The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02

Few such audiences have ever been
seen in this city as that of last even
ing at the "Old Folks Concert for the
benefit of the Green Ridge convent.
The Lyceum was most elaborately and
patriOtically decorated. Descending
from the proscenium arch was a GEN.
tral drapery of flags with side portiers
of bunting. beginning at the stage,
the boxes and loges of the upper tier
had across the front portraits of great
men of our nation, President Mckin-
ley at the right, Lincoln at the left,
with the famous generals and naval
heroes following.
The upper balcony was similarly
adorned
The entire effect was striking in the
extreme, with the rich combination of
flags. At either side of the stage
shield bearing the superscription
Union" held the banners of America
and Cuba. AS background appeared
an elaborate arrangement of flags sur
mounted by the American eagle.
One box and the centre loge of the
balcony were occupied by clergymen.
The other boxes and loges held promi-
nent residents of the city, while the
house from pit to dome was packed
with a representative body of listeners
and to say that all we're delighted with
| the entertainment given under the dl-
rection of John Il. Watkins is to eX-
press the general sentiment but mild
! ly. The programme was popular one
! and vet of a high order Much of the
| best talent in the city was in evidence
and the careful preparation OF the
| ,,,t,, l,nrG not in vain,
PICTURESQUE COSTUMES.
| The costumes made a most pictur-
esoue stage effect, many were exceed
| ingly rich and handsome and all were
attractive. Miss O'Boyle aroused great
enthusiasm as she entered clad in RED,
white and blue. The Louis XIV cos
tunes worn by the men were very
handsome, indeed, the entire effect was
exceptionally elegant.
The programme was followed with
almost no deviation, an unusual accom-
pan!ment to amateur entertainments.
1t began with America" and closed
with The Star Spangled Banner,
which was sung by the choir and audi
ence standing. The Banner of the
Sea" was given as a solo by Mr.. Kelly,
attircd as q sailor. the choir joining in
the chorus and waving flags The
Girl | Left Behind Me" was given a
rousing reception as rendered by the
choir and the band. 1t was neralded
by costumed fife and drum corps in
miniature. Thus it will be seen that
the patriotic sentiments of the IaS
entered largely into the affair.
The glees We're sung with great taste
and with a harmony not often heard
They reflected much credit en- both Di-
rector Watkins and the finely trained
voices.
Mrs. Joseph OBlien sang with sur
passing sweetness Come Back tc
Erin" and as an encore she sang the
exquisite Killarney
SOLO NUMBERS.
Miss Jennie F. O'Boyle played will
great skill and pleasing effect "Recollec
tions of Home" Miss Anastasia Burke
-. sang a beautiful contralto solo Beau
tvs Eyes" She responded to an en-
core. Frances ONeil, Of Willies-Barre
sang most acceptably MARY of Ar
gyie." He was accompanied on the
piano by his sister, Miss Anna O'Nell
He was enthusiastically encored. Miss
Harriet Ward played a NieuX Tempo
waltz with great skill and shading. Fol
an encore she rendered "SuaWanet
River" The duet by Thomas Beynor
and ]. w. Jones was one of the mos
pleasing numbers, while the qlartette'
by the Schuberts were delighttullS
sung. Bauer's band gave fine support
to the entire programme. Miss O'BoEle
Of Archibald, was the pianist
One of the most effective stage pie
lures imaginable was the beautiful
minuet dance by Mrs. NJ. r. McDon
aid, Mrs Pcrcival j. Morris, Missc'
Horan, Beamish, Fitzpatrick. Crossn
Barrett, Mcssrs. Percival Morris, f. J
McAndrews, #. =. Duffy, John BcamiSh
John Nallin, Peter INLAND ami NJ. l.
Cawley. 1t was under the direction o
Professor Seigcl and was admirably
given.
The concert was in charge of the fol
lowing managing committee: Mrs
Timothy Burke. president; Mrs. Con
rad Schroeder vice president; Miss NJ
T.. Brainard, secretary; Mrs. Il. +
O'Boylc, c,treasurer: Mrs Joseph O'Brien
Mrs. William Kelly, Miss Cecclif
Schroe der. Miss Niana Fitzpatrick, Miss
y. A. Mccarthy, Mrs. r. q. Wills, Mrs
William Walker, Mrs. Henry Lutz, Mrs
NJ. +. Wymbs, Miss Nellie Beamish
Mrs O'Horan and Miss Kathryn Fitz
patrick.
After the concert there was recep
tion at Siegers for the participants.