Concert: Benefit of the Young Ladies' Christian Association

“Steinway Hall is seldom as completely and elegantly filled as it was last evening. The occasion was a concert for the benefit of the Young Ladies’ Christian Association. The audience was intelligent, fashionable and aristocratic. The artists assisting were numerous and in the first rank of their professions. They were [see above]. Miss Kellogg seemed to be the favorite, and sang the numbers allotted to her with taste and sweetness, each time being honored with an encore. Miss Mehlig played exquisitely; her rendering of Weber’s ‘Invitation to the Dance’ was an artistic triumph long to be remembered. Every note had its own individuality, yet not one was isolated, and the result was a most harmonious whole. Her grouping and phrasing were remarkably delicate and graceful. Miss Sterling’s popularity was evidenced by her warm reception and the applause bestowed upon her efforts. A ‘Serenade,’ by Abt, was beautifully sung by the Weber Quartet, and for an encore they gave that exquisite vocal waltz which has become so identified with them.

The result of the concert, both artistically and pecuniarily, was highly gratifying and the Christian young ladies may well be proud of the success.”

“The concert for the benefit of the Young Ladies’ Christian Association, attracted to Steinway Hall, last evening, one of the largest and most fashionable audiences of the season. The entertainment proved worthy of the assemblage. The mention of the names of the principal artists offer sufficient testimony to this effect. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg and Miss Sterling sang, and Miss Mehlig played. The performances of these ladies were familiar, it is true, but familiarity with equally successful efforts does not breed contempt. Miss Kellogg sang [see above]. Messrs. Remmertz, Bergner and Leggat also participated in the concert, which was satisfying in all respects.”

“The concert given Monday evening at Steinway Hall for the benefit of the Association above named was one of the most attractive for the winter. The request upon the tickets for full dress was so far complied with as to make the hall bright with light and elegant toilettes. The programme was selected and arranged with great discretion. There was nothing dull upon it. Miss Kellogg sang the Mignon polonaise, also a song by Mr. Alfred Pease and Frederic Clays, ‘She wandered down the Mountain side.’ This last admirable ballad has become very familiar at this winter’s concerts, but it has remained for Miss Kellogg to give it the true interpretation. Miss Sterling, Miss Anna Mehlig, Mr. Leggatt, Mr. Remmertz, and Mr. Bergner took part in the concert, as did also the Weber quartette, composed of four young gentlemen, who never fail to win from an audience the most decided expressions of satisfaction. The hall was very full, and as the price of tickets was high—as it should for such a concert and for such a purpose—the treasury of the Association will no doubt be increased by a very substantial amount.”

“The former was given under the auspices of the Young Ladies’ Christian Association, and was a very fashionable affair. The principal attraction was the renowned American prima donna, Miss Clara Louise Kellogg, who sang the polonaise from ‘Mignon,’ a song written for her by Mr. Alfred Pease, and Clay’s beautiful ballad, ‘She Wandered Down the Mountain Side.’ Her charming, sympathetic voice never was heard to better advantage, and the rest she has enjoyed this season seems to have had the effect of increasing the power and volume of her voice, and thereby imparting more dramatic effect and dignity to her singing. Miss Sterling, one of the very best of American contraltos, assisted in an aria from ‘Italiani in Algeri’ and a ballad by Arthur Sullivan called ‘Will He Come?’ Miss Mehlig played some choice piano selections in her usual brilliant, effective style, and Messrs. Bergner, Leggat and Remmertz did their share of the programme very satisfactorily. The concert was an artistic as well as a pecuniary success.”