choir; song. AVE
Maria, with violin obligato Gounod. Madame
Dreams Koschat, Mr.. E. s. Hoffman; chorus,
''Infiammatus," Stabat Mater, Rossini, Madame
Jones and Temperance Choir; "Oid Hundred"
grand chorus OF seventy-ive voices.
A Musical Treat.
The Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Either
Clubs Of Washington have also combined to
give grand concert for the Ford's Theater
disaster relief fund, which will take place next
Wednesday evening, June 81, at the Uni
versalist Church. corner 18th and L streets
northwest. The well-known Washington Man.
dolin. Banjo and Guitar Club will give some
of its choicest selections, under the leader
ship Of Mr.. A. V. Holmes Mr.. l. A. Callan's
Columbia Music Cub will play two or three Of
the marches for which it is famous. The
Pizzicati Mandolin Club, Mr.. H. Z. Human.
director. and its celebrated trio will contribute
its share TO the harmony Of the evening The
Washington Either Circle, Mr.. Harry Ruprecht,
leader. will be special feature. with its music
so charming to the ear. The clubs will be as
sisted by Miss Dorothy Byrde Rogers and Miss
Grace McCulloch, sopranos, and Miss Florence
Stidham. contraIto. Miss Helen Colhoun will
give a recitation. The use Of the church has
been donated through Mr.. J. A. Jordan, aud
every dollar Of the proceeds will 60 the re-
lief fund The price of tickets will be so cents