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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852

Abstracts 1137 - 1141

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT. See Community Growth

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. See City Government

MURDERS. See Homicides

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

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1137 - DTD July 19:3/1 It is rather strange that up to this time
our beautiful and rapidly rising city should have been left without a
resort of instruction and amusement, such as an ample and properly
constructed museum affords. There is not a city west of the Allegheny
mountains, even among those of larger dimensions than Cleveland, where
an enterprise of this kind, got up handsomely and on a large scale,
would be better sustained and pay larger dividends. Cleveland, the
Philadelphia of the northwest, enjoys a larger influx of strangers, who
come either for business or pleasure, than any city west of New York.
Now is the time to lay hold of this matter, while room is yet here
to erect buildings for that special purpose.

MUSIC

1138 DTD Jan. 5:2/3 - THE PIANO FORTE, a complete and thorough instruction book, is published by John P. Jewett of New York. It is for sale by Proctor, Worthington, and Company.

The exercises are condensed and simplified. The selection of music from the classic composers evinces great skill and taste, and many popular airs are scattered through the book, which cannot fail to charm all.

1139 DTD Jan. 5:2/6 - The musical program arranged by the singing
school of Rudolphus Adam will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the
school. Nine hundred and fifty tickets have been printed, of which
750 are free and are being disposed of by the scholars. The remaining
200 tickets are for sale at 12 1/2 cents each.

1140 DTD Jan. 7:3/1 The Melodeon was crowded on the evening of Jan. 5, and right glad we were to see it. For Professor Adam is doing a good work and should be generously encouraged. There are few abler teachers in music than he; we have, certainly, no more estimable a citizen.

1141 - DTD Jan. 7:3/3 - Oliver P. Hanks, opposite the post office, is constantly receiving new and fashionable music from various publishers throughout the country. Among a great variety of other pieces, the following will be found well worthy of the attention of lovers of good music: SCRAPS OF MELODY FOR YOUNG PIANISTS by William Dressler.

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852

Abstracts 1142 - 1146

MUSIC (Cont'd)

1142 - DTD Jan. 15:2/5 - The regular rehearsal of the Mendelssohn society will take place this evening at seven o'clock in the basement of the Second Presbyterian church.

1143 - DTD Feb. 25; ed: 3/1
appropriately styled the "Black Swan," is to be in our city in a day or
two to sing. She was born in Virginia - a slave. Her master died, and
her mistress, being what slaveholders call mild, moved to Philadelphia
and set Miss Greenfield free, but feeling that her mistress in freeing
her had rendered simple justice and knowing that before many suns had
set her mistress, already aged, would lie down in the grave, she con-
cluded to remain with her and as far as she could smooth the rough path
age has to tread.

Miss Elizabeth T. Greenfield, not in

"Miss Greenfield by her own unaided energy has become mistress of the Guitar, Harp, and Piano. In appearance she is fair looking, though not a beauty, any more than her predecessor Miss Lind. Yet this is no disparagement, for the costliest jewels often have the roughest exterior.

Her voice ranges thirty-one notes, and though it has not been stated publicly, the "Swan" sings as high as the "Nightingale," though perhaps not as full (owing to want of training), and also much lower.

Miss Greenfield arrived last evening. She will occupy, at the Weddell, the Jenny Lind and Kossuth suite of rooms.

1144 DTD Feb. 26; ed: 3/1 "The Oratorio on Feb. 24th went off with a grand eclat, and we owe our thanks to the members of the Mendelssohn Society for the high gratification which their performance afforded to

us....

"The Oratorio will, no doubt, be repeated--such music requires to be frequently heard to be understood and appreciated. The members of the Mendelssohn Society cannot do a nobler work for their beautiful Forest City, than thus to cultivate a higher musical taste among its people, by making them familiar with the works of the best masters in the noblest, perhaps, of all the true arts."

1145 DTD Feb. 26:3/1 The Buffalo quartette, Messrs. Taunt, Baker, Lombard, and Snyder, will appear at the Melodeon on Mar. 1.

