The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-16
THE PROPOSED JUBILEE.
Further Endorsement of the scheme
Opinions ana COmnuntc"''""e
from Prominent Citizens.

The energetic reporters OF thau Jou'".'' ''''
night interviewed many prominent mu.
sicians including DIR. Il. $. kimbali, nroi'
Up. Caulficld, Prof. Chris. Arth, Prof;
Harry Sherman, Col. Herman Scligsen and
others. all of whom think favorably of the
project, and are willing to .
Aid in Making IL u Success.
These gentlemen recognize the fact that
IL will require considerable work to get mat
tcrs into propcr shape, but do not hesitate to
promisc corporation if the scheme can get u
good starter. TO make IL still more of a
success outside talent will have to be drawn
upon. and that can, it is believed, be readily
secured.
Favorable Reference
to the matter is made in the Baltimore
american. Baltimore Herald and Phila-
delphia Times to-day, showing that the sub
icct has already attracted notice outside OF
this city, and private telegram received
by n member of the Philharmonic Society
this morning states that CINCINNATI musi-
clans have commenced to agitate the pro-
iect. There is no question of themove-
ment becoming
POpuIar throughout the Country
if citizens of Washington will only come
forward at once and perfect n working or
ganization with a committee of representa-
tive business men at its head. This is what
is needed, and The CRITIC hopes that
meeting may be called at once, say for Mon
day night, to give the movement the proper
start,
THE CRITIC reporters were out again to-
day sounding public sentiment and urging
all to Join in the proposed tribute to the
Nations ruler.
Mr. Frank Wilson, choirister of Foundry
Church, said ~ think 1t q grand, good
scheme. If DIR. Caulficld, Prof. Gloetzner,
Prof. widows and men of like standing
think M favorably of the matter as do,
and will take hold of it, the jubilee can be
made q success worthy of the occasion ana
the Nation. The result of our Philhar-
monte Musical Festival, last May, furnishes
evidence that we have men, and women TOO,
in this city who can and will take hold and
helm to make the affair n success. Care
must be taken to get the management in
proper hands"
The Leader of the Marine Band.
professor" said THE CRITIC to Mr..
Sousa, the leader of the Marine Band,
" what do you think of the proposition to
hold u grand National Musical Jubilee in
this city in the event of the recovery of the
Presidcnt?"
AZ am heartily in favor of that scheme"
said the Professor.
"Havc you any doubts of its success ~
asked the reporter.
"None in the least" said Mr.. S0usa, " for
if such an affair is properly managed, and
few dollars and cents not taken into con-
sideratiOn, success will crown the efforts of
the projectors"
"Who do you think the proper person to
lead such Il mammoth concerto inquired
the reporter.
az think we should get either Thomas or
DamrOsch to take hold. Either one of them
is amply competent to assume the leader
shin. Musical composers like George F.
Bristow or Dudley Buck ought to be invited
to write something for the occasion, and |
doubt not that Longfellow, Holmes, or Sid
ney Lanier could be induced to write an
appropriate cantata. / am Continued Pro-
fessor SOusa," confused with the idea
of such tribute being paid to our noble Pres
ident, and any assistance that l can render
to help the good cause along, don't fail to
let me know"
John w. Thompson, president of the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank, was seen by n
CRITIC reporter, who asked: 81 Mr.. Thomp-
SON. are you in favor of -"
"Why certainly" interrupted Mr.. Thomp-
son. O. am in favor of anything to cele-
bratc the return of health to our President,
and you can rest assured that l will do all
in my power to aid in perfecting the ar
Engagements for the grand National jnbilee."
What Business Men Say.
In II hurried way this afternoon repre-
scntativcs of THE CRITIC asked various
business men, as they met them on the
street, for views on the subject, with the
following results:
Brad Adams: Good scheme. WhoOp it
up"
Douglass & Bro "An excellent idea, in
which we will heartily cooperate"
Sebastian Anan: Just what should be
done if the President RECEIVERS"
"W. n. Dalton: "a proper move, in
which all should join"
G. w. Harvey & Co.: 1--WE are in for any
thing that will show appreciation for the
Presidents recovery"
Eiseman Bros: Certainly, if the Presi-
dent RECEIVERS there should be some mode of
thanksgiving, and we are for it,"
Lansburg 4 Bro. "A jubilee could be
made "a grand success We need good
hall, though, If it is to be concert. We
will support any demonstration most
Charles Baum: "Of course, something
should be done in the event of the Prcsi-
uenU 3 recovery. am IN IaVOr OF alulnp
any proper method of giving thanks"
A Saks & Co.: A thanksgiving demon
stratiOn is good idea. The business men
should take hold of it most willingly. We
will go in cheerfully, for, if the President
RECEIVERS, he will deserve II tribute of some
kind"
L. c. Davis: "Of course / favor thanks
giving tribute if the President RECEIVERS, and
will do all can to aid ito
Thomas l.. Hume: ~ will be glad to
join in anything looking towards rendering
thanks for the Presidents recovery"
Hotel-kecpcrs and Others are expressing
sentiments in keeping with the above, and
promised to attend meeting for getting
the matter in shape as soon as one is called.
Prof widows Practical Sugges-
lions.
Prof. Frederick widows sends in COM
munication presenting his views and sug-
gestions, which are worthy of consideration.
He writes as follows:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 10.
TO the Editor of The Erening Critic:
Will you permit me through the columns
Of your paper to make some suggestions
with reference to n grand musical demon
stration Of thanksgiving and praise for the
mercies youchsafed to us upon the restora-
ton to health and to the people of our be-
loved President. beg to differ, with all
due respect, from those who have suggested
a grand musical jubilee after the Boston
jubilee, or grand musical festival, in SO
short time. 1t would be an impOssibilty
to organize and make preparations for either