Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-20
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
"Coronet and Coin" New Comic Opera, to
Be Presented Mex. Week.
1t VIII Be Given for the Benefit of
the Poor ChiIdren's Country Home
Other Interesting Events.

An interesting and universally attractive
comic opera will have its first pro-
duction on any stage on Thursday night
next. This is ''Coronet and Coin," the
music of which has been written by Messrs.
Hub. T. Smith and D. B. Mcleod, both of
Hfom are we'll known in this city. In the
scores they have made many melodious
numbers, and some stirring and effective
choruses, which will be effectively inter-
preted by the people who will be seen at the
Academy next week The libretto is bright
and has many attractive situations, of which
full advantage will be taken. Mr.. Hub.
Smith will sustain the role of the comedian,
and that indicates that all the fun possible
will be brought out of the part. Mr.. Hern-
don Morsell will sing the tenor part, and
his experience with the Boston Ideals some
years age will prove of value in this in
stance. Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry will
sing the leading soprano role, and she, too,
has had. eXperienee. on the professional
stage, SO that it may safely be predicted
that her work will be well DONE The 9TH
ers of the cast are all competent people,
and the chorus is large and efficient. Mr..
d. B. Mcleod will direct the orchestra, and
Mr. Percy will have the stage management
The performances, for there are to be
two of them, will be for the benefit of the
Poor Children's County Home, charity
that is extremely worthy, and one that
should appeal to every benevolent person.
lumbia Athletic Clubs big entertainment
Monday evening will be the singing of Miss
NJ. Frances Miller of Baltimore, who is said
to have dramatic soprano and power. and
whose work has been highly praised by the
press of the monumental city. All of
the other musical portions of the program
will also be of a superior order. The OPEN
ing number will he by the popular Dino
Orchestra nj
already won for 1t high place in local
musical circles. Cullen and Collins, pre-
mier banjoists, have prominent place on
the program, and their playing mas teen
favorably compared with the best who
have ever appeared here. A new organiza-
ton. the Columbia Quartet, of male voices,
the members of which are Messrs. Watson,
Fisher, LOCKER and Mooney, ;,ll of whom
are capable soloists, but who have net yet
been heard in unison, is down for a Eum-
Der. During the evening Mr.. j. ]. Fisher,
Washington audiences. will render the
Bright Star of Hope" by V. Rabandi,
with violin and cello obligato. The Kim
ball Quartet, organized by DR.. Kimball.
composed of Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry,
soprano; Mrs. f. B. Hempstone, contralto;
Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland, tenor, and Mr.. Ber-
nard A. Ryan. bass. will sing the quartet
from "Rigoletto." The comic numbers CT
the musical part of the program are in the
capable hands of George O'Connor He
has a big stock of new songs, and the re-
stricuon which the club has out on encores
will be hard to enforce during his work.
A musical novelty by Mr.. VIII Haley,
whose playing on the Swiss and sleigh
BELLS glasses and other odd instruments is
very clever. will close the program, in
which the musical and athletic numbers
will alternate.
The Apollo Quartet sang in Richmond
Thursday night, under the auspices of the
Mozart Association, and scored a decided
success. It was the first visit of the club to
that city, and both the individual and
ensemble work was highly appreciated. All
the papers spoke of the members in terms
Of praise, the Times saying that the club
lis the truest and best balanced quartet
that has visited Richmond in many a day."
and the Dispatch remarked that their
voices blend together in delightful har-
mony. and their phrasing and coloring are
artistic and finished" After the concert
the club was entertained by the Old Do
minion Press Club, and their visit made ex-
tremely enjoyable.
Choral Society will be submitted at its
meeting next Monday night. The season
that has closed Is one which should greatly
encourage both officers and members. for 1t
is the first in the history of the society that
will end with a cash balance in the treas
ury. Three oratorios were given st.
Paul. The Messiah and Gounod's IRE
demption'-and in all the society did excel
lent work. showing improvement in vol
ume of tone and intelligent phrasing and
demonstrating that it Is the finest body of
singers that has ever been brought together
in the District. The annual election Of d.
rectors will take place Monday week.
A new banjo club has Just been formed
in the city, composed of Messrs Clarence g.
Howell Charles E. Green, Frank s. Howell
and John R. Holden, each of whom pos
sesses especial talent in this direction. The
organization will be known as the Wash
ington Banjo Quartet, and the rehearsals
will be held at the residence of Mr. Howell,
1717 G street northwest.