The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-18
CLOSE OF THE FESTIVAL.
TIE FINAL GRAND CONCERT AT
MASONIC HALL.

val an Inauguration Of an Annual
Musical Fest in Savsnnsh-Dr.
Pslmer's Compliment to Savannah's
Singers-CoL Olms5eed's Speech.
An emphatic, unqualified SUGGEST Such
was the verdict at the end Of the weeks
work of the musical festival last night. The
audience gathered at Masonic hall was
probably the largest ever seen there, and
many people were unable TO obtain seats,
numbers standing during the entire con
cert. The promoters Of the festival have
every reason to be satisfied
with the interest taken and the
support given by the public DR.. Palmer.
TO whose experience, tact, genialty and
unbounded energy the success OF the music
was chiefly due, gives it as his opinion that
the interest aroused by this one week Of re-
hesrsal and performance ls second to none
in his experience, and as he has led festival
choirs in twenty~nine states Of the union,
his judgment carries weight.
To say that the work Of last night was
GROWING delight, not only to the audience
but to the singers and musicians generally,
is TO state it very mildly.
THE OPENING CHORUS.
The programme opened promptly with
Governs wedding chorus. from the Rose
Maideu." It was effectively sung, with fair
precision and very good tone quality. as
was also the spinning chorus, from Wag-
ner's "Fiying Dutchman," by the ladies OF
the choir.
The selections OF psalmody we're given
with nice effect, several OF the Thursday
nights numbers being repeated by request
Ii Is refreshing to hear good old English
madrigal well sung, and those who were ac-
uuainted with Bishops 80, By Rivers
have seldom heard il more pleas
ingly rendered. The chorus number,
which gave the audience most
delight, was the scene from Verdrs III Tro-
vatore," sung by Mrs Haynes, Mr.. Bates
and the choir. Ii was heartily eneored and
was repeated.
The part songs comprising the third num-
Der of the second part were most charm
inRly given with the assistance Of Misses
Colding and Lesesne, the ever beautiful
Scotch air, "Blue Bells OF Scotland" being
one of the gems of the evening.
The grand chorus by Gounod, "Unfold
Ye Portals" closed the programme, and
was sonorously grand in its final climax
The orchestra did its most satisfactory work
in this number.
THE sOLOIsTs.
OF the soloists Of the evening Mrs. Haynes
stood forth as the most prominent, not only
by virtue OF her very beautiful voice, but
because of her long and favorable acquain-
tsnce with the Savannah public. She has
been one OF the most untring workers of
the festival, attending every rehearsal ami
assisting with voice and hand in every
direction. She sang Dessauer's ITO Sevilla,n
q horid and difficult song, which was done
in her usual charming manner, and in re-
spouse to an encore Mrs Haynes gave, ~
Wait, My Love, for Thee"
Mrs AudAraOu Opa Of the Macon RinOara
who is gifted with a powerful con-
trelto OF unusual compass, sang
the great classic song of Beethoven Sin
QuertA Tomba,n and rendered it with rare
dramatic force. Her method is excellent,
and she gave great pleasure by her encore
number which was the popular "Bedouin
Love Song' Of Pinsuti.
IL was feared that Mr.. Blois, who Is
always heard with pleasure, might not be-
able 20 appear, but he succeeded in reach
ing the hall In time, and his barytone voice,
SO rich and velvety in quality, gave charm
TO song which is not in itself entirely
pleasing. This was Rofandi's ''Alla Stella
Contidente. Mr.. Blois' encore number, "a
Serenade,n by Neidlinger, was more enjoyed
and warmly applauded.
MISS LACHLIsoN's RECEPTION.
Somew hat out Of the ordinary concert
routine was the appearance OF Miss Lach-
lison of Darien, who was taseefully intro
duced by Col Olmstead with the remark
that be had requested the personal pleasure
of introducing the daughter Of one of the
war captains of the old First regiment of
Georgia. Miss Lachlison is q young singer
of very charming appearance, aud her
voice, under careful development, is oapa-
bic OF being made an unusually brilliant
and powerful organ. She sang
''Marguerite's Three Bouquets by Braga,
with cello obligato played by Mr.. A. Lage.
z.ad ~
which she gave in answer the ballad,
Robin Adair," and was compelled to bow
her Acknowledgements several times before
the audience would be satisfied
Judged from the standpoint of true ar
tistic feeling the singing of Mrs. Schreiuer
is entitled to the chef praise Of the evening.
This lady has very carefully cultured con-
tralto, or rather mezzo-soprano voice, aud IL
gifted with more than usual repose and
true feeling. She is an example OF the
best methods of vocal training,
aud her number, "The Zingarilla," by
Dannstrom. was thoroughly delightful, and
the beautiful little Swedish folk song which
she gave in response to a recall was most
tastefully and charmingly sung.
There were two concerted numbers on the
programme, both Of which were well done
and decidedly relished. The first was q
lullaby Of Henry Smart's sung by Miss
6chwarE, Mrs. Williams, Msssrs. Ford,
w hlkoE duu W. ". omlbu. Inc second was
trio for female voices. by Misses Schwarz,
Lesesne and Dykes, which was so daintily
rendered as TO call for a repetition.
COL. oLMsTEAD's SPEECH.
At the conclusion Of the concert the
audience was requested TO remain for few
moments, and had the pleasure of listening
to few eloquent and feeling words from
Col. Olmstead. the chairman of the festival
committee. Col Olmstead expressed the
thanks of the committee for the hearty sup
port given by chorus and public, and went
on TO give a sketch of what might be
accomplished in the future. He said that
1t was the intention to make this festival
the great annual social event of the city-a
festival in every way worthy Of
Savannah and her citizens a celebration
which could do nothing but elevate and
refine-and which under proper manage
ment would attract visitors from all parts
Of the state and give this city the first
place in music as we'll as in other liberal
arts. He feelinRly touched upon the wonder
full work accomplished by DR.. Palmer, who
had by his genial ways endeared himself to
all with whom he had been brought In
contact.
DIR. PALMER's COMPLIMENT
DR.. Palmer was then called upon for a
speech, which be gave in a most happy
vein. He spoke Of the work accomplished