Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-11
ATE AND MADE MERRY
The Musicians Protective Union
Holds Its
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
The Feast - Complesed with . AUsi.
cal Symposium or UnSsual k.xcca.
lence--The Program.

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union held its fifth anniversary banquet
ia the Bridge Street house last evening.
There Ii sort II sympathy between
music and eating. Each has marked
influences over the emotions u humanity.
and these emotions are similar. Persian
history relates how strains from the
harp Il Timotheus aroused Alexander
IA set fire to the palace. A badly
cooked dinner might have produced the
same results Another and different
strain inspired the monarch with soft
pity for the fallen Darius A man that
has just eaten a satisfactory meal is full
Of the same sort IL sentiment. Perhaps
IL was the recognition ~ this fact which
prompted the musicians 10 give
a banquet instead ~ a reccp-
ton in honor II their anniversary.
Although the union has been organized
only five years. nearly all the competent
professional musicians ~ the city be
long To il. and il is a fiourishing institu-
ton in every respect. The performers
in all the best bands and orchestras in
Grand Rapids are union musicians. and
the order contains artists 1t more than
local reputation.
The Anniversary banquet.
The banquet did not begin last even
ing until o'clock. IL was served in the
dining room OF the Bridge Street house,
and covers were laid for eighty. The
banquet itself was somewhat informal
affair aad lasted about an hour.
The program cards were adorned with
the likeness Of full grown bullfrog.
who from his perch on water lily pad.
soulfully twanged a golden harp in An
accompaniment 10 vocal solo.
After the menu had been disposed Of
j. A. Muehling. president 81 the union,
raped for order and delivered the open
ing address of welcome to the guests
Mr.. Muehling referred briefly tn the in
stitution u the union and the success il
had met. Its applicants for member
ship are all required Ia pass satisfac-
tory examination before they can he ad-
mitted. and the fact that person il a
union musician is proof that he is com
petent
W. 4. Hyde, who was musician in
Grand Rapids almost before the Indians
INDUCED in ghost dances on the bluffs
above the river. Delighted his auditors
with "reminiscences 81 the early days Of
music in the Valley City.
Miss Mable Irland and Frank Wurz
burg played a cornet duo. swiss Boy"
by Bent. Miss Irland il one Of the few
women cornetists who display excep-
tional talent and ability. and her per
formances last evening surprised those
who had never listened To her excellent
playing. Miss frankie Mills. who has
a clear. sympathetic soprano. sang BE
ware" 10y Patterson.
Mr.. Franks Solo.
Ernsts "Elegie' was exouisitely rem
dercd by Peter Frank. Mr.. Frank is
an artist in every respect. His execu-
ton is perfect and his conception and
Interpretation are those of master
His work in the Powers orchestra has
delighted everybody who has attended
the theater since he began Ia ofiiciate as
conductor.
Mozart's Thirteenth quartet was given
by Peter Frank. first violin: r. Wynn.
second violin; W. S. Bronson, viola;
Paul Goerner. cello.
As a finale to the musical program the
orchestra rendered Suppes overture.
"Irrfahrt ums Glueck"
The dining room was then cleared
and the remainder 81 the evening as
devoted to dancing.
The anniversary celebration WAS by
far the most successful that the union
has ever held. and the excellence ~ the
musical program reflected great credit
upon the ability and training 81 the
performers.
The officers OF the union are as fol
lows: President. j. A. Muehling; vice
president. &. l.. Shattuck; recording
secretary. q. II. Newall: financial score
tary. George W. Fuess: treasurer. Louis
Martin: board - directors. Warren
SQuiers. W. =. Bronson. Frank Wurz-
burg: committee on arrangements.
Frank Wurzburc. c. f.. Fink. Joseph
Guthan. Jr.. Weldon Smith. Herbert
Heath.