The times., 1898-01-22
MRS. FULLEh'S MUSICALE
Chords Of Piano and Violin De.
light Many Guests.
Mrs. Henrietta Stuart's Afternoon
Tea Party-Reteption at the
Brazilian Legation.

Mrs. Fuller. the wife of Chief Justice
| Fuller. entertained over two hundred of
ler inusicai'y inclined friends yesterday at
! O'Clock with prOgrao OF piano md violin
hunters wil'ch We're interpreted by two New
York artists Miss Katharine Linn Ind Mr..
Leon Marx the former pupil OF the
/ eminent teacher. Moszko wski, aud the latter
of JOACHIM. Mrs Fuller received her guests,
who were seated upon catering, either in
the rira wiug-rooni or libra ry. both OF which
were filled with rows Uf seats and con-
luanded Il :iew OF the grand piano. The
instrument was placed a I the hea d OF the
/ dra awing-room, and Miss Fuller sat by IL
throughout the concert To turn the music
si-.ts for Miss Linn.
The program opened with duet, which
the young artists played with splendid
precision and with the fine blending Of
expression that only thorough mastery OF
tcchniuue, conllined with great tafent can
give. The distinguished audience ap
plauded the successive recitals raptur-
ously, and a European flavor was min
gled with the oya tion by the 'bravas"
of several enthusiastic music-loyers from
the diplomatic corps, number oil the
representatives from the different lega-
tions and embassies being scattered with
the American guests, among whom were
Mrs. Hobart, the nlatrons and maids of the
Cabinet circle, the ladies of the supreme
Court and many others prominent in the
social world of the capital. The program
of this most artistic event of the season
in the musical line was as follows:
Sonata" SjoEren, allegro moderate. An
dante Sosten,Ito Con fuoco Katharine Linn
andLeon Marx; 'Rondo Ca priccioso," Saint
Saens, Leon Marx. Novelette," >" Schumann,
Katharine Linn; a, Regrets" Yieuxtemps;
Il, Hungarian TAM" Brahms Joachim,
Leon Marx; a, "Etude,'' op. 20, in flat;
b. Prelude. in b fiat, Chopin: C, ''Fruh-
lings Lau,en;" d. -'Waltzer,' NJ, Mosz-
kowsl1i, Katharine Linn.
Washington was represented, nusicaily
ana incidentally, i'll most brilliant style, by
Mr. Xander, who accompanied Mr.. Marx.
Another brilliant social event OF yeEter-
day afternoon, was the tea given by Mrs.
Henrietta Stuart from to Z at the
Riggs.
The hostess. gowned with elegance ia u
toilet OF black thread lace over white
satin, and wearing superb diamonds and
sspphires, received her guests in one Of a
suite OF parlors that had been trans
formed for the occasion into a scene of
sylvan beauty of tall palms and pro-
fusion Of azaltas, which, with American
BeaGty roses, formed the decorations of
the various rooms. The Ladies VINO as
sisted Mrs. Stuart in receiving her large
and distinguished company were Mrs.
Northway. the wife of Tie Representative
from Ohio; Mrs. Sayres, wife OF the Rep
reScntative from Texas: Mrs. Marshall,
wirc OF Representative Marshall, OF Ohio:
Mrs. Corey, Mrs. Charles q Dalin, Mrs.
George Richards and Mrs. shaw.
The lea tahle,florally beautiful with a
center plat OF American Beauty roses was
in tue gracious custody OF Mrs. Sw wanSon,
Mrs Powers Mrs. Williams and Miss Nalle.
Music was Furnished by auorcheStra which
was stationed in the corridor nd screened by
dense foliage OF pa Inns. Among the callers
were eX-Gov. Perry and Mrs Perry, of Ken
tucky, Representative and Mrs. Bartlett,
Representative and Mrs. Lewis. Hon. j.
ID. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor, Col. and Mrs.
Anderson, Gen. Cox, nr. and Mrs. Rad
clfre, )r. Corey, Mfr. and Mrs. C. c. Lam
caster. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Young. DR.
aud Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Edwards and the
Misses Edwards, sir. and Ars. Irarles
Dayidge, and Mr.. Charles Ora yson nulin
An audience which filled the Cniver-
saiist Church to the doors was entertained
Nr. and Mrs. IrrIest Lent, assisted bv
Mr.. Josef .. CaGek, viOlfnist The pro-
gram was especially well chosen 10 show
abilities or the performers The first
number Trio in B-lnlnur,'' for pieno,
violin and cello, 10y Mr.. Lent, was ad-
Hirabiy given. II is classic in 81 Vie the
contra ing movements being finely brought
ont. Mr.. C8del, played Concerto" for
violin Mendeissoi3a, one of the test ever
written TO display the mastery OF The in
Slru'nent by the performer, in highly
artistic manner. showing marvellous tech
b!4ne and time; SChuuian's --Sereuade''
lelns given as encore. In addition 10
iht-se ne was heard to advantage in ''Ro-
MANIA -in.iilusia," Sarasatc, and .Gypsr
Dance" Nachez. in which he tlispia red
excellent sent tihlent and appreciation of
coloring. Mr.. Lent was heard in '.Romayzs
anu Caprlccio" for cello, of his own com
position: "Nocturne," Chopin. and '.Trauu-
erie Schunann. The latter by request.
Mir. Lsnt's playing is e1niuefitiy saffsfac
tory frnn an artistic standpoint. ard was |
warmly applaudeG. Mrs. Lent, alt lolei |
faiiiiiieiied with piano which did not DO |
her Justice was as usual very pleasing /
lief "eSi numbers were "Aragonaise, Mas |
Heiiet' Whlch was enthusiastically received, |
Tor which She piaye as encore ''Fla;terer.
taaiinnade- and List s second Hungarian |