Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-23
SOCIETY AS IT Is.

Spanish Orchestra at Carnegie HaIl-The
Bazaar OF Days-The Meistersingers Of
Nuremberg - Music by Western Uni
versity Students-Pleasant Social Events.
A NOVEL entertainment was given under
the direction OF Mr.. Charles W. Fleming, in
Carnegie Hall, last evening. The main fea-
ture was Mr.. F1eming's Spanish orchestra,
which rendered number of selections ar
ranged for mandolins, guitars. flutes, 'ceilos,
etc. Among them were the "EllenDerg
Gavotte,r the "Rocket Galop'' and waltz.
both by Mr.. Fleming, while, as finale, the
"Anvil Polka by Parlow. The sweet music
OF the orchestra was much enjoyed anu
there was good reason for the enjoyment
Although the performers were young society
people of the two cities who have learned
their instruments for mere amusement, their
work was equal to that of professionals.
Mr.. Fleming was their instructor, and the
success of the orchestra reflects
credit upon him as well as the per-
formers. The Washington and Jeffer-
son Club gave the Triumph March," and
the "Normandie March, j" both by Armstrong
and q galop BY Arnold. Others who took
part were Mr.. Charles Corcoran, who sang
Phillips beautiful solo, "Son of the Desert" :"
and Miss Zitterbart, who rendered "In
Questo simplicite," by. Batty. in artistic
solo, "Fantasie'' from "Rfgoletto," and FL
delis Zitteroart gave Lizts Faust Waltz"
on the piano. The performance throughout
was delightful, and the large audience made
frequent demonstrations or approval. 1t is
expected that Mr.. Fleming will repeat the
concert soon for tho benf1t of a charitable
institution.
The long-anticipated "Bazaar of Days"
took place yesterday afternoon and evening
in the Bible House, Arch street, Allegheny.
t,<N<,% %l..v a ~,
household occupations of the different days
of the week. Commencing with Monday,
there was a booth given up to washing uten-
sils and materials, and the paraphernalta in
general pertaining to wash day. The booth
was draped in blue, in delicate allusion to
the state of mind of the man of the house
who goes home to dinner Tuesday was
represented by ironing implements, and the
booth was red, signifying the color the man
paints the town when he stays out late to
avoid the discomtorts of ironing day.
Wednesdays booth contained all the requis-
ties for mending and darning. Thursday.
which is the day out for domestics was Illus
trated by a booth containing a number of
dolls dressed in holiday costume, with para
soils, and CARRYING little parcels. showing
that they had been shopping. The articles
for sale consisted of fancy work, sup
posed to be made by the mistresse5
Friday is cleaning day. and the booth Of that
name contained brooms busters, dustpans,
dusting caps, large aprons and other things
that housekeepers recognized at glance.
Saturdays booth was one of the prettiest. 1t
was draped in white, frightened by soft
pink material and smilax. This represented
baking day, and the booth was full of tooth
some things for Sunday. 1t was presided
dresses trimmed with pink ribbon. The
Sunday booth was draped in white, and con-
tanned flowers to beautify the home on Sum-
day. The booths were all upstairs. Below
were "a supper tables, all in white. and sup
per was served so long as the guests ex-
pressed any desire for It. The entertain.
fund Of st. Johns Episcopal Mission. Woods
Run. and was IN charge OF the ladies OF the
various Episcopal churches OF the two cities,
whose names have been already given In
The DIsPATcH.
MADAME CONSTANCE HOWARD gave
lecture recital, "The Meistersingers of
Nuremberg" yesterday afternoon, at the
Academy OF Arts and Sciences. under the
auspices of the Art Society. The entertain
ment was something entirely different from
anything seen or heard in Pittsburg before.
The lecturer sat at piano and played con-
tfnuously, talking through the music, telling
the story of the drama. She gave only the
Introduction and first act The second and
and Thursday evening respectively. "The
Meistersinger of Nuremberg is a
musical comedy in three acts, the
libretto and score being both by
Richard Wagner. 1t is pretty German
story, dealing with love and singing. with q
touch of Jealousy. As rendered by Madame
Howard. the story loses none of its original
beauty, She has charming personality,
soft, sweet voice, ana COM
lnand over the Instrument that Eever
wavers. Madame Howard is the professional
name of the lecturer. She belongs to one of
the best-known aristocratic families of New
York, and gives these recitals for love OF her
art, in which she is an enthusiast. She wore
a pretty white gown of heavy material, re-
lieved by soft lace at the throat. while in her
hair flashed diamond solitaire. Her face
wears charming expression, which adds to
the pleasure one derives from her perform
ance. The audience was select and cultured,
tho entertainment being purely an invita-
tion affair. Every delicate point was an
preciated, and Madame Howard certainly
never appeared before gathering that en-
tered more freely into the spirit of her work.
ALARGE and fashionable audience as
sembled last evening in Choral Hall, Sewick-
ley, for the concert of the Glee and Mandolin
Clubs of the Western University. The young
men have played successfully at several
entertainments in Pitssburg and Allegheny
this season, and they made another en-
DnaClC ulL III ScWlCkloy luc Opcncu
with the chorus, "Praise to Old Uni" fol-
lowed by two stirring college songs, Few
Days" and "Lowlands." Then the Mandolin
Club played its first number, Spanish gal
lopade, with all the fire for which the work
called. Mr.. Walter Riddle sang Amherst's
bass solo, "An Incident" with chorus by the
Glee Club, and was followed by the
club rattling out "Old Mountain Tree"
Mr.. W. r. Casey brought the first part
to a close by a clever rendering of banjo
solo, "Invincible Guards March," ia
Grandma" )" by the Mandolin Club. was very
pretty, as was the serenade by Mr.. W. Med.
Dorrfngton and the glee club. Mr.. Dorring-
ton has II good bass, and sings with much
taste and expression. The chorus. "Na-
tions" was one of the most taking numbers
in the programme. Mr.. Casey followed it
with a banjo solo, "Patrol Comique," and
then the glee club brought the entertain
ment to a close with "Jumblies" and Verdi's
"Amice." Every number was applauded,
and there were a good many encores, the
young men being very obliging in this re-
spect and apparently desirous only of pleas
Ing thair audience. The clubs are to give
another entertainment, next Friday, at
Hall, Allegheny.
Social Chatter.
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