New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-26
MUSICIANS IN PARLIAMENT.

From The Musical Strand Magazine.
The House OF Commons is noted rather for iu
dscords than for Its harmonies. But although the
Parliament orchestra as whole would be emf
nently unsuitable for orchestral concert, yet
number OF individual musicians might be selected
from among them who. solo performers. could
DO relied upon to provide an excellent entertain
ment. Foremost among musicians in the House OF
Commons must be mentioned J. W. of MnsIs
and can discourse learnedly on the musical art
on the political situation Ihen comes =.
with great modesy OF his musical achievements
has w.ten two exseiisS Lent Arthur
Baifour. too. is cultured musician. who delights
not only in listening the best performers. but n
9s not the sopesl that M all
marvellous versatility ever came FORWARD as an m,
9 asshed As IgsSns as
record that his favorite song is MY Pretty Jane.
ballad that is not 50 familiar icday a WabsSsr
We'll known as member Of church choir ana anS
has spDsei SIR RcBara nse @
Cred and serious music: Sir Edward Clarke. Il re.
port be true leans toward the h%m9rSss anu Cd"
The Labor members specially strong IN mu;
steal talent John Burns .rcS %hen choir snd Kerr
Harde IS not only performer on me me ballas
pH fno put P sdns sna Of So'1 and
rendering OF II has frequently evoked the pauui.s
his admirers And specially pr no mn Welsh
people and to the House Of Commons as risch% or
MabOn can by singing rne Men Ws 81 audience to
the widest pitch of enthusiasm The honSssD "a
member has it is true nsysr r b he ' able
boast hat he has sung at the request of Speaker
1t arose in this way. In the short Parliamens y,
in the House special dinner After the re Ssrs
an adjournment was made 10 the llola nomnany
with vocal selection No one was more or bs Knees
then the then Speaker, who beat time on ms ,ssnt
story ns told Of Mabons exchange Of eompmsSn',
with Madame Patti. At a concert In wares s'a nsr
formers The concert over. Madame Patti steppea,
up TO the VI. p, and observer Win R''"y YES
smile. You sing really well Mr; Aora"aa AND so do
madam" responded Mabon, CALAMITY anu ~ "
The Irish party boast Of number r, 81 u0t tho
ists The veteran T. ID. sullivan has written ,sar ~
words Of many Irish ditty. and mas suns ,ss,ys
with great effect at numerous political ana 1, leI rem
5srng IRISH BALLADS MARY Donnelly being his
favote Mr. Hesy piay or, his u G~" sits for
North wexford is an accomplished panTIs ISL, CON.
Tanner can sing d good song, anu SO can io'' WV
don and DR.. Fox ~ ., Ia 50
The Scotch members do not appear 70 ,-s Ss
musical as their brethren from Wales ana ne, in
It is true that Parliamentary ,sa representa.
ve Scotland playing solo 1eo on ths sny Scotch
NJ Is in the habit Of performing on an seutS.
ment that is regarded by the unappree;ia'Ve '''
ron as a fearsome and unholy Invention. .,s ssat
There is one member who probably owes ms and
in the House to the sweet singing OF his WIFE, ,,r a
Indeed music at political meetings Is peeo"V NJ
ouite the vogue Captain Grice-Hutehinson' o."
Newdlgate and r. j. Price. who are now M and
sang 10 the electors AT the general elecsso" ,,ouu
who knows how many votes. which otherwl s-sS m
have gone TO their opponents. were cap'u I'D 10
their musical efforts? Mr.. Price. be IL SAID sal
render 'Catchng the Speakers Eye Win sssI
gusto He has since had plenty or oppor,uioo,nnsaA
Catching the august optic " that august personrsSs
IF the practice OF having musical election mead AID
continues to grow. there ought TO De sryha -s Of
among Parliamentary Candidates LOT teae"'''
detrimental music and voice production