The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-06-25
soireo Musicale at Miss Mann.s school

pleasant gathering was that nj Miss Mann's
residence, In this place, Tuesday evening, June
3ist. The kindness Of the principal aud the In.
dlary Of the pupils had prepared one Of those
agreeable reeTcations by which the patrons aud
friends Of the school are now aud then RECALLED
Good music, good company aud the cheerful spec
tacle II 80 many happy faces are constituents Of
enjoyment which one must be churlish indeed not
10 accept nj their full value. So far as We have
learned. and judging from our own sensations,
this agreeable Prescription had its wonted effect
ON Tuesday evening, and the frequent applause
and more expressive silence gave constant testi
mony that the charm working.
The rooms were exquisitly decorated with ferns,
howers aud trailing vines; mound ofgay bloom
rested upon the piano, and vases, baskets and
bowls Of roses were artistiealy disposed to form
background for the fair young faces and bright
dresses OF the eager. happy pupils.
The hFst number ON the programme was duet,
"Marehe Militaire" (Leybaehl. by the Misses Sill
vine slinglua and Josie Phelps In good time and
with commendabls frmness OF toaeh; ola Balla-
dine, Ley baeh), was rendered by Miss Isaac with
delicacy and expression "waltE Caprice, Souve-
mir dc Schubert" (Iistz), by Miss Isabel Boarman,
was executed in . remarkable style. The crisp,
clear touch and good expression gave fne promise
Of n brilliant pianist. "weieomc Pretty Primrose"
(Pinsuti). was very nicely sung by Miss Anna
Pilson; "Impromptu," Opus 90, Chopin, by Miss
Josie Phelps, eyinced careful study and mastery
Of technical difficulties unexpected in so young
pupil. "Thc Joyous Farmer" (Schumann), was
very gracefully played by Mise jamie Boarman,
from memory, and We may say here that playing
without notes is m accomplishment which every
pupil should be ambitions 10 obtain. Fifth Noe
turne, (Ley bach), by Miss Jennie Mcintosh, was
rendered with exquisite taste and feeling, and
with refinement Of style that reflects credit upon
teacher ani pupil alike. "Overturc 20 Oberon,' %
tweberl. by Miss Mary Mercer, Of Baltimore. was
pleasingly given with vigor and brilliant style
''0aily sing the Summer birds.'' (Geibei), was
carefully sung by Miss Amy Isaac. The musical
part nj the programmes closed with duet, "Traa-
merei.' (Schumannl, by Misses Mcintosh and
Boarman, and was beautiful finale 10 q musical
treat of rare excellence.
pleasing diversion in the entertainment was
afforded by some readings and recitations by the
little girls from Miss 0sborne's department. Miss
Ella SlngluG gave "The Secret" in n little. shy
way that was very taking. Miss Addie Piper
gave wholesome advice 10 grumbiers In some
verses entitled "Supposc." Miss Carrie En,or
read some pretty lines called The Alpine boys
Prayer" Mis- jamie Boarnan read Letting the
Old Cat Die" IN most charming manner. Miss
Faith Ripiry's reading of "Aux iialiens." lie.
serves more than passing notice. To y round.
sweet Voice. with musical intonations anil pretty
aeecn; was added delicate and remarkably sym
pathetic Interpretation Of the poem. which ELECTED
the surprise and admiration Of the hearers.
Taking the performance NJ whole We may
justly infer that the standard 81 the school j. n
high one In all it, departments. and that Il has
been attained by home institution IL an achieve
mcni Of which our citizen. RAY well he proud.
The pupils under Miss Mann anil Miss Osborne.
evinec thorough AMI intelligent teaching. careful
drilling and conscientious overnight. While the
English aud musical departments are admirably
managed, the language and the art departments
in the hands Of careful and teacher.
"a admirable an Institution deserves prompt and
adequate support. which We hope may be- sufii
cien,iy accorded during the coming year {" in
sure Its pcTmanance.