Daily Kennebec Journal

Gardiner.
The result of the concert at Johnson Hall on Wednesday evening must be very pleasing to the Misses Emma and Tisha Moore, for whose benefit it was given. From the time the suggestion was first made, that such a testimonial was due the young ladies, as a mark of appreciation for the valuable assistance which they have so often rendered at musical and other entertainments, their friends have vied with each other in their efforts to make the affair a success, which it certainly was. When the sale of seats commenced it was at once demonstrated that this enthusiasm was not confined to the musical community, but was general, and the seats sold rapidly. The hall was filled with an appreciative audience, who were in the best of moods, which seemed to furnish inspiration for the performers. The stage was finely furnished and tastily embellished with paintings and flowers, and the verdict was unanimous that the entertainment was one of the most pleasant of the season. The published programme gave assurance that a treat was to be expected, and the rendering of none of the parts was disappointing. The selections of the Amphions was, as usual, well received, the quartettes by Mrs. Churchill and Miss Day and Messrs. Robbins and Gardiner, and by the Zethus Club, will by no means detract from the reputation which these well-known singers have in this community. And the same may be said of the vocal and instrumental duets and solos by Prof. Prothero, Messrs. E. E. Robbins and Chas. Turner, Mrs. Jewett and Miss Bailey. The bass of Mr. Robbins in particular, appeared to become especially pleasing for the occasion. The reading by Miss Lawrence and recitations by Rev. Mr. White of Augusta added much to the interest, some of the renderings of the latter carrying the house by storm. Much curiosity was manifested as to the identity of "Madame Elephantina Segerious' whose name appeared in heavily displayed type on the programmes; the performance of this artist was a decided hit, and was none the less appreciated when it was discovered that the impersonation was by the plethoric and genial Henry Sager of this city, who was ably assisted by Mr. Lenward Steward. The Misses Moore, who were accompanied on the piano by Miss Eva Mars, were of course at their best, and their instrumental and vocal parts did not suffer in comparison with previous efforts, their character songs being especially applauded. They will receive as the net proceeds of the concert about $110. The Pittston Band gave an excellent concert for a half hour preceding the stage exercises.