The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-26
Music.

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Mr.. Robert Bennett is quite skillful guitar
player.
Miss Fannie Carleton is the leading soprano at
Grace Episcopal Church
Miss Bessie Stone is one of the most promising
young pianists in the city
1t is said that Mrs. Zelda Seguin Wallace has
made but little money this season with the Ford
opera company.
Mrs. lowering and Mrs. Spades rendered some
fine music at the lecture given by Mrs Sewall,
on Friday night.
1t is doubtful if sweeter music can be pro-
duced than that rendered by the Mexican or
chestra last week.
Miss Lulu Burt received a brilliant encore for
her rendition of s'tbe Hungarian Rhapsodie," at
Connersville on Thursday night
Mr.. Frank Ketcham possesses about as sweet
voice as is generally heard. His. singing is
particularly effective in male quartet
Miss Nettie Dietrichs is becoming one of the
most popular. teachers. upon the piano, in the
city Her class now numbers thirty-two pu-
pills
The members of the old Telegraph Quartet
will furnish some fine music at the entertain
ment to be given by Miss Bingham next Friday
night
The Knights of Honor will give concert next
Tuesday eveningin their Hail. Mrs. j. J. Cole
will sing when the stars are shining bright
by Blake.
Miss Sallie Bingham is expected to visit her
parents and friends here early in July. Her mu-
steal engagements in Boston will prevent her
arriving sooner.
Mrs. Anna Walker sang Dudley Bucks
Creole Love Song" with charming effect at the
rehearsal Of the Indianapolis Chorus Society,
Tuesday evening.
The daughter of Prof Benton, who has been
visiting here from Lincoln, Neh., and whose
voice has created such enthusiasm will 60 to
New York soon to complete course of studies.
The members of the Mexican orchestra,
strolling around the Sta sets, last week, with
their swarthy looks and Southern tongue, looked
about as much out of place as collection of
tropical plants in New England kitchen.
Connersville contains some very good musical
talent. Among some of the best musicians are
Miss Daisy Dickson, former student at the
Cincinnati College of Music, and Misses Lulu
Roots and Laura Pepper, who possess fine so
prano voices.
The operetta of High Life" will be produced
in Masonic Hall at Greenfield on next Thursday
and Friday evenings, under the auspices of the
Davis Brothers band. Mesdames Alice Thayer
and Ebert Tyner, Miss Anna Harris and Messrs.
Randall and Meek will comprise the cast A
farce will be given as an afterpiece.
The concert given by the Mendelssohn So
ciety, on Wednesday evening, was attended by a
large audience, who attested their pleasure by
frequent applause. The orchestra furnished
some delightful music. The gem of the entire
performance was the singing by Mr.. Dochez
who is a veteran operate artist, with classic
repertoire. His method is most thorough. al
though his voice shows the wear of hard and ex
acting servitude in the operate field The solo
on the slide trambone by Mr.. Clark and Mrs
Coles vocal selection We're greatly appreciated.
Miss Emily Bingham will give an entertain
ment at Plymouth Church next Friday evening.
| at which will be presented the following pro-
gramme: Part Telegraph Quartet; Casket
Scenes from Merchant of Venice" song by Mrs
Leon Bailey Part II-Readings Before Sc
dam Austin Dobson); IA Proverb in Porcelain;"
PLUCK and Prayer" Josephine Polard): THE
Baldheaded Man," .,Bairnies. Cuddle Down."
Australian Emeu" (Bret Harte); Telegraph
Quartet piano solo, by Miss Lulu Burt. Part
I1I-"Robert of Sicily" (Longfellow), accom-
panied by choir of male voices in the '.Magnif-
icat" (Gregoran Chant.
The last of series of concerts, given by the
members of the English Luthern Church during
the winter occurred Wednesday evening at the
residence of the Rev. Jno Katzly. The parlors
were crowded with evidently ell-pleased
audience. Mesdames T. j. Hammond Leon
Bailey and Miss Nora Dickey furnished vocal
solos The Mendelssohn Quartet assisted. and
the Misses Lulu Burt May Miller and Ada
Lowe contributed piano selections. Mr., Frank
Meyers accompanied by Miss Miller upon the
piano, played a selection upon the xylophone.
Nearly every member received an encore Rev.
Batzly favored those present with delightful
recitation, responding to most enthusiastic re-
call. These concerts are deservedly popular and
will doubtless be resumed next season.