The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-01-29
MUSIC AND oRAmx.
ADELE AUs-DER-ouE.


Miss Adele Aus-der. Ohe gave piano re-
cital at the First Parish church last evening
before remarkably brilliant audience com.
posed OF most of the musical people Of the
city By the term musical we mean those
whe make music special study, not those
who are merely fesers Of melody, The dim
religious light of the saer sd edihce was esps.
eially adapted to the Chopin number. The
acoustic qualities Of the church are very
good and in all parts of the auditorium the
instrument could be heard to advantage, but
1t Is not so well adapted for seeing and piano
lovers like to witness the performers hands
This was the evenings programme;
Sonata-Op. 27, No. 2, q minor. ......... Beethoven
a lmpromptu-b nat hat....................Sc Schubert
~ hsauuOh 80. Ran
Preambule, Pierros, Arloquin, Valse
Noble, Eusebius, FlOrestan, Coquette,
Replique, PepillOns, Lettres dansantes,
Chiarina. Chopin, Estrella, RecOnnais-
sanee, PantaIon &c ColomIine, Valse
Alemande, Paganlni Avue, Prone
made, Pause, March des Davldsbundler,
Contre les Phillstlns.
q Berceuse ................ ............l -,
| q Ballad-G minor nor.................. ChOpm
aS inning Song from Flying Dutcman. I,.zt
10 Rhapsodie Espagnole. L'sA'
To say that Miss Aus-der- Ohe repeated her
trlumphs Of last season tells the story of her
ASSSPeiSh A1ob CNCuAhSs anu lnt WdIh dp-
plause that greeted her during and at the
close of the concert. She possesses great
dash, brilliancy, power and expression. Her
wonderful technique was thoroughly exhib
tied last night. Perhaps Schumann's Car
nival, with its succession OF tone, pictures
and the List selections, were more than any.
thing else particularly adapted to show her
power. and yet the Chopin bercsuse was
given with delicacy and feeling that was a
revelation to many. Miss Aus-der-Ohe has
fairly won her way to the hearts Of the Port
land people and she will alwas be gladly well
coined here.
IN MEMORY OF BURNS.
The ST. Andrews Society held high earni-
val last night at Thatcher Post hall in honor
Of Seotland's poet Burns. After a hearty
supper, partaken OF by about 200 guests, Mr..
Menish, president of the society, introduced
Mr.. Cross, who told, in his usual manner, a
number Of Scotch stories, which caused much
merriment. Then came a song by T. Shaw.
Miss Littlefeld following with "Afton
Water" Other songs were rendered by Mr.
T Henderson. Miss Gillespie. Mr. Wilson
and others. Mr.. Mcdonald enlivened the
proceedings by selection Of Scottish airs on
bllc UdSplptos ho was uItSStu III nlBulduu
costume and his appearance on the platform
created quite sensation. Mr.. j. NJ. Todd
was called upon and spoke appropriately.
CANTON RIDGELEY ENTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment given by the lie Roy
Concert Company Of Boston. under the aus
pices of Grand Canton Rldgeley at Odd Fell
lows Hall last evening, was highly appre-
ciated by good sized audience. The maryels
of magic and featS of legerdemain Of Mr..
Will LIE Roy were exceedingly well done; In
fact, every number ou the programme was
good and made up very pleasing entertain
ment Of nearly two hours. The next enter
tainment in this course will be given on
Thursday evening, February 27th, consist
ing of a concert by Shaw's Quartette and
Mr.. Andy Cross As reader.
NOTES.
Nordica, the Farmington born girl, now
singing in opera In America, will soon come
into the possession Of several millions Of
dollars, her balloonist husbands estate, OF
whom nothing has been heard since his mys-
terlOuS balloon trip of five years ago. It Is
understood that NoTdica Is engaged 10 bo
married to lucky fellow now In Europe,
and TINT the marriage Is an aft ,ir of love AID
VIII be celebrated aS soon as GJNer's estate
| Is banded over