The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-08-24
4 Memorial sketch.


ack in rich return for the care bestow-
4 upon her, such brightness and sun
hine as only rare natures are capsule
4 diffusing. The clear discernment, the
eady wit, the outspoken Judgment, the
PRACTICAL spirit, the philosophic grasp and
he enthusiasm of true ambition which
we're her distinguished characteristics,
yere foreshadowed in the child and
teadily matured in her young woman
rood. At eleven, she went with her
lunt, Miss Brock, TO Beaver College,
where after six years study she com
lleted the musical course OF that Insti-
ution and in the meantime had carried
IN a liberal course of literary study.
Her musical instruction began under
Dr. Auguste Rhu. She soon developed
such brilliancv OF technique, that he
was fond OF calling her his little Julia
Rive He introduced her to the world
IF classical music, for which she con-
,eived such passion that nothing less
than the best could ever satisfy her She
had positively no taste for what is known
a. popular music. She required the no
bier harmonies After her first Con-
cert she was on every programme, and
was always received with applause. In
Contest she took pride in carrying off
the honors for her Society. The local
papers spoke OF her in this way Miss
Altman shows what education will do
for young ladies', playing with marked
skin such difficult music. She possesses
that poetic feeling which distinguishes
the true artist Her touch is most eX-
quisite, her fingers like snow-hakes fall
ling on the keys so lightly as scarcely TO
be felt, and at other times striking them
with firm decisive vigor. So intimate
was her relation 10 the piano, that one
might also say the instrument thought
One could hardly imagine anything
more delicate and discriminating than
the technique which she displayed
On her return home she took charge
of the piano department OF Mrs. Moore +
Seminary. After year OF successful
work here, she sought further oppertu-
mites for herself in New York City.
Herr Klindworth, the great German
teacher, friend and co-worker with Wag-
ner, had Just arrived in New York, and
she had the good fortune to receive pri-
vate lessons from this Master Of piano
forte. On his departure for Germany q
year later, he sent her with kindly no
tice to VIM. H. Sherwood, with whom
she studied two years and whose meth
DDS of teaching she may be said to have
made her own. She appeared in Con
cert with him at Chickering Hall, and
received high praise both from Mr.
Sherwood and the press. The Ameri'
can Art Journal OF that date said Miss
Altman played together with Mr.. Sher
wood at ChiCkering Hall, Schumann
Andante and variations in b fiat, re-
vealing a sympathetic touch and must.
cal feeling worthy Of recognition In
referring to Sherwood's success as
teacher and TO Miss Altmans talent, the
American Musician says The result
of his example and advice could bt
readily perceived in his pupil Miss Alt
man, who played the first piano part in
theSchumann number with neat pearl'
touch precise execution and an unaf
fected easy repose OF manner.
With such preparation for her life
work, she already combined teaching
and having exceptional social adyanta
ges, she was soon able to open her pri
vate studio, where under the patronag,
OF personal friends she attracted to her
self class OF appreeiative pupils witt
gave her both pleasure and reputation
In private Recital and in public Con
cert, her pupils reflected such credit upol
their talented young teacher as to cal
forth unstinted praise At Carnegi
Hall she carried out such a programme
as to attract the attention OF critics an'
to elicit the heartiest applause. Thu
KEYNOTE says: ''Miss Altman's success
with large number Of private pupils
has gained her recognition as teaehe
and proved her rare competency. He
natural ability, her thorough training
her vivacious manner tempered with
fine dignity, her clear perceptive power
and her command Of means to an end
eminently fit her for the work she ha
chosen"
Her programmes and press notice
show her frequent appearance as plan
soloist and as accompanist, in which sh
also excelled. Pipe Organ and Harmon.
she studied with DR., Warren Of Grac
Church. Musical literature, habitua
| listening to the best music the cit
could afford, all that could contribute L
her artistic growth, she eagerly sought
Opera, 0ratorie, Symphony, world re
moved artists, she listened to that sh
might incorporate the best into her mu
steal life.
In this busy city life there was ais
social relaxation, but even in this he
vivacity of spirits and the prodigal exel
else Of her musical gifts for the pleasur
of others taxed her nervous energies
The summers at home while filled wit
the advantages OF country life, we're ye
not wholly free from pupils and cor
certs. she knew not how to be idle
The same indomitable industry and de
termination which had mastered tn
technicalities of her Art, were now en-
ployed planning to project her infiUenc
and to further her usefulness. He
short but brilliant career in Uniontow
last summer suggests the possibilitie
and attests the value of her work,
Returning to New York as usual
| October, with an outlook such as rarel
comes to so young a girl, she entere
upon the duties which she was so 500
to lay aside. Before Christmas she COZ
tracted cold from oyer-exertion. Wit
characteristic prudence, she submitte
at once to be taken care of and her PIN
stefan thought she would soon be wei
At the home of her aunt, Mrs. Hug
Brock, she received every attention
The severe winter was not in her favo
Early in April she came home, so gla
to be at home. With the pleasant weatl
er she improved in many respects, bl
the disease progressed. All that loN
and skill could do was done. She di
her best to get we'll but realizing Til;
the struggle was in vain she laid asic
her earthly ambitions and with Chri
tan submission and calm trust, ami
much suffering, awaited the end. "S
happy to go to sleep" she said. A fe
hours later her wish was granted.
A member of the Methodist Episcop;
church when she went to New York sh
attended st. PauPs, but after its RENE
val she went with friends to DR.. Booth
church, where she taught class
young ladies in the Sabbath Schoo
Her services as church organist thong
incidental, deserve mention. A natul
exerting itself in definite lines and worl
ing toward the consummation of GOO
purpose, is always enriched and mac
fruitful of blessing in its general infll
ence. This ambition of hers to hone
her profession, called into action an
employed all her higher faculties. HI
friends will not soon forget the brigh
ness and charm and sparkle Of her pc
sonal presence, nor the witchery of ht
skilled fingers, nor the thrill of varie
harmonies which at her touch vibrate
and glowed and spoke unutterabl
things. NJ.
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