The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-12

Splendid Work Performed by Mr.. Fred G.
Hair. of This City,

Splendid Work Performed by Mr. Fred {.
Hair. of This City
The proceedings az Chatauqua THIS sum
mer have been Of unusual interest. calling
forth enthusiastic comment by those who
have participated I'm them. 10 Is of special
Importance TO Richmond people that Mr.
Fred. C.. Hair. Of this city. did some
splendid work in the ChatauQua musicals
during July and August. Dir. Halr rem
dered many of bis own compositions az
these musicals, aud The Warmest praises
were shOWered upon him loo recognition OF
his talents. 80 newcomer lu the Dua-
tauqua world has ever produced a more
profound impression than did Mr.. Idur
this summer. and much genuine surprise
was expressed that genius OF such
fine order bad been kept so long secluded
ui remote Virginia. The ChatauQua AS
sembly Herald makes frequent mention
of Nh Hair and his work.
ON The afternoon of July DIST concert
under tLe guidance of Mr.. Wilbur 81.
Dorthick. president of the Musical Lite
crary Club, was given in the amphtheatre
and this concert was unique lu the history
of music in this country. The programme
consisted entirely of music by native
composers NNIug 40 thatauQua as teacl-
crs. or STAYING there ass visitors. and with
ono or two exceptions The pieces Were
given for the first time in Chatauqua. lu
each number the composer personally
took part lu the performance. AT tnis
concert Mr. T. O.. HAIR OF Richmond.
Va" says the Assembly Herald. twas
represented bN two graceful and pleasing
songs sung hy Mrs. Charles Collier.
Further. the Herald of july 9th says:
Mr.. VIM. H. ShelWoods recital tnIs
afternoon viii he Of especial interest from
l. boz U
introduced ana giving opportunity 10
hear two new songs. written by COM
poser now staying with u- boo ChaufluQua.
The songs are hy Nh Fred g.. Hahr ANA
Will Doe suns by Mrs. Charles Collier.
The Herald of the day following. iu rr-
marking upon Mr. Sherwood recital,
SAYS. ''Ihe vocal numbers were two new
songs sung hy Mrs. Charles Collier enc
tDad MAY Dreams and Roaming.
They proved 90 Doe me'oll0us and well
written compositions. and added mu.n
90 the pleasure of the concert Mr. o.. g..
Hair. the composer ot The songs played
the Accomplishments.
AT the Chopin recital given July Wrn
by the Musical Literary club. Mr. Hanr
played the great Poionaisc. opus 53.
Variety was giyen % this concert by tno
singing OF the flower song from Faust.
by Miss Bessie Dunn, and a song written
by Mr. Hair. with violin Obiigato was
sung by Mrs Charles Collier. This song,
entitled Gods Miracle OF May" was
then sung for the first time 300 public,
and proved 20 be, critical comment
says. 90 me.OIious and effective song,
written in tie modern, realistic style.
The Herald of August 2d says Late
Saturday night. after the town had gone
sOlemnly 90 bed belated wanderers pass
ing the amphtheatre might have heard
q concert not on the daily bulletins Mr..
Sherwood and Mr.. Hair played that wild.
fantastic picture poem. the Dance OF
Death" on TWO pianos In the big empty
hall with only five sympathetic listeners,
who sat up 20 hear the rare performance.
This piece was performed In public the
following Monday by the same TWO gem
tlemen.
Besides the above mentioned songs by
Mr.. Hair his Crossing the Bar" Cren-
nyson). was sung al Chautau0ua by AIR.
Homer Moore al the Sunday evening
song service held in the amphltheafre
August lat Mr.. Sherwood gave another
recital the chief point OF Interest
the great "Elucss symphoniQues" or
Schumann. The next most interesting
and melodious Meuuet" written by Mr..
Hair with this closed the hearing or
Mr.. Hair and his compositions az Chau-
tauqua for this season. but now that they
have discovered him II Will not be so easy
10 keen him secluded IN Virginia From
tluo 10 time IN recent years Mr. Hahr
has received hattering and tempting offers
20 take up his work IN the cities either
OF the North or West but be has clung
TO Virginia. the home OF his adoption, and
By his brilliant playing and skin In COM
,position he Is helping 20 gain recognition
Tor virginia In the world % art. Certainly
here Is an opportunity for disproving the
universal acceptance o. the proverb that
"a prophet IS not without honor. save
IN his own country and In his own house
In Mr. Hair we have a man OF rare
talents. ~ recognize him as such. ana
encourage the work IN which he Is en-
gagged Is 20 honor ourselves as we'll as
him. and 70 lay the foundation for greater
things 10 come. w.