Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-23
IN MU SICAL CIRCLES
Nj. VI. n Paul is the New President of the
Choral Society.
Prof. Josef kaspar to Again Weld
the Baton-Other Matters of
Local Interest.

The result of the election of officers of the
Choral Society indicates that next season
the organization, which is the most i'm
portant vocal corps in the District, will
commence its work under the most favor
atle auspices. Mr.. Paul, who has been
chosen president, is one of the Oldest active
members of the society and has shown his
devotion to its interests in many ways.
During the past season Mr.. Paul was par
ticularly active, and was instrumental in
greatly reducing the debt of the society.
He is thoroughly devoted to music. being
precentor at the New York Avenue Pres
byteran Church. and, with his large circle
of acquaintance, will undoubtedly prove
of great benefit to the society
The other officers were reelected, and
they have become efficient in their respective
positions. Two of them are entitled to espe-
cial notice-Miss A. c. Leavitt and Mr..
Meade. Miss Leavitt has been the finan-
cial secretary for so many years that there
Is never a thought of any one else at tho
receipt of customs. She has transacted all
her business so systematically and salts
1actorlly as to prove her capable business
woman as well as a good musician. Mr.
Meade has handled the funds of the society
In a thoroughly efficient manner, and has
conducted his affairs so quietly and unos-
tentatiously, but so effectively, as to have
gained the complete confidence of not only
the board. but the entire society.
frol- haSpar returns to the conduct of the
society musically, after a years rest and
he will enter upon his duties In the fall with
renewed vigor. DIR. Sherman's ability as
conductor is well recognized. and the So
ciety ieels under obligations to him for the
manner IN which he took hold of the ba ton
when Prof kaspar was obliged to Law il
down on account OF his health, and welded
II so successfully during the last season
he IS practically the dean of the conductors
OF this society, having been the first to
direct its music, and continued to do so for
many years.
At the residence of Miss Annie Mar
snail, one of its piaristS, at Langdon en-
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad the Sun
Gay Night Club celebrated the birthda VS.
or Auher, Massenet and Smstana the lat
Ter being considered by his Countrymen as
lhe rather OF Bohemian Music. The pro-
gram included AuterS oyertUres Der
Maurer und Der SChlOsSer and Die Stummc
Won foItlcl: Massen1tS prelude from the
fourth act of HerCdiade, and the gavotte
from ManOn, together with a trio piano
N'olin ana cello. and quartet of strings
with four hands, ri&no. both by Smetana
Inc latter two compositions were very in
ttTeStinS to the club, because of their he
ing considered by intelligent musicians az
typical Illustrations of pure bohemian nnlI-
SIC MIS- Bertle sang number OF Selec-
IONS, including Councils Barceuse, with
pl%no and string accompaniment.
Mrs Zaidee Smith, the soprano of Ct
Matthews choir for several years, has ten
Gered her resignation.
inc 'OICoTdh cadets VIII have their ben
ent on Tuesday evening at the National
flIes HaH- The comic opera. The Scr
Ctler. which was produced for the first
time II America by Lillian Russell, will be
presented D. very strong company of
SINGERS, under the direction of Prof Geo
w Lawrence. The stage will be under the
management of M. VIM. H. Conley who
VIII play the part of John Wellington
Wells Mr. Coniey is a well-known come
Gldn. end needs nc introduction 10 a Wash
lHSton audience. On Friday evening the
opera Will be given for the benefit of the
Mt. Pleasant Field Band a very popular
on organization Of young musicians The
opera has been in rehearsal for the past
two months. and the cast and chorus are
Edld 10 be perfect in their parts Misses
Flora and Kate DAILY, from Scotland, will
dance.
* was not Miss Katie Wilson who sang
Nearer, My God to Thee" at St Aloysius'
ChuIcA during the funeral of Fireman
conway, but Miss Pauline Whitaker the
regular ContraltO Of the choir
The program which Will be given at Mar
shaI Hail next Tuesday evening for the
Esther Chapter. o. Il. s. excursion will
be ole OF the most interesting, events of the
week To local musicians. Quite an Ella Dor
ate program has been arranged, consisting
OF SCIIS. readings and concerted numbers
Some of the best entertainers in Washing
ton Will contribute. Among those who
have been engaged for this occasion are the
High School Octet Mrs. II. c. Browning
Mr.. j. Henry Kaiser. Mr.. John Tweedale
Mrs. O'HOuphue. Mrs COstinett Miss Ham
Cock Mrs Hudson, Mrs. Raymond and
Mrs. Bradford.