The Evening critic., 1882-03-17
SOCIETY,".
what is Going ON iu the Social
world.

World.
The Hammer concert given last night at Ma
rinis was the most beautiful Of the scrics, and
was listened to by an audience as apprcciatlye
as the musicians themselves. The stage was
decorated with dwarf palms. azalca trees and
1sthmus plants, and lighted by crystal chan
delicr, as woll as side-cts. Tho Quintette was
I'm full dress, as were also many Of the audi
fncc, for the reception OF the secretary ofState
followed. The evening opened with Bectho-
vcn's opus 20-C, n quintette of great beauty.
II belongs TO what may be called the Second
Period OF Beethoven, when, quite cmancipated
from the influence OF Haydn, he stood before
the world great master In the divine art.
There was scarcely n choice between the
four movements, for all were so exquisitcly
rendered; the sweet sorrow of the cello
moaned through their length, rising 10 n
storm. or shaded TO mere sigh under the
muster touch OF Mr.. sherman, and the viola
yielded It's purest tones TO tho bow Of Mr..
Boinays. Mr.. Holman, Mr.. Szemelenyl, and
Mr.. Gloetzncr played so accurately that the
three three Instruments were as one; Tho harp
died away amid the delightful applause of
the room. Dvorak's pronounced Voriack's)
opus 5i.E nat, n9trwas :, next given, and
most wonderful quartets have
ever heard. The harp effect ON tho cello runs
through its length and the wild sadness OF
the composition is broken In upon at intervals
by flashes of melody In the major key, written
In waltz time, but without the rhythm or Joy
ousness OF the waltz. II is distnctively Bohe-
mian, or as said yesterday, is pure Sclavonic
music. The composer is young, about thirty,
and n hard student and worker. The most
effective thing Of tho evening, however, was
first and second viola. 1t was dramatic,
and blended the style of Wagner
Of the Hungarian music, the result being n
composition not unlike the best (but least
played of Chopin's music. The shading was
marvellous, and the elan-if can use that
word-of the entire thing, from first to last
note, carried the audience along like torrent
Scbarwenka is Hungarian, believe, who
1ane don't 60" "af No a Na1a1 10 Ia
the head of n conservatory ut Berlin, and is
one of the most industrious and pleasing
writers Of the music of the future.
The crowd was Just as great last night at
tho Fair of the Rifles as at the opening. There
was scarcely loom to move from booth to
booth, and It was only by great persistence
that the circuit of the room was made, and
even a-half of the pretty things glanced at.
The table in charge OF Mrs. General Ricketts,
and Mrs. General Richardson was one where
people fingered longest, attracted first by the
aesthetic and artistic (the two things do not
always go together in these days. arrange
ment of fans, sunflowers, Kensington work,
and lace and muslin over the entrance, and
then by the exquisite wares displayed within.
The centre piece is sofa of elegant velvet bro.
eade and walnut. II is placed lust under
| effect To right and left hang chair backs,
"tidies,'' toilet sets, point lace, and dainty
| things in soft wool of every shade. bcauti
full wax doll, sent from Brooklyn, attracts much
| attention also, but the principal features OF
| the booth are the quantity OF fine hand-palnt
| ing ana etnDrOlucry, ana Inc SET OF EOlu Duttel
plates presented by Harris & schaefrer They
| are in the shape OF sun-howers, with little
| handles that are truly Eastlake in their stiff
| ness and coetliness. magnificent afghan OF
| oddly shaded woods hangs in bold relief agains
| the pine tree that stands guard at the left o
| the tent. This was made and presented by
| Miss Annie Story, whose brother Is promi
nent member OF the corps. have Just troom fol
word more to-day, and shall devote 1t TO Mrs
Boyd's twotables. This charming little lad,
has thought of and provided for class alwayi
neglected and imposed upon at fairs-th,
| children. The first table on the left as yoI
enter is devoted entirely to the little people
and scarcely any article runs over twenty-five
cents, while the greater number Of things ar
| one, two. three, four and i've cents Such mic,
things, too little and big dolls, nat-irons
tiny castors, wee baskets, pincushions, tin
ware and ~ blissful ''grab- bag" where, b,
plunging a small hand into the red and yawI
ing mouth OF q grim-looking man, untol,
treasures can be brought TO light. little doll
dressed in the full corps uniform, hang
from the centre of the tent; 1t Is labele
"Colonel Burnside" and as the chance
are penny, there is great competition anon
| the children. The other table is filled wit
the usual fair wares, made unusual, however
by their elegance and intrinsic value. Mrs
Boyd is assisted by the Misses Boyd, Mis-
Needing, Miss Duffy, Miss Stinemetz Mis-
Lusk, Mrs. Sigelston, Mrs. Hoffman, Mr.
| Smart Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Boyd, r.. and man
others. The colors OF the banners are crimso
| and black and crimson, and the bellies OF tn
| booths are Mrs. Smart and Miss Boyd.
| The dove that hovered over the arch of tll
'gates ajar" at Father Boyle's funeral yeste
day, was the embodiment of an idea as beaut
ful as Faith. 1t symbolized the peace of til
| pure souls that pass tho Heavenly portal
| and the Holy Ghost, who leads them by II
inspiration TO the happiness OF eternity
| Lieutenant Wood, U. s. A., and his beautif
boy, have been spending n few days in I'll
city. They have returned to West Point.