The record-union., 1897-03-28

The oratorio of the Messiah is to
he given in San Francisco on the 9th
of April by the Oratorio Society of that
city and under the direction of James
Hamilton Howe. Mrs. Genevra John
ston-BishOp is to do the soprano solo
work, Mrs Frances Moelier of this city
has the contralto solos and Homer
I1enly, well known to Sacramentans,
has the baritone work. 1t will be
great treat for lovers of oratOrio mu-
sic, as Mr.. Howe's reputation as di-
ceotor is an enviable one, and he has
also secured first-class talent to assist
the Oratorio Society. in the rendition
Cf HandePs favorite oratorio 1t is
feather in our cap that Mrs. Moeller
has been chosen for so prominent
place among his soloists, and one We
cannot fail to appreciate to the full
The San Francisco OratoriO Society is
mot merely choral society in the gen
eral acceptance of the term, but is reg
mlarly incorporated and has its officers
elected to fill their positions for a stated
term. Mr.. Howe, who is the musical
director and general backbone of the
society, is also director of similar soci-
cites in Oakland and San Jose, all in
gentleman has also a scheme on foot at
the present time to organize an ora
torio society in Sacramento on the fore
going plan, to meet weekly and to be
personally directed by himself, the Of
fcers to be elected from among our
own people If this plan is carried out,
and there is surely no tangible reason
why it should not be, Mr.. Howe intends
No 2I-e m he -
for a grand musical festival in the fall,
the several societies now under his di-
Tection to assist our Sacramento tai
ent. Since the old days Of the Philhar-
monic Society, then under the direction
of Professor Charles Winter, there
seems to have been nothing lasting i'll
the way of a general musical society.
The union Of the Ladies Choral and the
Mcneil Club did some fairly good work
under the direction OF Kinross, but that
IS now thing of the past. A thor
oughly well-established and firmly
grounded society of this kind in Sac
1amento for the study and interpreta
ti0n of oratorio would surely fill "a
lCng-felt want" and is sure to be well
coined and supported by our best peO-
pie. musical by profession and taste as
well, and it is safe to predict the mu
sical festival now in anticipation will
be a grand success, If everyone interest
ed VIII only put a shoulder to the wheel
and do his utmost to help the good
work along.
Preparations are being made at the
School Of Design for the regular annual
art exhibition by the pupils. Recent
studies are receiving finishing touches,
old ones are being vanished, etc. The
school is in quite a flutter of excite
ment, as the exhibition is fixed for
Wednesday, the 31st instant.
Miss Amy Jackson, who has for some
weeks past been seriously i'll with fe-
yer, is now convalescent and able to
enjoy a little outdoor air occasionally
when it is pleasant.
Miss Lizzie Dierssen, daughter of the
proprietor Of the Pacific Market, was
married during the week just past in
the "Fatherland," whittier she went
with her mother a few years ago, and
it transpired met her fate. Her par
ents sent their congratulations and
good wishes across the "big pond" in
most acceptable and substantial
form, as they could not be present in
person at the wedding festivities. It is
possible that Miss Dierssen. who is
well and popularity known in this city,
may return to California for a perTna-
nency, as her husband gives her the
choice of a residence here or in the
old country.
They say our California improve
ments cannot compete with the East,
and yet, an Eastern gentleman sOjourn-
ing in our city for a short season, re-
marked upon the beauty Of our cleo
trio cars, saying that they We're so
much more graceful in build than those
of Eastern manufacture. Sacramento
may be able yet to hold up her head
with the best of them, If she is slow in
getting there. When she arrives it viii
be on both feet.
The many friends Of Mrs T. s. Tom
bin viii be deeply panied to learn Of
her death, which occurred in Los An
geles on the 18th instant Mrs. Tom.
bin was a lady who was highly re-
spected and esteemed by all who knew
her. and although she had been an in
valid for some years. was of a most
sition. She was the wife of T.. S Tom
bin, manager of Shasta Springs. and
daughter of Colonel S Y. Shipman Of
Chicago. She resided for some time
with her family in this city, where she
had a large circle of friends and had
only made her home in Los Angeles
during the past winter.
There are three children, Vaugn. Ha-
gel and Allan who We're passionateiy
devoted to their mother and by whom
their great loss win be deeply realized
hIrs. Tomblin was buried in Los An
eeles on the oath from her home on
West Twenty-third street.
The confirmation class at the Episco-
nal Church received the laying on Of
hands Friday night. the 10Th instant.
Another class has been formed which
will receive confirmation later on.
Mrs. Gertrude AuldThomas and her
husband have been the guests of Mrs.
f. r. Hamilton during the past week.
The Tuesday Literary CLUB sun keeps
up its interest in literary work, meet
ing in the new club room in the For