The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-16
RECITAL ATTRACTS A LARGE AU-
DIENCE TO THE CENTRAL PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH.
SPLENDID MID-LENT CONCERT
FAREWELL RECEPTION TO COL
AND MRS. MOALE AT FORT
SMELLING.
THEY ARE GOING TO NEW MEXICO.
Events of the Day In Social Circles,
Together With Personal
Mention.

clarence EDDY, the foremost OrganlSt
of this country, appeared in a pro-
gramme at the Central Presbyterian
church last evening before a large
audience. The entertainment was the
best of the kind that the Northwest has
enjoyed for many years.
Clarence Eddy has graduated beyond
the professor stage, and has long
been recognized as the premier or
ganist Of America. He has always re-
fused to insert skyrocket numbers in
his programmes, and perhaps that is
one of the reasons that the concert
last night was not as fully appreciated
as was expected. He is classic in his
selections and perfection in execution.
Because he was of the West the East
refused to recognize his ability, and it
was after the visit of Guilmant to this
country, three years ago, that Mr.
Eddy determined to visit Europe and
make known his musicianly qualities.
Guilmant is a bigger man in musical
circles abroad than Gen. Grant was in
this country His Introduction of Clar-
ence Eddy to the great organists Of
Europe was an open sesame to the
American. With carte blanche from
Guilmant, he reached all the inner cir
cles of the continent and England. He
was feted, dined, lionized- everything
| that an artist receives across the wa
ter. Is it any onder that after he had
been publicly honored for his ability as
a musician abroad that Mr.. Eddy
should conclude to make his home in
such a congenial atmosphere? At all
events, he is making his farewell con-
cert tour and will this summer take up
his residence in Paris.
The programme last night was too
heavy for the audience st. Paul has
not yet been educated to the point Of
fine organ programmes Many of those
present left the church before the pro-
9ramme was completed-more's the
pity, for the closing numbers were the
best. The selections throughout were
OF the highest grade, and the only con-
ceit of the performer was in the selec-
ton of numbers that had been written
by foreign composers and dedicated to
him. Those compositions were by the
best known Of living organists.
OF Mr.. Eddy's work nothing can be
said, except in praise. He came into
the church shortly after the hour an
nounced for the concert and was in
troduccd to the instrument by Prof
Wheaton, the organist of the church.
1t required some time for the visitor
to familiarize himself with the instru-
ment. But when he was satisfied that
he had the combinations at control
then he called for the wind and began.
1t is not every one who can be co con-
fident of a great organ. Throughout
the registration and pedal work of the
soloist was perfect
The instrumental portion of the pro-
gramme was varied by songs by A.
de c. Madeira, a bass soloist, with a
good voice and fine method. Miss Bes-
sic Godkin presided at the piano.
H. Kensington Lloyd is booked to give
Saturday afternoon in the Peoples church
under the auspices of the women of the
church His subjects will be The Power
and Ideal" and Yesterday, Today and For
ever. He will give readings, rectations and
representations and illustrate with character
sketches. The entertainment will be instruc-
tive and attractive, and the sale of seats has
Deen encouraging so far.
Miss Helen Campbell was the guest of
honor at an informal reception given yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles
w. Ames, of Grand avenue. About fifty
women GALES during the afternoon, most of
whom were members of the Crocus Hill Moth
ers club, which is the original mothers club
OF the city. and which was interested in
bringing Miss Campbell to st. Paul. Mrs.
Ames was assisted by Mrs. John West the
Charles Powers, the former president.
Mrs. William Monty has issued "at home
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