The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-07-31
THE CONCERT.
Local Talent Acquits Itself With Honors
at the Entertainments.


tain rose before an audience for the
first time in the new Opera house,
over 400 people greeted the first
number on the enjoyable program
arranged for the occasion. The hall
throughout had been brilliantly de-
corated and Illuminated. Over the
proscenium hung the motto Wei
Gomez wrought from flowers by the
hands of Mrs. John Pengilly.
The first number of the evening
was ''Gloria''of M0zart's 18th mass, by
the Ely City band. The piece was
admirably rendered. especially desery-
ing of praise among the bass instru-
ments. RomanZa "Celestine" by the
Temperance band followed in pleas
ing manner. the band having poses
sion of the balcony in the rear of the
ball.
20, Italia Beloved" with
cernet, yiolin and piano aacOmpani-
ment. filled the hall with melodies
sweet and those taking part can well
feel proud of the manner in which
the beautiful strains of this charming
air was brought before the appreciative
audience.
The Finnish quartette in their
national sOug ''Our Land" produced
harmonious chords. that swelled with
pride the bosoms of the Films present.
and made those who could not under
stand the words feel as if
america" was not the only beautiful
song on earth.
Mr.. O. Castren. in his c0rnet solo
..Floctonian Polka" plainly showed
his skill as a cornetist. His triple
tongueing was superb and the aud
fence demanded an encore which was
responded to with the ever popular
selection, 'sThat is Love-;
One of the best numbers of the ev-
ening was the duet by Mr.. Sheridan
and Miss Stewart entitled, Mrs.
Browns Mistake" Judging from the
appearance of the much indignant
wife. we should judge Mr.. Brown had
made mistake and that Mrs. Brown,
in the feminine way. was taking adj
vantage of her leige lord. After a
short musical Spat in which the parts
were well taken. the difficulty was
cleared up to the satisfaction of both
Mr.. and Mrs. B. and the martial
heaven was again coated with honey.
The adience. that is the married ones,
felt as if they were interested and
after getting ever their dazed con-
dition demanded an encore.
Mrs. E. J. Gilbert in her piano solo
sAnforderung yum Tanz," did not
lose one iota from her reputation as a
pianist of note. The piece is one of
the most beautiful arrangements for
a piano published and Mrs. Gilbert
handled it to the satisfaction of all.
The Finnish Quartette again made
their appearance and gave "Ahti"
which was well received, especially so
by the Finnish contingent.
Miss Goldsworthy was forced to
respond to thunderous encoring. upon
concluding her solo Ella the Gypsy"
Miss Goldsworthy possesses a beautiful
voice and her rendition, in the cos
tune of the people she represented. of
this rather difficult solo was fascinatr
ing to extremes
Mr.. NJ. G. Whitford, held the
audience spell bound with his cornet
solo, cleopatra Polka" with band
accompaniment. Mr.. Whitford divid-
ed honors with MI. Castren, whe later
in the evening favored the audience
with the ''Nankeag Polka" on the
cornet. Both gentlemen are finished
musicians and deserve the copious
applause rendered them.
Mr.. John Anderson, only strengthen
ed his reputation as basso in the
solo. s'Cobbler's Song" with chorus by
the class of gentlemen. This song is
one of the most beautiful selections
it has ever been onr fortune to hear
and MT. Anderson knows how to pre-
sent it. He was very ably assisted by
the class, who also assisted him on
the encore ..Old Black Joe, J" Of which
the chorus was sung in very light.
but yet audible manner.
The duet, ssTill We Meet Again
by MRS. Aubolee and Mrs. Shipman,
was fair representation OF what
trained and finished musicians can
accomplish. The harmony produced
nv the two voices, which blended most