The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-21

Yale's Recital a Success.
Members of House of Hope congrega-
ton turned out en- masse last evening to
welcome their new pastor, DR.. James D.
Paxton, and his wife.
The reception, which was rendered by
the ladies' of the church. was held from
to 10 in the church parlors. Groups OF
large palms were arranged effectively in
the corners of the reception room, about
the plano and near the doors. Bunches
of roses also added their fragrance and
beauty to the occasion, and the bright
surroundings as well as the cordial hand
clasp added their quote. to the warm
reception rendered the new pastor and
his wife.
The guests were received by DR.. and
Mrs. Paxton, Mrs. Archibald McLaren,
Mrs. A. P. Moss, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. C.
E. Furness, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Brooks,
Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Met
calf. Mrs. Monfort. Mrs. w. B. Bean.
Mrs. McMillen. Mrs Lyman and Mrs
Alexander.
In the center of the room stood a
daintily appointed tea table. The center
piece was an immense bunch of President
CarnOt roses and ferns, and the hooded
candelabra carried out the color scheme
Of pink.
The table was presided over by Mrs.
Horace Bigelow, Mrs Burnside Foster.
Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Jackson, assisted
by Miss Driscoll, Miss Kirk, Miss Laura
LurnesS, Miss Louise Cochran, Miss Abb
bott and Miss Nellie Bigelow. Ice cream,
coffee. cakes and bon bons were served
f,n was Nri ri
the members of House Of Hope congrega-
ton other Presbyterian churches in the
city were well represented. All the Pres
by terian ministers in the city, their wives,
a number of the elders of the different
churches, with a large number of lay
men, were present to welcome their CO.
worker to his new field with heartiest eX-
pressions Of good will.
There was no programme of any sort,
SO everybody had a chance to meet DR..
Paxton and his wife. and enjoy an hour
or so of pleasant social intercourse.
Mrs. Jane Huntington Yale gave a re-
cital last evening at the studios of Mrs
V. A. Smith and Mr.. Henry de Lorme.
Mrs. Yale's fine contralto has often de-
lighted a st. Paul audience and the large
number of people that assembled in the
studios last evening to hear her sing
enjoyed, usual, a decided musical
treat.
The programme revealed the versatility
Of the singers voice for the numbers
! ranged from the light. gay composition
to the loftiest oratoria selections. Mrs.
V. A. Smith acted as accOmpan1St.
Mrs. Yale's opening number was Grieg' s
"Autumnal Sale,' sung with all the deli
cate spirit breathed into it by the gifted
| composer Another Of Grieg's Itch Liebe
Dich' was finely rendered and elected
Ticry7Ol
by Thomas, and Parker's People Vic
| torious' were two much appreciated
numbers ''Bendemeer Stream and
Bemberg's "Hindoo Song were sung
with charming expression. Other num-
| bers were: merry, Merry Lark" Nevin;
''The Sweetest Flower That Blows
| Hawley; May Morning" Denza; "Mein
Ruh list Him. Hoffman; 1.-The Lass With
the Delicate Air. Arne; "Aus Deinen
| Augen Fliessen Meme Lieder," Ries;
| Elm Traum," Rubenstein; 'Serenade," 3"
LOST, and two numbers by Gluck, "Che
| Faro" from "Orpheus," and 'Serenade.
| Rev S. W. Sundberg, who was for ten
| years pastor of the Swedish Evangelist
| church of this city, but now pastor Of
| the Swedish Tabernacle at Rockford, ILL.,,
| arrived in the city on a visit to his son,
| Harry Sundberg, chief clerk of the pro-
bate court. Mr.. Sundberg will spend a
| week in the city renewing the ac-
| quaintance of some Of his old parishion-
! ers.
| The Junior music class Of St. Joseph s
| academy gave it's quarterly recital yes
! terday afternoon in the study hall Of the
| convent, under the direction Of Prof.
| Crosse. The stage was prettily decorat-
| ed with palms and potted plants, and the
| hall was well filled with the parents and
| friends of the pupils.
| The programme was an excellent one.
| Vocal numbers were given by Miss Nc
| Laughlin, and Miss Farr. A chorus Of
| ten voices sang Gounod's chorus from
Redemption" tUnfold, Ye Portals. "
"The Angel" by Rubenstein.. and Rein
| ecke's Beautiful Violet Miss Fitz-
| gerald, Miss Pope and Miss Ohage played
piano solos, and recitations were given by
| Miss Twohy and Miss Barrett.
| There were several instrumental duets.
"Polish Dance" by Thoma, and Silvestri s
"Caslotine Postale Galop,' with six man
| dolins and the piano formed a very eff
| fective concert number.
| This afternoon the senior music class
| will give it's quarterly recital at the con-
! vent.
| Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller, Of New York,
| will deliver a course of ten lectures on
| bird study in ST. Paul. The Audubon
/ society, OF CnlS CITY, mas secured MTS.
| Miller, who is recognized as an authority
on BIRDS her books having a worldwide
reputation. The study will be in part in
| doors and party field study. The classes
| will be limited in number. The course
! tickets are ST.
| All who desire to take the course are
| requested to send their names to Mrs
Severance, $50 Summit. avenue, as soon
| as possible.
| Miss Sanborn gave a euchre party last
! evening at her home on Virginia avenue
| in honor of her guest, mss Caldwell, OF
| Little Rock, Ark. Euchre was played at
| twelve tables The rooms were decorated
! with roses, jonquils and palms. Miss San
born was assisted by Miss Davidson and
| Miss Kirk
| Of young people informally at cards last
| evening, at her home on Virginia avenue
| Miss Converse, of Newport, R. l., was
| guest of honor.
Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Stewart, Of Mar
| shall avenue will entertain the Midwinter
| Euchre club Saturday evening.
The zenda Euchre club will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. McCuley, Of Nina
| avenue.
| The Monroe School Mothers club will
hold it's regular monthly meeting at 1896
| o'clock this afternoon. Miss Webber will
sing and Mr.. Donald will deliver an ad-
| dress.
The Federation of Grade Teachers will
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