Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-12
TIE FOURTH RECITAL
Of the Woman's Musical Club, Yes
terday Afternoon.
The Programme was Confined to
the Works of Won Weber, and
was Prefaced with a Sketch of
the Composer by Mrs. julius Pol
lock.

The fourth recital of the Woman's
Musical Club was given yesterday af-
ternoon, and the ever growing attend
ance of the associate members is
a fattering testimonial to this new and
needed organization. The afternoon
was set apart to delve into the beauties
of Carl Maria Won Weber, and this was
prepared for all along with ardor and
not bridged over with indolent conf
dence.
The programme was begun with the
reading of a splendidly written paper
on The Life and Works of Weber"
by Mrs. julius Pollock. This paper.
read by Miss DR.. Pollack, contained
volumes of information as we'll for the
student as for the portion of the audi
ence who are pleased only to listen to
the musical Interpretation, which in
depreciation began with vocal score,
sung by the Choral Club. under the
direction Of Mrs. Flora Williams. 1t
was the bridesmaids chorus. taken
from the third act Of the famous opera,
Der FrieschutZ' Mrs. Williams per-
sonal talent is becoming more and
more apparent in the club and yester-
days work reflects the greatest credit
on this talented and energetic lady
The second musical number was for
two pianos, Weber's best known in
strumental production, Invitation to
the Waltz" 1t was played by Misses
Flora and Grace Pollock very intelli-
gently and beautifully-even brilliant
ly, at times-and proves that Wheel
ing can now forge ahead from her old
stand by style Of programme making
solo after solo.
Next came a vocal duet from Der
Freschutz" between Agatha" and
"Annchen," where the latter tries to
convince Agatha (the heroine
of the opera that her fears over the
falling of an ancestral portrait. betok-
ening i'll luck, are foolish. II was artis-
tically rendered by Mrs. Williams and
Mrs. Hupp. Sung without any scenic
effects. still the whole picture was
wildly presented before the audience,
and all the hearers were brought to a
realization of what German opera
really means. and of the beauty of the
German language when set to music.
The melancholy fOrebodings Of
Agatha" was given with all the feel
ing Mrs. Williams many admirers knQ%>
she is capable of putting into her - .
ditions. while as great in the OK :
direction OF light hearted consola1A.
was the part of "Annchen,' as s,do>
by Mrs. Hupp. =
The instrumental solo work Of the af-
ternoon fell 10 Mrs. c. p. Flick, and
very worthily. too Perpetual Mo
ton as arranged by LSZ,, calls for
an unusual amount o. technique, ana
its correct and even rendition. calls for
the skill CT an artist. Mcs. Flick met
the requirements with cas- and grace,
and gave a renewed evidence OF her
ability as a pian.ste.
Number six on the programme, the
Aria from Der Freschutz,' as sung by
Mrs. Hupp. was worthy any stage, Oper-
atic or concert. The sweep of her pure,
sweet voice was a marvel, and her
rendering of the adagio. closing with
the ecstatic outburt Of rapture, was 6X-
Quis.te
The last number of the afternoon was
the "Jubsl Overture" Played on two
pianos. by Mrs. B. S. Allison, Miss Vir-
ginia Harrison. Mrs Louisa A. BerJschy
and Miss Annie V. Sage. 1t was mas
terfully given. and proved each part:ci-
pant an artist, for seldom is such finish
and shading done in quartet;e work,
and il stands out as one Of the real
gems Of The clubs work. fundamentally,
so far. After the work Of yesterday
afternoon The coming recitals will be
eagerly looked forward to in pleasant
anticipation.
Yesterdays recital, a a whole. was
one Of the most enjoyable Of the series
and each recurring musicale demon
stTates the great value of such a mus
zeal institution for its members. Il is
not only an incentive to study and
practice. but bTOadenS the musical edu-
cation OF every member, accustoms
them TO public performances, and awak-
ems a spirit Of emulation and rivalry
which cannot but be productive of the
best results. The enthusiasm appears
10 be growing among the ladies. and it
is very evident that with a continual
ton Of the present policy ruling the
organization IL will very soon result in
great and ,asting benefit in musical
circles IN this city.
POLICE NEWS OF YESTERDAY.