National Republican., 1881-07-19
THE MUSICAL JUBILEE.
II IL FavorRbly Considered by Those ~
Home and Abroad.

The project of a grand jubilee of thanks
giving has taken firm hold In this community and
already number Of our most prominent business
men stand ready to move promptly In the matter.
II will only be necessary to adopt such measures
MS will bar out the few musical "cranks' in the
city who always come to the front at the slightest
provocatlon and graciousy propose to take charge
of the whole matter. From other cities too, come
up words of approval for the jubilee so that 1t is
safe to say that within very few days some active
steps will be taken TO inaugurae the movement
and lay the foundation for demonstration which
viii be worthy Of the object for which 1t is iniu-
atcd
Professor Theodore I. King was found at his
music academy, on Eighth street. near the Patent
ONCE, busily engaged on chorus for his choral
society. He sad in reply to the usual inter-
rogatory, that he was In favor of any demonstra-
tion that would show the respect Of the people for
their President lie thought that musical fes.
tival was peculiarly appropriate manner of ccle-
bruting Mr.. Garfelds recovery. Such festival,
too would have the tendency to awake new in.
tercst in musical matters. The Philharmonic So
ciety, which had nearly run down, received new
life from the concert for the yellow fever sufferers,
and such an effort rs is now contemplated would
undoubtedly awaken the dormant inter-
est of several able organizations. On
being asked as TO who would be the
proper persons 10 take charge Of such an
undertaking, Mr.. King said there were several
people who would make good leaders in move.
mont of this kind. There is Mr.. b. II. Warner,
who has great fondness for music, and Mr. Middle
ton, president of the Philharmonic Society. Either
of these men, if they could be induced to take
charge of the affair. would bring to II the requisite
energy and business capacity. There is no doubt
that musical festival in this city in the fall would
be grand success and benefit to the city.
Mr. Fred. Muhleisen, the organist Of Trinity
| Ta0hoifaA pvn
himself heartily In favor Of the proposed celebra.
ton He thought that with proper management
such an undertaking could be made grand sue
cess and credit to the city
Professor Ed 8. Holmes, director Of the George.
town Masonic Choir, declined to be interviewed,
because he had not given the subject any thought
| but saw no reason why n series of grand concerts
should not be successful. The mere fact Of the
concerts being intended as celebration in honor
of the Presidents recovery will cause them to be
patronized by all classes Of people.
MI. n. H. CAMP,
| of the Epiphany Church choir, in an interview on
the same subject, said that the idea was good one
and hoped that II would be undertaken by rcspon-
sible men that If the various musical societies of
| the country could be brought together 1t would
offer rare treat to the people of this section, and
would be great success rs well as beautiful
tribute of respect for the President.
MIR. f. j. wnIPPLE,
the we'll known baritone, was found at his desk in
the Post. Office Department lie said that the idea
of general rejoicing at the Presidents recovery
must strike every loyal man favorably-that there
was no form OF celebration SO appropriate as Sc
ries of grand concerts which, while they afford
pleasure to- also elevate the people. He was salts
fled that If the matter is put into the hands of en-
ergotic business men it will prove grand success.
The following communication shows that our
colored people are willing TO aid in whatever way
| lays in their power the movement for memorial
musical jubilee:
| To the Editor Of The REPUBLICAN,:
Being oyorloyed at the very speedy recovery OF
our Nations choice, the President of the United
States, and having been interviewed concerning
! the proposed musical thanksgiving by the many
representatives of musical talent of color In
this CITY, / feel 1t no more than my
| imperative duty to highly indorse the very able
sentiments of Professor widows concerning an
out door musical festival of the youth of both
white and colored of Washington. / am In con-
slant receipt of offered services of some of the best
talent of color, who are willing to blend their
voices in hymns of praise tUGod for his manifested
love in the speedy recovery of our patriot, SOL
dicr, and ruler. l respectfully submit myself
| BEI.LINI G. FLEET,
| Organst OF Fifteenth street Church.