No. 4, 1.0, G.., are to be congratulated on the largo attendance at the musical entertainment given by them on Saturday evening at the Masonic Hall. They were fortunate in obtaining the servi band of the French flagship Th the assistance of three ladies and two popular gentlemen amateurs nd_ the entertainment undoubtedly was a decided financial success. Apart, however, from this result, of which, of course, the Lodge reaps the benefit, there was much to be desired in the rendering of some of the items on the programme. We refer partion-Jarly to Mr. Xavier's song of "Martha," his duet with Mr. Ewen, and th recitation of Whittier's well-known poem, "Barbara Fritchie," by a lady amateur, The only pieces, indeed, before the interval, worthy of the attention of so large an audience, were the overture, a fantasie of airs from " Faust," and the Cavatine an Barbidre," both well rendered by the French Band and each much appreciated, and a duet for the piano and flute by Miss Penfold and Mr. Loam, from Clinton's "Lieder Aline Werde." The latter con-isted of two movements, an andante and allegro, Much of the score set for the piano required considerable executive ability, and a less careful and accurate pianiste than Miss Penfold proved herself to be, might have easily failed to give so accurate an interpretation of the charming piece that had been chosen, It is sufficient to say that the way in which Mr. Loam Figh reputation as a fault, At the oon-performed his part more than maintained his
clusion the audience insisted on bean musicians again, and they responded fantasia of airs from Meyerbeer Huguenots." During the interval that followed, the French Band played the fantasie, "La Traviata," The second part of the evening's entertainment opened with a song Come into the Garden, Maud," by one of the most popular of our many clever amateurs, Mr. Dunman, the iano, accompaniment' being given' Mr.
cattle, Mr, Danman was in good voice, and, eliciting a loud encore, he repeated the last verse. Miss MI, Allen had chosen the piece, "Souvenir de Trovatore," as a pianoforte solo, and the house awarded loud and prolonged applause. Mr. R. W. Little, (who occupied the Chair), read an account of some of Mark Twain's experiences in Germany, from The Tramp Abroad." The readin= was illustrated by the exhibition of severs.: grotesque drawings which had been carefully prepared by "our good friend Mr. Corer," and was frequently interrupted by lanzhter. The polis La Parisienne," by the French wid, was loudly encored, and they very generously performed " Anen Fest," Miss It is decided to comply with the request Taisun's song, "Judith," was scarcely the. best she could have chosen for the display of her really considerable vocal powers, but she did full justice to it, and was rewarded with a loud call for another song, whensheresponded with "One morning, oh, so early." A fantasie, "La Dame Blanche," by the Band, brought the entertainment-to a close. The French musicians showed their national courtesy in a graceful compliment to the audience by giving "God save the Queen" as they dispersed. It is needless to eulogise the performances, one and all, of the members of this splendid band, and Admiral Duperré is certainly entitled to the thanks, not only of the Lodze that has been the immediate recipient of his kindness, but of all those who enjoyed the superb playing of the various selections on Saturday night.
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