The daily sentinel., 1900-12-01
Last Nights Entertainment.

Last NIYut Lhlci eo
Grand junction is most fortunate IN
securing during a season ssme OF the
best talent travelling, in the line OF
theatrical and musical ENTERTAINMENTS
40 that a local entertainment mas 10
take chances as to patronage. The osne-
fit concert last night at the Presoyte-
rian church was not nearly 30 well pat
ronized, as the excellence OF the pro-
gram warranted. The auditorium OF
the church was comfortably filled, but
could have contained more than is oio'
Tho entertainment WAS given unoef
the direction of Misses Kyes and Wright
ot this city and throughout was well
balanced and enjoyable.
In all tho numbers OF the program
those who participated did most creolta
bly,. After tho opening number by the
orchestra, Misses Kyss and brainsro
rendered piano duet. "Ihe ARRIVAL Oh
a.nt. Claus" The attractiveness OF the
pumber came from the fact that MISS
Braipsrd had attached to her wrists
bells which harmoniously jingled, as her
hands moved dsftly over the keys.
Those portions Of the program which
..,msd to be especially enjoyed by those
nreseat we're as follows: Mrs. Cropsy's
vocal solo "spring Tide" Mrs. Cropsey
has AN unusually sweet contralto voice,
which it is always a pleasure to hear.
Added to this is the peculiar charm OF
unostentatiousness. which few singers
have. Most of them, doubtless unwii-
liusly 90. are self conscious to such
degree that it oppresses those who listen.
She was recalled and rendered second
number.
OF the three numbers in reading ron
dsred by Miss Wright possibly the one en-
titled "Parson of Cactus Flat was the
most enjoyable, doubtless on account OF
the pathos of the piece and because Miss
Wright seemed to enter more fully into
the spirit OF its rendition. Her voice is
very clear and resonant and her gestures
without any quality of the DelSarte
movements, which have ruined more
elocutionitrs than any other thing
Gould Raymond the great elooutionist
and Shakespearian reader OF Princeton
unworthy have seen the modern school
of readers. with their DelSarts antics he
would have foresworn all interest in slo-
cution. Miss Wrights enthusiasm and
her clear enupciation added mueh charm
to the numbers on the program whish
were hers last night.
A vocal duet by Miss Kyes and Mr..
Thornton "The Gladistors" was thor
oughly enjoyed. Mr.. Thornton was
revelation. Few knew him, but he car
ried the audience with him in his singing
His voice is unusually sweet for man, his
high tenor notes were sung without any
straininR whatever aud showed that
there is latent power yet unfolded In his
voice. Miss Kyes in this number did
herself justice, although in the other
numbers in which she sang she did not
seem to roach her capacity. She has
ordinarily 4 very sweet voice, but she
suffered severely last night with sore
throat. which accounts for her timidity
in permitting her voice free volume.
The ladies' were assisted in several
numbers by Prof. Rutherford on the
cornst and Mr.. Lea with violin.
Altogether the entertainment was
very oreditable. 1t was for the purpose
OF paying the indebtedness on the church
carpet and goodly sum was realized.
The grand annual masque ball OF the
Red Men, Friday night December l4th.
Don't forget tho date and don't fail 70
secure your tickets, as it is going to be
hummer.
UMa1Onev'e Woddin0