Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-12-19
The Presbyterian Concert.

On Tuesday evening, tho 18th, the
Opera House was full OF our representa-
tive people to hear the third Of series
Of concerts, given during the year by the
Presbyterian choir. These concerts have
all been OF very high order, and have
given the utmost satisfaction and pleasure
to the large audiences that have attended
them.
The star attractions on this occasion
were Harold Jarvis, of Detroit, and the
child contralto, Agnes Dunlop, of Hamil-
ton, Ont. Miss Dunlop, for one so young.
Is simply wonder. The local critics say
her equal has never appeared here, and
we are OF the same opinion. OF Mr..
Jarvis little need be said. His singing is
simply that of master; his fine presence,
magnificent voice, and handsome, manly
appearance all combine to please, charm,
and sometimes even awe the audience.
He throws his whole soul into his sing
ing, and has the power OF thrilling his
hearers till they almost forget them
selves
We do not wish to give all the credit to
the performers from distance. Our
own local talent proves able to hold their
own in any company. 1t Is no easy mat
ter to make good showing with such
stars as Mr.. Jarvis and Miss Dunlop, but
the ladies and gentlemen who took part
that night, did 1t and did 1t we'll. The
numbers by the choir showed what good
voices, with proper training, can do.
Their numbers were very pretty pieces of
music, beautifully rendered. The first
medley, was series of snatches from old
favorite songs, and showed beautifully
the capabilities of the choir in rendering
different styles of music. The contralto
obligato, In one portion, was particularly
noticeable, and proved Miss, Viola Dun
lop to be no mean rival to her famous
namesake from Hamilton. The second
number was beautiful pastoral, sung In
the peculiar style that makes such music
80 pleasing.
The choir consisted of Mrs. w. E. De-
pew, Miss Anna Dafoe. Mrs. j. d. Dun.
lop, and Miss Ethel Dunlop, sopranoes;
Mrs. J. G. Comfort and Miss Viola Dun
lop, contraltos; Mr.. Fyke, tenor, and DR..
j. d. Dunlop and ]. G. Comfort bassos;
Harry Neff accompanied.
Miss Anna Dafoe, In addition to her
choir singing, sang two humorous duets
with DR.. Dunlop. These duets caused
uproarous applause and were really very
funny, and splendidly rendered. Miss
Dafoe also sang in a most charming man.
ner, "Spring is Coming" She was In
good voice and sang as she alone among
our sopranos can sing. Miss Dafoe has
a lovely voice, and always prepares her
work In most faithful manner. She
stands out prominently as one of the very
best of our local vocalists.
The instrumental numbers are also
worthy Of special mention, but space will
not permit. We cannot let pass, though,
the violin playing Of little Edna Dunlop,
child OF eleven years. In her duet with
her teacher, Prof. Root, she showed re-
markable talent; her bowling was most
artistic, her tones clear, full and musical,
and in the different variations Of the
piece she handled her instrument with
the utmost composure, proving herself the
making of an artist. Prof. Root and Mrs.
II. B. Mccain played classical number
on the violin and piano in mastery fash
ion, and Miss Lizzie Potvin and MIR.
Pierce delighted the audience with num-
bers on the piano.