Amateur Concert

“A large and most fashionable audience assembled last night at Irving Hall, on the occasion of a concert given by Signor Barili’s pupils. As the affair was one concerning the elite the appearance of the hall was resplendent. The toilettes were unusually recherche. We may with justice say that Signor Barili’s method must indeed be excellent to produce so large a number of artistic performers. We have not space to mention the many gems of the evening, and where all was so excellent it were unfair to notice but a few. Although some of the ladies were evidently nervous and frightened, the majority of the pupils, both male and female, betrayed unusual aplomb and confidence. The concert certainly reflected great credit upon pupils and professor, and was one of the most brilliant and successful of the season.”