The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-18

possibility OF introducing Gilmore and his
superb band at great expense, he yet forced
success and obtained the warmest praise
from all concerned. II was hoped and be-
lieved that the musical triumph would re-
suit in revival OF the musical spirit and
bring about the harmony of action neces-
sary to its perpetualion, which can only
be best done by organized and intelligent
cooperation. But for the presence OF the
heated term and incidental temporary
emigration OF the leaders, perhaps this ex-
pectation would have been realized.
Many years ago-yet not so many, either
there lived and ilourished in this city
the "Wagner Club" Its membership
consisted OF iour-Mrs Charles Herzog,
Miss Carrie Heating, Mr. Emile Lovy and
Master Leo Kremer 1t was but n piano
quartet, organized to foster and crafty
the Unsuitable musical tastes OF the mem.
bers, also to please and entertain their
most select friends. Its career was indeed
triumphal one, only interrupted by the
death OF the first named lady Tho "Wag-
ner Club was not in any sense money
making organization-in fact one OF its
fundamental principles was against this
which il ever took part was in the proiuc-
ton OF the opeia 'Martha," given for the
benefit OF Mrs. Nora Czapsky. Il lady
charming Tor both her musical attributes
and social qualities. That club has lately
been reorglnizcd, Miss Carrie Rcbcrdson
taking the place Of Mrs lIenpg. > large,
choice and expensive selection OF music
has been purchased, the club is meeting
every Tuesday night for practice,
and the future for il il rich in
promise. Mr.. Levy Is director. Only the
classics will be countcnanced, such COM
posers, for example, as Wagner. Bach,
Sant-Saons, Rubinstein, Ncils W. Gade,
Mendclssohn, Bcrlioz, Beethoven, List,
| Gounod, etc. The program adopted, and
which will be executed in one season, is
worthy the club and its indcialigable and
capable director. II is 20 enlist 500 asso-
catc membership more active members
will be admi,ted-ata fee OF - pcrannum.
This will yiella fundoi $500. In return
for this small fee the club is to give three
concerts a year, for which each member
will receive two tickcts-lor himself and
| lady. In no case can the extra ticket be
given male resident OF the city, and to
guard against this names OF those using
| tors, whether male or female, who wish
to attend and whose presence is de-
sired, can secure ticlleus OF admission
at the rate OF 81 each, but only
through members. A resident Of the cily
can also get them this way, hut for $.
This regulation will prevail to protect
those who become associate members, and
give them privileges far beyond those pos
siblc TO lhe parties who prefer Withholding
encouraging support by regular associate
| membership. These concerts will be given
ut the theatcr in great style and exquisite
artistic finish. At each, one or more OF the
/ rcigning foreign artists, such as Juch.
/ Cary, Nilsson, Whitney, JOsclly. etc, will
| be secured TO appear in not lcss than three
numbers, the remaining part Of the pro-
gram being taken up by the local quartet.
| They viii bo made fashionable ailnirs in
! Svery sense OF the term, aud no detail cal.
culaicd 10 add interest and attractiyencs.
will be overlooked. Another point con.
tcmplated by the club is the admission Of
associate members TO rehCarsals at such
times as II may entertain.
The whole scheme II one entitled 20 al,
mirition and support, but there X yet no
| valid reason why still broader one in To-
limits for active membership shonld not be
4 formed, and that at an early day Tho
field is large and inviting enough for both.
! They could both be accommodated in tn,
music hall, together with the Lecture
Bureau recently formed. Each society
CLUB or bureau could have It's scplrai,
board of directors, the whole could have d
general beard. aud thus all slashes conld
easily be avoided. Gentlemen, TnE AP
rEsL doesn't caro- II YOU all speak at once.
II has an car massive enough 20 take IN the
responses from all OF you, and the faculty
for distinguishing one from the other. But
please remember one thing. viz Some
one or more OF you must take hold and
pilot the craft; quiet talk, with no one al
The helm will accomplish nothing. Ac
tiyiiy, system and Judgment are abso-
luicly essential.