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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

CHORUS Will CONSIST
Of over one thousand voices and the singers
four weeks. The committee have been
greatly pleased with the ready response
made by singers to the calls of the assist
ant conductors and feel that the movement
has the support Of the best citizens from
the fact that churches have freely been
offered In which to hold rehearsals.
The idea Of having a grand chorus orig
mated with DR. Frank T. Howe, whose
ABILITY as musical critic Ii well known
and who has been identified with nearly
Ssery prominent musical enterprise in the
District during bis residence here. He first
mentioned the project to Mr.. Lawrence
Gardner, the chairman Of the executive
Mr.. Gardner with Prof. Coward. with
whom he had talked upon the subject. and
they outlined the plan of assem- bling a
chorus Of 1000 voices. They stated that
be secured II the proper EFFORT was made
and that the musical effect Of such a body
or trained vocaAsts would surpass anything
ever before heard in this District.
Mr.. Gardner was impressed with the plan
and when the music committee was ap-
pointed he named DR.. Howe as the sub
chairman on chorus. At the first meeting
or that committee the other members OF
A Roeder. Fred A. Grant, Jas H. For
syth, 5: NJ Yeatman and j. e. Jones. There
was also appointed a subcommittee on
band music, Of which Mr.. Ralph Gait was
obliged to leave the city and the subcom-
mittees were consolidated. with DIR. Howe
as chairman. and since that time all the
work or arranging for the chorus and pro-
vtdins for the band music that viii be
used on the occasion Of the celebration has
been In the hands Of this committee, which
In addition 10 those above named consists
OF Msssrs. Louis NJ. Turner. Jos. l. Weller
and w. A. Slack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The east central division is a continue
ton of the central. running from Massachu-
sets avenue to North Capitol street and
from Pennsylvania avenue 20 eth street.
Mr.. Steven H. Jecko Is the assistant con-
ductor who has charge of this division
with Miss Emma Ballman as secretary and
Miss Florence Reynolds as accompanist
The rehearsals are held in Trinity P. E.
Church, corner Sd and c streets nor thwest
Mr. Jecko is one of the best known must-
clans in this city. He Is a native of ST
Louis. Mo-. and is descended from German
parents He acquired his musical education
first from local teachers in st. Louis and
then from Prof. John K. Paine at Harvard
College. While In college his progress was
so rapid that he became the leader of the
Pie-ian Sodality, an orchestra composed of
the best instrumentalists in the college He
has resided in this city since 1879, and has
been closely identified with musical mat
ters during that time. Although in past
years he took an active part in all promi-
nent public concerts, he has Of late years
confined his attention to the organ and
song writing. He is now and for the past
eight or nine years has been the organist
at Trinity P. E. Church. where his felicity
In accompanying the voices has added ma
terially to the charm of the music. He has
written number of standard songs Of a
high order of merit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

