The Washington times., 1894-09-02

that she was the contralto who supported
Nine. Patti on her last American tour. The
others are Miss Martha Garrison Miner, a
yery brilliant soprano OF the Rossini school,
whose voice is likewise fresh and pure; Mr.
G. c. Ferguson, famous New York tenor
and Mr. Bowman Ralston, deep resonant
basso The concerted portion of the pro-
gramme is therefore sure to be OF the highest
character.
The programme selected by Mr.. Innes is
probably one of the most elaborate ever
played by band in this city.
PART !.
Overture-'Ta '.......-........W Wagner
Song tor Basso-c Magic Flute .......... Mozart
MIR. BOWMAN RALsToS.
a. Spring Song" g"...............- .Mendelssohn
D. Far from the Bali" "...........G Gillet
For reed instruments only.
Cornet solo-''WhirlWind Polka. ........ Godfrey
Mr. HERBERT J.. CLARK
"The Chronicle Telegraph March" new. ..Innes
Dedicated to the Twenty-eight National En-
campment, G. A r., Pittsburg, September,
1894.
Overture-"William Tell '................ Rossini
A ia for soprano-"Romeo and Juliet. .Gounod
Miss MARTHA GARRISON MINER
Grand Descriptive Fautasie-"A Trip to the
opera5d scsno-cni' enc ' Mi Frona" c.Ia9is
Misses MINER and EHGEL, Messrs FERGUSON and
RAIsTON
Second Hungarian Rhapsody y................L .Liszt
GREAT CHANCE FOR DRAMATIC EFFECT.
As suggested in a remark by one of the
! leading military men of Washington "War
and Peace" represents the greatest chance
for dramatic effect possible to conceive.
Mr.. Innes is not only great bandmaster.
! but he has the most original and unique ideas
of arranging and putting on just such affairs
! as this
The spectacle Of "War and Peace" opens
| with pastorale descriptive of the agricultu-
/ raj pursuits of the nation. The busy hum of
| industry is heard and is succeeded by vivid
/ picture of the amusements typical OF the two
| sections-"At the Opera" in the North; ION
! the Plantation" in the South (vocalists and
| chorus.) The spirit of war asserts itself at
| first as though seemingly 10th to break in on
| this happy scene, but finally eliminating in
/ the shot upon Fort Sumter oh say, does that
/ star spangled banner yet wave, Ger the land
! of the free and the home OF the brave. } The
mastering of troops and departure for the
scene of war (''Girl l left Behind Ne, by
| drums and flies; The Soldiers Farewell, by
! male quartet, and GLORY Glory Halle
| luiahrD follows, the whole ending with
| grand PRAYER for Victory (United yocalists,
chorus. and band.)
! In part ii we see the rival armies, encamped
within hearing distance of each other, prepar
ing for the battle of the morrow The even
| ing breeze bears from one to the other the
| songs coming from the different camp fires
The Southern Way Down Upon the Swanee
! River is answered by the Northern "Colum-
bia, the Gem of the Ocean," Dixie from the
| South is echoed by The Battle Cry OF Free
dom" in the North Maryland (transcrip-
| tom, "0le Shady and the intermingled
! "Mocking Bird, Tattoo Lights Out" and
"Taps," the whole being interspersed with
| glimpses of tie Irish Brigade. the Highland
ers, etc., e2c.. bringing the part to a close.
CALM BEFORE THE STORM.
| u part III the calm preceding the storm is
jAdicated by the opening bars of the move
ment ''Reveille' is heard. The winding
notes of the ever welcome breakfast call
| follow, but the boom of distant cannon in
creasing in frequency and power, denotes
! that the crisis in country's life, upon which
the eyes of the civilized world are centered
has come We see the eager hurrying to
arms; we hear the preliminary onslaught Of
| the skirmish lines which precludes an advance
| in force of the Confederate Army. THE
Bonnie Blue Flag is borne to the ear, nearer
! and ever nearer, as those heroic foes come
| moving down the distance. And now the
Battle Cry of Freedom" calls upon each
! Northern heart TO do or die for country
Amidst the clash of arms we hear these melo-
dies alternating and interminging. The tu-
multi of strife becoming fainter and fainter,
| we hear the prayer of the dying drummer
boy. The tide of returning battle is told
by the rushing sound of rapidly advancing
cavalry. 1.-The Bonnie Blue Flag" is met by
q counter movement of the "Star Spangled
Banner"-the strains of both melodies accom-
! panied by the noise OF the charge and the
clash of the sabers, being brought harmoni-
ously together, aud as we hear the strains OF
Marching Thro' Georgia with the ''Star
Spangled Banner victoriously sounding over
| all, we do not need the reminiscence of "See
the Conquering Hero Comes to assure US
that Grant is uttering his immortal phrase
| Let us have peace" The victory being
won. what more fitting than the return of the
glory bedecked heroes (''When Johnny Comes
Marching Home Again and Tramp Tramp.
Tramp the Boys are Marching to the homes
they have saved. 1.-THE Vacant Chair pays
a tribute to those who died that their coun-
try might live" and we all join in that glori-
Gus symbol of reunited dnation-"America. ~
my country it's of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
| OF thee sing.
GEN. oRDwAY AIDING.
Gen. Ordway has been deeply interested in
the production of War and Peace" ever
since the possibility of its being produced
was first suggested, and has aided the execu-
tive committee in many ways. He has signi-
|
the District militia permitting them to part1c-
ipate in the performance as members OF the
National Guard, and also to carry arms.
Capt Charles s. Domer has been selected to
take charge of the entire military movements
on the grounds, and has kindly consented to
serve. 1t is possible that the Emmett Guard
will accept an invitation rendered them and
give exhibition drill.
Mr. Innes will arrive this afternoon, and
will consult with Mr.. Coward, Capt. Domer,
Capt Walsh, and others, as to the spectacu-
lar military effects, the plans of which are
already outlined. The chorus, now number
ing over 400, held its last rehearsal last even.
ing, and the work was certainly excellent.
Mr.. W. A, Domer will have charge of the
Dixie male chorus and Mr.. E. ID. Tracy will
direct the Grand Army choir in the patriot. c
numbers to be sung from the field.
This will be one of the most interesting and
thrilling entertainments ever presented in
any part of the world. At the same time
from musical standpoint, its merit will be
of the highest order and exceptionally pleas
ing alike to the cultivated musicians and tbs
great mass of music-loving people who are
delighted with the stirring and ennoblins
strains of military band music.
Mr.. Innes is young, foreeful, energetic, ant