Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-16

church, and were given In charming
manner, while the work itself shows the
evidences OF careful study and hard work.
Some of those who were present at the ar
fair were William D. Mcfarland, tenor of
st. Patrick's; Rev. Father George Glaab
OF st. Mary's. Elphonzo Youngs, jr., basso
at the First Congregational Church; John
F. Ennis and Others -
1t has been decided to again present the
romantic Indian opera of Isl Lootah."
The authors have placed the undertaking
In the hands of a competent committee Of
TIRES. who will have entire charge of the
reproduction. There is much that is worthy
Of consideration in this opera, and when
presented in the proper way, as to scenic
time. there is no doubt of its being well re-
ceived. Mr.. Harry Wheaton Howard will
WELD the baton and direct the preliminary
work, so far as the music Is concerned,
could not be in better or more competent
hands. Mr.. Jas. Mahoney will have full
charge Of the stage, and will instruct both
cast and chorus in everything that per-
tains to proper rendition of the nbretto.
Mr.. Ed. F. Guzman will keep his eye on
affair." ~
Every possible care will be given to the
costuming and mounting of the opera.
Costumes and scenery will be made es-
pecially for this event. The cast has not
been entirely completed, although all Of
the principals have been engaged. The
chorus, which, by the way, will surpass its
predecessor in every way, is hard at work.
At the coming Seidl concert 1t is under
stood that Wagner will be represented by
the Good Friday spell from "Parsifal," the
Funeral March from "Gotterdanmerung
and the Vorspiel and Isolde's death from
Tristan and Isolde" Dvorak's overture
Mature" will be heard for the first time
in this city, and Mozarts Symphony in G.
minor and Seidrs orchestration of Bach's
.Dfvertimento' in four movements will
also be given. This is a program that will
IN he nf nod
sic, ard 1t Is believed that Mr.. Seidl will
receive warmer welcome than he has
ever had in this city. -"-
The attempt of Mr.. Holmes to form a
mammoth orchestra of those who play the
banjo, mandolin and guitar has developed
the large number of performers in those
instruments. and yet those who have re-
sponded to Mr.. Holmes call do not repre-
sent all who are devoted to that class Of
music. 1t is believed that there are more
hrst-class amateur banjoists in Washing
ten than In any city of it's size in the
country. There are players who are equal
and even superior to some professionals
who are never heard by the public, but
only in their own homes and by their
are frequently heard at concerts, and
whose skill has wide recognition. There
are few wis are now becoming profess
SIGNALS, and among these the most notable
are Joe Cullen and W. G. Collins. Both
are excellent individual players but since
they have combined and devoted them
selves to team work they have acquired
a deXterity and skill that is equal to any
two men on the professional stage.3 Res
sides being excellent performers both ave
accomplished musicians and can make their
own arrangements of whatever compost
ton seems to strike their fancy asg den
srable for their work. 81
They have already arranged, schuberts
"Serenade" and March," Mozsowskfs
Spanish Dance" and other compositions
of higher order than is usually heard on
banjo. Since they have Joined forces
Messrs. Cullen and Collins have had many
offers to travel. but have declined them
all; as they find their time well occupied.
Their work is not surpassed, so far as
their repertoire Is concerned, by any banjo
team now before the public. not excepting
the famous Brooks and Denton although
the latter have the advantage of longer
association and more extended experience.
Mr.. Charles McEnany is the pianist with
Cullen and Collins, and his skillful accom-
paniments furnish an excellent support
for their work.