The daily sentinel., 1899-03-11
MUSICALE.

The musicale given at the First Meth
odist Episcopal church last evening, was
exceptional 1t was exceptional be-
cause it exceeded in artlstic merit the
expectations of the three hundred aud
itors fortunate enough to be in attend
ance. Given under the auspices of the
ladies Of the church it was heralded as a
musical treat, and such it proved.
The program was not long just long
enough, and there was not poor num-
ber upon it,. To particularize is to in
dulge in eulogistic praise OF each parti-
cipant. Such entertainments are sulti-
vative of higher social order and are
surprisingly illustrative of the musical
and literary talent being developed
among the young people Of Grand juno
ton. To the stranger within the church
it was pleasing revelation OF unusual
home talent.
This short article is not intended as a
technical critique. but is written more
for the bestowing of merited recognition
upon the young ladies and gentlemen
who so graciously volunteered their ser
vices last evening
The program opened with very
pleasing instrumental duet by Mes
DANES Stanley and Clough and was fol-
lowed by vocal solo rendered by Miss
Mae Armstrong. AS the clear, bell-like
tones of Miss Armstrong; voice filed
the auditorium. the audience knew it
was listening to an artist Of rare merit.
Miss Armstrong Was compelled to re-
spond to an encore and also sang two
number curing The ssesed saft q & ~ y
prograin.
"The Last Hope" piana solo by Miss
Nellie Belden, was faultlessly played,
and yet the audience was disappointed.
Why? 1t was too short, and Miss Bel
den refused to respond to an encore.
Mrs. Bates rendered feelingly the vo-
cal solo, "a Day Dream" She has a
rich, sweet voice and one well suited for
concert work. During the second part
of the program Mrs. Bates sang "She
Was Bred in Old Kentucky" and was
the recipient of vociferous applause.
| Professor Boyer followed with violin
solo and in response to an encore gave a
cornet selection.
An unexpected pleasure next greeted
the audience. 1t vas the rendition OF
"Ambolena Snow" by two pickaninnies,
impersonated by little Misses Elsie Sui
livan and Ruby Lawrence.
| "Narcissis," piano solo by Miss Belle
Fauss was we'll received by the audience
and rewarded with an encore.
1t is not disparagement to the other
entertainers to say that the greatest ap
plause Of the evening was reserved for
Mics Susa Carpenter. This young
lady's unusual dramatic ability and
refined power of elocution is 80 we'll
known to the people Of Grand Junction
to appear always gives rise to anticipa-
tory pleasure and her name upon pro-
gram, in the vernacular OF the advance
agent, never fails as drawing card. ;
Miss Carpenter was in splendid voice
and did 80 enthuse those who heard her
that she was compelled to respond to
two epcores.
Mr.. George Armstrong was not upon
the program, but in response to numer
GUS requests consented to sing Just one
song" His selection, however was 80
uniquely pleasing that he was obliged to
sing three times before being allowed to
retire.
The musicale concluded with selee-
ton, "Until the Dawn" by quartette
consisting OF Messrs. Marsh, Clark,
Clark and Ramey. Their voices blended
in harmonious unison and their singing
was enjoyed to tho extent Of an encore.