National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29

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70 TIA Editor oTtAs NatfoadI Republicans:
SIR: The suggestion contained In q recent issue
ofyour paper in reference to holding National
MuEieal Festival during the coming year, 10 we'll
worthy the favorable consideration OF the musical
adopts OF this city, Of which We Know there are
maryland an enterprise ofthat kind might develop
more fully the fact which We have long believed,
viz: that there is . native genius which hereto
fore has rem aimed hidden for lack Of opportunity
to bring It out. With some leading spirit in this
cause, We are fully assured that an unusual
amount Of interest would be aroused 70 action,
wishes for the carrying out Of any means which
might be suggested in order 70 achieve success in
THIS most worthy and communicable project. Il
now remains for some one to take the initiAtory
step, and that duty seems naturally to dsvoITe
upon thofe who would be able 10 arrange for the
bringing about Of this grand jubilee. -
meeting, inviting the musical talent OF the city
en- masse, also all lovers OF music, ct which meet
appointed from each and every church choir and
musical society, which committee could confer
with their respective Iocisties, and with each
thus Il could soon be Ascertalned what progress
could DO made in attaining the grand finale.
That being known the public would feel an IN
assured that men Of wealth and influence would
contribute Of the former, and use the latter TO
from all parts ofthe country could be invited,
and connected Herewith might be Q conservatory
OF music or school OF music, 70 which pupils
thereby making the affair financial success As
well az otherwise, for the double attraction Is
very SnviSns, VIZ. amusement and INSTRUCTION a.
birds with one stone, Our city, being 50 nearly
adjacent to Philadelphia, Will Be the great centre
out extending their trip TO the National Capital,
when Will assure lively times here az well IS ~
philadelphia; IN fact wa.hinFtOn, with al rs
attractions, historic and otherwise will become .
dangerous rival with our sister city, as every
nook and corner abounds with interest to al
Americans.
In view Of the above fact It is clearly to be seen
that only the initiatory steps need be taken and
the enterprise will WORK its own fame and for
and iaureis viii Sc surely won. Besides, from 4
financial view, There Is o million in It." So tits
challenge for our musical talent, and we say
wake up, come out and lose not this opportunity
TO demonstrate 10 the world that within our
beautiful city, the National Capital, there lies
genius for music equal to any and excelled by
none. There are those here whose interest It will
be TO aid with almost lavish hands in this cause,
as It will be merely an investment to them Of
which the RleantDgs will be Q harvest richly
laden, bringing into their garner ten-fold pront.
So, good people of Washington, stand not In your
own sunshine, but come out and encourage the
ing pei pie shall have met and consulted as to
what they can do, you meet them on the square,
loin harcs and interests with them, give them
your hearty approval, encourage and bid them
90 forward in so worthy an undertaking; and
here an idea comes; I. e., why wait to see
HnAL OuI can uOT meet OF yourselves,
and see what you can do; for we are fully aware
that our entire corps Of musical adopts Is small
when compared with the vast number Of people
In our city; hence you can readily see how bedt-
ting 1t would be for you to lead the way. Walt
not, but make move in this matter. "Where
there is union there is strength;" hence with the
united efforts OF all, great things may be accom-
plished, which WILL without . doubt, result in
the grandest musical festival the world has ever
known. We are anxious to see q move made in
this matter, and for the result we have no fears,
but predict q success which will be an hoaor to
the District Of Columbia. The friends who en-
courage and assist will be most generously re-
warded by the happy results, and those who par
ucipate will add laurels to their fame. The
cause is worthy the noblest efforts. That you
will not hesitate is the wish Of one who has your
interest at heart. INDIA. .