Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-01-26
CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT.
The Greatest Success Ever Seen
in the Town.

DdncIHS NhS EAttHcho INT "hA'
Ting solo was Great Hit Mrs.
Hirschman was Vigorously Applauded
Everything Passed off without a
Hitch A Fine sum Realized for
Charity.-A Detailed Account of the
Entertainment.
A month or so ago when for the
first time in Morgantown's history
there appeared to be great deal of
suffering among the poor, Mrs. Mil
ton Hirschmans with some other
charitable Morgantown ladies con-
ceived the idea Of producing mon
ster concert in which all local talent
would be represented, the entire pro-
ceeds to be applied in alternating
the want and distress of those who
were deserving of charity. Often
charitable affairs have been given
but none were to be given on so
large a scale as this one. Morgan
town long noted for her culture holds
within her embrace musical talent
of the highest order. When the sub
ject OF holding such concert was
first mentioned to them, with one
accord they grew enthusiastic over
the idea and pledged themselves to
do all in their power to make it a
success. How well they succeeded
the world now knows.
T.. Il tod for hn
good cause The management of the
Opera House offered the house The
attaches gave their services freely
The press ofsthe city contributed all
printing. There were no comps"
issued. 1t was originally decided
to hold the entertainment before
Xmas but an affair given on such an
elaborate scale as this could not be
arranged in short time. For the
last six weeks those who so delight
ed us last night have been practic
ing with a zeal which only sweet
charity could inspire.
A more refined, cultured and in
telligent audience never before as
sembled in Music Hall. 1t was an
event long to be remembered. The
beauty and chivalry of athens"
were out en- masse.
The University orchestra was com
posed of F. w. Keene, Conductor.
First Violin, Keene, Frankenberger,
Wartenberg and Miss Pierce; Second
Violin, Bumgardner, Parsons, Klein
and Johnson; Bass, Cox; Coronet,
Mestrezat, capito; Trombone, Bayles
Flute, Finnell and Bayles G.; Traps,
Lazier; Piano, Mrs. Keene, rendered
in excellent style Sthal's ga Stranger
in New York" They showed the
result of careful training and Prof.
Keene ought to feel highly compli-
mented for they furnished last night
music of the highest order. There
is no reason why we should send to
Pittsburg or Wheeling for our music
when, at home, we have an orchestra
such as last nights performers.
The Choral Society has been in
existence but short time but in that
short time they have demonstrated
thas they are up to any standard no
matter how high. 1t is composed of
fifty two voices under the leadership
of Prof. c. A. Ellenberger. Last
night they rendered, 20 Italia, Italia
Beloved > From Opera Lucretia.
Donizetle They were a credit to a
town many times larger than Nor
gantown The entire University Or
chestra accompanied them
Miss Russell McMurphy needs no
introduction to local audience.
Since the time when first she struck
the keys during the Inaugural her
rare musical talent has been indeli-
bly, stamped on the memory of all
musical Morgantown. Her selection
last night as"Rhapsody Hongroise"
by Listz and when we say it was
up to to her high standard already
set all will understand what treat
it was.
In response to yociferous applause
as an encore Miss McMurphy play
ed ''Butterfy" by Grieg.
Prof Ellenberger came here an
entire stranger but no stranger is he
now. Possessed of deep, rich
voice, he has wonderful control over
it's long range. His singing of De
Koven's Spanish Sercnade (Nita
Gitana) gave great pleasure to his
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