The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-29
THE WEDNESDAY CLUB.
They Give an Entertainment nj the Acadr-
my az Music To- Night.

Everyone Is looking forward TO the musi-
cal treat to be given this even
ing by the Wednesday Club. This
club organized for the purpose OF study
Ing by the Wednesday club. This
talned such success that II bids fair 20
become n permanent organization in our
midst. and deserves the hearty support
OF all who are interested IN the musical
welfare OF this city. It's personnel eni-
braces. one might say, the pick OF the
vocal talent OF Richmond, and the gen
uine interest taken by the members them
selves in the work in hand Is sufficient
proof Of what they are accomplishing.
Those who heard the clubs rendering Of
StaineTs "CrucifXiOn' at st. Pauls on
Good Friday night need not be reminded
Of this Prepared at very short notice,
and during a very busy season OF tne
year, this beautiful cantata was sung
with n devotion and feeling which proved
beyond doubt that not only did the
singers appreciate the sublmity OF the
task allotted them, but that their very
hearts were I'm their work.
An examination OF the clubs programme
for tonight gives further evidence
Of the high standard at which II aims, for
among the numbers 10 be sung by the
chorus We find the works OF Spohr. the
majestic forms Of Handel, the melOdiOus
measures Of McndelssOhn, and the more
modern though equally interesting and
beautiful inspirations Of Guonod, Costa,
and Stainer.
The chorus will be admirably assisted
by full orchestra, composed chiefly Of
our finest local musicians. whom we so
rarely have an opportunity Of hearing I'm
connection with such good work as this.
They win be assisted by eight or more
picked men from Washington and Balti-
more
4 very noteworthy feature Of the even
ing's entertainment will be the first APP
pearance in Richmond OF Mrs. GeTrit-
Smith. soprano. and Mr.. Ericsson +. Bush
nell. basso, both Of New York. Mrs.
Gerrit-Smth was born in Buffalo, and
as Carrie Butteriield. by the beauty OF
her natural voice, attracted the attention
and admiration Of the public and the
press She was subsequently a pupil OF
the famous Errani. under whose instruc-
ton she made rapid progress in her art.
Mrs. Gerrt-Smith Is a great favOrite in
New York society, not only on account
Of her talent, but also by reason OF her
beauty and intelligence. and she has fire.
quently graced the receptions Of Mrs.
Cleveland and the late Mrs. Whitney. M
Washington. Her voice IS rnezZo-sOpranO
OF long range, fun. bright, and warm.
Mr. Bushnell. the basso, Is an oratorio
singer OF national reputation. His train
ing Is OF the highest; his voice Is pure In
tone and his style is most artistic.
AS this concert will be the feature OF
the musical season. IL is expected that
large. appreciative, and fashionable
audience, and as no pains will be SHARED
to make the evening an artistic success n
Is requested that the audience will further
this aim by attending in evening dress.
The public Is requested 10 be punctual
as the doors will be kept closed during
the performance OF each number.
Mrs. Gerrtt-Smith will be the guest Of
Mrs. w. ID. Thomas during her stay in
Richmond.