Thomas Popular Musical Matinee: 7th

“[F]irst appearance at the matinees of Mr. J.N. Pattison.”

“With full Orchestra, and the best Vocal and Instrumental talent.”

“M. Theodore Thomas gave his seventh popular matinee on Saturday last, and this time it did not rain. There was a large audience assembled at Irving Hall, and the concert passed off most successfully. Mr. J.N. Pattison, the favorite pianist, assisted at this performance. He played his own composition, a ‘Grand Concert Fantasia,’ from ‘Martha,’ and the ‘Campanella,’ by Listz [sic]. Mr. Pattison gave evidence not only of talent as a composer, but also of unusual artistic merit. The brilliant difficult passages of the fantasia were admirably executed by him. This artist certainly plays with great expression and feeling, and is destined to rank high in his profession. We record the success of this gentleman with pleasure, as he is an American, and we take great interest in the advancement of American art.”

“A complete success.  For a wonder it did not rain.  The artists were in good humor; the audience was brilliant, and Mr. Pattison (solo pianist) assisted in a most acceptable manner.”