The Indianapolis journal., 1891-01-29
CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS.


vsry euccessful Entertainment by the schlic-
wen Quartet.
The second concert of the Schliewen
Church before large and sppreciative
audience. The feature of the entertain
ment was the appearance of Miss Theodore
Pfaffiin, lyric dramatic soprano. of Chicago,
formerly . well-known young lady of this
city. Friends united to give her fitting
welcome as she appeared upon the plat
form. Her first number was the Polo
nalse" from Mignon, full OF technical diff
cuIties and giving admirable scope for all
her powers. From the first note her
clear. fresh voice showed the great
est cultivation. The attack, sustained
notes, trIlls. roulades and all the difficulties
were overcome easily. A remarkable work
has been accomplished by the falr can
tatrice in her brief course OF study. at
ovation and dood of flowers. After bow
ing acknowledgements of the compliment
several times she returned and sang
Loves Old Sweet Song" Her second
number. ANGELS Ever Bright and Fair"
was given with the admirable finish that
marked the first. and again shs was obliged
TO return. when she sang one verse of
Home. Sweet Home"
The quartet, composed OF Mr.. Richard
Schliewen; Miss Margaret Lockwood, Mr..
John Aufderheide and Mr.. Armin Recker,
gave "Op. 76, No. 81 of Haydn, and were
assisted by Louise Schrader, violin, In
''Traumerei," by Schumann, and by Mr..
August Goth, bass vi0l. In "LOin du Bal"
of Gilet; They played with rare artistic
skill. The adagio movement OF the first is
gem, and the exquisite theme taken hrst
by the second violin. then by cello. viola
and first violin in turn, was bit OF very
artistic work. pleasing the audience per-
haps more than the other three movements
of the same number. Mr.. Armin Recker,
'celloist, in two pleasing numbers, repeated
the triumphs which have always been
awarded him for his mastery renditions.
The concerto by Goltermain was fine. Mr.
composition, and the "Valse of Mattioli." q
very pretty companion piece. were given as
Mr.. Rockers second solo number. The
quartet, assisted by Miss Pfafiiin. will give
o matinee at Plymouth Church, Saturday
afternoon. at which time q pleasing pro-
gramme will be presented.
Kindergarten Graduating Exercises.
The annual midwinter graduating exer-
cises of the kindergarten and reception to
the graduates were held yesterday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. j. III. Bald
win, there being quite q large number of
persons present. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. De. G. A. Van Anda. of
Roberts Park Church. Mrs. Stanton j.
Peelle, president of the association, made
brief address, in which she sought to i'm
press the graduates with the true idea of
their work. 1t was not to cram children's
brains with numerous truths. but to make
them capable of understanding truths.
She then presented gMnts IA ~, diploma to to
the course. The diploma allows her
to train normal students, and she is the
from this school. Other diplomas were
presented to Virginia Minor, Mary w. Hitt.
Amy +. Smith and Bessie Jackson, of the
primary department: and certificates ito
Watts. Lizzie Bell. Edith Steiert and Amy
E. Smith. The latter completed the double
course. Miss Knapp. of Irvington, rem
dered piano selection with pleasing effect
with which the exercises were finished. and
after reception was given to the grad-
yates.
Sang Well to q Small Audience. 4
A very dispiriting audience in point ;oi
numbers faced the Swedish Quartet Con.
cert Company at Y. NJ. G. A. Hall last
night. Notwithstanding the oppressive
vacancy the company, which is really an
excellent one. did very we'll. gong through
MISUNDERSTANDING programme with sas
great desire to please as though the at
tendance had been what 1t should have
been in point of numbers The quartet il
composed of male artists OF acknowledged
ability. Mr.. Charles A. Skoog being first
ssnor Henry Push SECOND W tenST, %.nA.IhaI a. hmi
basso. Miss Vida j. Skoog is the accom-
panist and Miss Lura Barden elocutionist
| The quartet, Annie Laurie" and THE
Laughing Trio" were two specially excel
lent numbers.
Talks on Jerusalem. ut
| In the absence of Rev DR.. Lewis, who
was expected to addres the Young Ladies
Guild, of Christ Church. last night. OF
THE Holy Land" Dr.. Jenckes filled the
engagement His auditors were entertained
with q very graphic description of the city
| of Jerusalem, and the historic points of thu
| land of IsraePs promise. The Doctor spen
| ninety days in and about Jerusalem, ant
| visited every place of interest. At the con
| clusion of the address questions were asked
| by the auditors.
An Interesting Programme. 4
| At tho Surgical Institute last evening al
| Indian-club contest and dumb bell drill fol
prizes furnished an exceedingly pleasan
entertainment to large company. Til,
club and dumb boil exercises were given by
| Miss ChilPs class in physical culture Il
| piano accompaniment Mr.. M. III. Spades
| gave two violin solos. Mrs. NJ. III. Spades
| and Miss Eioise Palmer sang. and Beriit
| Feibleman gave q number of recitations.
Prof Swings Lecture.
| Prof. David Swing, of Chicago, lectured
before the Contemporary Club last even
| ing. at the Propyleum, on the subject oi
! Greek Literature" There is probably n,
| better authority on the classics than Prof
| Swing. and he brought the wealth of hi,
| great learning to the club in the talk which
| he gave. 1t was an exposition of books Of
| the ancients.
Events to Occur.
| A complimentary reception and military
| dress ball will be given by the Indianap
oils Light Infantry at Tomlins son Hall, Fri
day, Feb. 13.
At the Propyl@um Saturday evening Mr.
| w. NJ. K. French will lecture under th,
will be Marks and Remarks"
| The Marion County Agricultural and Hor
| ticultural Society will hold its annual cul
| mary exhibit Saturday, Feb. IA, in the ag
ricultural rooms at the State-house.
| The Prohibitionists will hold State con
| ference, tomorrow in the Criminal Court
room, and this evening, at the same place
| EX-GOVERNOR st. John, of Kansas and Hon
| Samuel Dickie, chairman of the party
| national cOmmiffoe will sneak Thera xr; 4