Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-27
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
Plans of the Georgetown Orchestra for This
Season.
At It's First Concert Mrs. Thongs q.
Noyes and Prof. Lawrence VIII be
the SOloists - Other News.


The Georgetown Orchestra has been keep
ing rather quiet thus far this season, owing
to the fact that Director Rakemann was In
Europe until late in September. Since his
return, however. .rehearsals have been re-
sumed, and II has been decided to give two
concerts, which will be fully up to the
standard Of those of former years. This
orchestra has proved of great benefit to
musicians of the District, and has been the
means of bringing to the front many who
are now competent soloists. Miss Maud
Powell, Miss Won Stosch and Mr.. Rake
mann are among the vlolinists who have
played with the orchestra, while among the
pianlsts who have done solo work at its
concerts may be mentioned Miss Lolita
Mills. Mrs. Ernest Lent, Miss Alice Bur-
| bage, Mrs. Steir. DR.. Anton Gloetzner and
| Prof. John p. Lawrence. At the first con-
cert this season 1t has been decided to have
| only local talent as soloists, and the choice
| has fallen upon Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes and
| Prof. John p. Lawrence.
Mr.. Lawrence will play the Reubenstein
| concerto and Mrs Noyes will sing an
| operate aria with orchestral accompani-
| ment. The numbers TO be played by the
| orchestra have not yet been determined
| the organization to be heard at its best and
| such as will give satisfaction to the audi
ence.
The Ladies' Chorus Club the contemplate
ed formation of which was entioned IN
The Star some time ago. finally effected an
organization at the residence of Prof.
Mama, 1907 14th street. this week. There
was quite goodly gathering present and
Miss Ouca de Vecchi made able pre-
| siding officer So well satisfied were her
associates with her ability in this respect
| that she was unanimously chosen to be the
president of the club.
The other officers selected were Mrs John
Seagur, vice president; Miss Mary Helen
Howe. secretary: librarian, Miss Maud
Kirkland: reporter, Miss Alice Wasserbacna
committee of reception-Miss Olga de Met
kiweizc, Miss Philips and Miss Mamie Dun
| ely.
The name decioed upon was ''The Euter-
| pean Club" and Miss de Vecchi made q
neat little speech, thanking the ladies for
| the interest they had taken In the forma-
ton OF the club. as surfing them that success
could only be obtained by study and appli-
| cation, but that they would have valuable
| aid from Prof. Mama. their director She
referred TO the fact that they were endeav-
oring to establish an Ldamless Eden. but
| that they would have the assistance Of
some gentlemen, and closed by expressing
the hope that the association would be one
of harmony. not Of music only, but OF
hearts. and then the club would be great
| success.
| Prof. Harry Wheaton Howard is the ac-
| companist. The club starts off under excel
lent auspices. The ladies are all enthus-
| iastic. Prof. Mama has arranged several
operate choruses for female voices, and Ii
| is contemplated to give musicales once q
month"; when the progress of the club In
musical culture can be determined by their
| friends.
Prof. T. Williams Pearman inaugurated
last Saturday night what ought to prove
was called a song recital. Mr.. Pearman
sang several selections in such a manner
as to show to good advantage his excellent
tenor voice and which thoroughly delighted
those present. Mr.. Pearman has cultivated
his voice In the best school and sings with
artistic taste and effect. He is equally
good In the Interpretation of ballads, de-
scriptive songs and the higher form of ora
torio, recitative and aria. A paper on
Singing as Study was listened to with
interest. Mrs. Nellie Cate Patterson and
Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry assisted Mr..
Pearman and Mrs. ]. l.. Shedd was the
accompanist Mr.. Pearman is welcome
addition to this city, for he is not only q
finished musician, but gentleman OF cul-
ture and refinement
There is likely to be a good deal Of work
done by children this season. Already re-
hearsals are taking place for performance
of Professor Harry Towards Jack the
Giant Killer" which is TO be given under
the auspices Of the ladies of the Loyal
Legion. This operetta was given twice at
the hall Of the Central High School last sea-
son, and created a very favorable impress
sion. 1t was written especially for chill
dren's voices. and there is nothing in Ii be-
yond the scope of the Juvenile intelligence.
Its melodies are pleasing, its concerted work
effective and the choruses are catchy. The
story is one that children all know and they
quickly become interested in the work and
learn 1t rapidly. 1t is expected that there
Will be about two hundred children in the
chorus
There is an. opportunity for some fine
scenic effects, which could not be produced
last year owing to the srnallness of the
stage. but as the coming performance Is to
be given on the National Theater stage,
these will be properly attended to.
Another opera by Mr.. Howard entitled
THE Cannibal King" will probably be
given by the children connected with the
school Of which Miss Mott is the principal
This is a more ambitious work and par
takes more of the nature of grand opera.
1t is said to be full of melodic numbers and
bright choruses, and those who have heard
the music speak in high terms of its excel
lence.
Master George Martin, solo soprano of
ST. James vested choir of East Washing
ton, applied and was accepted as a mem
Der Of the Choral Society last Monday even
ing. He is the first boy soprano who has
been accepted in the Choral Society, and
he will occupy prominent seat in the
soprano choir. President Daniel says young
Martin will make his sister sopranos look
sharply to their laurels. The attendance
at the rehearsals continues large, and the
interest and enthusiasm equally encour-
aging to the board of directors. Prof. Kas-
par has called an extra general rehearsal
for Thursday evening of next week. and
expects a full attendance. The unusually
large number of members admitted this
season (the membership being now over
30O)l renders necessary extra care In ANAL
gamating the individuals into a united,
harmonious whole. The st Paul" concert
on Wednesday, November Z. will be the
most ausplcous Inauguration of a seasons
program that the society has ever exper-
fenced.
Regal Bcdstcad.
From the Upholsterer.