1146 DTD Feb. 27; ed: 3/1
Swan," had a crowded house last evening, and in our opinion, and in the
opinion of all we have heard express themselves, she fully sustained
her already high reputation. "Her voice is of great compass, and is
unusually sweet and charming....

Miss Elizabeth Greenfield, "The Black

"Mr. Stacey deserves great praise for having furnished, at such a cost to himself, such a rich treat as this concert has been."

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852

Abstracts 1147 - 1155

MUSIC (Cont'd)

1147 - DTD Feb. 28:2/2 - The "Black Swan," under the direction of Colonel H. Wood, will give her second and positively her last grand concert in Cleveland tonight at the Melodeon.

1148 DTD Mar. 3:3/1 The Buffalo quartette presented a fine program on Mar. 1 at the Melodeon. Mr. Baker, the pianist, is one of the best performers in the United States. He played several compositions, including several of his own.

1149 DTD Mar. 4; adv: 2/5

The Cleveland Mendelssohn society will

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repeat their performance of the GRAND ORATORIO OF DAVID on Mar. 9 at the Melodeon. Tickets 50g.

1150 - DTD Mar. 8:3/1 Six hundred children crowded into the Melodeon
on Mar. 6 to take music lessons from Professor Norville, who has been
one of the most successful teachers in the east. He is now a resident
of Cleveland, and offers to teach all children, who choose to be
taught, gratuitously.

1151 DTD Mar. 10; adv: 2/4 The celebrated composer, Wallace, has been announced for one grand concert of vocal and instrumental music, on Mar. 15 at the Melodeon. W. Vincent Wallace is the distinguished composer of the imperial and royal operas of Vienna and London.

He will be assisted by the celebrated Mlle. Rose Jaques and Fraulein Helene Stopel, pianist.

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1152 DTD Mar. 11:2/2 A purchaser of a ticket to the "Black Swan's"
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concert being presented in Cleveland recently returned it to the agent,
protesting that he was not to be humbugged.

After giving him his money, the agent asked him where the humbug was. "Well," said the man, "I have been told that this woman you call the 'Black Swan,' ain't anybody but Jenny Lind blacked up."

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1153 DTD Mar. 15:3/1 The grand concert of Mr. Wallace, his wife, and Mlle. Jaques takes place this evening at the Melodeon. Madame Wallace is pronounced to be one of the best pianists ever heard.

1154 - DTD Mar. 16:3/1 - Melodeon hall was filled at an early hour
last evening on the occasion of the Wallace concert, which has been the
throne of general anticipation for a long time.

"The name of William Vincent Wallace is one well known to the musical world, and if it had never been heard, his masterly performance last night would have settled the matter.... Few violinists equal Wallace in our estimation."

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1155 - DTD Mar. 16:3/1 - Professor Norville had a crowded house of little singers yesterday afternoon. This afternoon they commence again at the Melodeon at 2 o'clock. Every child in the city is well taught, free of

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852

Abstracts 1156 - 1165

MUSIC (Cont'd)

1156 - DTD Mar. 17:3/1 "We will indulge our appreciation of Mr. Wallace and his company to say, that if you wish to hear one of the greatest composers and violin players - wish to see and hear one of the best pianists in the world...go to the Melodeon tonight."

1157 - DTD Mar. 22:3/1 - Wallace's concert, this evening at the Melodeon, promises to be a brilliant affair. He has few equals and no superiors when it comes to playing the violin.

All the qualifications necessary to constitute a beautiful and delightful singer will be found concentrated in Mlle. Rosa Jacques who possesses a rich and powerful voice and is a prima donna of the first rank.

Mr. Squires is the best tenor in America and is rising rapidly.
We expect to see the Melodeon filled to capacity.

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1158 - DTD Mar. 23:3/1 - Mr. Wallace's grand farewell concert last evening was a magnificent affair, and it was enjoyed by the largest crowd ever in the Melodeon.

