Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
M U SICAL N o T E S


picture and devoted considerable space TO
a biography OF this Washington singer. In
the same issue was Il review of some per-
81 formances of the company at the Covent
& Garden Theater in which the work of NJ.
Lind was highly commended. The roles in
which he appears to have made the great
est success are Beckmesser. Figaro in THE
Barber of Seville" Rigoletto and Bberolf
in 'Tannhauser." The Courier says: MIR.
Lind Is seriors artist. having qualifica-
lions that make it possible for him to per-
senate widely diverse characters He has
keen perception of musical and dramatic
possibilities. and a due sense of appropriate
action. SO that his character painting is
vivid. but never overdrawn." Mr.. Linds
friends in this city will be gratified at the
commanding position he has acquired in
the operate world abroad.
AT the rext monthly recital of the Law
renee School of Music and Elocution, which
will be held Friday evening, the 18th in
slant. Prof Lawrence and Miss May NJ.
Clemens will assist the pupils with songs
and rectations, and in a scene from the
third act Of London Assurance" Among
the pupils who will appear are Mrs. Mabel
Gifhn, Mrs Hattie Smith, Miss F. A. Pres
colt, Miss Ethel Spencer, Miss Gertrude
ter William Scala, Miss Gertrude Peach,
Miss May Higgs and the Columbia GIee
Ciub In selections y limited number of
and at the school.
Mr. L. d. Gamorill has been appointed to
the leadership of the Sunday school music
at the Church of the Reformation on Capt.
toi Hill The musical exercises are made
particularly interesting by the addition of a
string orchestra. Also under his direction
composer or young people of the Sunday
School, assisted by some older persons
Inc players are first violin, Master Henry
Hoeke and Fred DeMolI; second violin.
miss es Mamie and Hattie Bugbee and Miss
Srelshton: Mr. j. A d. Turner, viola, and
Miss Minnie Schott violoncello. They will
play for a voluntary tomorrow, Adagia
from ON Haydn.s Fifth. Symphony.
Inc young ladies ard gentlemen who
were present at the first rehearsal of the
season of the Columbia Gee Club were
very enthusiastic at the success the club
.as net with so far this season. About
twenty members We're enrolled Friday
evening, and the director Prof Geo w
Lawrence. expects the limit of thirty sin
gers TO be reached before the first of the
year The club will study glees ard the
operas. Pinafore' and the Chimes of
Normandy this season. Every Tuesday
evening the club will be entertained by the
members men rs with songs Rotations and piano
SOLOS Those who took part in the pro-
gram last Tuesday evening were Mrs Hat
Tie smith. Mrs. Mabel Giffin, Miss Nav
Higgs, Mr.. p. j. RoIlow and prof Law
renee.
Mr. Ericsson Foote Bushnell the famous
odsso' SO often heard here in the oratorio
concerts of the Choral Society and who
mas Deen re-engaged by that society to sing
IN their presentation of the Messiah on
christmas week, has many friends and adj
inirers In Washington, all of whom will be
interested in hearing of his recent mar
rage. which took place at Trinity Church.
New YORK, on November 10. The bride
was Miss Bertha Tudor Thompson, daugh-
Ter OF Mr.. and Mrs: Henry Thompson. The
Rev. DIR. Steele officiated at the ceremony
Miss Ruth Thompson was the maid of
honor and Mr.. w. G. Bushnell of New
Raven. the bridegroom's brother, was the
best man. One of the features of the af-
lair was the brilliant program of organ
music by Mr. Baier, which preceded the
ceremony. The Hungarian Band played de-
ngntfulIy at the reception afterward. Ger
tam OF the officers of the Choral Society
who are personal friends of Mr. Bushnell
received cards for the affair.
At its first rehearsal of the Messiah last
Monday the Choral Society took I'D this
work with great spirit, singing the princi-
pal numbers through in true concert STYLE
With the rehearsals still remaining before
christmas week. the society. aided by Mr.
Bushnell and the other soloists, will be
enabled to present this oratorio in a man
ner not inferior to any previous rendi-
tlons or this great masterpiece. The ranks
OF the society are now nearly full and I'M
der the efficient direction of Prof Josef
kaspar, aided by Prof. John Porter Law
renee as accompanist, the record of this
organization for the present season prom
ises to be very satisfactory ore.
Messrs- Cullen and Collins, the banjoists
NJ r.
Fred Gaisburg. and the work of this trio
this season will probably be superior to-
tkat of any other similar combination Both
Cullen ard Collins have demonstrated that
the capacity of the banjo is far greater
tran is usually supposed for they pIav
classic selections and operate fantasies in
perfect form, as well as the more ponuIar
compositions. and with "a piano accom-
paniment as a background the effect will
he excellent The recent performance of
these gentlemen before the Young Mems
t'hnrch he
stamped them musicians of the highest
order in their line
Few people know that many of the COM
POSITIONS played by the United States Ma
rlne Band have been orchestrated by Mr.
Arthur Tregina. member of that orsani-
cation, who has become well known as a
composer. Perhaps his widest-known work
Is Americas National Anthem" the words
of which are by Mr.. John Treanor of this
clls' On, Mr, Tregina has quite versatile
pen ana mas written music of nearly every
form including many religious works Mr.
Iregina was spoken of in connection with
the leadership of the Marine Band AT the
time Prof. Fanciulli was aDpointed h,,t
since then he has made no effort for the
position " 'e
Iolanthe-,, comic opera by Gilbert and
suInVdn. VIII be produced by the pupils of
frois- n f. SALESMAN and William de Ford
assisted by well-known local talent Decem
per y at National Rifles Armory This is
the hrst amateur opera of the season and
every effort is being made to insure its
artistic success. The story of 'Ioianthe"
apounos IN 1Slry scenes. which afford fine
opportunities for ocstuming and stage ef
IectS- incidental to the opera, Miss Virgie
Luckett will Introduce ballet composed of
number of the smallest miss es in her class
Inc stage Is under the direction of Mr. w
H. Conley. and rehearsals are being pushed
with great enthusiasm and success The
cast Is as follows: Lord Chancellor. Mr. w
n: Conley; Earl Mountararat, Mr.. c. H.
wright; Earl Tollaller. Mr.. F. VIM. Ernst:
Private Willis. Mr.. w. a. Butler: Strephon
MI arthur Earnest: Fairy Queen, Miss
Eva Whitford: Iolanthe. Miss Blanche Muir.
lena Miss Emma Greene; Leila Mrs Alice
assay. and Phyllis. Miss Saidee Drown
The Sunday Night Music Club met at
Miss Behrend's. 4l2 II street northwest
and studied the Rossini overtures to Otello.
Iancred and William Tell. arranged for
four hands piano and quartet of strings
together with the Hummell A minor piano
concerto. with string orchestra accompani-
nleht, MISSES ulke and Behrend each play
ing parts of the different movements
Rossinfs Stabat Mater will be SING
al Holy Trinity Church Sunday evening.
december .. For years church-goers have
become familiar with portions of this beau