The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-10
Music.

Mr.. John Geiger, the genial dispenser of music
in Wulschner's store, has composed a very pref
ty waltz.
Professor Bahr has been selected as accom-
PIANIST for the Mendlessohn Society. The choice
was an eminently wise one.
Prof. H. j. Schumacher has composed an in
strumental piece entitled Laughing Sirens
Mazurka," which has just been published.
The piano qua rtet, which rehearses every Mon
day night under the direction of Professor Leck-
ner. has commenced the study of Midsummer
Nights Dream"
Professor Lovenberg. the new musical director
at the Museum, is a native of New Orleans. He
spent last winter in conducting large orchestra
in the City of Mexico
in public during the winter, will have charge Of
the music at the Burns anniversary celebration
to be given in Lyra Hail.
Mr.. VIM. Baugher sang "Come. Ye Disconso-
late. at the English Lutheran Church, last Sab
bath, and repeated the same in the evening, by
request, at Roberts Park Church.
Though not generally known, Professor Pear
son PLAYS the violin with some skill. His instru
ment is over fifty years old, of the finest finish,
capable of exquisite sweetness, and is valued at
over $780,
THE Erl Kings Daughter, by Niels Gade, a
Scandinavian composer, will be given by the
Mendlessohn Society, at the Grand Opera house.
Ora Pearson.
Miss Bessie Stone has written an excellent
waltz called the German" It was played by
Harris orchestra at the party of Miss Dye and
promises to become one Of the fashionable and
favorite waltzes during the season.
Mr.. j. Melville Stallard, with Pfaf1in & Co..
| has composed q vocal piece entitled 'I'll Come
| with the Stars Tonight" The production,
though as yet not published, has been sung with
good effect at several concerts by Mrs. Barnett
| well known in this city
| The members of the Mendelssohn Society, at
the rehearsal on Tuesday night. finished up the
evening by a most delightful informal dancing
| party. Cameron's band furnished a varied pro-
gramme, and the members of the choral organ
| izarion proved they could dance as we'll as sing
Such occasions strengthen the social bond in a
| society ard assist materially in making the re.
hearsal an event looked forward to with pleas
ure.
| The Choral Union of Grace Church. which
| contains about twenty boys was pleasantly en-
! tertaned last week by Major Marsh. His sisters,
| the Misses Marsh and MISS Louise Starkey as
sisted in making the evening pleasant for their
young guests and few friends who had been
especially invited to take part in arranging
| games for the occasion. Delicious refreshments
| were served, and every one present seemed to
enjoy thoroughly delightful time.
| Madame Heine gave musicale, on Thursday
| night. at which a number of musicians and
were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Fl. Spades, Mr. and Mrs.
| Martin, Miss Nora Dickey, Mrs Despa and her
| daughter, Miss EEama, Mrs. Shepherd and
| daughter, Mrs. Mena g. Ogan and others. The
programme consisted of several vocal and instru-
| mental numbers, all of which were rendered
| with finish. At the hour Of 10 the party sat
down to an elegant supper.
| The Matinee Musicale, augmented this year by
| some very good vocalists and pianis.s, is doing
much better work than ir former seasons At a