The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-02
CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT.
The Greatest Success Ever Seen
in the Town.

Dancing was Excellent the Whls-
thing solo was treat iiit.- Mrs.
1 Hirschman was vigorously ipplauded
Everything Passed off without a
Hitch. = A Fine sum Realized for
Charity Detailed Account OF the
I Entertainment
A month or so ago when for the
first time in Morgantown's history
there appeared to be a great deal oil
suffering among the poor, Mrs. Mil
ton Hirschman 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 scale as this one Morgan
town long noted for her culture holds
within her embrace musical talent
of the highest order. When the sub
iect 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.
Everything was donated for the
good cause The management of the
| Opera House offered the house. The
attaches gave their services freely.
The press of the 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 ir a short fine. For the
last six weeks those who SO delight
ed us night have been practicing
with zeal which only sweet char
Ity 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; toronet,
Mestrezat, capito; Trombone, Bayles
Flute, Finnell and Bayles G.; Traps,
Lazier; Piano, Mrs Keene, rendered
in excellent style Sthal's "a Stranger
in New York" They showed the
result of careful training and Prof
Keene ought to feel highly compli-
mented for they furnished the house
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 these performers.
The Choral Society has been in
existence but short time but in that
short time they have demonstrated
THAT 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 Lueretia.
Donizette They were credit to Il
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 was" Rhapsody Hongroise
| by Listz and when we say it was
up to her high standard already
set all will understand what treat
it was.
| In response to vociferols applause
as an encore Miss McMnrphy play
ed Butterfly by Grieg,
| Prof. Ellenberger came here an
entire stranger but no stranger is he
now. Possessed of a deep, rich
voice, he has wonderful control over
its long range. His singing of De
Koven's Spanish Sercnade Nita
Gitana) gave great pleasure to his
| host of admirers
BY far the most unique act was
the dancing of the stately minuet,
the dance of our grandmother day.
No prettier sight was ever witnessed
than when under the intense light OF
the calcium flame costumed in the
Louis Quatoize period appeared Mr..
Atkinson, assisted by Miss Evans
Mr.. Boughner accompanied by Miss
Huston, followed by Mr.. Friedman
and Miss Howe, and Mr. Smith and
Miss Blanche Wood. The easy
graceful manner in which they exc.
cuted the steps of this the hardest
of all dances was enough to awaken
the shades of our departed ancestors
AS spectacular dance the minuet
, has no equal. Last night it seemed
as if the characters were machines
with ck-like regularity the most
difficult figures were executed in
perfect time. 1t was the first time
ever in Morgantown the minuet had
been danced. The hearty applause
which greeted then exit showed
plainly that the sympathies of the
entire house were with them. The
music for the dance was furnished by
the orchestra.
Again and again has this paper
had occasion to compliment Miss
Olive Pierce on the exquisite man
ner in which she plays the violin
She is Morgantown girl and Nor
gantown is proud of her. Accom-
panied by Mrs. Hartigan on the pi
ano she rendered "To the Evening
Star" by Wagner. When the first
note drifted in the vast assembly {
} sudden hush fell which was not bro
ken until the pent up spirits of hel
, hearers broke forth like an avalanche
nor did they subside till Miss Pierce
) had answered them with an encore
} Prof. Whyte, our instructor in elo
cution, has voice Of immense volume
. over which he seems to have absolute
ly perfect control. Something fine il
always anticipated when the an
nouncement is made that Prof. Whyta