Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-17
MUSIC OF THE MASTERS


Interpreted by Mr.. and Mrs. Henschel at
the Pittsburg Club Thsater Last Even
ins-Collecting Funds for Hospitals-A
Russian Tea-Gossip OF Society.
THE musical taste and culture of Pitts
burg was largely represented at the Pitts
burg Club Theater last night. 1t was the
one hundredth and dseventy-etghth reception
OF the Art Society, and to give particular
eclat to the occasion, Mr.. and Mrs Geor8
Henschel were invited and were the guests
of honor. These marvellous musicians have
repeated in Pittsbury the triumphs they
have won in foreign countries. 1t was un-
derstood that they would give a recital last
night that would be something unusually
pleasurable, and those who were fortunate
enough to be present last night were not dis
appointed. The pretty theater was crowded
with the most prominent of the society apd
artistic element of the city, and there was a
buzz of eager anticipation to be heard, un-
til, at about Sis, Mr.. Henschel led his charm
ing wife to the footlights. Then tbe buzz
became cheer, and amid q burst
of hearty applause. that Is always
spontaneous with Pittsburgers when
they are pleased, Mr.. Henschel
took his seat at the piano and ran over the
prelude of the first number with the grace
and frmness of the accomplished musician.
1t was a duet from Cimarosa's "Gfann1na @
Bernadone." In it Mrs. Henschels remark
ably sweet soprano was heard to advantage:
and when, in the third stanZa, 1t blended
with the rich baritone OF Mr.. Henschel, the
effect was superb. When Mr.. Henschel arose
from the piano, to lead his wife from the
stage, there was a ripple of applause that
continued long after the performers had left
The stage. Among the other masters VINO
were interpreted by Mr.. and Mrs. Henschel
were Handel, Beethoven, List. Schubert.
Loewe, A. Gorinc-Thomas. A. Hervey and
Donizetti. Besides selections from the
works of all these famous men. the singers
gave several by Mr.. Henschel himself.
There was much diversity in the pro-
gramme, as will be understood on running
over the names of the composers, and it
must be said that the performers were
equally ut home in whatever they under
took.
Mrs. Henschel Isl pretty, bright woman,
with brown hair and soulful eyes. She has
graceful and easy presence, and makes
most favorable impression, that is deepened
the better she is known. Last night she
wore q gown of heavy white silk, elaborately
trimmed with white lace. 1t was cut decol-
lette and girdle OF cut steel encircled the
waist. A necklace of beautiful diamonds set
of her costume. Mr.. henschel is dark, with
black curly hair black eyes and thick black
charming pair.
Afterthe concert there was reception, in
charge of a special committee, as follows:
I. A.
Mrs. Joseph Albree, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Scoyel Mr. Ross W. Drum, Mr.. William b.
Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph X. Woodvell,
Mr.: and Mrs: Alfred 5. Wall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Beatty, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Mellor, Mrs.
Henry Holdship, Mrs. Josiah Cohen: Mrs.
Ghrstoph,er L Magee rnt Mrs; Christian rs6 Ms: !;
Julia NJ. Harding.
THERE was a meeting yesterday after
noon of the Ladies' Saturday and Sunday
Hospital Association, to complete the AZ
rangements for the collection of funds on the
streets for the hospitals. Ladies were as
signed their positions on the streets and
we're supplied with badges. The society has
been doing excellent work, and has raised a
great deal of money for the various hos
pitfalls.
A RUSSIAN tea and lunch is to be given
by the ladies of the First Unitarian Church.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May %, q
and g. The tea will be served on the first
date and luncheons on the others. The
proceeds will go partly toward a free read
ing room, and partly to the fund for the re-
lief of the famine-stricken people of Russia.
The ladies mean to make the affair through
out something different from any social
entertainment hitherto given. The tea Will
be served strictly on the Russian style. and
in decorating the Imperial colors, yellow
There Is every reason to expect that large
sum of money will be cleared.
PREPARATIONS are under way for the
anniversarycelebration at the G. A. Il. Home
at Hawkins station. to be held ON the 25th OF
June. 1t is desired to build an addition to
the ed1fice, which is too small for the require
ments. There are IL old ladies in the home
at present, and it is hard TO find accommoda-
tions for them Mt night. 1t Is impossible to
allow them to sleep together, and there are
really not enough rooms and beds to go
around. 1t is hoped that enough money will
be raised before long to build the addition.
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. R. FRICKE, of Heron
Hill, will hold reception Friday evening in
honor of Rev. and Mrs. r. A. Hill. Mr.. Hill
was formerly pastor of the Seventh Presby
terian Church, Thirteenth ward, but now
resides In Mariaville, n. Y.
THAT bright little girl, Alice Kober, is to
be Beauty in the extravaganza, Beauty and
the Beast" to be given at the Duquesne
Theatre for the benefit of the Mercantile
Library. Miss KoDer will be remembered as
Puck in "The Fairies Carnival" and in
many other entertainments including "Bels-
ha ZZar."