, 1876-05-21
THE CHORAL UNION.

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THE CHORAL UNION.
Scheme Tor West Side Art Institution.
The Choral Union Society, recently organized
in the West Division, gave its first public con-
cert Friday evening in the Union Park Congrega-
tional Church to large audience, and with fine
success. It proposes in the future to pursue the
study Of the substantial musical works, and Is
also initiating a scheme which will result in q
home for music and its kindred arts. The an
ticipatton is to have upon tile West Side q
place where the arts will have continuous rep
resentation. For more definite comprehension
Of the scheme We refer our readers to the re-
marks OF the Hon. L. L. Bond, President Of the
Union, and the response by c. c. Bonney, Esq,
concert:
MR. BoND's ADDRESS.
Ladies ard Gentlemen: The Choral Union
1f West chc2so %as organized last February
cians In order to combine the musical talent ofthis
and the other sections Of the city for the purposes
standard, and eventually OF establishing musical
centre or temple to which those who desire to ac
auire M mueical proficiency may come and find all
All who have carefully studied the growth Of
Chicago, the growth Of all cities In this latitude,
will agree that the West Side is thc true location
Enlightened civilization consists largely in the
variety OF scientific pursuits, and the diversified,
he hc
pleasure and enjoyment BY reason Of its cievatfng
influences and purity; and, while high attainmcnts
in this as in other directions arc only secured By
severe labor and exclusive devotion, still those
who By force Of circumstances orfrom choice do not
devote themselves exclusively to 1t as profession
cutfon to derive much consolation thcrcfron, and
all who have ears to hear may enjoy it.
As people, we have been too busy IN securing
homes and their comforts to pay as much attention
TO music, sciences, and polite arts as are paid to
them in older communities. Many Of our citizen.
have already secured these necessary things, and
urban life where ali Of these things come in and
form an important part and they are now beginning
to receive the attention that they deserve.
months, and the effect OF this Society night with
that Of others on former occasions will show how
much OF home talent we have, and what can be
accomplished even in short space Of time.
We do not expect TO accomplish immediately al1
I ws deslse .. all that ths comm%nty may sspect
ment is necessary, and il any Of you should think
our scheme visionary. we beg you to remember
that ttatl castles arc first air castles" We hope
that we have planted the germ which in the fnfl-
ness Of time will grow to the utmost limit Of our
expectations
onr matters have so far been run on IN econo-
mfcal basis, % no salaries have been pafd.-alf
work being voluntary, and the actual expenses
I shall not take time to elaborate the matter, and
will only add that VIC hope In time to build home
our talents IN of during coming
seasons, which will be worthy Of your generous
support and patronage, and that during the inter-
some Of you for your opinions as to the feasibility
and deeirablity Of our project, and IN order that
yo9 may enjoy the music now assure yop that no
MR.. BovSEY's RESPONSE.
Your address recalls to my mind the fact that
four years ago the idea Of q Temple Of Music and
like the germ OF tree in the hand OF the conductor
Of your Choral Union. 1t had been talked Of by
aehis1e eh aa # had adj been brey outned It vas then
only an idea, hardly winged with hope. isnt to-
night we haye seen il blossom, amid these delight
toa ta, and By euth an or oganzaon a
you now present, We may look forward to the time
when that purpose and expectation shall ripen into
tue fruit of accomplishment and realization, and
The Temple Of Art become physical fact.
There arc many reasons why your enterprise
should receive our hearty sympathy p ~ ana sunpoF1
culture and refinement for what il pethaps the
largest residence region to be found in
any great city region u1suFpasf,sd n .e, a..fae
It wond be an additional attraction to residents OF
the most desirable character; and would udd some
thing to the value Of all the rcal estate within
it would be ! powerful aid to our churches and
our schools. It would assist the work Of the for
tainments, and Withdrawing. the people from such
as do not conform to the high standard Of the
church. It would supplement the attainmcnts Of
tss II esassed sasGs b aRsnns field 0
1t would especially be n blessing to those who |
toll; and whose weary hearts at the close Of the
heavy hours Of labor crave some diversion and rec
reaton to E,sceten sleep and prepare them for the
morrow. For, with such d Temple, yon would be |
able to afford entertainments Of the highest ciass
. We M therefore receive your proposal with hearty
welcome and wish yen % 9dns1 in ~ r. accom-
business basis, with careful Avoidance OF undue
and large pseunsry sRiities a!gnes we e
viii Be found IS valuable rule in your association
as in any other The liberality OF your conductor,
in giving you hts services without salary ttl there
ebal be funds In the treasury to pay for them, 10
worthy Of the warmest praise. It Npfoves his pub,
Tic spirit we'll his love OF art and we trust It
w not be png Gur o ss WI ,6 be
vate Is also worthy Of npplauding mention. The I
yon1 Mol she esaD vii BE- followed
By marked advance in the appreciation anu pat
ronage Of musical entertainments or hgh ORDER.
lave lave aready Ire acheSed We thank you for This re-
ception, and the feast Of melody to which we come
by your kind nyitation; and join you in the hope
that the day is not far distant when we may meet
you 10 celebrate the opening OF tue Temple OF
sonss A and In reality viii be the reward Of your
tnils In beauty 1t snould be q grand symphony,
embodied in enduring forms BY the kindred art OF
s;cians. painters, seulptors and kindred artisans,
nnd fayorie resort OF the best people OF Chicaso,
Professor to Glass in Mythology: s.And now,
voung gentlemen, can any Of you tell me the
aame me of that son OF Agamemnon who was pur-
sncd We'd hy The Furiesl" Studious pupil: "Ores-
les, @ ST. Professor (deiighted): "Correct;
and now, sir, can you 60 stu farther % ana glye