Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
IN MUSlCAl CIRCLES
The Choral Society Preparing to Present
the Creation"
The Juvenile "Pinafore" and 1.-THE
Three Dukes" May he Nepeated-
Other Matters of Interest.

was
given. feel very well satisfied with their
work, for with the returns now in they
can count up a profit of over 81 100, which
will be welcome addition to the hospital
fund. Many requests for a repetition OF
the performance, and in view of the fact
that over seven hundred were turned away
from the National Theater who went there
in a drenchng rain and then were unable
to gain admission. it is quite likely that the
request will be granted, if theater can be
secured for a regular matinee performance.
There are many, however, who have urged
that the opera be presented at night.
1t Is understood that there Will be an
effort made 10 secure a tneauer for q week,
and run the Three Dukes. for ii is ue-
heved by those interested that it would
prove sufficiently attractive to pull good
audiences at regular theater prices.
Whether this BELIEF is well founded can
only be determined by making the expert
ment, but 1t is saIe to predlct that it could
pull good audience on single repetition.
The Mt. Vernon Choral Society, under the
direction of Prof. Geo. w. Lawrence, is al
ready acquiring high reputation in musi-
cal circles for Its excellent work. Mr.. Law
renee has been untiring in his efforts, rot
only to place the society upon a firm
foundation, but also to render the highest
order of music in an artistic style. 1t is
proposed to give concert for the benefit
of Our Father, on March 18th, when the
society will be heard in an excellent pro-
gram. The rehearSals for this concert are
held every Thursday evening at the Mt.
Vernon Place NJ. l.. Church, and an in
vitation is extended to all singers in the
city to join the society in the coming con-
cert.
rne Choral Society has issued circular
letter addressed to the singers of Washing
ton. inviting their active cooperation in
making the society more than ever before
one of the foremost of oratoriO societies.
The circular states that the society is no
individual enterprise nor the agent of no
interest save that of music, and that in
whatever 1t Is or whatever 1t achieves Is
intended to be representative only of the
abilities and possibilities of that portion CT
our local musical population that is giving
some attention to the art of singing. The
qualifications expected of applicants fo-
active membership are at least some de-
gree Of ability to sing by note. generally
correct ear. and voice of at least fair
quality. Known singers. or those salts
factorily vouched for. are accepted without
voice examination; but a rule, a simple
voice examination, for proper classification
Is required. The dues are fifty cents per
month for the working year of seven
months-May, June, July. August and Sep
TENDER being omitted. To the amount of
dues paid by them members are entitled to
tickets for the concerts of the society dur
ing the season. An admission fee of 81 is
payable by new members not at any time
previously members of the society. The
music, 1.-The Creation" is furnished at cost;
two editions at IS and Is cents respectively
The regular rehearsals are held weekly,
on Monday evenings. under the direction OF
Mr.. Josef kaspar, the seasons work be-
ginning usually with the first Monday in
October and ending by May /. The hour
of meeting is Z 30 pm, the rehearsal eX-
tending till 9:3O. The rehearsals are held
at Typographical Hall. on G street between
4th and 9th. Applications for membership
may be made in person or by letter to the
secretary, Mr. Camp. Oh I'D street, or the
assistant secretary, Mrs. True. 1913 New
York avenue. or at the rehearsal hall, Mon
day evenings. The letter is signed by the
board of directors: William II. Daniel
president; Frank B. Metzerott vice presi-
dent; Stas!us Meade, treasurer: Amy c.
Leavitt. financial secretary; Norman II.
Camp. secretary; Mrs. f. r. True. assist
ant secretary; p. c. J. Treanor, librarian !;
Mrs. W. h. Parson Mrs. l.. Y. Ellis, Mrs
+. c. Herring, Robert G. Sutton. Chas. j.
James, e; Q. Asmussen. N. b. Fugitt aid
Eugene E. Stevens.
The date of the performance of 1.-The
Creation" has been fixed at April IL, a
week later than was expected, owing to a
difficulty in getting the orchestra for the
date first selected.
In the long list of mandolin, banjo and
guitar clubs which have, from time to time
appeared and disappeared in local musical
circles, the organization known the I'm
perlal Club has, without noise or demon
stration, pushed its way to the front until
today it compares favorably with the fore
most clubs of the country. 1t occupies a
field peculiarly Its own, for 1t is banjo
club pure and simple, using but one guitar
in its accompaniment. The ambition of its
membership is to intelligently perform q
higher grade of music than is usually at
tempted on these instruments. The I'm
perial Club was organized last summer by
Mr.. i. III. Pierce, who will be remembered
as the president of the old Washington
Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club and
II lob tis.r, l@,.
ton, reached degree of popularity never
before enjoyed by any similar club. The
new Imperial Club, although small numeric-
ally. is attracting attention by reason of
the splendid expression and Wei nigh per-
feet execution which characterizes the rem
dering of its selections.
Mr.. w. G. Collins, the director, is a COM
poser of no mean ability. and a banjoist
whose excellent work is the result of many
years of study. His knowledge of harmony
ts applied to the Dajo, is far in advaice of
the accepted methods of mod crn iaStruc-
ton. Mr.. Stephen B. Clements. who plays
lead banjo, is a performer whose execution
is wonderful, 10 say the least. He uses the
&C LIBERATED Farland system of lingering and
the rapldity and precision which character
ICES his playing is not approached by any
performer in Washington, and equaled by
few in this country. Mr. J. u. McCauley,
who also plays lead banjo, needs no in
PRODUCTION to the Washington public. AS a
soloist he is known both in and out of
and commands the attention of critics
After an absence of nearly two years,
spent mostly in Italy and Germany. Mary
Howe and William LAWN again enter the
local concert field and will be heard here
Friday, March =. So much has been said
in previous years Of the beautiful and gift
ed young Vermont singer that now little
can be said that is striking. The
training begun 10y her first teacher, Mr.
Charles II. Adams CT Boston, afterward so
ably continued by Professor s. BehrenS the
noted Philadelphia musician, and then in
Dresden ana other German cities. and by
Madame Marchesi, the famous French
teacher, was finally ended with Signor Van
nucini in Florence, to whom, doubtless, is
owing much of the development and broad
ening of her voice, favorably mentioned
by the critics who have heard her lately.
Her beautiful face and figure, her clear,
pure and remarkable high tones, are known
to all music-lovers throughout America.
And as time siillful training and hard
study have developed her already bounteous
gifts, her temperance will undoubtedly be
hailed with pleasure q.
Her marriage to William LAWN, the
young Detroit singer, has proved happy
one in every respect; and fer the past few
years they have pursued their studies and
public career together. William LAWN, af-
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