A burst of applause announced the appearance of a young man on the platform, who proceeded in a most deliberate manner to place the piano in a better position. When this had been done he placed some music on the instrument, and drew forth a small music-stand, which he furnished in a similar manner.
Having completed these arrangements he retired.
A titter was heard in the house as he left.
Nobody knew why or wherefore.
Mr. Knight now came forward.
He was well known to most of those present, and, as a natural consequence, he was loudly cheered.
He bowed, and then sat down to the piano.
He played a difficult piece by Mendelssohn in a masterly manner. It was too long to encore, so they contented themselves with applauding it.
The performer still retained his position at the instrument.
A group of choristers entered. These were composed of boys and adults.