The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-29
MUSIC and ITS V0TARIES
What Is Going on Among Our Local
Tone Makers.
CONCERTS PAST AND TO CONE
MIR. Pcnnington's Third Organ Recital.
Successful Debut Of Miss Anna Ida
koch-Ncws Of Church 'Choirs.
Other Musical Notes.

"Delmonico's at G." Glen McDon-
ougie's musical comedy, which was
given ut the Frothingham last evening,
has been re-arranged for the present
season and many new and attractive
features in the way of SprcialtieS have
been introduced. The play still con-
tainS its musical attractions which are
ever bright and pleasing. The bright
company is II fairly strong one. the
music bright and the costumes gor-
Seous. Miss Alice Evans. as TriXie
Ha2eimere, queen of the NaudeNilleS,
has the leading role and she attends To
ii admirably. Miss Evans. besides be-
Ing clever actress. has II good voice.
and the vocal numbers by her are well
received. "UelmOnico's at c. will he
seen At the rockingham again ut mat
ince this afternoon and in the evening.
The many friends If Miss Anna Ida
Koch who made her debut as Il concert
singer at the Frothingham Monday
night, will h" pleased at her success
Though evidently afflicted with stage
fright which marred the rendition of
her first number on the programme,
Miss Koch recovered her voice before
the evening was over and demonstrated
her talents as vocalist in n way that
won hearty encore. Miss Koch is
young lady Of charming personality and
Possesses Il sunny disposition that wins
friends among all acquaintance3.
No mandolinist has ever impressed
musicians and .he music loving public
to such Il degree as has Valentine Abt,
who will play at Young Mems Chris
tian association hall Monday evening,
March l6
The admiration which he has excited
by his remarkable technique and Won
deriul tonal expression, is as simply
unbounded. Alfred Wooler, Scranton's
popular tenor, has been engaged to AS
Sist Mr.. Abt, and will render several
of his most delightful selections.
James Sturges. of sam Jacks "My
Uncle" company, is probably one of
the best comic opera comedians on the
American stage. MIR. Sturges is well
known to ScUlntonians who remember
his excellent work In the burlesuucs
and light opcras given by the Corinhe
I<imball opera company. In My Uncle
from New York" Mr.. Sturges has little
opportunity to disnlay his talents
either as an actor or Il singer.
II Il Il
Mr.. Pennington's third organ recital
at Elm Park church will he given next
Thursday evening March - at o'clock.
The assisting artists Will u" Mr.. Theo-
dore Hemberger. Nioinist: and the
elm Park church quartette, Miss Sulli-
van, soprano: Miss Nandevoort alto;
Mr.. Wuoler, tenor. and Mr. Thomas.
basso. Silver Offering ut the door. \"
admission fee. Mr.. Penningtun's recit-
ais have during the season been enjoy
able musical events and II Is probable
that the coming concert Will he superior
to any heretofore given.
Miss Lydia Pichel. soprano, of this
city. was soloist at the entertainment
given by the Bicycle club at Carbon
dale on Wednesday evening last and
acquitted herself in a manner that won
the admiration of the critical audience
present. Miss Pichel has for some
time past been solo soprano at Green
Ridge Presbyterian church where her
talents are duly appreciated.
II
Professor Tom Kershaw introduced
at Davis theater this week Il new set of
waltZes called the "Trilby WaltZes."
The numbers are catchy throughout
and given in Mr.. kershaw'S usual taste
formed one of the attractive features of
the week. Mr.. Kershaw is engaged up
ON another set of waltZeS which Will
probably be heard a few weeks hence.
\ II II
The music at Trinity Lutheran church
under direction of Professor Derman.
continues to improve and the service
of song is most attractive.
Il Il Il
Mr.. Watkins has an elaborate Easter
programme i'm preparation which will
be rendered by the First Presbyterian
church choir Mr.. Watkins expects To
go to England soon after Easter and
enter the Royal Academy. His success
Sor at the First church has not been
named.
Il II
The nautical scenic play. "The Cap
tain's Mate" to be given at the ACad-
envy this evening. contains up-to-dat"
musical sDecialties of the first order
that will be rendered By Miss Bindley
and her company of excellent vocalists
ut intervals during the play.