Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-13
Proposed Convention Of Women's
Amateur Clubs in This City.
CaRCULARIN7IrING DELEGAHESTO COME
Active RehearsaIs of "Coronet and
Coin" and ST Lootah.
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST

convention of Women's Amateur Musical
Clubs was held in Chicago. The sessions
were held in recital hall, in the music hall
building, and continued for four days. The
objects of the convention were to show
the actual standard of musical culture
among the best class of American women
in all parts of the country, and the char
acter and quality of the educational work
in music being done by Women's Amateur
Musical Clubs; to stimulate the formation
of such clubs where they did not exist and
improve the work of those already organ
ized and to give national recognition to
this sort of woman's educational work,
which had been hitherto overlooked.
There were forty clubs represented at the
convention, which was presided over by
the wife of Theodore Thomas, and among
the delegates was Mrs. Edwin F. Uhl, wife
of the first assistant secretary Of state,
and at that time resident of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, and president Of the st. Cecilia
Society of that city.
Mrs. Chl did not forget the valuable eX-
perence gathered from the convention in
Chicago, and ever since then she has rec
ognized the necessity of women's amateur
musical clubs continuing such meetings at
regular periods. Recently, therefore. she
drew up q circular letter on the subject,
which has been sent to all the clubs that
were represented in Chicago. The letter
reclteS mat since the 1OFmatlOn OIL the
General Federation of Wumen's Clubs, and
the convention of the Amateur Musical
Clubs, held in Chicago during the Column
bian exposition, several musicians and
many presidents of such organizations have
expressed the wish that those meetings
should be continued. to be held biennially
and asks why federation of musical clubs
may not be successful and as useful as
the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
The members present at the annual or BIZ
ennial meetings (Which should be held in
different citiesl would secure audiences,
hear performers other than their own i'm
mediate associates; papers on instrumental
and vocal music would be presented and
amateur compositions rendered. Mrs. Uhl
believes the effect of such meetings would
be very great. Those in attendance would
receive fresh inspiration, and the reports
which they would take home to the alb
sent members would be nearly as beneficial.
Thus. after meeting several times, nigh
standard would be established. Assurances
of earnest cooperation from many men,
bers of amateur musical clubs have been
received, but the future steps taken will
| largely depend on the interest manifested
in the answers to this circular letter.
1t is proposed to ask each club receiving
the circular to authorize the attendance
of it's president at a meeting to be held in
May of the present yearA1S95-in this city,
for the purpose of forming a preliminary
organization and arranging program for
| work. to be submitted to their clubs for
their ratification. In case a president can
club can be received in her place. The
chief consideration is to secure an harmoni-
GUS, enthusiastic federation of amateur
musical clubs. and of this Mrs. Uhl is hope
full.
Under the efficient management of Percy
Winter the cast and chorus of Smith and
MacLeod's comic opera, "Coronet and
CON-" are rapidly perfecting themselves
in the ecessary stage work for the coming
production on April % and 26. The splen-
did chorus of nearly 100 voices is as near
perfect as conscientious and steady re-
hearsing can make 1t. In addition to the
orchestra of twenty-one picked musicians
a guitar and mandolin orchestra of six
teen players is being drilled by Mr.. Arthur
Yundt, lately of the popular Tuxedo Quar-
tet, to play in the opening chorus of the
third act. Gundlach the costumer, is hard
at work on the numerous costumes, which
are being made from special designs by
| George Gibbs of this city.
The addition to the Children's Country
Home is now fairly under way and will be
ready for occupancy before the hot weather
sets in. 1t is to aid in raising the money
to defray the expense thus incurred that
the performances of "Coronet and Coin
are to be given. Smith and Macleod not
only give the use of their opera, but their
| services without any remuneration what
ever, and If other friends of the charity
| respond by patronizing the entertainment
there is no doubt that the amount realized
| from the sale Of tickets will not only be
| sufficient to clear the home of debt but
| young guests more comfortable this COM
ing summer.
Those who pass up F street between 18th
| and 18th every Monday, Wednesday and
| Friday evening will notice small groups
of interested listeners gathered together
| in the vicinity of No. 1924. The nocturnal
| air of early spring is permeated with con-
| tinuous strains of melody, and the listen
| ers soon discover that it is a rehearsal
| of the beautiful Indian opera of Isl
Loctah" being held. 1t is fact that
50 =
and Grimes romantic aboriginal opera
| commenced they have not been without an
interested audience on the sidewalk below
| However, this has not interfered with the
punctilious attention given to the work by
| both cast and chorus. Messrs. Howard and
Mahoney are fast transforming their pale
| face charges into very creditable Indian
n.aidenS and warriors, and when this opera
| is produced for public inspection and crti-
| cism at the Academy of Music, April D.
there is not one of the great Sioux tribe on
| their western reservation that need blush
with shame at their eastern imtatorS.
The cast, has been stated, is complete
| row in every detail. 1t will be a pleasure
to the friends of Mr.. Felix Mahoney to
| know that he will again assume the role
| he created at the first production of this
opera. The part of Bristling Bob gives him
ample opportunity to display his rich bari
| tone voice, and to do some excellent act
| ing.
The Daisy Chain Guild under whose
| auspices "Si-Lootah' will be rendered, has
| just cause to feel proud Of it's past efforts
| in the direction of the Contagious Disease
Hospital and it is hoped at the conclusion
of the present event the fund will be
greatly increased.
Miss Amy Hare. the pianist, who is we'll
remembered in this city, has recently been
playing in London and meeting with de-
ccided success. She played in st. James
| Hall, and her program included an aria
and presto by Paradies. Won Weber's So
nata in E minor, Schumanns "Papillons'
| three Chopin numbers. Brahms rhapsodie
in B minor, Rubinstein's barcarolle in A
and LISTS polonaise in E major. The
critics spoke very highly of her work prais-
| ing her capabilities as an eXecutant her
adequate Interpretation Of every author
and her versatility in the mastery of va
rious styles. Referring to the Won Weber
sonata, she was complimented for "a crisp
| touch and pure musical tone, as well as
expressive phrasing, and much artistic
| feeling" Her success will be gratifying to
her large number of friends in Washington.
The Georgetown Orchestra is actively re-
| hearsing for its next concert, and the in
| terest of the members seems to be on the
| increase. Director Rakemann has infused
| into his force a portion of his own enthu-
siasm, and this seems to bind the members