Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-02-16
A PLEASANT TIME.
The Entertainment of st. Patrick's Cor
net Band Very Successful.

ho' 'ois S"eeSS''"''
An audience that filled the opera
house from the stage to the door on
Tuesday evening enjoyed the interest
ing programme prepared by the mem
bers of the st. Patrick's cornet band.
7. A. Buckley, who was leader of the
band during the first fourteen years of
its existence, made q brief address of
welcome on behalf of the band, after
which he introduced John B. Quigley,
who acted as chairman of the evening
The members of the band rendered in
good style the overture, Songs of the
Sea-"
A piano duet, "Ernani," by two pupils
of the parochial schools, Miss Helen
Boczkowski and Master Michael Nichols,
was executed in thorough manner,
rejecting great credit upon the young
performers and their teachers. "The
Raven" recitation by Martin Brod-
erick, of Sandy Run, was delivered in a
way that won him considerable ap-
plause.
A clarionet solo, "Blue Bells of Scot
land" was played by Peter McGettrick,
accompanied by his brother, William
The piece was listened to attentively,
and the audience showed its appreci-
alton of the players ability by the
hearty applause il gave.
Miss Nellie Mclaughlin sang "Ah!
have Sigh'd to Rest Me" in her usual
excellent style, and responded to an en-
core, which was accompanied with a
beautiful bouquet, with "Auld Lang
Syne." She was followed by John Nc
Brierty with fine banjo solo.
A vocal solo, "Bonnie Sweet Bessie,
the Maid of Du ndee," was rendered by
Mrs. John d. Hayes, who received lib
eral applause at its close, as well as a
very pretty bouquet from her friends.
A class of twenty-four parochial school
girls, dressed in red, pink, white and
green costumes, then took possession of
the stage, opening the exercises with a
pretty song, 1.-The Sleigh Ride" This
was followed by silent exhibition
drill and a march that would be credit
able to any military company. Loud
applause was given at every part of the
many difficult movements.
Prof. John X. Brennan, of Wilkes
Barre, accompanied on the piano by his
brother, James, rendered violin solo
which captivated the audience and he
was encored repeatedly. A musician
so young and talented as he, is seldom
seen on the stage, and his perfect control
Miss Rosina O'Donnell's vocal solo,
"Tit for Tat" was one of the most en-
| ioyable pieces of the evening. A clog
by Condy McElheny, of Hazleton, was
danced in first class style.
Prof John Price, who was on the pro-
gramme to sing tenor solo, was un-
avoidably detained, and the vacancy
was filed by William T. Williams, who
sang a baritone solo, "Bonnie Mary
Lee" Mr.. Williams is the possessor OF
a good voice, and the audience was not
content until he rendered another song.
A selection by the band was followed
by the entrance at the street door of a
wandering organ-grinder, who hobbled
his way to the stage. His career was
cut short, however, as a flag overhang-
ing the stage took fire and the curtain
was dropped to prevent the audience
from seeing the danger. 1t was quickly
extinguished before any damage re-
suited.
Frank p McGroarty came next in a
humorous selection, "Kelly's Dream, "
which brought down the house.
A solo on the accordeon by Miss Annie
O'Donnell was well received, as also was
the duet, "See the Pale Moon," by Mrs.
John d. Hayes and Miss Nellie Nc
Laughlin. James Mcdonald acted as
accompanist during the evening. The
programme was closed with an overture
by the band, and the unanimous opinion
of the audience was that they had a
pleasant evening.
The members of St. Patrick's cornet
band are exceedingly grateful to the
people of Freeland and vicinity for the
liberal support extended to them or
Tuesday evening, and also to the severa
persons who assisted them in giving SC
successful an entertainment and to the
Sisters of Mercy for their time and lahaI