The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-12-15
SWEET SINGERS.
The Concert at Liberty Hall a
Delightful Affair.

Astorians have never before enjuyed
such musical treat as did those who
attended the concert last evening at
Liberty Hail. The careful training
which the participants had received
was evident in the rendition of every
song, and the great number pres
cnt Were unanimous in the opinion
that the affair eclipsed any entertain
ment of a similar nature ever given
in this city
The program opened with 20 God of
israel" by thirteen voices, the singers
being as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. George.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Barker, Mrs. B.
Van Dusen, Mrs. II. Van Dusen. Mis-.
c. j. Trenchard Mrs. j. T. Ross, Miss
Grace Carruthers, w. T, Clutter Rev.
W. S. Short, H. G. Smith, and ]. N.
Griffin. The song is beautiful one,
and 1t was well sung, the voices blend-
Ing perfectly and the time perfect.
The solo "My Loves Dear Eyes"
ly II. G. Smith was rendered in FAULT
less style, Mr. Smiths rich voice win
ming the hearty applause OF all.
"1he Venetiln Boat Song" was then
sung by Mrs. G. II. George and Mrs
II. G. Van Dusen, and was applauded
to the echo. In response to an encore
the ladies sang "On the Moonlit
Stream" and received an outburst of
applause that was as unanimous az
1t was merlted.
The next number was a solo, Mrs.
B. Van Dusen singing Come to Me-"
with a power and sweetness that conf
pletely captivated the audience. She
received an encore which could not
be denied, and responded with Tell
Her Love Her Sa," again scoring
signal success
The Toast Screnade" was sung by
quartet consisting of Messrs. w. il.
Barker, Rev. Short. II, G. Smith and
j. N. Griffin. 1t was heartily enjoyed by
everybody.
This was followed by Prof, Thlel,
with a guitar solo. II is needless TO
say that Mr.. Thiel acquitted himself
with his invariable brilliancy. His able
effort was generously applauded.
The last number of Part One was
a solo by Mrs. ]. I. Ross, who sang
Doris. Mrs. Ross sympathetic
and well-trained voice was never heard
to better advantage, and with a violin
accompaniment by Prof. Fredrlckson
gave a rendition of the piece that
would have delighted the heart of the
most critical. She was encored, Of
course, and responded with 20 Promise
Me-" accompanied by Mr.. Luckseth on
the violincello. At the conclusion Mrs.
Ross was Vociferously applauded
Part Two opened with piano duet
by Mrs. Theo. Olsen and Miss Jessie
Jewett, which was a brilliant perform
ance, as was amply evidenced by the
hearty applause which 1t evoked.
The solo "Lenore," was delightfully."-
sung by Mrs. G.. II. George, who was
the recipient of an applause which was
deafening. In response to an encore
she sang Hearts," and again enrap-
tured her audience.
Messrs w. II. Barker, Rev. Short,
II. G. Smith and ]. N. Griffin sang a
from that delightful opera
Robin Hood" and were rewarded with
well-earned plaudts.
Just as Of Old" beautiful solo.
was then sung by Miss Grace Carruth-
ers, whose sweet and flexible voice and
thorough knowledge Of the require
ments Of the piece, combined to make
a decided success. She was applauded
in hearty manner.
The duet Sunset" by Messrs. w II.
Barker and II. G. Smith was on eof
the best songs of the night, and the
gentlemen proved their ability to do ii
ample justice.
A quartet consisting of Mrs. B. Van
Duscn, Mrs. C. j. Trenchard, Messrs.
w. H. Barker and II. g. Smith then
sang "The Whip-poor-will Song" and
gained fresh laurels, everyone present
joining heartily in the applause.
The last number was Zion Awake
by chorus of thirteen voices. It's
was perfect and 1t made a
fitting conclusion TO the most enjoyable
and the best musical
treat that it has been the pleasure of
Asorians t1 listen to i'm years