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American Mechanical Dictionary 3 Vol. [volumes] Knight
Knight New Mechanical Dictionary 1 Vol. [volume] A to Zoo
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5498 [obscured text] [vol?] by W. T.
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725/ [obscured text] [?] by G. A. Henty
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1896
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Wednesday, October 10, 1906
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IN AID OF ORPHANAGE
Capital Concert Given by Pupils of
Prof Wickens
The concerts given yearly by Prof
Wickens pupils are always looked for-
ward to with pleasure and never prove
disappointing. That given last even-
ing in Institute hall, was the four-
teenth annyal gathering of the local
talent trained by Prof. Wickens and
was decidedly the best of the lot, from
whatever point it be viewed. Like
those whih preeded it, it was give
for sweet charity sake, and as a result
the Protestant Orphan's Home will
have its treasury enriched. The hall
was crowded, and on the pure merits of
the performers, all were worked to a
pitch of enthusiasm, which added in
no small degree to the thorough en-
joyment of a select and varied pro-
gramme. Prof. Wickens wielded the
baton in his usual style and his stud-
ents responded to every move. Such a
combination of local amateur talent,
almost entirely composed of the juven-
ile element, it would be difficult to ex-
cel and each and every one of the lot
a finished musician or posessed of the
genius necessary to produce the article.
The concert opened with the over-
ture "Tancredi" (Rossini), rendered by
the orchestra, principally composed of
stringed instruments, in a most credit-
able manner, and giving a foretaste of
the many good things to come. "The
Wedding March" (Mendelssohn), a
selection from "Rigoletto" the over-
ture, "Barber of Seville" and selections
from "Fra Diavolo" being parhaps
the choice of the lot. Lohengrin's
"Ladies Procession" was given as a
quartette on the violin, the performers
being Masters H. Plimley, G. Offer-
man-Weiler, J. Fredette and E. Rut-
tan. It was a very happy rendition of
a piece of music which is always tak-
ing when well executed. But the
young ladies' qyartette from the
"Carnival of Venice" somewhat left
the boys in the shade. It was com-
posed of Misses Justine Gilbert, Ruby
Sylvester, Beryl Moss and Kathleen
Roberts, and was given without the
music stand. The plaudits with which
it was received brought the talented
quartette of violinists again to the
front of the stage to be recipients
of a charming basket of flowers each.
There were also a couple of violin solos
which were well worthy of all the ap-
plause they received and it was pro-
longed and genuine. The performers
were Master Victor Levy and Master
Gustave Mittalstate. J.H. Gordon
favored the audience with two cello
solos, which needless to say, were ex-
quisite. A piano solo by Miss Nancy
Harrison, Weber's Concertstuke was
such a gem in its way that two bask-
ets of flowers added to the apprecia-
tion of the audience as demonstrated
by applause. A trio for violin, cello
and piano afforded an opportunity to
Miss Justice Gilbert, Miss May Moss
and Master Gordon Edwards of dis-
playing their ability with the instru-
ments named. The performance was
really very fine and at its conclusion
the pianist Miss Moss was presented
with a bouquet. The vocal soloists of
the evening were Mrs. J.T. Legg, P.
Gordon, J.H. Griffiths and A Brem-
ner, each of whom are so well known
that comment on their work would be
superfluous.
The accompanists of the evening
were, Piano, Miss Nancy Harrison
and Miss Annie Mittalstate; first
violin, Mrs Wilson Ashe and Miss
Ruby Sylvester; second violin Master
Edward Sears and Master Victor Levy;
vialo, Master Gustave Mittalstate;
cello, Master Gordon Edwards and
Miss Nancy Harrison.
The performance concluded with the
grand naval divertimento by the or-
chestra in memory of the British fleet
leaving Esquimalt harbor, introducing
Orders to sail, preparing for voyage,
saying farewell, heaving the anchor,
leaving the "Tight Little Island" all
sails set, "The Larboard Watch" the
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storm encountered outside the straits,
the prayer for those in peril on the
sea, the calm after the storm. Satur-
day night on board, anchored in Ports-
mouth harbor.
Professor Wickens and all concerned
are to be contratulated upon the suc-
cess of the concert, and those who
were fortunate enough to be present
are to be felicitated.
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SUCCESSFUL CONCERT
Prof. Wickens' Pupils Delight Large
Audience at Institute Hall
The fourteenth annual concert, ar-
ranged by Professor E.G. Wickens
was brought to a most successful con-
clusion last evening, in the Institute
Hall. Governor and Mrs. Dunsmuir
and party, and Mayor Morely, accom-
panied by Mr. Morley were present,
sppecial reserved seats having been ar-
ranged for them. The programme
which has been printed in the Colonist
was fulfilled to the letter, and was un-
doubtedly the finest, both in the volcal
and the instrumental sections, of
all the concerts which Prof. Wickens
has brought off annually.
Six selections were given by the
combined orchestra, the ast one a
selection portraying the withdrawal of
the British Fleet from Esquimalt be-
ing especially well rendered.
Mr. J. H. Gordon, who returned from
Germanuy a few weeks ago played two
selections, "Polonaise de Concert," and
"Tarantelle op. 33," for both of which
he received persistent encores. Mr.
Gordon, however, did not respond to
the second one. For their respective
accompaniments the Misses A. Mittal-
state and May Moss were presented
with a basket of pink and white car-
nations.
The ladies' quartette of violins giv-
en by the Misses Gilbert, Sylvester,
congratulated by the Lieut-Governor
and Mayor Morley, both of whom had
very much enjoyed the concert.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
funds of the Protestant Orphans
Home.
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ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
Sir--Victorians are to be congratulated
in having an organization which can ren-
der classical music in the manner that the
pupils of Prof. E. G. Wickens performed
on Tuesday evening. As far as I know,
nowhere in the United States is there an
orchestra of children (professional or
amateur) which can compete with them.
I have criticized many senior orchestras in
New York, and I think that the Wickens
puoils equal most of them. The violin and
cello solos were exceedingly well executed,
while the playing of the string accompan-
ists showed that each one was an expert
both in time and solo work.
Mr. Wickens indeed deserved to be con-
gratulated by the Lieutenant Governor and
the Mayor. It is to be hoped that he
will repeat the concert in the large
theatre.
The reporter who "wrote up" the concert
although he praised it, was evidently not
present.
HENRY JAMES
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