Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
IN M USICAL CIRCLE S
The Annual Meeting Of the Choral Society
and Election of Directors
Coming Concert of Mrs. Mills Pupils
"Chimes of Normandy" in Rehearsal
Other Matters of Interest.

The annual business meeting and election
of directors of the Choral Society will be
held Monday evening at Typographical
Hall. Much interest Is felt in this event,
although 1t Is believed that nearly all the
directors whose terms have expired will
be reelected. The season has been unfor-
tunate, but this society has not suffered
more than other musical organizations. 1t
was not that there was any complaint of
the character of the work performed, but
there appeared to be general apathy en-
the part of the public in regard to musical
matters. But few of the enterprises that
came to this city were financially success
full, and the local organizations suffered in
the same way.
The Choral Society was fortunate in it's
last performance, the receipts exceeding its
expenditures, so that it's season closed with
less of debt than had been at first antici-
pated. 1t had some good warm friends,
who came nobly forward and helped 1t in a
substantial manner, and thus saved its
treasury from getting absolutely swamped.
1t was Handicapped in another direction
that of redeeming lot of coupons to hon
orary membership tickets, some of which
had hung over for two years. These it felt
in honor bound to redeem. because it had
for two years promised Samson and
Delilah." and had failed through cir
cumStances over which it had no control, to
give it. All debts of honor of this character
have now been paid, and next season the
society Will start square with it's honorary
members. In closing the season the society
can also feel that 1t has kept faith with the
public, and has carried out the program
announced last fall. 1t has done good work
itself, and its soloists have all been people
of good standing. Some have not been up
to the standard expected but generally
they have been satisfactory.
Some of the friends of the society, those
who have stood by 1t for years and who
have contributed their share to its support,
think it would be a wise and economical
plan to next season engage some local
soloists. In cases of emergency Mr.. Nc
Farland has taken the tenor roles, and has
acquitted himself with great credit. Miss
Stdham sustained the cOntralto role on
enc occasion most satisfactorily. At the
performances of the Redemption" given
at the Congregational Church last season.
all the soloists We're local singers, and the
financial results were proportionately larger
than at any of the concerts of the season
just closed.
The next concert by the Capital Glee and
Rubinstein Clubs will be joint affair, and
is intended to be the best that these or
CARNATIONS have given. Mr.. n. DuShane
Coward, who is the director of both
cieties. is rehearsing a program that can
not fail to prove attractive. Both clubs are
composed OF good voices, and the work that
has been done at the two concerts already
taken place has been highly commendable.
The members have many friends, and it is
expected that at this closing concert MetZe-
rott Hall will be filled.
The coming concert by the pupils Of Mrs.
Harriet Mills will be an TRACTION among
the musical events innoun ced for this sea-
son and enjoyed by the many friends of
those participating. Many are already well
and Familiarity known as soloists in church
ard concert, and their participation in this
concert will afford an opportunity for a
presentation of songs not previously heard
from them. Miss Lolita Mills, who has
been 20 eDinently successful in New York
and New England the past winter, will APP
pear upol this occasion piano soiost.
The New York Tribune speaks of the high
position she has attained in that city. as
follows: Miss Mills displayed a nice touch,
clear singing tone and neat technique"
The New York Times says: She has made
an excellent impression by her appear
ances in Mr.. Louis Schmidt's chamber
music concerts at Carnegie Hall She is
pianist of exceedingly gracious parts, with
a fine technique, beautiful tone and thor
oughly musicfanly feeling" The Bridge
port Daily Standard thus comments on her
work: THE selections Of Miss Mills We're
rendered with fine taste and delicacy of ex-
preston and splendid SKILL
The Metropolitars." an organizat ton
composed of some good local vocaIists, is
about to make its initial appearance in
light opera. This organization until recent
ly has devoted It's time to singing glees and
choruses from the grand operas. The tune
full opera Chimes of Normandie'' Is to
be Produced and the cast will be headed
by Miss Fannie AtI4ee, who will take the
part of Serpolette She made her first ap-
pearance upon the stage in the Three
Dukes and scored a success by her clever
acting and fine singing. She is the posses
sor of high soprano voice of pleasing quail
ity. Miss Lillian Seton. who will be Ger
maine although a young singer, has al
ready Won many admirers by her voice.
Miss Seton Is natural-born actress, as
81 hyv nor ffrya In,
Lootah." Grenicheux will be in the hands
of Mr.. Melville d. Hensen and will be
well taken care of. Mr.. Hensey has achiev
ed for himself good reputation, not only
as q concert but also as an operate sing
err, having sustained the leading role in
Dorothy with great success. Felix Ma
hony, who is to impersonate the old miser,
Gaspard, has long been known to the must
cal fraternity, having often appeared in
operate productions. Mr.. Mahony played the
part once before with great success. w.
II. Conley is host in himself. He W i'll
be the Baili, and he will act the part as
he alone can do it. John r. Shields, who
is to take the part of Henri. has but re-
Gently made his public appearance a
quality and power. The chorus is made Up
of picked voices. Rehearsals are being held
regularly, under the direction of Mr.. Gil
bert. A. Clark. The opera will be produced
at one of the theaters, with fun orchestra.
The new quartet at the Church OF Our
Father is doing some excellent work. Mrs.
Goddard is the soprano. Miss Tyler the
contralto. Mr.. Mooney the tenor and Mr..
Young the bass and director. Mr.. Angelo
Fronani is the organist.
John Philip Sousa is now On his annual
eastern and Canadian tour, and the APP
Iearance in this city on May "a of his
superb organization of fifty musicians will
be the closing event of the musical season.
Sousa stands today as the conductor of the
greatest concert hand known to musical
history. There is always an especial in
terest attached to the coming of Sousas
band. 1t arouses the musical enthusiasm
of the classicist as well as the worshiper
of the lighter and popular melodies. The
virtue Of Sousa is his catholicism in
music. He Is at home in all schools, and
plays all things well. Included in his pro-
grams are his own virile marches which
are unapproached in the realm of march
music. The band is now playing in superb
form, and the praise of the public and
press is more heartily bestowed upon the
organization and it's matcnless leader than
ever Miss Minnie Tracey will be the vocal
soloist.
The excursion season at Marshall Hall
opens May t. Morning and afternoon trips
to Mt. Vernon and Marshall Hall.