one of the largest audiences of the season; and it is seldom
that any artist receives such an ovation as that which was
given to Senor Joseph White, the Cuban violinist, who made
his first appearance before a Boston audience. The numbers
on the programme assigned to this gifted artist were a
'Ballade et Polonaise' by Vieuxtemps, and 'Chaconne' by J.S.
Bach; but a double encore to each of these was responded to
by other selections, including the 'Carnival of Venice,' and
a gavotte by Bach: all of which were rendered with a
perfection rarely heard in violin performances, and recalled
the best efforts of Ole Bull."

"Boston Journal:"--

"The chief feature of the concert at the Boston Theatre last
evening was the appearance of a new violinist, Senor Joseph
White, a Cuban, who has lately created quite a sensation.
Rarely has any artist created so great a _furore_ in a
single hearing as Senor White. His really wonderful playing
took the audience captive at once. His tone is remarkably
true, pure, and firm, and his execution at all times clear
and perfect. In short, he seems to have perfect command of
the instrument."

"Herald:"--

"He handles the king of instruments with the utmost ease and
confidence. He has no useless flourish in his manner, and
none of the 'hifalutin' in his style. He draws and pushes
his bow, and the instrument responds with delightful
sweetness and passionate eloquence. He is probably entitled
to a place in the catalogue of first-class violinists.
Certainly those who heard him last night accorded him
praises which would have perhaps ruined a less vain man."

"Daily Advertiser:"--

"But the success of the evening may be awarded to Joseph
White. He plays in a style together firm and strong, and
delicate and refined. His masterly rendition of Vieuxtemps'
well-known 'Ballade et Polonaise' at once captivated the
audience, and he was enthusiastically encored; and, the
audience still calling for more, he played 'The Carnival of
Venice.' This second selection was played without
accompaniment; and he again was triply encored, the last
time giving an air from 'Sonnambula.'"

I have reserved for the last a very excellent critical analysis of our
artist's performances. It is taken from "The Daily Evening
Transcript."