The first concert given by the teachers of the new conservatory at the Athenaeum Hall was excellent; chamber music was featured. A large and select audience attended.

The opening number was a delightful trio by Mozart, the melodies of which were beautifully effective and served to create a pleasant mood.

Mrs. Koelling then sang an aria from "The Creation" by Haydn. Her excellent training showed to particular advantage in this aria; despite the announcement that she had a bad cold, her indisposition seemed hardly noticeable.

Beethoven's "Trio in D Major" which followed, gave us a profound insight into the character of the great composer; it unfolded an episode in his life, and revealed the virile power with which he combated fate. The adagio movement is a musical drama. The gentlemen, Fuchs, Lewis, and Eichheim, were so thoroughly imbued with 2the seriousness of their performance that one forgot the musicians and listened unreservedly to the themes of the noble composition.

A charming aria by Handel, with flute (Mr. Oesterle) and cello (Mr. Eichheim), concluded the delightful concert. The voice in this selection competes with the flute in trills and presto passages.

We hope that these concerts will answer a popular need in so far as our artistically inclined public is concerned, and we hope that these musical treats will continue.

The program announces a second concert on Friday, at noon (admission is only twenty-five cents), when Mrs. Koelling will sing the great aria from "The Queen of the Night," as well as songs by Brahms and Lohmann.

Messrs. Koelling, Lewis, and Eichheim will present trios by Kiet and Haydn.