The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-26
MuAIcAL IND sooIaL VOTES.

hUNICAL AND SOCIAL NOTES.
gaieties was the coming out reception
of Miss Hetty Sonnenberg, daughter Of
ex-Alderman and Mrs. NJ. Sonnenberg
of sos State street. The Sonnenberg
residence, with its large halls and spa
cious rooms, is admirably adapted to
entertaining and was very handsome
last evening in its festive dress.
Throughout the rooms palms and pot
ted plants We're used in profusion with
quantities Of the seasons choicest cut
flowers. The fair debutante's gift of
flowers We're mostly pink roses, of
which she received numerous baskets
and lunches. Miss Sonnenberg is a
charming girl, as well as one of the
fairest of buds. She has a graceful fig
Ure, clear creamy skin with the most
delicate coloring, expressive hazel eyes
and wavy dark brown hair parted and
worn low in style extremely becom-
ing. Her gown was a simple, though
superb creation of liberty chiffon en-
broidered with tiny scrolls of silver
thread. The skirt was made godet over
white taffeta silk and edged with tiny
ruflles Of chiffon, which were outlined
with narrow bands of satin. Trim
ming the back, and arranged sash fash
ion, were narrow ruffies Of chiffon cor
responding with the skirt trimmings.
The body was cut low and garnished
with pink roses worn at the shoulders
with handsome diamond brooch. She
carried a bouquet of American beauty
roses. Mrs Sonnenberg was handsome
in Paris Importation of rose MORE
velour with point lace trimming and
diamonds.
All the fashionable residents turned
out in force to honor the debutante. In
formal dancing was INDUCED in and
an elaborate luncheon was part of the
festivities.
Miss Sonnenberg was auspiciously
introduced to Chicago society this WIN
ter under the auspices of her sister,
Mrs. Rothschild, whose guest she has
been since her graduation at Mrs
Cady's.
Owing to the extra amount of church
work Prof. Fowler has under way for
Easter, the recital under his sponsor
ship down for last evening was post
poned to an indefinite date.
The popular instructors musical
achievements are always of the high
order and he has long shed luster upon
musical art in this city. His appoint
ment as vice president of the United
States Music Teachers association is
announced and hailed with enthusiasm.
The last of this week will witness the
departure Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Dikeman of George street to Newton,
where they go to occupy their summer
home. In the autumn they will take up
their abode in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of New
York are the guests of Mr.. Smiths
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith
of College street. Mr.. Smith is an ar
fist Of merit, who is fast making his
way to the front.
On sunday evening, KEY. rather LII
ly, pastor of ST. Mary's church, will
lecture at the church under the auspices
of the Lacordaire Catholic Reading
circle. He will take for his subject
"The Real Presence" The choir of this
church has under rehearsal the Easter
music. Choir Director Hon. ]. D. Plum
kett has arranged an excellent pro-
gram. The full Philharmonic orchestra
will assist, accompanied by the organ.
A new vespers by Patches will be sung.
1t is beautiful service and has never
been sung in New Haven. There is
considerable variety to the score, with
solos for soprano, tenor and bass.
The Glee and Mandolin club of the
Women's college of Baltimore gave
their annual concert on March 10. That
1t was an artistic success is understood,
the girls all wearing Oxford caps and
gowns Musically it was also a sue
cess. Local interest was felt in the &C.
casion. Miss Myrtelle Hopper of New
Haven acted in the capacity of general
manager Of the Mandolin club Miss
Mabel Coe, who counts many aGquain-
tances in town. is a member of the
Glee club.