The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
SCHUBERT MEMORIAL.
Anniversary of the Great Composer
F1tt1ngly Common GRATED.

Anniversary OF the Great Composer
F1tting1y COMMUNICATED.
On Jan. 81, 1877, an even century
ago. Franz Peter Schubert first saw
the light Of day at Vienna. No one
suspected then that one Of the great
est composers Of the century had been
born, but such was the case. On Nov.
ID. 1928, Schubert died. leaving as a
legacy to the world some of the finest
music which has ever been written.
1t was most fitting that the Schubert
club, Of st. Paul, should give its me-
mortal concert on this anniversary Of
the birth of the great genius. The
event took place at Park Congrega-
t1onal church, Mackubin street and
Holly avenue, last night. The seating
capacity Of the great church was taxed
to its utmost, and chairs were placed
in the aisles to accommodate the great
throng which desired to hear the lead
ing musical club Of the whole West
do honor TO the memory Of the man
whose name 1T bore. The concert
ranked among the best Of the season.
The music played was exclusively that
Of Schubert, and consequently there
was not the sharp variety and con-
trast which characterizes the works
Of different composers. Yet many Of
sung or played in such excellent taste
and form that the people Of the city
should feel an honest pride in possess
ing so many real artists. If the shades
of the great Schubert were hanging
about the concert room, the ghost Of
the departed must have been satisfied.
All of the performers are we'll known
to local fame, and the mere mention Of
their names would be a guarantee Of
0f q la
Of the evening was prohibitory to en-
cores and consequently many numbers
which were rOundly applauded were
left to shine by themselves The chorus
and choir Of st. Mary's church, under
the direction Of Miss Shave, with Mrs.
F. L. Hoffman, OrganiSt, took a con-
spicuous part in the programme. Miss
Wilson's piano work was excellent, and
she, with Miss Gordon and Mr.. Straka,
appeared to be the favorites. a trio
with piano, cello and violin by Mrs.
Erd, Miss Mott and Mr.. Straka found
favor.
The Young Peoples Missionary So
ciety Of the First M. E. Church met
last evening at the home Of Mrs. Wal
ter G. Reynolds, on Dale street. The
subject of the meeting was Africa. Miss
Lucy C. Fowble spoke Of the physical
features Of Africa A sketch on the
races, religions and customs was read
by Mrs. Reynolds. Miss Fairchild
talked Of a visit to Tangiers. A letter
from missionary in Liberia was read,
and Miss Amelia Koenig gave paper
on Central Africa. Miss Mamie Stout
sang, and light refreshments were
served. E..
Mr.. and Mrs. Horat1o West, of Grand ave-
nue., have gone to Boston to visit their daugh-
ter, who is attending Boston seminary.
Mayor and Mrs. F. W. BetZ and daughter,
of Fairmont arrived i'm the city Saturday.
They are visiting at the residence of John
Betz.
Mrs. Park Richie, of Ashland avenue, will
leave Wednesday for the South, and will re-
main there through the months of February
and March.
Miss Russell of Nelson avenue, will enter
tain the Young Peoples Euchre club Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Fernald of Lincoln avenue, enter tanned
informally Saturday evening.
The engagement is announced of Miss Sadie
Marsh to Charles Cooper Farnsworth, Of Col
umbUS, 20. f.t Leasing $50 5-gt. i5a--1-.-sss
at progressive euchre Friday. Prizes were
won by Mrs. Rose, Messrs. Simmons and
Stoughton, and Mrs. Stoughton.
Miss Barry will give a german Friday even
ing at the parlors Of the Aberdeen.
Mrs. Glenn of the Aberdeen, will give q
luncheon Saturday.
Mrs F. I. Whitney, of Dayton avenue, will
give a euchre Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Wilder Merriam yesterday afternoon
gave one Of the largest euchre parties of the
season, the function taking place at the resi-
dence Of her mother, Mrs. Constans, ON Sum-
nit avenue. The music room, the library
and dining room were thrown open to the
guests, and eighteen tables arranged for the
players. The score cards were miniature
hearts. clubs. diamonds and spades The
guests, including the guest Of honor, Miss
Ernie constants. were: