The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-11
MATTERS MUSICAL,

The testimonial to have been given to
John Il. watkins on Jan. Is has been
postponed to Feb. 81 Tnu commit ae
having the affair In charge deemed II
necessary owing to the numerous at
fractions at our theaters for the bene-
fit OF home charity. to take this step
50 as not to conflict or hurt in any way
the success Of these benefits. MIR. Wat
kins' testimonial will positively take
place upon Feb. 81. The symphony
String quartette, so renowned by their
artistic work at chamber concerts, will
take part In this testimonial. and Mrs
Joseph O'Brien, whom We are always
delighted to listen to. will be :ieard
again with pleasure. The we'll known
Anita Male 0lartette. Of Wilkes Barre.
will take part. and Miss Tillie Lewis
will appear In her favorite roles. Herr
Kopff. the violin virtuoso, Haydn Ev-
ans. Miss Florence Richmond and 9TH
ers of note will take part. With this
array Of talent there Is no question as
to the success Of the concert An i'm
mense audience should greet these peo-
pie
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The announcement of the date Of the
first symphony concert OF the season in
Scranton should be hailed with pleas
ure by all lovers Of music In this vicin-
ity. The excellent work Of the SYM
phony orchestra under direction of Pro-
fessor Hsmberger is so well known that
the organization needs no introduction
to real musicians hereabouts. Members
of the symphony orchestra from this
city and from Wilkes Barre have been
attracted to the enterprise by a love OF
music. As financial venture 1t
amounts to nothing, and even with a
most liberal patronage from the public
1t is doubtful II the receipts of concerts
would pay expenses. The symphony
orchestra Is an institution OF which any
city should feel proud, and 1t Is to be
hoped that the coming concerts will be
accorded liberal patronage.
| 1t Is probable that ScrantOnians will
have the opportunity of hearing the
great Paderewski before the winter Is
over. Manager Jones. of the Froth-
ingham. has about completed arrange
ments for the appearance Of the cele-
brated pianist and 1t is likely that the
date Of his visit to Scranton will be an
n0unced in the near future. 1t Is not
likely that Paderewski will be heard in
any other Pennsylvania cities save
Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
The first meeting of the Messiah"
chorus, organized by Professor Haydn
Evans. was held on Wednesday even
ing, and about seventyfve members
of the chorus were present. The full
chorus will number geo voices and will
begin rehearsals next week upon the
Oratorio. Messiah" which will be
given for .he benefit Of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association on
Easter Monday.
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| John T. Watkins solo at the morn
ing service of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church last Sunday was a beautiful Sc
lection and was given with character
istic breadth of tone and warmth of re-
ligious expression.
| We are glad to note the success of
Alfred Wooler's song. Sweet Little
Mary" which IL followed by a fine bal
lad. Dear Adelina." just published by
Oliver Ditson company, Boston and
New York.
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| The Mackay Opera company. which
opened a season of summer opera at the
rockingham two years ago. will be
at the Academy Of Music next week.
Alfred Wooier, Scrantons popular
tenor. will assist Valentine Abt. the
mandolin virtuso. at Young Mems Chris
tian association hall March 16.
The third Of the series of chamber
concerts will be given at Young Mems
Christian Association hall on Thursday
evening next. Jan. 16.
The Lyric quartette sang at the Mar
shall =. Wilder entertainment last even
ing.