St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-09
IN MUSIC'S REALM,
The Church Choir Choral
Clubs Splendid Coming
Concerts.
Two Superb Events In the
Melody Line Scheduled
for May.
Local Professional and Anna
teur Doing.s in the Gay
Science.
Gossip Of Musical Events and
the People Interested
Therein.

SihiIh 10 young man, uob VI say
handsome, but who has heretofore been
credited with possessing about as much
common sense as the average of his
neighbors. 1t had been thought of him
that he was capable of forming an
approximately correct idea of any mat
ter within the caliber of his Intellect
and on which he might cause his mental
accumen to bear with such Intensity as
he might be capable of applying. Smith
had read the chit chat from Washing
ton In the DAILY GLOBE, and had con-
cluded, with sagacity which no
one will question, that the United
States senate was capable of raising
about as much row as any legislative
body that ever imposed on the patience
of long suffering but outraged public.
Lately, however, there has been reason
to suppose that there is an organization
composed of st. Paul citizens. to whom
even the United States senate must sur
render the cake. Smith happened to at
tend meeting some days ago at which
were assembled some seventy persons,
men and boys. In the center of the
room was man man of comedy features,
and withai possessing an air of dignity
BETTING one who worships daily at the
temyle of the muses.. In his hand
was something which resembled REM
nant OF stick of cordwood which he
welded over his head. down to his feet,
causing 1t to describe various orbits
through the space surrounding him in
such manner as might lead to the con-
clusion that he was wholly or partially
demented. To the initiated, however,
1t would seem that his every action was
guided by design and was actuated by
intent atorethought. By his side was
an article of furniture made of polished
wood, and which viewed from one side
resembled an Oblong box standing
on four supports. the latter being
cunningly fashioned by skillful mechan-
les. On one side the lid of the box was
removed and caused to recline on the
other side. presenting to view the in
terror arrangements and mechanism of
the box. The surface thus presented
was covered with an ivOry-like sub
stance, while at regular intervals there
were projections of black color rising
to an elevation above the surface of
about half an inch. The rest of the
mechanism presented the appearance of
network OF wires, apparently ar
ranged with some design by the maker.
Ihls instrument was presided over
by man seated on a stool and engaged
In applying his fingers to the surface
referred to with an agility and alacrity
that were remarkable in a two-legged
creature. The rest of those in attend
ance were each seated on one
chair, and each held In his hand
a sheet of paper. All these were
engaged in singing .vociferously, their
attention being divided between the
sheet of paper each held in his hand
and the remnant of the stick of cord
wood welded by him who stood In the
center, and who worshiped daily in
the temple of the muses.. Yet
the piece of cOrdwOod seemed to re-
ceive the greater share of attention, and
appeared TO be the go whom all pres
ent did adore. When 1t gided placidly
through the air all united to produce
glorious harmony of music, when 1t
stopped, death-lille silence reigned,
while when it scared alOft In the ether
with agile movement, all present re-
sponded in sympathy, and from the
like shaped instrument presided over
@ ny with his fingers. there ere
arose volume of sound that seemed to
shake the earth to its very foundations.
The whole blended together In one
strain of harmony most pleasant to the
ear and gratifying to the senses. Those
present appeared to be preparing for
the celebration of some great feast,
with divine and mystic rites. and deem
ing it undesirable to further disturb
them, Smith escaped to the outer air
and HE'D him to neignboring hosiery.
where he was welcomed by an acouaint-
ance who turned out to be fully in
formed regarding those things concern
ing which Smiths mind had been exer-
cised.
He learned that he had been attend
ing rehearsal of the Church Choir
Choral Club of st. Paul, who were pre-
pairing for an event of the season which
| will take the form of concert to be
given at the Peoples church Friday
next, Feb. IA.
Tie club on former occasions has won
laurelS deservedly awarded to it on
account of the excellence of It's chorus
singing. some of the best of which will
be rendered on the occasion In cues
ton. 1t will be assisted by Master
Blatchford Kavanagh, the boy soprano,
| whose appearance at the Auditorium, in
Chicago. created quite a furore. and
who is spoken of on all sides as possess
ing a phenomenal voice of wonderful
compass. and eXquisltely trained. The
| youth, whose photo adorns the windows
| of some of our stores, has attracted the
| favorable attention of some of the lead
ing musicians of the day, His appear
| ance is much in his favor, and he is said
| to carry with him fascinating manner.
which has assisted in creating remark
able success. Furthermore, he was
| kissed by the adorable Patti.
The Beethoven string guartette will
| take part in the programme, and it is
announced that Mrs. Herman Scheffer
has consented to assist the club on this
| occasion. The programme is expected
| to attract large audience.