Mr. F. W. Palmer, '86, Organist.
Mr. W. H. Pear, '87, Accompanist.
The opening number, the well-known Cornation march from "Le Prophete," was rendered with success, the success which comes from careful training.
We wish the same thing could be said of the first three college songs given by the Glee Club, but the truth is they were careless and weak. The vigor and care displayed in the fourth song were in marked contrast to those that went before, and in part made up for what they lacked.
The Banjo Club was greeted with lively applause, and the expectations of the audience were realized. A recall proved that a classical audience is quick to recognize a classical thing.
The second set of songs given by the Glee Club were a great improvement over the first set.
The last number of part one, the beautiful selection, played so well at the celebration concert of the 250th anniversary, was given with almost greater success last evening.
The college songs which opened part two of the programme were sung with great snap and vigor. The Skating Song appealed to the audience particularly and Schneider's Band created great merriment.
The Largo of Handel which ended the programme was an exquisite thing given in a masterly way. It almost doubled the enjoyment of the evening which is saying much.
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