Life — April 11, 1889 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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- LIFE: cert of unparalleled interest. The stars in question were Herr Rafael Josephy and Herr Moriz Rosenthal, whose playing called forth enthusiastic applause from a very large audience. They were assisted by an orchestra led by Mr. Walter Damrosch, and Mlle. Clementina DeVere, who sang an aria from “ The Magic Flute,” with taste and skill. The orchestral part of the programme was exceedingly rich, comprising Schumann’s beautiful D minor symphony ««Waldweben,” from Siegfried, and the familiar but brilliant thapsodie “ Hongroise, No, 14.” * * * T is not too late to render a little tribute to Mr. Damrosch for the fine performance of the “Grell Mass,” given by the Oratorio Society under his able leadership. It is to his untiring energy and skill that the public owe the presenta- tion of this new and beautiful work. * * * T= Reed Club piped harmoniously at their second con- cert, and were assisted by Miss Virginia Rider, a tal- ented young pianist, whose playing is marked by a verve and brilliancy as well as musicianly feeling. We trust she will meet with the success she undoubtedly deserves. A CONVERSATION, - ““WHERE IS MR. BAGLEY’S OFFICE?” NEEDLESS CAUTION. ‘““ELEVENTH FLOOR, MUM.” “Is THIS THE ONLY ELEVATOR?” MAN well known in his native town as always being “YES M.” behindhand in his affairs, was driving rapidly down the street and accidentally ran over-a colored man. Unable JUST FOOLING. to stop his horse after the accident, the driver, true to nature, HY should I not repine? I asked her to be mine, She answered ‘‘ yes,” (Oh, day accursed) yelled out: “Hithere! get out of the way!’ Upon which the darkey, not being very much hurt, picked himself up as quickly as possible and halloed back: “ Fo’ de Lo’d’s sake, And added, ‘‘ This is April first !” boss, yo’ ain’t comin’ back agin, is yo’!”” Lee Fairchild.