Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-06
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SOCIETY IN MAYTIME.
The Musical Associations Concert and
Other Entertainments.


The Musical Associations Concert and
Other Entertainments.
Honors were won. laurels of victory worn and
credit deservedly acquired by all who partici-
pated in the concert given last evening in Car
negie Hall by the Allegheny Musical Associa-
ton. Director W. A. Laffsrty exercised the
functions Of conductor with admirable skill,
and with the chorus and John A. Bell. as ac.
companist confederating in perfect support,
''oiled smoothness' would correctly character
ize the satisfactory manner in which was car
ried through the splendid programme of enter
tainment. The chorus work was well done.
There was no hesitation on the part Of the
singers. All showed by their readiness and
perfect familiarity with the music that much
study and painstaking were required to pro-
duce such pleasing results. The singing was
strong; but, possibly toe weights on The voice
of one of the tenors might have relieved the
almost solo-like propensity developed by his
ambitious efforts to lead his associates. The
soloists all did exceptionally well, only in the
rendition of the cantata Hero and Leander"
DR.. Carl Martin evidently considered it quite un-
necessary to sing Lenders "Good Night to
the fair Hero, apostate priestess of Venus, for
that pathetic little solo was skipped, and the
lover took up his apostophy TO his love, in
which he told her his soul 'fiois'-a mere acci-
dent OF pronunciation.
In the "Hymn to Adonis." an abbreviated
actually sung at the Feast of Adonis. Miss
Bertha M. Kaederly, as soprano. made her audi
ence appreciate the excellence of her effors,
and the choras, both in the woful and joyous
refrains, sang with very clear understanding or
the sentiment of the lines.
Miss Mamie Reuck, as violinist. played with
such nicety and skill that she received encores,
given her as justly conferred rewards for merit
Her numbers included De Beriots Scene de
Ballet" and an andante by Spohr. Schumann's
soldier song of the Kaisers army, THE Two
Grenadiers." was given with such fire and spirit
by DR.. Martin that he responded by singing
'1gnis Fatuus''-somewhat old, but always ap-
preciated. He also sang Bohm's ''Still as the
Night and Corissimfs "Vettoria"
Miss Kaederly's numbers were Hanaels
"Wach auf Saturnia.n Grieg's "Solvejgi Song"
and Rubenstein's "Klinge, Klinge, Mien Pam
dero." Abrs duet, what Makes the Spring.
by Miss Kaederly and DR.. Martin, was not taken
enjoyable. Carl Walters chorus, "Daybreak," :"
was the concluding number, sung by the asso-
citation.
THE Lady Managers of the Protestant Home
for Incurables, met yesterday afternoon and
perfected arrangements for the reception and
donation to be held tomorrow afternoon at
the Home. The year past has been an espe-
cially trying one to the ladies on account Of the
great amount of epidemic sickness. and the
numerous deaths which has greatly increased
their expenses and lightened the balance in the
treasury alarmingly. Hence a special appeal
10 mdue TO Lne PUBIC LOT generous OOnaLlOnS OF
money. drygoods, groceries. Mrs. Taylor. Mrs.
Lyons, and Miss Howard will have charge OF
the refreshments tomorrow, and they will be
of the daintiest order imaginable. Mrs. Nor
McCandless will constitute the reception COM
miLtee. and hopes to be kept very busy The
reception committee will be composed OF Miss
Arbuckle. Mrs. c. Dravo. Mrs. E. Dravo. Miss
+. Darlington, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Klein,
Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs. Miller Mrs. McCargo, Miss
Pusey, Miss Pressly, Mrs. Price, Mrs Patter-
son. Miss b. RalstoD. Mrs. E. Sawyer, Mrs. g.
K. Stevenson, Mrs. c. Seattle, Mrs Taylor, Mrs.
]. Walker.
STRANGE. but the Pittspurg Health Associa-
tion begins active labor as foreign instead of
home missionary society. 1t held meeting
yesterday morning in the Mercantile Library
parlor and decided to Immediately petition for
the daily cleansing of the Allegheny Market
House, which has, however, been long noted
for its cleanliness The Chief of the Depart
ment of Public Works Is now probably In re-
ceipt of the first official document sent out by
the association, bearing the names Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee and the members. A free
garbage system was discussed by the organiza-
tion. The subject will receive further consid-
Grafton before-being recommended to the au-
thorities. The membership Of the club has
reached 222
THE residence of Captain ]. W. Batchel OF, on
Summerlea street, East End, was aglow with
the torch of hymen last evening" when his
daughter. Mrs. Laura E. Fulton, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Robert MCGOWAN, of Steuben-
vile. The ceremony took place at o'clock.
Rev. J. P. e. Kumler oficiated. Only the rela-
tives and immediate friends Of the families
witnessed the ceremony The bride is the
widow of the late William 8. Fulton, a former
pastor of the U. P. Church on Seneca street,
known and hig6ly.respeoted business man of
Steubenville, where a cozy home awaits their
occupancy. A California tour will be taken by
Mr. and Mrs. MCGOWAN.
THE pretty little suburb Of Sewickley is suf
fering just now from combined attack of the
grip, French and Delsarte, with symptoms of
fencing. The grip became visible some weeks
ago, but was Of very desultory nature CON-
pared with the epidemic raging at present.
French was introduced at the residences of Mrs:
Graf by coterie of young people. Its list Of
victims lengthens each day, and it is considered
exceedingly contagious. Delsarte has invested
Choral Hall. and q number of the Sewickley
Dramatic Club members are exerting them
selves TO investigate its many phases. In the
Investigation Prof. Byron W. King lends valua-
BILE assistance twice a week.
ST. JosEPH's CHURCH, of Sharpsburg, was
the scene last evening of a brilliant wedding,
the bride being Miss Annie Barton, daughter
of Joseph Barton, Esq, and Mr. James Lowry,
nephew Oh Mr. Lowry Lne mechanical engl-
neer Rev. Father George 8. Grace was the
officiating clergyman. and long line of at
tendants was feature of the affair." A we'd
ding dinner at the home of the bride preceded
the departure of the young couple for Cincin-
nari. where they will spend their honeymoon.
MRS. BYRON W. KING, VINO has. with her
two interesting children, been spending the
past month in Sherman, N. Y, Will return to
the city the latter part of the week. Mrs-King
is clever and pleasing elocutionist, but of late
has seldom appeared at entertainments. She
will however, assist Prof. King on the evening
of the 22d at Curry Hall, when their united
efforts will form the closing entertainments Of
an elocutionary series given there this winter.
RAILROAD fare, supper, nights lodging,
breakfast, luncheon ana lots of fun. all for the
small sum of Sc, is a programme outlined by
the Woman's Club for June excursion to
Altoona. The same was outlined last year but
did not materialize. the prospects this spring.
however, are that the plans will be carried out.
special car will transfer the club to and
from Altoona, and the day will be spent in
mountain rambles, on horseback and afoot.