The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-03

so, who has never appeared in Scran-
l ton. The programme of the first part
will be varied, though it will be Of equal
excellence to the one which delighted
our musical people several weeks ago,
and will include the overture to will
lam Tell" which is without doubt the
| favorite overture with the musical
masses the world over. The spectacu-
lar effects will be equal to those given
at the other entertainments, and men,
bers of Company d, Thirteenth regi-
ment, and veterans of the war of the
rebellion will appear in the grand
marches and battle scenes. From pres
ent indications it is safe to predict that
the Innes band entertainment will be
witnessed by leven larger audiences
than upon the former visit of the Or
ganization to this city.
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At the recent test given to vocalists
who were desirious of filling the posi-
ton in the Elm Park quartette left
vacant by the resignation Of Mrs.
O'Brien, ten applicants We're heard.
But none came up to the standard re-
quired. 1t is said that some very anus
ing Incidents were connected with the
contest. One applicant stated that she
sang nothing but oratorio music and
desired to give the music committee a
selection from Handel. AS no copies
of oratorios We're at hand, the lady fin
ally consented to substitute "Where Is
My Wandering Boy Tonight" Anoth-
or, OF 40 INIT N
pay attention to her breathing. She
stated that her methods were superior
to those of the average singer In that
she breathed from the vicinity of her
spine. An aspirant for the position of
solo soprano residing in the lower part
of the state, whose voice has not been
heard, addressed the chairman of the
music committee by letter something as
follows: Dear Sir: would like to
apply for the position of leading So
prano in your church. am a brunette
with blue eyes, am five feet and one
inch in height and weigh 1856 pounds"
No other qualities as n vocalist were
mentioned in the letter. 1t may be that
in rejecting the advances of the bru-
nette with blue eyes the committee has
made a mistake and has allowed an op-
portunity to secure a star 70 pass un-
needed.
The first concert given by the Ladies'
White orchestra at the rockingham
on Tuesday evening was = pleasing
musical event that was greatly en-
joyed by those present. The young
ladies of this excellent organization,
under direction of their handsome con-
ductor, interpreted the various orches-
tral numbers with remarkable taste
and delicacyI and gave evidence of
their thorough comprehension of the
motive of the composer in every in
stance. The ladies' orchestra is an in
novation in music in this section Of the
state that cannot fail to meet with sue
cess. Already there has been demand
for the services of the ladies' orchestra
from neighboring cities and, 1t Is under
stood, Manager Laine Is arranging
dates for entertainments to be given in
the near future upon occasions when
the orchestra is not employed at the
rockingham.
Miss Annette Reynolds, the well
known contralto, added new laurels to
her excellent reputation as vocalist
at the concert given by the ladies' or
chestra at the rockingham on Tues
day evening. Miss Reynolds possesses
q voice of remarkable compass and
power and her efforts on Tuesday even
ing were recognized by enthusiastic APP
plause The excellent voice and fine
stage presence of Miss Reynolds in
sures the talented singer marked recog-
milton in high class concert work upon
all occasions.
Mrs. Kate Crossin O'Brien, solo So
prano at Elm Park church, has resigned
her position. Mrs. OBrien has been
identified with the musical features of
the First Methodist church for many
years and during her terms Of service
has attained degree of popularity
that is not excelled by any other vocal
ist in the city.
Miss Draeger, contralto, and George
Carter organst of Elm Park church,
will appear at an entertainment given
by the Alpha Phi society at Wyoming
seminary on Wednesday evening next.
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The Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church choir will give rendition of
Bethany on Nov. 13. The solo num-
bers will be interpreted by Miss Mar
garet JONES', contralto, of the Penn
Avenue Baptist church choir. and
Charles w. Jones, tenor of st. Luke's
choir.
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Miss Mamie inland, of Green Ridge,
astonished the audience at the concert
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