The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-23
WAS A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT
Charity Concert Last Evening was De-
cided Success.

The charity entertainment at the Y.
NJ. c. A. auditorium last evening was
one of the most enjoyable events of
the month to the music and elocution-
airy loving public of the city. At the
hour appointed for the program TO be-
gin the house was comfortably filled
by an appreciative audience; however
there was still a few seats in the rear
of the room which undoubtedly would
have been filled had the weather not
been so inclement.
ShaW's orchestra began the pro-
gram with Bruce Priddy's "Cyclers
March," and the audience listened
in rapt attention till the end. The
piece coming from one of our Wichita
boys, IS quite a charming production,
and ranks with any Of the popular
music Of the day, and was we'll receiv-
ed by the audience.
''The Polish Boy" as recited by Miss
Nina Wightman, was very prettily
handled. She made quite pretty pic
ture upon the platform in the different
positions which the piece calls for. She
handled the piece, which is not an easy
one, in a manner which would do credit
to many an older person.
''Tremolo. as executed by Miss Mil
dred Hays, was performed in her usual
excellent manner. The difficult finger
ing, coupled with the peculiar harmon
les OF the piece, makes II always popu-
lar to music lovers. The vocal duet by
Z. B. Walden and Mr.. Westgate, was
also well rendered, and was enthusiast
tically received by the audience.
The next number was filled by Mrs.
L. z. Cox, Miss Ophal Street, who was
to have been present being quite I'll.
Mrs. Cox recited Gods Railway" in a
very excellent manner, her facial ex-
preston and ease Of manner upon the
platform depicted a close acquaintance
with the selection
The vocal solo by Miss Nellie Ander-
son was well rendered. and we'll receiv-
ed by the audience. The overture from
William Tell by Shaw's orchestra,
was also rendered IN their usual fine
manner. AIRS. l. NJ. Cox "city mission
ary," then made few remarks at this
point touching upon the poor, and char
liable works in the city. She shows
by her manner that her heart IS in the
work for the poor and needy. During
the course Of her remarks she begged
pardon for mentioning Il, but stated
that she had IN the last two years made
3143 calls. given 5S3 Bible readings. and
distributed so, 46S pieces OF religious lit
erature. She ended her remarks by an
appeal for charity, which would touch
the heart of anyone.
The next number on the program by
Miss Mabel NIillison, was exceedingly
humorous, and rendered in her mimi
ca ble manner, which captivated the au-
dience to the degree that she was com
PEELED to respond to the encore, which
she did In a very charming manner.
Next in order came a vocal solo by Mr..
George Westgate, which was well rem
deTed. Then came plano solo by Miss
Hella Spence which was executed with
precision and ease, not always to be
seen IN performances OF difficult music.
The selection was quite lengthy, and
difficult but she rendered It with the
grace and precision OF a master hand.
Mr.. Walden next rendered The Fog
Bell in his usual excellent manner.
The selection peculiarly adapted to a
voice like Mr.. Walden's and he did II
justice Miss Minnie Pedago then re-
cited The Innocent Drummer" in her
usual style which pleased the audience
greatly.
The silver Toned Quartet then rem
dered a selection in their own peculiar
manner which was so enthusiastically
received by the audience that another
selection had to be rendered by them.
This quartet frequently appears but
strange to relate the same members do
not appear each time though the quail
ity OF their selections differ very little.
The program OF the evening closed by
the rendition Of the Pirates Of Pen
zance" by the orchestra in their we'll
known style. on the whole the pro-
gram was among the best produced by
local talent given in the city for soma
time and reflects great credit upon Mrs.
Cox for her untiring efforts 20 make
il a success both as an entertainment I
and with the object in view. Some
talk Of repeating the entire program [
in the near future was talked of after
the concert. and should this be decided /
upon. notice in these columns Will ap-
pear as soon as the decision is made.
The following program was rendered: |
Music-''The CyCIers' March"
Shaw's orchestra.
ecitation-'~The Polish Boy.
Miss Nina Wightman-
Piano Solo-'TremolO' .-... 6Iottschalk 4
Mss Mildred Hays
Vocal Duet-"Life'S Dream Is Ger
Mr.. westgate and Nj Z. 3. Walden. !
ecitation-"One Niche the Il CHEST"
Miss Opal Street
Vocal SoIC-Selected. -.....-...-.
Miss Nellie Anderson.
Overture-''William Tell 1890. RoSslni |
Sha1y's Orchestra
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ---..--.-.---...
Miss Mabel MillisOn-
Vocal Solo-''The Last Greeting
..--.-..---- SSAu0eEt 1
Mr.. George WeStgate.
Poano Solo-"UngariSche Fantasie
....................... Listz 4
Miss celia L Spencer.
Vocal Solo-''The Fog Bell ...... Po1tet /
Mr. Z. r. Walden.
Notwithstanding Innocent Drummer"
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