The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-09
in THE PLAY HOUSES.
Bauer's Band Concert.

Bauer's band was greeted by a big,
enthusiastic and representative audi
ence last night on the occasion of the
benefit at the Lyceum. If there is one
thing that can arouse enthusiasm in
this town it is Bauer and his band.
They were greeted by an ovation from
beginning TO finish, and the pro-
gramme was such as to warrant all
the applause it received.
Robert Bauer is one of the most
graceful conductors who takes the
rostrum today. and the complete con-
troll i'm which he holds his players by
his quiet, undemonstrative method is
a strong attraction in the work of the
band.
The ensemble effect was excellent
last evening, and the programme was
given with an abandon, a spirit and
"go" that have perhaps never been
equalled at any band concert previous
ly heard in this city. While the selec-
tions were what may be called popu-
lar, the programme was varied enough
to enthrall the listeners of all tastes
The overture by Keller Belief was
elaborate in detail and remarkable for
the clarionet effects. The deicacy of
shading in the Suppe overture was a
clever example Of the bands capabil-
tiles, and in the variations and fam
tastes great versatility was evinced.
1t is generally conceded that Bauer
plays Sousas marches as we'll as Sousa
and his band produce these popular
compositions.
The audience was assured of this
fact in the many encores, particularly
in the stars and Stripes Forever"
when Messrs. Eugene Ham and Theo-
dore Bauschman gave an innovation
in a spirited flute obligato. Messrs.
Griffith RAISER and Turn afford a fine
trombone trio in this one of the en-
Corns rendered.
The Crimson Flush March," by
Alexander, which gave as good an
example of the able ensemble work of
the band as anything attempted.
The great descriptive piece, The
Cavalry Charge" was the most bril-
liantly effective selection given, and
needs to be heard to be appreciated.
1t contained all the elements neces-
sary to the correct exposition of the
title.
\ feature of the evening was the
piano solo by Miss Mabel Rennie, who
paid a graceful compliment to Bauer
by wearing on her dark blue coat the
red collar and gilt epaulets of the band
uniform. She is very young lady,
who has been studying with Professor
j. NJ. Chance, and who has developed
such remarkable musical talent that
she will soon go to Paris to study un-
der Guilmant. She played the difficult
arrangement by Lizst of Rigoletto
with great taste and with brilliant ex-
ecution. She was recalled numberless
times to receive arms full of flowers.
and finally to respond with a poetic in
depreciation of Chopin waltz.
John r. Watkins scored one of the
successes of his life in the artistic sing
ing of the great recitative and aria,
"She Alone Charmeth My Sadness"
from GOunod's queen of Sheba." As
an encore he sang charming little
song, Waiting in the Lane, Peggy"
The Schubert quartette. Watkins.
Beynon, Stevens and Jones, sang
Margaret" followed by glee, THE
Beetle and the Flowers" with fine ef-
feet Mr.. McAndrews played a clar-
ionet solo, accompanied by the band,
which was one of the best efforts Of
the evening, the artistic success of the
number being rather enhanced than
otherwise by the handsome personnel
of the chief performer, who received
thunderOus recalls.
Charles Doersam is delightful pian-
ist, and his accompaniments to the
vocal numbers were delicate, finished
anG very artistic