English Lutheran Church, under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. E. D. Tracy, remaining with
that choir until 1t disbanded. when he was
appointed choirmaster at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church, where he succeeded in or
ganizing a good choir. In May. 1892, he left
the Metropolitan Baptist Church to take
charge Of the boy choir Of Emmanuel
Church. Anacostia. where he IL still engaged
Mr.. Roeder has organized a number Of cho-
ruses, prominent among which are the cho-
rus Of 100 voices which rendered Esther
at Lincoln Music Hall in the fall Of 1890.
the chorus Of 40 voices which sang BEL
shaxxar's Feast" at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy
Yard. in the spring Of 1891, and a chorus Of
75 voices that produced "Pocahontas'' at the
National Rifles Armory last fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The central division is bounded by Massa-
chusetts avenue. 7th street, Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street, and of this Mr.
Walter s. Macarthur is assistant conductor
His secretary is Mrs. w. E. Macarthur and
his rehearsals are held in the First Congre-
gattonal Church, corner of 10th and G
streets northwest. Mr.. Macarthur was first
brought into prominence as a leader of
singing by the Central Union Mission Of
this city, with which he has been actively
connected almost from its start. especially
In the gospel wagon work. He has been
precentor for the District of Columbia
Christian Endeavor Union for several
years. and was in charge of the transpor-
tation arrangements for the delegations
OF Endeavorers to the international conyen-
uons. Three years ago he organized a
christian Endeavor choir of $50 voices for
assistance in the mass meetings of the
union, which was disbanded after one year.
owing to his inability to devote the time
necessary to its successful operation. He
LED the singing at one OF the sessions of
the ST. Louis Christian Endeavor conyen-
lions, at which over 5000 persons were
present For two years he was precentor
Tor the Central Methodist Protestant
church Of this city. and is at present pre-
csntor for the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church during the vacation of the choir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The assistant conductor for Alexandra
is Prof. T. D. Gambrill. who has succeeded
in securing a chorus OF about q hundred
voices and they will show the result Of his
careful and Intelligent training. His Sec
In the Peabody school building. Thomas
Davis Cambria was born in Baltimore
county. Md. in 1919. At a very early age
When nine years old he learned to play the
violin and at twelve he began q system
attic study Of music. devoting his time
ton from the then well-known teachers
Metz Thiede. Holland and Percival. study
ing harmony with the latter. His active
in 1877, where he became q member of tho
famous Willard Club. Of which the father
Of Director Coward was secretary. In
Johns p. E. Church and a few months
later was made musical director, which
position he had until he left Wilmington In
was solo tenor in the choir Of the Church
Of Our Savior and was also one of the first
twenty-five who Joined the Baltimore Ora
1884. became an active member of the
tinued with. that body until 1853 when he
Musical Association of Alexandra, Va.
which position he now holds. In 1891 he
decided to locate in Alexandra. where h.
10 icduci VI Tic LyScutH chorus ana the AL
exandria Choral Society, and il the recoe
nized leader and promoter of musical az.
fairs in Alexandria.
voices for the grand chorus. They are be-
ing trained by Assistant Conductor Wade
9. Kimball: who has as his secretary Miss
Addie Sponord. The reports indicate that
much interest is being taken at the rehear-
SAILS
The aim of the committee and the dlrec-
tor general was to secure 1000 voices, and
the reports from the varinnS i.,t.
show that already the number Of Singers
registered is 1,on. The probabilities are
that the total number Of those who will
least LOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

Quite goodly number Of singers has been
secured In lexington and vicinity by Mr..
w. A. Domer, the assistant conductor Of
that division. He has as his secretary Miss
Grace B. Lewis. and Miss Mamie Hine is the
accompanist. The rehearsals are held ut
the residence Of Miss Grace Lewis corner
Sd and streets, lexington. Mr. Domer is
the son Of the Rev. DR.. Domer Of st. Paul q
Lutheran Church and comes Of a musical
family. His sister. Mrs. Rheem, is an ex-
cellent contralto singer, and he has a bass
voice Of more than ordinary sweetness and
power. He has sung in various church
choirs. and Is one Of the active members of
the Capital Glee Club. He has displayed
great energy in the work Of securing the
lexington contingent to the great chorus
and has the satisfaction of knowing that
his force will be well trained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The southwestern division includes all of
the southwestern portion of the city. Mr..
George Godron is assistant conductor, with
Miss De Grummond as his secretary. The
rehearsals are held at Rev. DR.. Meader's
church on Virginia avenue Mr. Godron Is
a hfe-long resident of South Washington.
&c Is at present organfst at Saint John 9
herman Lutheran Church, In which capac-
NY ne mas acted ever since his boyhood, ex-
cept tor short time when he was organist
the study Of the VIOLIN but subseuuentiy de-
voted his energies to that of the piano,
under the instructions of Prof. Henry C..
sherman and Anton Gloetzner.
he mas performed few times in public
as piano soloist, and also directed the
chorus at the dedication Of the Luther
monument. He has always manifested a
deep interest In music but has only devoted
himself to the art as an amateur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26


