Musical-Literary Entertainment: William H. Pope Benefi

“Mr. W. H. Pope gives an entertainment at Steinway Hall to-night, which combines both musical and literary features. Mr. Pope will read or recite several favorite selections, and Miss Jenny Proudfoot will sing. Mr. W. R. Johnstone will preside at the organ.”

“A programme of performances—for the benefit of Mr. William H. Pope—to be given at Steinway Hall, this evening, has found its way to our table. A kind word in advance may chance to assist this enterprise, which is to profit an ambitious, industrious, and talented young man. The musical part of the performance will be furnished by Mr. W. R. Johnstone, organist, Mr. Charles Anderson, tenor, and Mr. Arthur Ritner, pianist. Mr. Pope and his two sisters—Miss E. V. Proudfoot and Miss Jenny Proudfoot—will also appear. The latter is a soprano singer. The literary part of the entertainment comprises selections from ‘Macbeth’ and ‘The Love Chase.’ Comic songs will not be wanting. Altogether the occasion bids fair to be very pleasant.”

“Mr. W.H. Pope gave quite an agreeable entertainment at Steinway Hall, aided by Miss E.V. Proudfoot of Booth’s Theatre, her sister Miss Jenny Proudfoot, and several other artists. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. The great feature of the evening was the recitation of ‘Sheridan’s Ride’ by Mr. Pope, in the rendering of which spirited epic this gentleman has acquired his greatest reputation. The recitation of the letter scene from ‘Macbeth’ by Miss E.V. Proudfoot and the vocal selections by her sister were also received by the large audience with special favor.”