The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
BY REED And STRING
WE'RE MELODY EVOKED AT PARK
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
LAST NIGHT
SOCIETY IN A SPRING STORM

Gloom without, but There Were
Number of Happy Events
Social Circle of the Peoples
Church Gave a PariOr Party.
Any one who ventured out in the ex-
ecrable weather the weather man saw Mt
to visit on too tolerant public last night
certainly deserved reward for his effort.
II he or she were among the fortunate
ones at the Park Congregational church,
the reward followed more swiftly upon
the action than is usually found to be
the case In this mundane sphere, for the
concert given under the direction of
Claude Madden and w. Rhys-Herbert
was enjoyable enough to make one forget
the warning of the elements, the wind
and the rain.
The programme was made up largely
of organ and violin numbers with two
vocal selections by male chorus of ten
voices and some solos by Master Morris
Jeffrey, soprano. Mr.. M. L. MeIntirc,
who was to have sung, was prevented
from being present.
The opening number was an organ solo,
Claimants sixth sonata, by Alfred Will
lard. The organ might have been in bet
ter condition last evening, but Mr.. Will
lards creditable playing triumphed over
all difficulties the refractory instrument
presented The three parts, allegro con
fuoco, meditation (adante quasi adagio)
and fugue ct adagio, We're characters
tically interpreted, the meditation espec-
tally being played with quiet strength
that made it deeply impressive. Mr..
in d fiat, by Salome and Burlesca e mel
odia, by Ralph Baldwin. The former, a
tender melody, was interpreted with a
delicacy of touch and tone that made 1t
most acceptable, while the second number
drew certain rollicking touch from the
organ that one would scarcely believe
lay hidden there. The numbers were
warmly applauded.
Claude Madden, violinist, has SO often
delighted q st. Paul audience with his
creditable playing that any extended
commentary seems almost SuperfiuouS.
Besides the careful and precise reading
which this violinist always gives, he in
fuses into his music Q touch of the fan
tastic, the bizarre. that always seems
necessary to make the real music of the
fiddle.
Mr. Madden and Mr. Willard were
heard in two violin and organ arrange
ments. The first number was one of
Rheinberger's in three parts, Fraeludium,
Allemande and Clique The second was
a composition of Mr.. Madden's, ''Invoca-
ton" full of fine melody, all the sweeter
because it expressed depth of sadness
that made the violin almost a wailing
human voice.
Bach's concerto in D was played by Mr..
Madden, accompanied on the second vio-
lin by Mr.. Bergh, with Mr. Rhys-Terbert
at the piano. The three movements were
finely rendered.
An Easter Song" with organ accom-
paniment by Mr.. Rhys-Herbert, was sung
by a male chorus of ten voices. For a
final number the chorus sang ITO All
the Ladies in the Land by Callcott Mas
ter Morris Jeffreys sweet soprano voice
was heard to advantage in his two num-
befs, ''By the Berks of Endermay,"
Lehman, and an old Welsh air, 1.-The
Biackbird. He was forced to respond to
an encore
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The Social Circle of the Peoples Church
gave parlor social last evening 1T the
residence of DR.. Pine, on Lincoln avenue.
The affair was in charge OF Mrs O. s.
Arnold, Mrs A. D. Brown, Mrs East
man and Mrs. Howes. An interesting
musical and literary programme was
given and refreshments were served.
The marriage of Miss Clara Schliemann.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P Schliemann,
of 6471A Canada street, to Paul Henninger,
formerly captain of the Sons of Veterans
company, of the Twelfth Minnesota vol
unteers, will take place at the home CT
the brides parents at o'clock this even
ing Lucy Schliemann, sister of the
bride-elect, will act as bridesmaid, while
Herman Henninger, brother of the groom,
will be best man. The ceremony will be
performed by Rev. Albert Thiele
Mrs. e. c. Seitz, of the Hiawatha, en-
tertained for her son Conrad Friday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. John Lind will be at home on
Thursdays at 651 Paramount avenue
Miss Nellie B. Hope, of harrington ave-
nue., entertained a number of friends at
cards Friday evening. Miss Lambert, of
Joliet, Ill, was guest of honor. Miss Hope
was assisted by Mrs. A. B. Bishop and
Miss Bishop. High scores were made by
Mrs. Bishop and Victor H. Smalley
The Ladies Aid Society of the Alliance
will meet this evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. futile, of West Fourth street.
!
The Ladies' Aid Society of ST. Sigfri:d's
church will hold bazaar Wednesday
The ladies of st. Paul church will give
reception Wednesday evening, May 81
at the residence of Mrs. H. P. Upham on
Summit avenue, In honor of DR.. and Mrs
John N. Wright.
Miss Lambert, of Joliet, was guest OF
| honor at card party given Saturday
afternoon by Miss Dufrene, of Ashland
avenue. Cards were played at eight tables
The Sappho quartette will sing and
Miss Hopes Ladies' orchestra will play
at the picnic to be held tomorrow after.
noon by the members of the Schubert
| club, and the Ladies' Thursday Musicale
of Minneapolis, at the home of Mrs
Small, Feronia avenue, Merriam Park
The picnic will be held from until {
| in the afternoon, and each member of the
| two societies may bring an escort.
The Sacred Thirst society will hold ar
| open meeting this evening at Cretin hall
The following programme has been pre-
pared for the occasion by Mrs. J. ]. Haas
and Miss Nellie Murphy: Address, Rev
|, William Dolan; song, Miss Ester Haas
| mandolin solo, Master John Ahern; reel
| tation, Miss May Casey; song, Master
Maroney; recitation, Master John Ahern
song, The Holy City" Mrs. J. Noonan
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary societies of all the Congregations
churches in the city will hold an Aida,
meeting next Tuesday at ST. Anthony
Park Congregational church, Wheeler ant
Raymond avenues. The programme will
consist largely of reports from the con
ference held at Waseca, April IL and IA
Mrs. George ]. jerks, of Concord, N
H., is visiting Mrs G. G. Sanborn, Of
| West Central Park place
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Titcimb, who have
been spending the winter with their sor