Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-15

| it the most successful gathering ever held by ' the club There were present Captain Mars den, Secretary Christie, Messrs Hlnman Foote, Benton, Plant, Thompson, Jewett, Durham, Clark. Park, Curtis, Kimberly, Weelman, Hamilton and Hendee of Spring | field, the amateur champion of the United States.
 Entertainments.
 AT CONFERENCE HALL. This evening Dr. Banning delivers the sec- ond of his very valuable lectures on health at Conference Hall on Orange street. THE sreDDARD LECTURES. Next Monday evening John l.. Stoddara gives his admirable lecture on "French Castles and their Memories'' at Carll's Opera House. A pleasanter entertainment could hardly be presented.
 UNCLE ToNI's CABIN.
 At Peck's Grand Opera House Saturday afternoon and evening, Yerance's double company will appear in Uncle Toms Cabin," with the original Georgia Minstrel company in the plantation scenes. Though people are somewhat familiar with the play, the entertainment will please those who at tend.
 ATKINSoN'S JoLLITIES.
 On Saturday afternoon and evening Atkin- sons Jollities will give two more performan ces of their comic opera "The Electric Spark" at the New Haven Opera House. When the company was last here this play and the actors carried the audience by storm. Their return will be welcome. Reserved seats are on sale at the box office.
 MY PARTNER.
 At Carll's Friday evening the great American play e My Partner" one of Bartley Campbell's best works, will be pro- duced, Aldrich and Parsloe in the leading parts, and with every advantage of costume and scenery. The success of the play is too IL 4Ia.. than to say that the tickets are in great de- mand. They are selling at Loomis'. THE GERMAN CONCERT.
 The concert this evening at Carll's Opera House by the German musical organizations of this city, for the benefit of the people in Germany who have lost their homes and property by the recent floods, will be excep- tionally fine. The object is one of the worth fest that could enlist the services of the talent ed musicians and there will undoubtedly be 8 full house. The tickets are sold by Loomis There was a large gathering at the rink last evening to witness the exhibition of Mr. l George M. Hendee, of Springfield, Mass. Mir. Hendee's feats were wonderful, especial l ly his riding on one wheel There was rids 1 ing also by the rink club, consisting of T. son, Ed. Willis Irving Watkinson, Myron Durham, Noble Hoggson, Harry Marlin. Their riding was very fine, the first four be- ing especially so. There will be an old folks party Thursday evening, Feb. g. The man. ager has put in a new gallery and reserved seats can be had on that evening CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH FAIR Opens this evening at the Atheneum. There will be displayed 8 monster Chinese lantern at the entrance to the hall and an electric light on the corner of Church and Center streets. Inside the hall the elegant gypsy kettle will hold place in front of the stage where guessing on the potatoes and city will be conducted. Under the galleries will be devoted to the fancy goods, confec- tionery and other departments. A famous jack in box will make his appearance each night. The cafe will be located on the stage and ante rooms. A grand promenade will take place each evening at 10 o'clock, fol- lowed by sociable.
 CHAMBER CONCERT.
 The second of the series of Prof. w. B. Chandler's Chamber concerts took place last evening at the Atheneum and notwithstand- ing the inclemency of the weather the hall was filled by an intelligent and musical audi ence. The concert was opened with Beeth- ovens sonata op 24 in F major for piano and violin In this sonata the composer follows the Mozart style and therefore this work is replete with melodious strains requiring skill full interpretation, and we are pleased to say that this number was most artistically per formed. It requires 8 skillful pianist to ren- der correctly Mozart's legato style and here in Mr. Hall, the pianist, acquitted himself nobly. MT. Hermann's violin playing was great treat to all lovers of that noble instru- ment. He performed his part in strict ac- cordance with sonata form, with breadth of tone, perfection of intonation and the warmth of true musician. We love to hear him play Beethoven, as his Il to correctly interpret Beethoven's works.
 MT. Toedt followed with two songs by Rubenstein, the Dream and the Lark We have heard this singer in large halls, accom- panied by a large and powerful orchestra, and always found him true artist. Last night he appeared in 8 small hall and was accom- panied by piano only but met with great success His voice is sympathetic and sweet. It is the voice of nature improved by method. His admirable articulation and intonation and his dignifed rendering of these love songs made them source of enjoyment to all
 Two solos by Goddard and Pepper for the cello followed next. MT. Hartdegen, the so- loist, has been heard here several time, and invariably carries the audience by storm He is an artist of the very highest standing, combining great skill of execution with broad tone. Although German, he has in a great measure abandoned the
 
 is of more elegant order, and we at once recognize in it the Louvais school. There is today no 'celloist in this country wko equals MT. Hartdegen as Q soloist MT. Hall ren- dered two piano solos. We mentioned in our criticism of the first concert the merits of this gentleman's playing, and we have to express our admiration again for his master ly playing last night MT. Hall does not rep. resent any particular school of piano playing but is cosmopolitan in his style. The gem of the programme was Schubert's Trio op. 99 in flat major for piano, violin and cello. Schubert's compositions of chamber music rank very high and require great technical skill They do not abound in such majestic strains as we find in Beetho- ven's works, but rather in lyrical effusions describing the beauties of nature. With Schu- bert we ramble through green meadows, lis- tening to the singing of birds, the rustling of leaves, the whispering of the wind the rustling of the brook and almost feeling the balmy breezes of summer evening In his music he displays the beauties of the ties of friend ship and describes the joys of childhood when engaged in play. He interprets cor rectly the happiness of the youths heart He enchants us with his childlike songs and for this reason they are the jewels of all songs, and when they are heard true refine. l ment and music reign supreme The Schu. 1 bert trio was played with great expression and with manifest enjoyment on the part of the per1OrnerS. Inc piano part abOundS | with difficulties and the shading and peculiar phrasing were given by MT. Hall with remarkable degree of perfec- ton. His effort not to outshine his co performers called forth general admiration. Messrs. Hermann and Hartdegen interpreted their difficult parts in 8 manner commensu- rate with their high reputation as artists. The concert was in every particular splendid success, and we already anticipate with pleas- ure the last one of the series and hope that these artists will then appear in as happy mood as last night.
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