The north central division, which includes
that section Of the city from P street to
North Capitol, south to Massachusetts,
avenue and west to 14th street, has as its
assistant conductor Mr.. Geo. W. Lawrence
His secretary is Miss Eva Whitford and
Mr.. T. Edwin Ward is his accompanist
The rehearsals are held in the Mount Yer
non NJ. f. Church, corner of 9Th and K
streets northwest. Mr.. Lawrence was born
In Portsmouth, Va, in 1864, and when TWEEN
ty years old became a pupil Of Prof. New
ton Fitz of the Boston Conservatory of
the Norfolk Oratorio Society, singing the
tenor role in the Messiah" He gained
quite reputation as a singer but conclud-
ed to devote himself to the work of chorus
directing, in which he has been quite sue
cessruL He has charge Of the choir at the
Mount Vernon Church, and has a large
chorus TO support his soloists which does
effective work. He has entered into this
work with great earnestness and intends
that his division shall be equal in excel
lence 10 any, and be worthy the great oc-
casion that Will be celebrated.
f. Id. Tracy.
Mr.. z. d. Tracy, the assistant conductor
OF the northern division, has a field which
is bounded by street on the south, on the
east by North Capitol street, on the north
by Florida avenue and on the west by l4th
street His secretary is Mr.. D. G. Proctor
and his accompanist Mrs. z. d. Tracy The
rehearsals of this division are held in the
Hamline NJ. E Church, corner 9th and P
streets northwest. and the attendance has
increased with each meeting. Mr.. Tracy
has been known as choir and chorus con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The Anacostia division is in charge Of Mr..
John A. Roeder. who has Miss Grace Nc
Lean as secretary and Fred Bryan as &C.
companist. The rehearsals are held at the
Emmanuel Church. corner Of Washington
and Fillmore streets. Through the energy Of
Mr.. Roeder a chorus of nearly hundred
has been obtained, and he is giving them
two rehearsals a week. Mr.. John A. Roe
~ ,Se9 har IN he Nr% sd CTK , ctfy on Aog1 ns
when he came to Washington to accept an
appointment in the government service. His
first musical education was obtained as
member of the chorus choir Of ST. PauPs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
How a Boston Man Saw a Sun Spot.
fhe


Boston man living out in the suburbs
has discovered a fact that may interest a
good many persons during the present sun
spot period. What he found was that n "a
quite possible to see the larger spots that
appear on the SUMS surface without glass
or lens Of any kind.
The shutters Of the Observers house ham,
pened to be closed, and through a tiny hole
near the top Of them a beam of sunlieht
found its way to the floor. There 1t left an
image. clear and round. tinged at the cir
conference with a fringe of blue and
orange. The whole appearance of the beam
as projected reminded the spectator OF
the image OF the sun taken on paner
through telescope. and he got a sheet Of
white note paper in order to ties: his sur
mise. The result confirmed it. A beauti.
full round image Of the sun fell on the ma
per. and near the center thereof could be
seen a blush spot which moved about
with the image whenever the paper was
shifted; The bluish-colored object was a
veritable sun spot, and the observer watch
ed 1t by the simple means described for
several days until the revolution of the
sun had carried 1t out Of sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

DR.. Frank T. Howe was born in Bos-
ton and received his education first in
private and then In the public schools of
that city. fitting for college at the Boston
Latin School He entered Harvard College
and Joined the Union army IN 1852, comm g
TO Washington with the fortieth Massa-
chusetts volunteers. After two years serv-
Ice in the army he was ordered to duty in
this city In 1854 and has since resided here
He early developed a love for music. and
when boy sang IN church choirs and in
concerts He studied both the piano and
the art Of voice culture. He was one Of
the founders and officers of the original
Choral Society OF this city-the male voice
singing orsanization-was vice president of
the Washfng ton operate Association, W hich
was directed By Mr.. John P. Sousa and
has written musical criticisms for twenty
years. He Is one OF the best known news
Papermen in the District, and is on The
Evening Star.
In the work of preparing the music for
the centennial celebration. DR.. Howe has
been active and energetic, being always
ready to assist Prof Coward in the ar
ransement Of details and has personally
visited many Of the subdivisions and COM
plimented them on their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

ductor for many years. He has had charge
OF many church choirs, and always brought
their work to a high degree Of excellence.
For several years he directed the choir at
St PauPs Lutheran Church, and afterward
had a large chorus choir at the First Pres
byterfan Church. He has for years had
the Republic on Decoration day, and has
drilled a male chorus Of fifty, ali Of whom
are veterans, SO that II renders patriotic
ever organized. Mr.. Tracy Is himself a fine
bass singer, and has the faculty Of inspir-
ing his force to do its best work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
What They Were,
From Life,

