Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-01-30
AMUSEMENT rs.

Never before III years has Grand
Rapids enjoyed such musical treat as
that offered ~ the Remenyi Grsnd
Concert company at Hsrtman's hall
last evening. The concert marks an
event IN the musical history Of the city,
and WAS Wildly applauded by an i'm
mense audience. 1t is difficult mat
ter to describe kemenyi's playing. II
has a distinct personality of its own
that battles dsscripti. a. There Is Il
soulfulness and charm about each and
every note that appeals to the sensiblli-
ties Of every listener, whether
he is q cultivated musician or
genius of being able to interpret
nigh grade muMc in such q manner
that everyone can appreciate it, or to
give subhm:ty to MUSIC that in itself
might be called commonplace. He
handles q violin as one would expect n
master:to handle it, and there sceIns TO
be bond of sympathy between him
and his instrument that renders its
tones completely subservIent To his
will. HIS mechanical execution is per-
feet.
Mr.. Remenyi's company is in every
way worthy of the great ioinist. Mr..
Fersenden has one of the best onlti-
waited and richest tenor voices ever
heard IN the city. Mrs. Rice's soprano
is clear and very flexible. She handle.
il admirably. Miss Edith McGreSor
has an alto of surprising depth and
richness. Miss Berry il an excciisui
accompanist, and her piano colo va,
interpreted IN a msnner that showed
deep study and thought.
The audience OF 5000 that had gath.
cred TO listen to the concert was ~ first
disposed to be cold and critical. The
GOODNESS soon disappeared and the ten.
dency to critcise was lost IN unc0n
trollable outbursts of appreciation.
Modieska wears about her neck dur.
ing the production of MARY Stuart
a most curious chain with small lamp
hanging from IL. The chain is of gola
and Is known as the agnes Del" o.
these chains there are only known &c
be two IN existence, the original, which
was oaCe the property of Mary, Queer
OF Scotland, and now among the Eng
lish crown jewels, and the exact cop,
which is worn Ivy Modjeska. II wa.
during her recent visit To London tina
Modjeska was fortunate enough to ob
tain 1t.
A grand crazy quilt competition viii
take place at Geary's worlds museum
st. Valentines week, Fe6ruary 8. Ths
entries 80 for are quite numerous
which indicates a big success. Til,
prizes offered are now on exhibition
and are as follows: First prize. ful
set table CHINA; second prize, handsom,
tripod parlor lamp, complete; thir.
prize, beautiful sntlque OAK Saline fin
ished easy parlor rocker, and SIX prize
of equal value. Manager Geary re
| quests that ali the quilts b, in by Sat
urday, February &.
So well is Hermann known that any
| thing more than the simple announce
menI that be will be at Powers Monda,
and Tuesday seems superiuous. Hi
| programs are always interesting, hi
by-play and conversation being ss a.
traetivc as hIs feats of iegerdemain
/ An audience il always well amused
and never tired by Hermann.
"The Paymaster" will open At Red
mCnds tomorrow evening. 1t rs
! strong melodrama which IS embelishct
/ with sensational scenes and Realistic
| effects. II Is an attraction that ehoule
prove very popular In this theater
| The sale of seats 10 now ID progress a
the box Office.
The two concluding performances o
"Ls Belle Marie" by Agnes Herndoi
will be given today.
A matinee Will be gwen at Smith
| today. Some very fine talent Is sn
nouncsd for next week.