The Newtown bee., 1892-05-20
A Bridgeport Girl at Berlin.
February l4, lS9.

February 14, 1892.
 We attended the Bulow concert, as us- ual, last week. It was fine. Bulow was very kind to Fraulein Poznasky, young girl, pupil of Rubinstein. She played we'll and was kindly received. Sarasate was there and, though he is considered very fine, like Joachim better.
 On returning home from practice, l found note from Miss B., saying that Mir T. would take us through the Reich stag, the next day and that we would meet at the outer door at certain hour. I naturally supposed the outer door of the Reichstag was meant and so, when the time came, waited there for them and, as they did not appear, decided to see the hall alone. I enquired of the porter where l could obtain a pass. He directed me. I passed through second hallway where stood guard, whom 1 asked if party of Americans had passed through that afternoon. He said no and showed me into q room where 1 could wait for them. After waiting b min utes, decided to go on, so went to an office where white haired old man sat. I presented my card with the request for ternoon. He gave me pass and l went out, crossed court yard, through hall way, up dirty pair of stairs and was shown into the judgment hall. It was very plain, dull looking room The walls are panelled in dull red or dark brown leather; the seats, of light brown leath CT, are set in rays from the speakers desk.
 There are three balconies and, in that just above the speakers desk, l sat- There were several ladies there and. lat CT, MT T. and Miss B. came. They had waited at Miss B.'s home for me and were much surprised that l had been able to get in. The sessions were very inform al. The person speaking when entered was very enthusiastic. He talked on the labor question and was called to order for using abusive language. An old white haired man, thin of body and voice. spoke next on the Austrian relations. These understood easily, but third was so ex- cited that he stuttered and talked very rapidly and was too much for me. Ca privi was not there. During the speak ing, the other members were talking and laughing and having good time gener- ally; a few listened. The session was adjourned in the most informal manner they simply left.
 On Friday evening, we went to hear Rubinstein.- He first conducted the or chestra, which played one of his own compositions in such quick. simple and feeling manner. Then he played with them, not in a wild haphazard way. When he brought out a heavy passage, it was done with so much power. He is the master always. He makes, with quiet power, the instrument express his thought and feelings, while D'Albert wrestles with it. He plays again, tie 2Oth, with Fraulein Poznasky. l shall try to go, for may never have another chance to hear him, Her Meyer, who
  tation to a company, tomorrow evening. It says, ssRubenstein and Poznasky will be present; bring your violin and music.'' I think he may have R. for an accompan- ist. Do you wonder the little fellow is conceited?
 While was standing on the street near the opera house, Saturday morning, En- peror Frederic went by in an open carrf- age. I saw him very distinctly. He was dressed iu fine gray uniform and look ed quite young. Just after, one of the little princesses passed by with her nurse.
 I heard, this week, Wagner's opera of 'sIsold and Tristan" It is very diffi- cult and Frau Sucker is the only one who san sing her part, am told. She sang finely, indeed. It commenced at 30 md concluded about II.
 Sunday, I went out to the English church to hear Mr Clemens's organ re- ,ital. The service is at 6. The car left ne at the gateway to the church. 1 en- cred the garden. At the gate stood a ,uard and I found myself in what, in Summer, must be g pretty little park sur ounding the castle, low, long building. The church windows could be seen feo,n he entrance, so made my way ro the oor of a very pretty chapel. The ex- Impress was there, with her daughter nd maid. She looks very much like er mother, Queen Victoria, I should mink. She staid nearly through both eryice and recital. There was short