Evening star., 1896-03-07
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES.
Mrs Hearst's Generous Offer to Aid the
Choral Society
Mr. VIM. B. king Now on the Board
the Capital Glee Club.

The Choral Society board of directors, at
the regular meeting fast Wednesday even
ing felt much encouraged when Mr.. Paul
read letter from Mrs. Hearst, In which
she stated that she fully sympath.zed with
the society in the misfortunes that had re-
suited from the two concerts this season,
and offered to assist 1t to the extent OF
$40, provided the amount necessary to
liquidate the present Indebtedness. and to
secure the performance Of Elijah, which
Is now under rehearsal, can be raised by
the society. The generous offer by Mrs.
Hearst was fully appreciated, and 1t Is be-
leved that the additional amount can be
raised. Already subscriptions have been
received from Mr.. VIM. B. King, Mr.. Car
diner G.. Hubbard, Rev. DR.. Garrigan, Mr..
James M Johnston and others, an ALL, OF
whom have, In forwarding their contribu-
tons, expressed warm interest IN tne So
c.ety's welfare and the objects which form
the basis of Its organization. These en-
courag:ng expressions warrant the Dellef
that all the assistance needed will be forth
coming.
MI. w. B. King, who is we'll known in
musical circles, ana who was connected
with the Choral Society as an honorary
member ever since, its organization, has
changed his form of membership to asso-
cate. and with hereafter take more active
interest in the affairs of the society. He
Dceu elected lnemDer OIL the DOdTO Ol
directors. and his advice and business ex-
perlence will be of valuable assistance to
his associates
The next concert to be given by the New
which Mr.. VIII Haley is the director, will
take place at Allen's Grand Opera House
about the middle of April. Mr.. Haley ex-
poets to make this the crowning event of
the season.
big concert is in preparation for the
beneht or the Catholic Church at Tenley-
town, which will take place at the Lafay-
cite Square Opera House April l2. The af-
Mama, who will be assisted by the choir
OF ST. Fatrick's Church, OF which he is the
director, and by other well-known singers.
The first of the series CT concerts this
season hy me Capital Glee Club will take
place next Tuesday evening. The club will
sing On that occasion seven numbers as
fellows: Blue Bells of Scotland. by Coe;
Kathleen MaIourneen, by Vosrich; Home,
Wagner; Schubert Serenade; See Saw, f.
Cutter jr.; The Mill Wheel, Macy. Mrs.
Gardner and Prof Cloward will sing solos,
and ladies' quartet from the Rubinstein
Club Will assist. as will also a sextet from
both clubs.
This club. under the direction Of Prof.
Cloward. has done some good work in the
past. and an enjoyable entertainment at the
coming concert is anticipated.
Mr.. T. Williams-Pearman, the English
tenor, who is the prccentor at the Church
Of the Covenant, will. in conjunction with
Miss Jean Wilson Of New York, give a
dramatic and musical recital at Masonic
Temple the 9th instant. Miss Wilson has
quite reputation as dramatic reader
and Mr.. Pearman's ability a singer Is
well known. Mr.. B. Frank Gebest will be
the pianist on that occasion. The excellent
work which this gentleman did at Miss
Cluss' recital stamped him as a thorough
artist, and he will always receive warm
welcome. K
The musicale by Prof H. c. Ralkemanns
pupils will be held at the Universalist
Church next Friday evening. There will be
three numbers for String orchestra, one
quartet for violins. and several solo num-
bers. Altogether the program will be ex-
tremely interesting, Mr.. Rakemann played
In Richmond Thursday night for the Mozart
Association and scored an instantaneous
success. His reception was enthusiastic,
and the press comments were flattering in
q high degree. He says that Prof. Leo
Wheat Is as popular as ever in that city,
ana that number of his new compositions
are quite the rage there ~flfJ
Prof. Fanciulli has writ item a march which
he calls the Florida Special that is having
quite run, and new song, entitled LIZ
lian's Bye-Bye," the words and music by
John H. Clarke, and arranged by Emile Mori.
Is meeting with good success.