The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-12-14
TIiE C0NCERT.

Christmas tree was of high order,
and furnished ain evening of rare en-
ioyment for all who attended. The
audience was large aud most appre-
ciatiye.
The opening overture was much
enjcyed. 1t was followed by a good
night drill by the Little Tots" TO
the Lullaby song from Erminie,
which was warmly applauded. The
little folks never fail TO please. Mil
lard's ''Sing-awsy Bird was render
ed very sweetly BY Miss Kate Hicks,
whose voice is very strong for SO
young a singer and gives great prom
Use of becoming an excellent one
with proper training. Heroes :
drill and tableau, was repeated by
request. having taken SO well at the
last entertainment. The boys ac-
quilted themselves very well. The
next number was song "Habanera
by little Margarita Candles This
little singer, who is but FIVE wears OF
age, is an infant wonder. jIer sweet
baby voice could be clearly heard
and was listened to witt. rapt atten-
ton. Every note rang out sweet and
clear, yet not the least strained. She
was heartily encored and graciously
returned, singing ~ la Luz de la
Luna" which she sang with equal
ease and perfection. She is the
daughter of -Governor Canales OF
Tamaulipas. Senior J. Ygartua and
Miss CanaleS delighted the audience
with 4 violin and piano duet, '"Ser-
enata Andaluza," which was played
in their usual perfect style. One
could listen long to Mr.. Ygartua
without firing. He performs Won
derfully well. Cavalry sung by
Mrs. T. ". Truwitt, greatly pleased
the audience, who insisted OF an en-
core, but the fair singer only came
back and bowed her thanks. She
has very sweet, clear voice, all her
notes being pure and true Day of
our Youth" by Grandpa and Grand
ma, was well acted and sung by Meme
Putegnat and Edgar Hicks in cid
folks costume. 1t is very pretty
piece, the scenes OF youth being rep
resented after each verse OF the song
by 4 group Of merry little folks. Mir.
Colsa sang in his best style "Adios
a una palona," being very heartily
He IS one fMatamoros'
finest singers and always gladly well
coined by Brownsville audiences |
Miss Maria Martinez Guzman of Mat |
amoros followed, singing a romanza
"Cadenas de Gro" Her strong So
prano voice was well suited to the
song, and she sang it beautifully.
She was loudly encored, and return
ed with Mr.. Colsa, singing a bright
little comic duet, which took so well |
that the popular singers were oblig- !
ed to repeat it. Miss Canales, one Of |
Matamorosmost gifted pianists, played |
Aida" that exquisite transcription |
from Ituarte, which difficult piece |
she rendered with beautiful touch !
and expression. Those wicked little
sprites the Brownies followed. Their
song and antics were heartily enjoy
ed, and the little Imps were loudly
recalled. Another of the fair singers
Of cur sister city, Miss j. Canales,
then followed with a solo 'Musica
Proibita," which she rendered very
sweetly and with much expression.
The ever popular Mr. Ygartua again
appeared, and accompanied by Miss
Ianaies, played "L'Arabesque7 by
'elegrin. His magic touch filled the
nall with rich sweet tones from his
violin, the piece being rendered with
are perfection. An enthusiastic en-
ore brought back the obliging yio-
mist who played pretty medley
which was equally As pleasing. Mr..
gartua is certainly master Of the
7ioiin. The performance concluded
with bright little operetta Market
Day" by troop Of merry little, jolly
little maids.
The entire program was carried .
'ut smoothly, each number being
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