The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE HIGGINs CONCERT.

The indianapolis Lecture Course has a
generous patronage and last night. at Ply
mouth Church, there was not a vacant seat
to be had at the concert of the Charles +.
Higgins Company. The company includes
five of as capable artists as have appeared
before an Indianapolis audience. Mr..
CharlesaF. Higgins, the leading star, is a
mere boy in appearance, but he handles ,
bow like an Ole Bull, and his playing waslin-
ened to thatof the great violinist. He draws
q pure and sweet tone from his instru-
ment and gives it that sympathetic
quality that appeals to the heart. as we'll
as the ear. He played the famous 'Ballade
eft P%OlOnaise' of VieuXtemps with a breadth
and depth of expression that brought out
every beauty of the grand composition.
The Italian Love Song and the Hun
Carian Dance by Paganini, of an entirely
different character, were fine examples of
his wonderful technical power and caused
great applause. Mr.. Higgins was recalled
again and again, and was very KIM to re-
spond to the desire of the people. Mr..
John Francis Glider, the pianist, has
perfect command of the keys,
and executed to perfection Colts
ton Echoes of his own composition. His
part in the several concerted numbers also
won the evident admiration of all. Miss
Lula Barden was the elOcutiOnist of the
company, and read remarkably well, her
numbers being of a pleasing variety. She
moved the audience at will with her humor-
Gus and pathetic sketches. Her delinea-
tions won for her recalls every time. Mr..
II. Cornelius, the well-known ~clarionetist,
is one of the company, and that sweet
his cultivated manipulations became
a thing of life. Mr.. Harry A. Higgins was
formerly cOrnetist OF GilmOre's famous
band, and this is in itself a sufficient guar
antee of his musical talents. He has been
heard here before, and the good impression
he made at that time was greatly increased
last night in his playing of 1.-The Fantasia
Brilliante," by Aubon. and the Concert
Polka" by Hartman. The programme of
ten numbers was just aoout doubled in the
recalls given each performer. The peO-
pie have not had such a treat for a long
time. and it is to be hoped that the COM
pany may be induced to make an early re-
turn engagement.
THE MENNERCHOR CONCERT.
The third concert of the season given by
the Mennerchor Society was held last
night, at its hall on East Washington
street. A large audience listened to n very
enjoyable programme that was well ren-
dered. The mixed choruses. Aus den
Rarawauken," by Koschat, and There Is
Music on the River" by Pinsuti, were
given with fine expression, and these, with
two overtures by the orchestra, constituted
the concerted numbers. TO Prof. Barus.
whose figure, waving the baton. is a famil-
lar one to indianapolis musicians. is due
the excellent training which the
members of this society receive.
The solo numbers were all good,
and met with well-merited applause.
Miss Jenetta Barus, daughter of the Pro-
lessor, played the concerto in F, by Won
Weber, very brilliantly. and a violin fan
TASTE, .Lueretia Borgia;n was given by Mr.:
Music, with very fine technique and ex-
preston. Miss Lena Heller sang a soprano
solo. an aria from "SOnnambula." and was
warmly received. Mr.. Steinhilber, the
~favorite basso, sang an aria from The "CIe-
atom in his usual good style, and the
to end. After the music dancing was IN
dulged in, as is customary, till q late hour.
NOTES.
Prof. Paul Bahr has issued invitations
for his annua concert, which will take
place next Wednesday evening.
"She," William III. Gillette's dramatiza.
ton of Rider Haggard's novel of that name,
will be produced at English's Opera-house
next week.
"The Black Hawks" will be given al
both performances at the Park Theater to-
day. Tomorrow afternoon Arizona Joe's
new drama. The Wild Violet" will be pre-.
sented and will run the balance of the en-
gagemcnt.
The Boston Symphony Orchestral Clut
will give two concerts next week, one In
the Star course of the Y. Nj. G. A.. at Asso
| citation Hall, and the other at Plymouth
| Church.. The first concert is to take place
| Tuesday, and the second Wednesday even
] ing. Seats for the frst can DO secured