The weekly intelligencer., 1896-02-01
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Thursday night our music-loving people
the opera house by Zeiler's Concert band
and Orchestra, of Kansas City. Will
Zeiler, director of the company, was born
and raised in this city, where every body
knows him, and all appreciate his musical
talent. From the time it was announced
that this company intended visiting Lex
iugton, our people began to look forward
to something better than the common
run, and we are sure no one felt disap-
pointed in the result. Each member OF
the company is an artist with his partic-
lar instrument, and the combination of
twenty-five musical artists could not fail
to produce a fine effect.
The first piece on the program was the
"Directorate March," by Sousa, and at
audience was captured. It was good
opening number, and was enthusiastically
received. Number two was violin solo,
Rossini's "Othello," by Master Howard
Payne. He is a mere child, but he plays
with spirit and understanding. We claim
him also as a Lexington boy. 1t was here
his talent was developed and cultivated
and Lexington audiences have applauded
his wonderful genius even from his
infancy.
The third, aud probably the best piece
on the program. to bring out orchestral
effects, was an overture Light Cavalry, !"
by Suppe. 1t was thoroughly enjoyed,
and a strong effort was made for an
encore.
Miss Bing, the popular and ever well
come vocalist, who has long since won
her way into the hearts of Lexington
people, was next on the program, and
sang serenade, "Ah, Yes, Love Thee"
to say that she did herself credit, for
everybody knows what that means. She
was accompanied by q full orchestra, and
the effect was very fine.
Number five was guitar solo by Prof.
n q m
instrument, but we did not like his selec-
tion. Number six was medley by the
orchestra, which was much enjoyed.
"Bridge Song and March-Removal
Fad, J" was the next number. The audience
had no idea what was coming, whether it
was song, an Instrumental solo, or an
orchestral effect. The curtain arose, the
full orchestra struck up "Burden's
Bridge" and few moments later cur
tain descended to within eight feet of the
floor, and in letters foot long appeared
the motto: 1--WE twill Build that Bridge;
$376, ,000," !" and also a large, weli-executed
picture OF the bridge. The audience
clapped their hands till blisters were GER
few moments later the Removal Fad"
was developed. Mansfield McCleiland
and Bert Taubman, dressed as tramps,
appeared, carrying huge carpet bags,
long curtain hanging behind him, mark
ed in large letters "County Seat" They
had to march across the stage twice, and
the effect was wonderful. The applause
of the audience almost drowned out the
full orchestra.
'sFair Maid Of Perth, ,''by the brass band,
was very pleasing selection, well
rendered by the band. The sextette,
MAY has come" arranged by Burden,
given by ''strings and clarionet," WAS also
well received. Prof. Chase then gave q
mandolin solo, which showed wonderful
skill.
Mr.. A. w. Smith gave a vocal solo, ..In
Shadow OF Pines" accompanied by a full
orchestra. It was fine selection, and was
splendidly given. Mr.. Smith holds first
lovers.
The overture "After the OPERA" by
Burden, was another piece where the
orchestra charmed everybody.
A call had been sent up, asking Miss
Bing to sing again. She consented, and
sang "I've Loved, and the World is Nine"
She was accompanied by the piano only,
and her notes were more distinct than in
the preceding song.
"Good Night" by Burden, was rendered
by Messrs. Chiles, Smith, Gunlack and
Moorman, accompanied by full orchestra.
II was full of harmony and was well
received.
The concert closed with a march, "La
Promenade" by Rush, by the full orches-
ira. This was another beautiful selec-
lion, Wcii IcuQbTc0, Tue only OAck W
its enjoyment being that 1t ended the
program, and we were not ready to have
1t ended.
The night was dark, and a drizzling
rain was falling; the roads were very bad,
and even the streets and sidewalks were
not much better; yet the opera house
was three fourths full, and we believe all
present will unite with us in saying that
as musical entertainment, it was one OF
the most complete, in every respect, ever
given in our city.
DAISY" THE MISSOURI GIRL.
is the title of the new comedy which is
meeting with such great success and
making Imoney for the manager of the
Sadie Raymond Comedy Co. The piece
has created quite furore through Mis-
souri,, and is said to be one of the fun
niest as well as the most natural comedies
ever written. The scene is laid in the
southern part OF Missouri during the
present boom when everybody is excited
about the rich lead and zinc mines being
discovered there. The play deals with an
old Missouri farmer, on whose land ore is
found, and who has a hard time trying to
keep it away from the grasping capital
lists and "would be" friend. Miss Sadie
Raymond, In the title role. does some very
clever work. She has had several new
songs written for her this season and does
some difficult and catchy dancing. Mr..
Fred Raymond, as Aeke Dobson. the
country clod- hopper, is right at home,
and keeps the audience in continuous
roA- of laughter whenever he appears on
the stage. His part is very funny, and
never fails to please. The entertainment
throughout is excellent and is meeting
with great success wherever produced.