The record-union., 1896-10-16

At the Clunie Opera-houSe this even
ing "Pygmalion and Galatea" ana the
farce Turn Him Out" It is a splendid
bill. There will be but two nights more
In which the public will have opportu-
nifty to see Kate Dalglish, who so ar
tistically personates Galatea, as With
the close of the dramatic week the lady
will, it is understood, sever her connec-
ton with the company, much to the re-
gret of the public.
The monster concert" for the beneht
of Mrs. Addde Carter took place at the
Congregational Church last evening. BY
half-paSt Z every seat in the house was
taken, and while many stood up the
whole evening crowding the alsles lar
down to the front, great numbers were
turned away unable to gain place In
the auditorium. 1t was most success
full concert. Over a hundred local peo-
pie took part and yet another hundred
CAPABLE local musicians could be named
for such another concert, and would
gladly have appeared. Who says tnat IN
the Capital City there is not remarka-
BILE number of people sufficiently skilled
in music to appear before critical audi
ences? Seventy-five per cent. OF the Ia
dies in the house removed their hats.
Ten per cent. wore obstructive head
gear, and 10 per cent. wore only low
and inoffensive head-dresses. 80 much
at least has been gained in the matter
of reform. Had all the women worn the
| hats usually seen at such gatheflnSS
the concert, so far as the comfort ana
pleasure of the audience is concerned,
would have been fiat failure. The
programme was given precisely as pub
| lished in the Record d-Unlon yeSter-
| day. 1t was a programme OF gems TO
note the features of each number IN de-
! tail and criticism would involve too long
| an account. But it may be said that the
Treble Clef Choral, which has not taken
| kindly to Record Union" suggeS-
tion in it's interest. proved that 1T has
profited by it nevertheless, and gave ev-
| idence of marked Improvement, and
made its number one of credit to itself
and its accomplished director, Miss
Clinch. The male chorus under Sig. To-
masso was an especially strong feat
ure, and the Sunset Quartet, a new one
to most Of the audience. 1t had pleasant
v Welcoming commendation The play
| ing upon the great organ by the
seven-year-old Master Darwin Wood
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was simply wonderful That one so
young can improvise upon an instru-
ment he can barely reach is astonish-
ing. The harp and violin duet by the
Misses johnson was a gem and greatly
pleased. The harp accompaniment was
especially praiseworthy Miss True, a
new contralto, proved to be charming
singer with a sweet, flexible voice and
| good management of it.
The mixed chorus of leading loca!
| singers was one of the best musical
numbers that has been given by local
people In many years The soloists,
Miss Felter, Mrs. Moynihan, Mrs. Cop
persmith, Mr. Adler, Mr.. Owens and
Mr.. Crocker, made their numbers feat
ures Of such strength and satisfaction
that to point out their excellences sew
orally would be a pleasure. A specially
artistic feature was the piano solo by
Mrs Albert Elkus, and another, the
difficult piano duet by Misses Evans,
Siddons and Carroll and Mrs. Hawley.
One of the most charming of the num-
bers was the Souvenir de Martha
by the Imperial Mandolin and Guitar
Club r. J. Carpenter conductor. The
Ladies' Choral, Mrs. Moeller conductor,
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Their work was Of the superior order
There was a corps of highly skilled
accompanies, organ, piano and violin,
in Mrs. Pinkham, Mrs. Moeller, Mr..
Adler, Misses Milliken, Senf, Gerrish
and Schaw. A number Of special merit
was the support given to Mrs Moyni-
hams solo by Misses Darlington and
Mrs. Thompson pianists, Mrs. Pink
ham organist, and Mr.. Adler violinist
All in all, such concert has not been
given in this city in many year 1t
was invested with special interest be-
| cause it was in aid of a well-knoWn
singer PROSTATE with sickness away
| from home and under the surgeon S
knife. It was a manifestation of SYM
pathy, kindness and helpfulness that
constitutes it high tribute to the COM
munity, and to the large body Of musi-
clans who came forward to aid and
| to the many citizens who contributed
| to make it a clear benefit, not dollar
| of cost being charged against 1t for
anything. The whole affair was gotten
up and managed by Messrs. Cohn and
| Kidder, and it's success is in largest
part due to their cheerful labors and
| deep sympathy with the afflicted. Dur
ing the evening Mr.. Cohn received from