The evening times., 1895-09-02
Men and Women Who Have Won
Fame Here and Abroad.
SOME FINE MUSIC WRITTEN
Larger Number of Musical Authors
Here Than in Any Other American
Thyson Mari, Kate L. Howe, SOusa,
Garland and Fanciuili Among Them.

painting and architecture have neared per-
fection, and In music it stands foremost
among the other large cities of the coun-
try. Possibly no city OF equal size can
boast SO many accomplished musical ar
lists, or as many composers whose produc-
tions have earned for them SO enviable
a reputation.
The taste or fondness for music is not
confined to any one class or to any par
ticular section of the city. The rich and
the poor, the young and the old lin this
respect are affected alike, for go where you
Will and when you will you breathe an at
mospheresurchargedwi weetestha rmony.
II is the exception TO find n person that
does not cultivate niusic,.n some way.
1t is seldom, however, that from among
this class any rise to distinction in the
musical world. Distinction is generally
the reward of merit and perseverance,, and
it is Of those who have made music a
lifelong study and whose work as COM
posers has won for them fame and name
in their respective lines of composition
that mention is to be made here.
CHARACTERS AMONG CoAPO OsERs.
In talking of composers the other day
one of the most popular publishers OF
music in the city said that among them
there were some queer characters OF
these nearly all are enthusiasts or the
most pronounced type. They imagine
that their productions are the result of
divine Inspiration, and when ubiished
will Immediately become bowling sue
cess So sure are they of this that often
they are desirous of contracting for sev-
eral etiitions-at the expense OF the pub
lishers of course. There are others, how
ever, whose compositions are the outcome
of hard. honest labor. who are themselves
Judges of what viii in all probability
meet tie requirements of popular favor.
First among the composers Of the city is
John W Bischoff, the blind organist of the
First CONGREGATIONAL Church. who is rec
ognized a S one OF the leading Song writers
and best arrangcrs of music in America.
Among the many good things written by
Prof Bischoff, and which ride on the
crest of the wave of popular favor are
Good Night. Sweet Dreams" introduced
in Fra Diavoio' in the chamber scene in
place of the song Of the scnre;'' ! Young Agnes
Bpautious Flower" "''Brpak, Break, Break
contraIto: BECAUSE" for tenor or soprano:
and He Told me so'' Prof. Biscoff knows
exactly what style suits the popular taste
as is aitested by the great demand there
is for all his compOsitiuns.
MRS. KATE TYSON MARI
Another, whose compositions have be-
come popular successes. is Mrs Kate Thyson
Mari. She is described by Mr.. Bailey.
manager for John T. Ellis & Co, as
musical genius. And while none of her
compositions have been published in this
city, many of them are favorites in musical
circles here.
Mrs. AIarr's success as thorough u1usi-
clan is due entirely To chance, her first
work in this line having been done at the
suggestion of q spiri,ualist. Her first
piece. ..Kismet," which means, fate, was
written under this inspiration. 1t was first
pla yed at the great Chinese Ball, at the old
Stewart Castle, and soon after became
very popular. Among her other compo-
positions are Little Boots and Breeches,"
..Snobia." and the Washington Fire Bri-
gade March," which has been played by
nearly every theater orchestra in the city.
Another lady who has risen to prominence
in the musical world of Washington is
Miss Kate L. Howe, daughter of DR.. Frank
T Howe. Miss Howe is considered one of
the most accomplished banjo artists in the
city and has published several pieces OF
music which have become very popular.
Among these the .'Heliotrope" waltz and
"syivia's Favorite," a schottische. are
great favorites. DR.. Howe has also ar
ranged a great deal of music for male voice
ula
R. c. Garland son of ex-Aitorney General
Garland, has also written a great deal OF
music which has become extremely popular,
and among it are many marches, waltzes
and songs.
COMPOSER OF SACRED MUSIC.
1t was, however, in the composition of
sacred music that he achieved his greatest
success, his "Te Deum." AVE Maria and
20 Samtaris" ranking with the best of this
class of music. His opera ''Si-Lootab,'
which was produced here last winter was
favorably received by the public.
Mr.. Frank r. Gillis, formerly Of this
city, made great hit with many OF his
comic songs. He also wrote several instru-
mental pieces and the score for the opera
..Pocahontas." Among his instrumental
compositions are Loves Repose" waltz,
pride of Washington" two-step, and the
Rope Dance"
Prof. John Theophile, organist at st.
Johns Episcopal Church, also has written
q great deal of music, of which lie Beau
Sabreur," "Brises de HUT" waltz, Bella
Docca" polka, and paroles du Ceur" ere
among the most popular.
Mrs Katha rine Reddington, whose father
was once Governor of New Hampshire, is
also a musician and composer of more
than local reputation. OF her many COM
positions, the most popular are: Love at
Sight," and Twilight woOing."
Among the composers of popular, catchy
music, Mr.. II. T. Smith, better known as
Hub Smith, stands in the front rank.
HUB SMITHS SONGS.
OF his compositions, little need be said
as every household in the city is familiar
with them, and to attempt to say which
are the most popular would be discrimi-
mating in favor of one against the other.
Some of his most popular songs are:
'.Isn't 1t Lovely When You Feel That Way
"If You Want a Kiss, Why Take It.
Darling, Sweet Kathleen" "Read the
Answer, Darling, in My Eyes" and Mother's
Way"
As a composer of this style Of music, Mr..
Henry Miller gained great fame through
'.The Cat That Never Came Back"
Among the members of the United States
Marine Band are a few composers Of fine
instrumental music. OF these the COM
positions of Karl Au and A. Trigena have
attained great popularity, especially the