The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-06-02
A COUPLE OF CONCERTS



TWAS certainly unfortunate that two
concerts. each Of distinct interest and
merit, should have been arranged for
the same evening. The Woman's Or
chestra very gracefully rendered con-
cert to their esteemed conductor: Mr..
Harley Hamilton, on the eve of his de-
parture to Europe. but many who would
otherwise have welcomed the oppor-
tunity were present at the recital given
by Mrs. Masac's pupils at the South
ern California Music hall. Notwith-
standing, there was a very good au-
dience at the Spring street music hall,
who throughout showed a very proper
appreciation of the excellence of the
program. A pleasant incident of the
concert was the presentation by Mrs.
Loeb, president of the Woman's orches-
ira, of a handsome silver-mounted baton
to the conductor. Mrs. Loeb made a
neat address, expressing the gratitude
that the members felt for Mr. Hamil-
toms faithful work with them for the last
three years. Mr.. Hamilton made suit
able and graceful reply.
The concert afforded ample proof, If
such were needed. of the sterling work
and successful progress that distinguish
this organization. There was brilliance
in the attack, an attention to the con-
ductor, and generally a sound musical
Interpretation, that bespoke the earn
est enthusiasm of the members of the
orchestra in their work. Miss Rather
Inc Kfmball was the vocal soloist OF the
evening, and her first appearance here
since her return from aborad was
the occasion of a very hearty welcome.
The soprano gave Henschels song,
Spring, with admirable effect. and as an
encore delighted the audience with the
classic ballad, Sally in Our Alley. MISS
Edna Foy's violin solo and Miss Matt
lee Loeb's cornet solo also induced hearty
encores, both ladies proving their doinin-
ION their Instruments One OF the
many particularly charming numbers
of the program was Tits Serenade Tor
flute and saxaphone, admirably per-
formed by Mrs. E. ]. Roller and MISS
Evangeline Williamson. The Woman's
orchestra Is a unique and delightful
institution and its future will be watched
with interest and admiration by all
music lovers. Mr.. Harley Hamilton
leaves today on a four-month's trip TO
Europe, and all his friends join in wish
ing him bon voyage.
MRS MASAC'S PUPILS.
The handsome outer hall of the South
ern California Music Co. was unable to
accommodate the large number of people
who flocked to hear the piano recital
given last night by Mrs. T. Masac's pu-
pills. A lengthy and interesting program
was rendered by the following pupils;
Misses Maria Fleck, Bessie Bradley, En-
lily Curtis, Reba Cole. Ruth Dennen.
Edith Heron, Inez Moore Eva Heating,
Evelyn Hanbury Josephine Crank, Ella
Miller Caroline Harris. Josephine Bar
raclough, Fannie Coulter. Julia Hid
erbrandt, Alvie Heitzelmann. Caro- Rig
gins, Elisa Bonsall, Margaretta Harris,
Lula Barker Rose Meyer, Anna Pease
and Emily Curtis
A feature of the concert was the rem
dition of Rossini's overture to Semlr-
amide, arranged for eight pianos and SIX
teen performers 1t afforded rare ana
most commendable example of accurate
training. being naturally a crucial test
of correct time Both Mrs. Masac and
her pupils are to be heartily congratu-
lated on the success of the recital