The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-15

cided possibilities, her friends have determined
to give her the benefit of of instruction
In the Cincinnati College of Music, with a view
to fitting her for the operate stage. She will
begin her studies at ouce
Miss Marie Ritzineer is gaining great pro-
fciency on the violin, under the instruction OF
Mr. Louis Vogt Mrs. Ritzinger is great lover
of music, and is giving her children every adj
vantage in that direction.
Mr.. Andrew Smith will sing the grand duet
from the Chimes of Normandy" with Mrs.
Leon Bailey. at the carnival concert, in the
place of 0. w. Williams, who will be absent
from the city at that time.
The Lvra Society will render the ''Hymn to
Music" at their next concert. The rehearsals of
this society are very pleasant Mr.. Ernestinoff.
the director, being sociable gentleman, and
the members all being well acquainted
Mayfower Church has engaged quartet,
consisting of Miss Kate Wenger, soprano; Miss
Willard, alto: Andrew Smith. tenor and Charles
Fisk, bass, with professor Ginnz at the organ.
This church will have very fine music IN the
future.
The missionary social at the residence of DR..
Alabaster, last Friday evening, proved most
enjoyable affair. Q: W. Williams rendered two
vocal selections, entitled Dreaming" and era
hams Farewell" Mrs. O. W. Williams acted as
his accompaniSt
The musical part of the programme given by
the K. P. at Castle Hail. last Tuesday even.
ing, was exceptionally fine. o. w. Williams
and w. T. Barnes were heard in vocal solos, and
Mrs lowering and Mrs. Anna Walker rendered
a pleasing duet.
The operas of ''Lohengrin, Faust" ''Semi-
ramide,n ''Mirella," "Puritani," Der Frei-
schuetz,' LINDA di Chamouni." Lucia di Lam
mermoor,' "Aida," Martha" 'L'Afrcaine and
''Traviata" will be given at the opera festival in
Chicago, commencing in April.
The Musical Society, under the charge of
| Prof Clarke, has reorganiZed and is greatly
| augmented in numbers The conditions of the
| reorganization are that there will be member
| ship fee, but that each member will furnish his
or her book, or any music required for rehearsal.
| The opera Of the "Beggar STUDENT given by
| the M8nnerchor Society at the Grand the
| coming week, will no doubt attract large audi
ences. as it deserves to do. A number of theater
| parties from adjacent towns will be present.
| Carl Barus will act as director, and brilliant
| success is anticipated.
The prospectus of the Mendessohn Society has
| been issued. The aim of the society, which is
| the outgrowth of the Symphony Orchestra and
Choral Society," is to cultivate the highest class
| of music. Concerts will be given in Plymouth
| Church every three or four weeks. and chamber
| music by string quartet and grand organ will
| be made features.
An impromptu musicale was given at the
| Hospital for the Insane on last Monday evening
| for Dr. Jesse Mcclure, who favored his friends
| with several fine guitar solos, Miss Agnes
| Fletcher rendered some piano selections and
| Mrs Thomas sang several airs from the ''Bohe-
| milan Girl" and contributed several numbers
| upon the violin, upon which instrument she is
making rapid progress