Won Blumer Dumping up against Twtck-
enham)-"Hello, old man. Congra tula
house"
Twickenham-"Yes"
Won Blumer-"Then I suppose I'll have
to take q drink with your
Twickenham (sadly)-'.Take two drinks -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The Capitol Hill division covers quite
large area, including all east of South Cap
itol street and south Of street northeast
1t is in charge of DR.. F. j. Woodman,
who has as his secretary Miss Lillian o.
Burroughs. and as accompanist Miss Min
ME NJ. Bailey. The rehearsals are held in
the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, cor
ner 4th and streets southeast DR..
Francis ]. Woodman is a native of New
Hampshire, a graduate of Yale University,
and during his entire four years course
of study there was a member Of the Yale
Glee Club and it's baritone soloist. At the
same time he was the basso of the Calvary
Baptist Church Of New Haven, and men,
Der of the colledge choir. Subsequently he
organized and was the leader of the Arion
(male) Quartet of Great Falls, n. H. In
this city he has been the leader of the
Waugh M. E. Church choir the st. An
drew's p. E. quartet, and for the past five
years the precentor of the Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church and Sunday school
He was member of the once famous
Apollo Club of this city, of which DIR. f.
s. Kimball was conductor. He has studied
under Profs. Smith and Shepard Of New
Haven, and Drs.. Kimban and Bischor Of
this city. He has. so far. the largest
chorus of any division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26


1t was intended that Mr. James Watson
should have charge of the Mount Pleasant
division, but circumstances rendered 1t
impossible for him to perform the duties
and Mr.. Fred. A. Grant consented to act
as assistant conductor, and has entered
into the work with much earnestness Al
though he did not begin the organization
OF the chorus until q week ago, he has
prospects OF securing good representation
work. Mr.. Grant Is solo tenor of the First
Congregational Church. He was a pupil Of
DR.. j. W. Bischoff and has participated
In many of the Bischoff concerts, both In
Washington and elsewhere. during the past
few years. Mr.. Grant was a member of
the First Congregation Church quartet
which has had engagements other than
local concerts at Leesburg. Cumberland
and elsewhere Mr.. Grant was connected
with several choirs before his engagement
at the Congregational Church, but his
career as a singer he owes wholly to Dr.
Bischon. He Is a member Of the music
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
THE GREAT CHORUS.
It Will Be the Feature of the Com
ing Celebration.
over A THOUSAND NAMES ENROLLED.
The Men Who Are Working to
Make It a Success.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATIO

HE MOST IMPORT
ant feature IN the ex-
ercises on the occa-
sion OF the celebra-
ton of the centen-
NAL anniversary of
the laying OF the
corner stone Of the
Capitol will be the
grand chorus that
will participate In
the afternoons pro-
gram and will also
aid IN the entertain
ment at night. That
chorus will consist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26


vance in the activity in realty.
The outlook bright.
There mas been a great improvement Ia
the building situation during the past week,
and while the permits taken out for new
buildings do not show a large estimate OF
cost, yet in numbers they exceed the record
for any week since the financial depression
was felt.
Building Inspector Entwisle said TO a re
porter of The Star today that he believed
the worst had passed. and that he looked
for a good Iail trade
Charles Gessford is building two privats
stables in the rear OF = street southeast
linss at loss and lO51 Jefferson street north
TWO neat two-story brick dwellings are
being erected at ls ana az Sth street north
east.
H. J. Daley is building a livery stable in
the rear Of square az i'm tie alley between
9th and 9Th, ana . streets northwest.
Mrs. @. Tyne is building a frame store
and dwelling in block II. ssrookland
A frame dwelling is being erected in block
6. BurrNille. by +. T. Benton, Jr.
D. A Sanford is building A private stable
in the rear Of $3.50 Indiana avenue northwest.
W. h. Underdue is building a two-stOry
frame dwelling on Nicho.s avenue Barry
farm.
Lewis J. lift is building anisome row
OF eight dwellings from lSiO TO 1850 7th
street northwest and from 7O6 10 40 7
street These houses are - he three stories
high, with large, rOomy cellars. and pro-
vided throughout with all modern convent
ences Joseph c. Mason is the architect and
s. }. Prescott the builder.
Blair Lee is building a pirate stable IN
the rear Of 1858 Pennsylvania avenue.
h. :. Loeffier has COMMENCED the erection
OF two-story brick dwelling at 40 NJ stree;
southeast.
J. J. Appich Is building a large private
stable IN the rear ~ ~ Missy avenue
northwest
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
If.

