The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-13

The musical entertainment given last
evening by the choir Of the Fourth
street NJ. Il, church, assisted by Miss
Bertha Fuhrer, the pittsburgh elocu-
ZIONIST and Prof. Edward Blumcnbers,
violinisL was success, the audience
taxing the seating capacity OF the
church. Artistlcally speaking n trl-
umph was scored, the fine programme
being given IN manner that aroused
the audience TO a high pitch Of enthusi-
asm many times, one of those disor-
dered individuals known MS critics
would probably pick llaw or two in tho
performance. hut, happily, none was
present and the universal opinion was
that Mr., =, Il. Billiards. superb organl-
cation hadmore than sustained us hlgh
reputation as one OF the best cholrs IN
the Ohio Valley,
BY the way. It was In the same church
edlHce, back In the mites that another
musical triumph was achieved IN
Wheeling, on that occasion Jenny
Lind, who had been brought to America
by p, II. Barnum, was the attraction,
and as was true everywhere, she re-
ceived an ovation here, The auction
shlt OF ScdNa WtlA "a bAtht NNNHt Ht'N NHN
first scat was sold TO MIR. Union at
cool 500.
The entertainment last evening was
so well balanced that Il " difficult TO
mention one or two performers to the
exclusion OF the others Miss Zoe Hast
inE's solo, Arditi's Waltz Song was
received with enthusiasm. She re-
sponded with Messenettc's Good
Night" In "I'hc Waltz Song Miss
Hastings gave m exposition OF tho
range and nexibility Of her voice shat
was revelation to many.
The opening number Of Part II was
the soprano solo by Miss Almedn Dun
\ gan. with violin obllsato by Mr. Blum.
NenberG, Braga's Angels Sercnnde'
Although OF n different style from the
other soprano selection, 1t was received
with an equal degree OF enthusiasm
on the recall Miss DUNCAN sans
''Asthore" In charming style,
Mr.. Harry C, Sweeney Was never IN
better voice "The Clang Of the Forge
was rendered with all OF the spirit that
should characterize II. Needless to say
the singer was recalled. when he gave
"PhOsphorescence" In a style thatwould
have gladdened the heart of the COM
poser himself,
Prof. Edward Blumenberg's high re-
pute as vlolinlst OF feeling and ability
did not suffer last evening; ON the con-
trary It was heightened. Both the Sc
lections vert received with pleasure
and appreciation by the audience.
one OF the most enjoyable numberS
on the programme wHs Mornings "lc-
genda." by the lady duartettG. Misses
McGranahan. DUNCAN Wincher and
Land Loves old Sweet Song was
also decided hit.
Miss Bertha Fuhrer, the well known
Pittsburgh clOcutiOnist, save two reel
tntions. In Part |, Bulwer Lytton's
"Nydia, the Blind Girl OF POmpeil. was
her selection. which was recited with an
effect Of realism that showed her talent,
In Part II, Miss Fuhrcr's selection was
In llghtr vein. Engaged" being full OF
the Yankee humor that never tires.
The entire choir gave seven selec-
tons. all Of which were well done.
VIXEN speaking OF the excellence OF the
entertainment, Director F. Il. Bullard
should be mentioned In terms OF I'M
stintrd praise Mr.. Billiard has been
inhisposed for three weeks, but his d.
rcctlnn and supervision Of the mem
beers OF the choir continued, and to this
the finished success Of last evening Is In
q large measure ascribed
The choir Is composed Of the following
ladies and gentlemen:
Soprano-Mlss Almeda DUNCAN, Mrs,
Frank Stanton. Miss Zoe Hastings.
Mrs. Frank Lisby, Miss Ida Taylor.
Miss Loretta McGranahan.
Alto-MIss Kate Land, Miss Kate
wlncher. Mrs. Frank Cartwright. Miss
Lottie LETTERS, Miss Alice Walters. Mrs.
a. b. Topp.
t. 10 A NNnnnnF N. M
Doulln.
Bass-AIr. II. c. Sweeney. Mr.. Henry
Reuter-, Mr.. ]. il. Devore. Mr.. II. y.
Bown, Mr.. A. A. Taylor, Mr.. f, H.
Frazier.
organIst, James H. Perry; accom-
panists, Miss Annie Sage and Miss
Mnud Garvin.