The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-31
EXCELLENT CONCERTS.
Lieut. G0direys eand Entertained Two Delighted
Audiences In InianIU Hall Yesterday.

Lieut.. Dan Godfrey ana his famous
British Guards band gave two con-
ccrts i'm Infantry Hall yesterday, and
both i'm the afternoon and evening the
veteran English bandmaster gave am
pie evidence that the reputation ne
bears is most thoroughly deserved.
The concerts We're given under the pa
tronage cf Governor Dyer, and the
proceeds were for the benefit of the
Saturday hospital fund. and this fact
had much to do with bringing out the
large and select audience which at
tended the concert last evening.
As 10 the standing OF the band among
the leading military musical organiza-
tions of the world there can be no ques-
tion. and IL is without exception one OF
the best bands ever heard i'm this city.
While comparisons are not as rule IN
order. the fact that this organization is
conducted by Lieut. Godfrey upon the
methods strictly in vogue among the
bandmasters of the British army calls.
perhaps, for some comment on the score
OF a lack of the vim and dash which is
brought out by John Philip Sousa, but,
while this is noticeable in the rendi-
tion Of march music, il is rather pleas
cal nature, and in this work Lieut.. God
frey and his very able bandsmen excel.
one very delightful feature about
this band is an utter absence OF harsh,
brassy effects with any loss in the
broadness of the general tone The
wood winds" of the band are particu-
larly strong and the Instrumentation
stringed double basses, and the effects
produced are delightful In the matter
OF solosts, no band that has visited this
city Is better equipped, for Mr.. II. l..
kettlewell, the conductor Of the
band. cornetist; Mr.. Redfern. flute; Mr.
Spencer French horn; Mr. Evans. eu-
phonium: Mr.. Campbell, bassoon; Mr..
Benton, oboe. and Mr. Hughes. claro-
ret, all gave ample proof of their abil
ity as masters OF their respective in
struments, and their solo work was APP
plauded with the greatest manifesta-
tons OF appreciation.
The program OF last evenings concert
was as follows: Overture, william
Tell" Rossini: selection Faust" Gou-
nod; flute solo Grand Air Varie," elm
ton. Mr.. Redfern: dance music Edward
German. composed for the play Henry
VIII at the Lyceum theatre, London.
% Morris dance. (2) Torch dance, 90
Sheph rd's dance; cornet solo, THE
Children's Hour" Cowen Mr.. Kettle
we'll. march, under the Banner OF
Victory" Won Blon; selection, Belle
of New York" Kerker; pccolo solo,
sylvia" lie THERE. Mr.. Green; humor-
Gus musical sketch. THE Drummer's
Dilemma" Byrne. Mr.. Bvrne: nautical
fantasia England and America" arr
by -. Godfrey.
Governor Dyer and members Of his
staff were present. and upon the en-
trance Of the governor the bandsmen
arose and played THE star Spangled
Banner" the entire audience standing
until the air was finished The entire
American band, i'm uniform. headed by
Mr.. u. w. Reeves, was also present as
q compliment 10 Lieut.. Godfrey = '1 his
famous players. IL was a fine concert
given i'm a most mastery manner, and
when Lieut. Godfrey ana his band re-
-tHHH on Friday afternoon next, April T.
10 give n matinee concert at Infantry
Hall. there should be a full house.