The morning news., 1894-02-23
ECHOES OF THE FESTIVAL.
A Success Financially, ArtiStiCally and
Socially.

Tha Desire for an Auditorium
s+ronxer Than Ever-The Promoters
of+he Festival Work Say it Must be
Rnilt at once-The Wave of Enthusi-
asr Will Not subside-Dr. Palmer
20 stop Here on His Return From
Florida to New York.
The musical festival is over, but it is
mt forgotten. Its echoes will ever linger
with the Savannah public, who will look
forward eagerly to the return of the time
1Vben another festival will appear
THE festival of music was a success
from every point of view-artistically, So
cially and financially. Secretary J, A.
Rates gives a rough estimate of the re-
ceints at 81 800, and he thinks the ex-
Tarses will not run over 81, 600, which will
leave a net profit of about $780, Among
the heaviest expenses was the cost of pre-
Darinr the stage for the chorus, which
was something over 500.
When the returns are all in Secretary
Bates will be able TO present an exact
statement of the results of the festival.
All those in charge seem well satitied
with it from a financial standpoint, the
receipts having been more than enough to
pav the expenses, leaving a good fund to
start on next year.
ECHOES FROM THE FESTIVAL.
The lateness Of the hour at which the
last festival concert closed Wednesday
night made it impossible to notice all the
details of the concerts with that care
which they merited.
Mrs. Schreiner's very satisfactory work
at the matinee Wednesday gave pleasure
to all who heard her. in many respects
Mrs. Schreiner is one of the most capable
49, ar l.aGidinu in Savannah
She has very well schooled mezlo voice,
which she always uses with excellent
Judgment and very pleasing effect Her
first number was a very taking song by
Hertog-"The Years at the Spring, "
which was daint l. sung, and in response
TO a merited encore Mrs. Schreiner showed
her musicianly taste by giving Garments
love song from Bizets charming opera.
This selection is full of charming color
and was especially well rendered.
The efficient work q the or hestra was
rendered still more effective and Q ising
through the aid oI suCn experienced
volunteers as MIR, Coburn, viola; Mr.
Douglass, cello; Mr.. Connor, violin, and
little Magnus Haas, violin, who played
with all The dignity and verve Of a born
musician. His teacher, Prof. Huebner,
also did excellent service in the first
violin part.
Dr. Palmer, with that care which ever
dis tinguishes him. took pains to publicly
thank the accompanies, Miss Emma
Coburn and Miss Alice Bates, pianists,
and Mr.. George p Evans. organist
Miss Coburn was especially effective in
the very difficult and horid piano parts
of the Messiah excerpts Miss Alice W.
Bates surprised her most observing
friends by her absolutely self-pOssessed
handling of the exacUing work intrusted
to her. She is to be congratulated on the
perfect success of her efforts. DR.. Mend
sen was especially warm in his com
mendation OF both Miss Coburn and Miss
Bates.
DR.. PALMER IN FLORIDA.
DR.. H. r, Palmer left yesterday morning
at 2.29 O'Clock for De Funiak, Fla, where
he goes for months work at the Florida
Chautauqua TO be held there. He appeared
there last night at the opening of the
Chautauqua, and in fact, may be said to
have stepped from the train on to the
stage.
When his labors there are over he will
return to New York, as he has not been
engaged to 90 to the Chautauqua in AL
bany, Ga, this year. He will
go back to take charge of
his large ch oir of about $50 voices at the
Broome Street Tabernacle in New York
clty. 1t is probable that he will stop here
Tor day or two on his return trip from
Florida.
NEXT YEARS FESTIVAL.
Now that it has been seen what can be
done, and what Improvement can be made.
musical Savannah will not be satisfied
without the return each year of the fes-
tival.
The idea in the minds of those in charge
OF the work is TO take active steps at once
towards securing funds for the erection of
al auditorium, which they hope to see
completed by next year. a taste Of sue
cess mas only increased the desire to see
eacn succeeding festival ARRANGED on
grander scale. The improvement in the
work Of this year over that of last has
demonstrated the fact that the results
can be made more effective from wear to
year. With tue festival three weeks
work were crowded into one, but in such
manner the results will not be tempo
rary. 1t has stimulated the desire
among all those who take an interest in
music 10 increase their proficiency Sing
ing classes and circles will probably be
formed, and the lessons learned during the
week OF instruction turned to account.
IL Is believed that with an auditorium
next year chorus twice the size Of that
Wnlch appeared this time can be accomm o.
GATED, and that under DR.. Palmer's able
ulrectlon they can be as easily handled as
were the eighty-five OF last year and the
%oV OF thls year. What musical Savan-
nan wants now is the auditorium. and
thoSe most interested in the work say
Ihey are going to have it.