Pachmann Coming

The Choral Union has been successful in securing the services of a pianist who is second to none in the world. M. de Pachmann is the greatest living interpreter of Chopin. He will appear here Jan. 26. Speaking of the man and his work the New York Mail and Express says: "These compositions were interpreted in a manner that calletl forth the warrnest expressions of satisfaction and delight from the audience. M. de JL'achmann unquestionably possesses ' wliat is absolutely required to make oue capable of adequately rendering the works of Chopin. His talent is of a high order, his musical intuitions and perceptions are evidently quick and keen, he is strongly emotional without falling into exaggeration and his teehnkal accomplishments are such is to enable him thoroughly to express his conceptioiis. Xo performer that lias nppeared is so well equipped for the work )ik Iihs undertaken, an;I the lovers of Chopin's rnusic may well rejoice at the comiug of M. de Fachmann. The beauty and expressiveness of tone pioduced by his exquisite touch, the perfect taste that guides him in his performance, bis evidently thorough sympathy with the composer whose works he is, interpretiog, the poetic temperament that is lus disposition, and his ability to master all the technical diffldulties that present themselves, all these were delightfully evident in the jperforniance of the TtusBian pianist, yesterday afternoon." i For the Relief of the Suffeiing Miners. local committee appointod by the Cömnion Council to adopt i plans for the relief of the Buffering ! miners of the upper penninsula met lat 3 p..m. yesterday at the. Cwurt j House. The f uil was present, consisting of A. L. Noble, chairman; [. V. Sheehan, II. ]. Brown, Fred Sipley, J. O. St. Clair. On motion J. V. Sheehan was apÍ pointed secretary and H. J. Brown, treasurer. It was resolved that the committee make a house to house canvass and solicit contributions oi ruoney and clothing. It was recommended that people leave subscriptions of money either at H. J. Brown's drug store, Na. 2 S. Mam or J. V. Sheehan's book store, who wil! receipt for the same and publish it in the city papers. People having contributions of clothing can leave same with Chief Sipley at the fire department or deliver to those authorized to cali for them, or can leave notices at the stores of H. J Brown and J. V. Sheehan who will have them sent for. By order of committee, Sec'y.