National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-19
THE CENTENNIAL JUBILEE.
suggeItions on the Subject.


The suggestion Of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
for grand Centennial musical jubilee In this
city next year meets with considerable favor, and
IL the general topic OF conversation with all the
nusicRlly inclined. II is asserted by the knowing
ohes that the plan is not only feasible, but can
easily be carried out II the proper parties move in
the matter. All agree that It will be work Of
some magnitude 70 arrange an entertainment OF
the character spoken Of in order 10 make It worthy
TO commemorate, but all further agree that by
united action, properly directed Il can be accom-
plished without throwing too much Of the burden
on the few, as is usual in such cases.
Thus far, both in conversations aud from letters
sent us, Il is easily seen that there are numerous
suggestions as TO Details but they are little
the leading musical genuses Of the District shall
get together; talk the thing over; consult with
prominent citizens, and, II the result OF the con-
ference De favorable, call public meeting and
At once settle the question az to whether the
jubilee shall be held. II # be decided in the
Affirmative, committees can be appointed; plan
to secure the success which must follow. LIST the
officers Of the several societies think this over
action, as suggested above. The following are
two from the many letters received the beet:
MONSTER OPERA.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: In reference to the grand musical Jubilee
proposed by THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, to be
".
NAL anniversary, allow me to suggest as one of
the features the production Of q grand opera on a
msgnincent scale IN the mammoth building to be
erected-the principal roles to be distributed
among the most celebrated opera singers Of the
Gay the eh0ruses and orchestral accomplishments
10 De given Dy the combined singing societies and
Instrumental organizations Of the country, which
viii naturally congregate at the National Capt.
tai 90 such an occasion. Let competent authority
select the opera and rehearssls begin at once
WASHINGTON, D. c., March Is, 1876.
TIE BEST TTHK.
TO the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Your suggestion as to a musical Jubilee in
1sf6 is very attractive and perfectly feasible but
the time should be we'll chosen. The FIRST week
in July is not necessarily or probably the fttest
as that selection would antagoniEe the iubilee
with the grand opening Of the Exposition al Phil.
adeIphia, which would be very Impolitfc The
whole year Of 1915 might we'll be marked by a
series Of celebrations, but the most adyantaReot.s
time for one In Washington would, Il seems 10 me.
be before the adjournment Of Congress and inst
before the opening ceremonies at PhiIadelnkIa
would not some week In June be q suitable fine
for the muucal jubilee? Many Europeans And
persons from distant parts Of this country would
be more likely 70 be attracted to q musical oon
Tention here III it should take place while Don.
Rregs Is IN session. and TO the professional or ANA
feur partfcipants II would be great pleasure Ia
com bine 1t with the Philadelphia Centennial.
X STREET.
MARCH Is.