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1159 DTD Mar. 25:3/1 - Mlle. Jacques, Henry Squires, and Herr Brandeis left here last evening for Detroit where they will give a grand concert this evening.

They will probably return to Cleveland and give another concert.

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1160 - DTD Mar. 29:3/1 - The Hutchinsons will sing in Cleveland on Apr. 5 but will leave immediately following the concert.

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1161 - DTD Apr. 1:3/1 - The Fairy concert last evening was as fully attended last night as the one on Mar. 30 and was as successful.

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1162 DTD Apr. 3; adv: 2/4 - The Hutchinson family announce to their Cleveland friends a vocal entertainment at Kelley's hall on Apr. 5, when they will introduce new songs and sing some of the old favorites.

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1163 DTD Apr. 6:3/1 The Hutchinsons gave a grand concert last night. The brothers were in fine voices and fine spirits. They are singing humanity into the souls of many whose hearts could not be touched with ordinary eloquence.

1164 DTD Apr. 8:2/4 On Apr. 14, the Hutchinson family will give another concert. They have received many requests, which, on their return from Columbus on the above date, they will fulfill. The concert will be given at Kelley's hall.

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1165 DTD Apr. 13:2/4 - Haydn's GRAND ORATORIO OF THE CREATION will be performed at the Melodeon on Apr. 15 by the Cleveland Mendelssohn society, assisted by the orchestra of the St. Cecilia society.

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852

Abstracts 1166 - 1174

MUSIC (Cont'd)

1166 DTD Apr. 16:3/1 - The Mendelssohn society gave a grand concert last night. This concert will be long remembered by those who attended.

1167 - DTD Apr. 20:3/2 - Miss Hayes' concert takes place tomorrow night. The tickets are one dollar and two dollars.

In regard to the concert which Miss Hayes gave in Wheeling, the Wheeling GAZETTE says: "The attraction of the evening was the songstress herself, whose appearance was greeted with great applause. She is truly beautiful with some features perfect, but her beauty is more of thought than feature and complexion."

1168 DTD Apr. 24; ed: 3/1 - "'Kate Hayes' is bewitching no mistake about that. We did not, and shall not, stop to criticize her singing: for why waste time?...

"This habit of comparing good singers is time wasted...." This charmed songster gives her last concert at the Melodeon tonight. Go, if you can!

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1169 - DTD Apr. 26:3/1 Madamoiselle Jacques arrived here Apr. 24.
She was accompanied by Mr. Squires, tenor, and Mr. Brandeis. All three
will participate in a concert at the Melodeon tonight.

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1170 - DTD Apr. 29; adv:2/4 Grand Concert by the Black Swan. At
Kelley's Hall. Assisted by: Prof. H. C. Becht, pianist, C. A.
Schmittroth, violinist. Friday Evening, April 30. Positively But One
Concert.

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1171 DTD Apr. 29:3/1 - Herr Brandeis has determined to make Cleveland his home. Mr. Brandeis, pianist for the Wallace troupe, is one of the best pianists, and also one of the best teachers, in the country.

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1172 DTD May 4; ed: 2/1 - A concert will be given on May 6 at the
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Melodeon, for the purpose of raising funds to complete Bethel church.

"...The musical treat will be rich. - None ever given in our city... will be richer."

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1173 DTD May 11; adv: 2/3 Grand Musicale Melange At the Melodeon On Thursday Evening, May 13, 1852. Dickinson's Harp Band will on the above evening give a grand concert, assisted by the following artists: Mrs. Jas. M. Warner, A Quintette consisting of the following gentlemen: Mr. F. Abel, Mr. J. L. Severance, Mr. J. M. Stanley, Mr. J. P. Holbrook, Mr. C. C. Dickinson.

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1174 - DTD May 13; adv: 2/4 - Dempster's Ballad Entertainment. - Mr. Dempster Composer of "The May Queen," "The Blind Boy," and many others, at the Melodeon Hall. On Friday Evening, May 14th.

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