National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-14
MAY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
MAY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
MEETING OF CITIZENS AND MUSICIANS
PLANS FOR THEGREAT JUBILEE
Northern Liberty Market offered
FOR THR MAY FESTIVAL EXERCISES
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES TODAY
THE DISTRICT AND THE CENTENNIAL
MEETING OF CITIZENS And MUSICIAN!
PLANS FOR THE GREAT JUBILEE
Northern Liberty Market Offered
FOR THR MAY FESTIVAL EXERCISES
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES TODAY
THE DISTRICT AND THE CENTENNIAL

There was meeting last evening at Wizards
hall of those interested in getting up musical
festival in the city some time during the coming
month or summer. The meeting was we'll at
tended, nearly all Of the prominent musical lead
Of the city taking part in the proceedings and
other gentlemen identified with the business in
terests of the city. Mr.. A. S. Solomons was
chosen chairman, and Mr.. H H Tilley secretary.
Mr. Solomons stated the object of the meeting,
and called upon Colonel J. Brisbie Walker, who
spoke further of the object, stating that 1t would
be necessary to secure large amount Of money
by subscription In order to insure success there
weuld be the expense Of securing director and in
providing for many other things.
After some discussion 1t was agreed that the
ments and Of finance. The following are the COM
mittees appointed:
General committee-Colonel Cake, Judge Mac
Arthur, w. W. COrcOran, Z. c. willard, T. L.
Roessle, Walter Paris, A. E. Perry, Howard wy
kirkwood, VIM. NJ. Shuster, jr., A. q. Riddle,
Richard Taylor and Simon Wolf.
Finance. W. Thompson, NJ w. Gait A. X.
Shepherd. John A. Ruff Richard Taylor, q.
Storrs 5. G. Young, J. p. Willett, II. II. Tilley,
Lewis J. Davis; r. d. Mussey, j. q. McKelden
There was a general expression Of opinion
among those present. Prof Fairlamb expressed
it very appropriate that the Capital city should
engage in some such enterprise during the Cen.
tennial year. He thought that four or
Five HUNDRED SINGERS
could be had out of the numerous societies of the
District, and that an orchestra Of one hundred
could be obtained to form a nucleus. A great
many singers would come from Baltimore and
other cities. He thought that as 1t was WASH
ingtOn affair in the selection of leader every
regard should be paid to Washington men. While
the services of some leader Of national reputation
would be Of advantage, still the Washington mu-
sicians should not be overlooked.
Prof. Richter wanted to know exactly what the
character Of the festival would be-whether It
would be a one hundred thousand, a twenty
five thousand or five thousand-dollar affair. If
1t was to be a small. local affair, il would cost
about 81, 600 for two or three days. >-
The Chair stated that the question depended
upon the success of the finance committee.
Prof. Richter thought that the erection Of q
building would be great expense.
Mr.. SOlOm0ns stated that II had been proposed
to use the Northern Liberty Market building.
Mr.. Ball wanted to see the plan carried into
successful operation, and would support 1t even If
they had nothing more than a musical shout on
the east front of the Capitol and could get five
six hundred together and sing ''Old Hundred"
There were about fifty ehOirs in the city, from
each Of which they could get ten singers, and If
the matter was pressed with vim they would
make 1t a grand success.
Professor Billiard thought that il the festival
was held in May as had been proposed, they
would not have the time for preparation that
other cities had had on similar occasions. 1t
would be impractieable in so short a time to give
many of the master works.
Colonel Walker stated that the