The Tribune man is berating the
members of the Assembly and
charging them with Incompetence.
OF course if AIR. Parkinson bid only
been in the Lower House a great
deal of splendid legislation would
nave been accomplished.
His great power of oratory, his i'm
mense honesty and red hot record fer
high principe would have made him
a tower Of strength in the House.
He would have moved the Capitol
of Washoe to CURSOR in ne tine.
Ormsby was well represented in
the Legisll ture, III one knows it bet
ter than Mr.. Parkinson and it comes
with bad grace for him to attempt to
slur men who stood in every way
higher in the respect of this COM
munity than himself.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
Bargains! Bargainsl

Great reductions. E. B. Rail is
selling goods at wonderfully low
prices. Go and see the largest stock
Of goods in the State. Get set of
the finest knives in the world, made
by the Clauss Shear Co. Scissors and
Razors, Rodgers plated ware, Roch-
ester lamps in every style, China and
crockery ware, hard ware, stoves and
ranges, agricultural implements, wag-
ons, huggies, etc. Everything you can
think of. Doors and windows
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
The Kings Daughters.

Next Friday evening March 10th,
there will be novel entertainment
at Odd Fellows Hall, given by the
Local Circle Of Kings Daughters. A
varied program will be given. A
mysterious initiation will be intro
duced, and all who do not take part
in this will miss a great treat. Adj
mission to the entertainment, 25
cents. Refreshments % cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
ALL SORTS.

Another glove contest is on the
tips.
The Sheriff is putting the streets
il good order.
/ General Irish Of Reno was in the
city yesterday.
Fresh pork at Uhl & Leonhard 8
and juicy beef steaks.
New Corrlngoes, Lama cloths
latest designs, at O!covich Bros.
For sALE-A second hand No. z
cookstove. Inquire at this office. ".
Doc Benton has 800 gallons of A
No l cider vinegar for sale i'll lots 10
suit. f2S
Charles Blethen will have phono-
graph at Cagwin and Noteware'
today.
Come and inspect the new stock of
Dry Goods just received at M
COINS. f7tf
Our $500 calf shoes for gentle
men take the cake. Ask for them.
CLCoyICH Bios.
Marie J. tth and her company
in G4l.A.sh Bath will be at the
Opera House on the 18th.
Charley Colbnrn returned from
Piocie yesterday accompanied by
the adopted son of his late father,
whom lie will educate.
Arthur Raycraft, assistant opera
tor at the V. u T. passenger depot,
has been given three month 5 lay
II, and IN .he meantime he will try
his fortunes at Buckeye.
W, L. Woolley for over ten years
foreman Of the Y. < T. R. R. sh ps
in Carson has been appointed Mas
s9r Mechanic Of the G. c. r. r. shop
1t Hawthorne.
The employees of the shops and his
many fri4rds IN town, while being
sorry to losc him will be glad to heaf
# his appointment.
General Bouton, Of Reno, has APP
oied for patent on an advertising
. hem, which is about the cheapest
nd best thing in that line ever cot
en- up. 1t consists Of twelve bust
less cards on the open side of an
NEach Of the twelve firms
eceives 800 envelopes with his 're
urn in ten days" etc on the address
ide, at stii ulated rice; thus eleven
len beside himself are doing his adj
ertlsing for him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
Funeral Notice.

The funeral of Natella Southworth
will take place from the Episcopal
Church today at 2 o'clock.
Four girls and four Buys of about
the same age of the deceased have
been selected as pail bearers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
S5OREWARD.

The abo sum will be paid by the
Wright estate for Information lead
to the arrest and conviction Of the
party or parties who have defaced
t3mbstones III the Carson Cemetery
Information can be left at the office
of James Judge, attorney for tie
Wright estate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
A Painful Accident.

At the Y. & T machine shops last
evening, while pouring moulten iron
for large casting, Phil Dayle and
his sou Pete were painfully burned
about the face and arms, by al ex
plosion>of gas l is not probable
that they will lose their eyesight.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-03-08
JOHN Woop.
Spring and Summer Goods.

John Henderson, representing
Wanamaker & Brown of Philadel
phla the largest clothing and mer :
chant tailoring house in America will
be at the Arlin Itun March 10 and 20
and every two weeks thereafter with a
line of Sprlng&Summer goods Don't
mise this opportunity of getting your
clothing for one half the usual price
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.