The record-union., 1897-04-24

PatrOl, With the quick hltcn, train
ed horses and the pleasing specialties
of Mr.. McAlpin and Miss Foster
At 9 o'clock this morning the box of
flee of the Metropolitan Theater opens
for the sale of reserved seats for the
engagement of Georgia Cayvan. There
is no extra charge for reserving seats
| No more charming and altogether
agreeable and satisfactory class recital
in music and evening of song has been
held in this city for many years than
that of last evening, at the Congrega-
tional Church by the pupils of Enrico
TomaSsO's class, assisted by the Nc
Neill Club and J. A. Owens, with Mrs.
Pinkham and Mrs. Tomasso as organ
and piano accompanies. The church
was crowded by a critical but kindly
audience. Twenty seven voices from
the Mcneil Club constituted the
chorus. At no time have these gentle
men sung better, and this is said after
having heard them for years. Indeed,
we incline to the belief that the clean
est cut work in the club history was
that of last evening, especially in Gou-
mods Unfold Ye Portals There was
a depth of feeling, nicely of shading
and a richness of expression in the
work, that surprised the most sincere
of the admirers of male vocal work.
Clearly the club has had handling and
study of late that tells in the judgment
Of the most Indifferent hearer.
Instructor Tomasso prefaced the OPP
ening Of the recital by saying that with
few exceptions the pupils had never
sung in public. At least no mere than
two had appeared before such an au-
dience. He bespoke for the debutants
kindly consideration, and minated
that they would manifest something of
embarrassment.
Herbert A Kidders MY Lover Will
Come To-day" was rendered with a
delicacy and feeling that won for this
favorite tenor a hearty encore, when he
gave the love song Not Long Ago.
with even more effectiveness. Miss
Alice Lewis, soprano, came timidly to
the rostrum. Trembling with appre-
hension she essayed the first notes of
Mascagni's He Loves Me- Loves Me
Not" shook her head, faltered and
smiled, but catching the feeling of
sympathy by the audience, she tried
again anu Won. "A sweet. H1lDld So
prano struggling with embarrassment
and made charming by the modest con-
fusion but courageous will of the young
lady, gave the song with good deal
of success. Her tones We're low, it's
true, but sweet, evidencing a good and
useful voice that with confidence will
do her high credit She was warmly
applauded and returned amidst smiles
and a rustic of encouragement and sang
with more of self-possession a pretty
love plant. Mrs. George Sherman's
| Aria coro madre Pietosa Vergine"
by Verdi, was a delightful thing. The
organ accompaniment and undertones
of the male chorus, with her strong,
clear and feeling soprano was in fact
the gem of the evening. She sang with
charming effect, on recall, beautiful
cradle song. The lady has quality,
voice and management that are re-
freshing and very satisfying. Miss
Laura Cooper came to the front COW
cred with confusion, and not daring to
lift her eyes to the audience. A ripple
of laughter, kindly and gentle, encour-
aged her somewhat She gave Balfe's
Sweetheart and Greig's 9TH Swan
The first was faint, but the tones were
pure, fresh and made the audience long
for volume. She gathered courage in
the second, faced and looked at her au-
dience, and sang the selection very
prettily. She has a sweet voice of
much expression, and lacks only cour-
age. When she is less self-conscious
Miss Cooper will please her audiences
Well She was recalled by most COM
plimentary applause, but declined to
try again" Surely she had no reason
to fear, having really done well under
such a trying ordeal. Miss Queen
Robin was easy and self possessed.
Probably embarrassed she did not
make it much manifest and sang in a
strong soprano. especially rich and
sweet in the middle register, suggesting
contralto, 1.-THE Valley by the Sea-,
and gave with much expressiveness
and entire success the song Because
Love You Still" Mrs. J. A Moynihan's
number was "Sogani," and her encore
| Beware" The lady, while still a pu-
pill, is a wellknown singer, and at no
time has won more credit Her clear
capable soprano was heard to excellent
advantage. when the Corn is Wav-
ing" was given by the MCNEIL Club so
we'll that the audience demanded it's
repetition, which was granted. The
club sang without notes as in the first
instance, and with an evenness, unity
and feeling which we have not before
credited it with. 1t has reason to be
proud of last nights work. e. r. Nor
CAMS tenor song Let Me Love Thee -
was pleasantly rendered. He sang
with some embarrassment, naturally
His tenor is not strong, but very clear
and sweet. We fancy there IS volume
enough in his voice when he has the
courage to free it. He replied to a
sincere encore Miss Lena Gore, So
prano, sang Tostis "Preghera.' The
young lady was self-possessed and sang
without evidences of fear. Her voice
is strong. her tones linpid, her method
good, and for feeling very marked 1t
is a voice full of good promise. She
responded to a flattering encore. This
singer has rather remarkable range
by the way.
The concert closed with the Duet and
Miserere from III Trovatore" by Mr.
Owens. one of our best local trained
tenors, Mrs. Moynihan and the male
chorus, with organ and piano. It was
finely sung. All in all more delight
ful and interesting music recital we
have have not had in many a month
Surely there are coming on in this city
many excellent voices. taking this one
class as an example of local ability and
native talent.
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