The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-31

~ = same afternoon
<s<U w Mrs. g. W. Clark
e. 81 gave large and
q fashionable tea,
W TO which was in
vitsd the regu-
lar list OF the
city and which proved to be a brilliant affair.
On Thursday night at Rsnks's hall the Seattle
Cotillion Club gave an enjoyable hop, at which
again the young people OF the city gathered 20
enjoy the pleasures of the dance. On Thurs
day evening also Mr.. w. E. Bailey gave a small
party for the young ladies and gentlemen visit
ing the city with General and Mrs. Alger. Dur
Ing the week also there were a number OF pleas
ant entertainments provided for General and
Mrs. Alger that gave these distinguished visitors
pleasant idea OF the social possibilities OF this
community 1t became quite the thing during
the week also 20 make up parties for Chautau-
qua, and there among thu leafy and shaded
groves OF classic Vashon TO sit and drink wis
dom from the lips of eloquent orators. All in
terested say that this has been the most success
full assembly ever held on Puget sound. The
dancers at the battalion drill on Tuesday
were many, and ali who were present re-
port having had pleasant time In addition
to all these affairs Others found pleasure in fish
ing and picnies, while still Others spent their
time in cruising about on the Sound and lake.
The reorganization of the Yacht Club Will
arouse considerable interest in water sports,
which always have strong social flavor. A
brilliant coming affair will be the reception and
dance to be given on Thursday evening next by
Mrs. w. X. Forrest at her new home at Tenth
and Spring streets, Tor which the invitations are
already out The Rainier Club is looking for.
ward with pleasure to the early completion OF
new quarters at Third and Cherry streets. They
will probably vacate their present place
about September. Tho members will be home
less for about month, but will be all the more
comfortable when safely housed In their new
and elegant building. 1t Is understood that
Professor II. Sherman Sharpe will get up pro-
duction OF the opera "Mikado" for the benefit OF
St Marks choir fund at an early date Those
who remember how smoothly "The Chimes of
Normandy" went under his management will
be glad to hear that local talent will again have
another opportunity to show itself for good
and worthy cause. 1t 10 anticipated that soon
the ladies of the Ladies Musical Club will
make an effort to devise ways and means to Sc
cure building for the use OF the members and
for the purpose OF encouraging musical art in
this city.
Ladies' Musical Club Recital.
The recital OF the Ladies' Musical Club, given
on Wednesday evening at the Seattle opera
house, called out one of the largest audiences OF
the musical season, and IL cannot be doubted
but that all who attended were thoroughly
pleased with tho rendition OF the various num-
bcrs on the programme. As the stage was set it
presented the appearance OF q Jungle in some
tropic region Tall palms and potted ferns of
gigantic size were arranged about the stage,
while cut flowers and evergreens were twisted
about, hiding rude scenery and making things
look very beautiful. The pianos were hid from
view BY flowers, and tastefully dressed partici-
pants scattered about In full view OF
the audience completed . pretty picture
The programme embraced selections from
thA NJ
Mosxkowski, Centemeri, Verdi, Won Weber,
Saint-saens, Lassen, schumann, Bsrgier
and others. The members of the club
engaged in vobal solos, duets and choral work,
and the instrumental numbers took shape in a
quartette and several piano forte solos. Part |.
OF the recital opened by quartette with the
"Scherso-Adante ALA Marcia Presto" from
septst OPP 70, by Beethoven. This was bril-
liantly played by Mrs. F. A. Churchill, Mrs.
Patterson, Miss Chamberlain and Miss Atkins.
The skill and finish displayed in this number
met with hearty appreciation from the audience.
vocal duet entitled "a Night in Venice" by
Lucontoni, rendered by Miss Margaret Nc
Kinney and Mrs. G. H. King was the
next feature OF the recital, and produced a
pleasing impression. Miss Mae Potvin followed
the duet with Moszkowskrs Caprice Espag-
nol," new thing which has never been heard
IN this city before. IL Is supposed to be a fling
OF genius from the great composer while wan
dering about among the vine clad hills of Spain
Inspired by AZ enthusiastic audience Miss Pot
win played with unusual excellence She
threw into her rendition of the music a feeling
ana soul that added much sympathy compelling
power from those who heard her Her execu-
ton was iaultiess and characterized by a me
appreciation OF the technicslities OF her art As
an encore she gave Gottschalk's "Tremuo
Etude." As Mrs. q. \. c. Rochester came before
the iootlights she was given perfect ovation,
and rs 4 reward for the kindly greeting of her
friends sang with great feeling and power
'Cupa fa Ia" 10y Centemeri, was her first song
IL was done with so much beauty that the au-
dience demanded another and Mrs. Rochester
compiled with the evident desire OF those pres
cnt Icy singing with dciicaey a Scotch bal al
"'Twas Within Mile of Edinboro Town"
Mrs. Rochester was accompanied by Mrs. W. H.
White. who was thoroughly acceptable. Miss
Hamilton gave two very pretty whistling solos,
one on the programme ana the other as an en-
core, which were much enjoyed. Miss Ethel
Hanna acted as accompautst for her. Miss
Compton created most favorable impression
by her method in Weber's "P.ano, Piano." from
der Freisehuis. Her voice is of an excellent
qusity. we'll cultivated, while her manner is full
OF feeling. Her encore was Dreams" by
ssfelexSi rendered also In highly satisfactory
manner. she was accompanied by Miss Cal
hour. Miss Potvin sgain played her number
this time being "Minuet Valss" by saint
Saens. The pleasure the recital afforded to the
friends OF the iSdIes' Musical Club was yisihly
heightened by TIE presence of Mrs. l. {. Maxim
son. OF Tacoma This lady has been heard in this
city now perhaps half u dozen times and on each
occasion she has given 20 all the rasest of
pleasure she sang "C0uld'st Thou but Know
by Bale. and ''Loye Is Dream" by Cowen.
Her voice Is as clear a. q bell and her phrasing
10 fsuitless. Zach word can be thoroughly
understood and each note falls like soothing
balm upon the ear. A. an encore Mrs Maxim.
son sang, "when Was Child OF
Three" by Morse Miss Ethel Hams
played the sncore Accomplishments Tor
Mrs Mskinson and KEEP, herself well in
hand 80 rs 60 bring out the best effects on the
part of the soloist The recital was brought n
close by three very difficult pieces of con.
certed work on the part OF even dozen Nom.
bers Of she club Mrs. F. A. Churchill ,iirects,
the singers and the effect was fine Tie chorn.
has been trained by Mira Churchill and did verv
finished work. Bsrgier's "Ths Dragon ates
hy the chorus, Terminated what nj ki be last '
termed the most successful musical recital eve,
given by private club In this city. Il was dis
,ingulshed by thoroughly artistic work. and did
rot in any pariieular smack OF the amateur
Nine hundred iayitstions had been issued fol
the affair. A concert 90 be given next Frlda,
will close the season until the first week OF mex
October. Ths clGb has shown by this eoncey
what lies within its power from musica
point of view, and there is every reason WI,
each person IN Seattle interested in must,
should JOIN tire associated membership
largo list of associates would strengthen N,
club snd make possible spreading OF tho low
Of music in this community.
Merry Cruise on the Cyreue