Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-10
MUSICAL MATTERS.
A Womans' Club ORGANIZED During
the Week.
officers Of the Organization and It's
Plans-Concert by the Choir ofthe
Fourth Street Church - Other
Musical Events.

One of the most notable movements
in Wheeling musical circles for a long
time was the organization Of the Wo-
mans Musical Club, which was effected
at meeting held last week It's mem-
bership embraces most Of the musical
ladies of the city. For the purpose Of
enlisting the encouragement and sup
port of persons who are lovers Of music,
without being vocalists or Instrumental
lists, or have not attained that degree
of efficiency which would justify them
in appearing in public, the member
ship is divided into two classes, active
and associate.
It is a well known fact that few
communities of approximate size, have
as many cultured musicians as Wheel
ing, and it is for mutual intercourse and
improvement, as well as public enter
tainments. that the club has been form
ed. 1t is proposed to hold weekly meet
! ings in Lange's hall, and plans will be
made for three concerts during the
winter. It would be superfuous to pre-
dict that they will be the notable music
al events of the winter
The officers Of the organization are
as follows: President, Mrs. Julius Pol
ock; secretary, Miss Dee Pollack;
treasurer. Mrs. O. T. Rhodes. Mrs.
Flora Williams will direct the chorus,
and Miss Anna Sage will be the accom-
panist. The programme committee Will
consist of Mesdames George b. Cald-
well. +. J. lie Moyne HUpp and Cyrus
Flick. The Board Of Directors VIII be
composed Of the officers named.
The selection of the old-time melo-
dies, to be sung at the A. O. q. W. en-
tertainment 81. the Opera House, was
happy idea Of the committee IN charge,
and its wisdom was proved by the en-
thusiastic approval Of the audience, and
the frequent comments which are yet
heard. The public-be II a dramatic
or music loving public-welcomes any
departure from the ordinary or conyen-
tiOnal, and this was true Of of the audi
ence at the entertainment by Welcome
Lodge. But there is another reason
why such programmes are popular.
Singers are very prone to fall into the
error Of singing over the heads of their
listeners. The ordinary audience is
mixed cultured and uncultured in
musical sense, with the latter usually
predominating. Thus while some music
falls upon unappreciative ears. there are
old melodies which never fail to please,
and never will so long as music holds It's
power to charm and sway.
Not that Wheeling audiences are less
cultured than those of other cities. In
fact, there is evidence to prove that the
reverse of this proposition is true a
leading member of the Camille DAryille
opera company, said in conversation
with the writer: 81 wish we could
carry our Wheeling audience with Us.
The members of the company were
more than pleased with the marks Of
appreciation on the part Of your mus
ical people. il is seldom, outside of the
larger cities, that the really good music
in the operas which We sing, is so gen
erously appreciated" The same gen
tleman spoke in the highest terms Of
praise Of the Opera House Orchestra.
Mr. H. W. Hughes will sing a solo
during the offertory at this mornings
services at St. Matthew's p. E. Church.
The ladies of the congregation of St.
PauPs Mission at Elm Grove, will give
a musicale Tuesday evening. at the res4
idence Of Mrs. Mamie c. Norton, at
Pleasant Valley. The programme
which has been prepared, is very at
tractive.
The choir Of the Fourth Street VI. E.
Church. which has taken front rank
among the church choirs of the city,
will give a concert during the first week
in December. which promises to be a
notable musical event
A benefit concert for Mr.. Charles
Zulauf. one Of Wheeling's favorite
bassos. viii be given in the Opera
House on the evening Of December 4th.
The best local talent viii assist. ar
Zulauf has given his services freely to
the cause Of religion and worthy char
ity BEGINNER.