The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-01
Mrs. George u. Caldwell.
photograph by o'NeillJ

MfS. George y. CALDWELL needs 10 IN
PRODUCTION to present Musical Wheeling
She is notable in it, being an active
member OF the woman's Musical Club,
and leader OF the Second Presbyterian
church Quartette choir. The subject OF
this sketch, was born in Accomac coun-
~, eastern Virginia, and as Miss Smith.
was educated at the seminary In Little
washington. Pa. During the war, she
met Colonel George B. Caldwell. now a
prominent attorney OF this city. and
married him. since which time social,
benevolent and Musical Wheeling has
known her prominently. Mrs, Caldwell
has a soprano voice of superior quality
OF tone and the advantage of knowing
how 30 sing. OF recent years she is
only heard IN church music Of her own
volltion. for her voice Is as well adapt
cd to either dramatic or lyric, md for
merly was as ,delIghtedly listened to In
those, as to-day in oratorio, and would
be again on the concert stage II she
gave her consent 10 appear when re-
duested As prominent in benevolent
examinations, Mrs. Caldwell is Eecog-
niEed throuuhout the city. and to-day Is
president OF the Kings Daughters OF st.
Matthews p. f. church. the organiZ1- :
ton which through her endeavor. Is
giving a spring series OF promenade
concerts In the Mcclure House parlors,
for the sake Of charity.
Socially, Mrs Caldwell also leads a
captiyating hostess TO friend or stran-
ger, an expert whist player and above
al, the ideal mother. brings her In
close contact with all ages OF pleasure.
She has one son. Mr.. Perry ". Cald-
well, a civil engineer, now in Chicago,
and two charming daughters, both Ia
VDfites in Wheeling social circles. Miss
Martha cambridge Caldwell. the elder.
was recently photographed in Form,
Q Dempsey and Carroll publication. with
the deserved tribute as the leader OF
Wheeling's social set. no function being
considered satisfactorilycREr through
without her presence. Miss Sue Cald-
we'll, the younger. very iovable Girl,
has inherited her mothers splendid
voice: this, added TO her sweet person
nj attractiVeness, makes her q universal
fayorite. With the above encourag gers
70 happiness. II Is not TO be wondered
Al that the Caldwell residence on Six
eeenth street. Is the rendezvous OF so
CietY, and that the one whose portrait
g here reproduced Is looked upon as the
IDEAL chaperon. at home and abroad, the
friend OF the young aspirant for social
entree. or for musical advancement.
This latter Is gratefully appreciated hy
members OF the Wnman's Musical Club,
Of which Mrs. Caldwell is the vice pres
ident.
The Woman's Musical Club gives It's
last recital Of this. its second season,
fhIS afternoon. An unusually attractive
programme IL to close this club-work,
after which all time will be devoted to
preparation for the coming concert nj
wheeling Park Casino, early in June
The oratorlJ Society place Of public
concert Is not definitely determined.
neither have the soloists been decided.
nut To-day II stands: Carl Dunt, basso;
], h. Mckinley. tenor: Genevleve Clarke
Wilson, soprano: the alto 10 be taken
from the society proper. The "instru-
mental" negotiations are on-the Opera
House orchestra augmented. From
present Indicate ., the presentation OF
''st. Paul" as thu society's second pub
lie venture. will be a surprise 10 many.
who even claimed much for the young
organization after It's first appearance In
'sThe Holy city" BY the way. the first
half OF THE Holy city" will he sung by
the vested choir at 81. Matthew's, to-
morrow morning. Mr. W. s. Clemens,
tenor, doing the solo work.
Things coming-but to be discussed
next week-at length:
The Opera House orchestra concert.
Mrs Flora Williams and Mr. H. w.
TIttr-hna ynCal nggigtantg. Wheeling
Park Casino, May 10
The Philharmonic Quartet concert,
Tuesday. May II. Mrs. NJ. Il. Whitaker,
vocal assistant
The ". c. H. sctboccE piano recital,
Professor Edwrnd Blumcnberg, violin
assistant. Thursday, May lith.
BY referring to the above calendar II
WlIi be noticed that the only happening
OF public character the coming week,
will be the organ recital at st, Matthews
church, on Thursday evening. Organls,
Paris r. Meyers will be assisted by the
vested choir. The programme cannot be
printed In full this morning. but will be
q "Wely" study 20 to speak, all tho
instrumental work being that writer's
compositions. The recital will be OF
about one hours duration. short,
promptly moving programme. performed
IN an artistic manner,
Organ music Is polyphonlc in It's ma
ture, and TO fully appreciate It's beauties
a thorough knowledge OF harmony Il
required. supplemented by constant
practice In mentally tracing 10 their
end the lnteriaclnqs Of the various
themes" gays the Musician, and wheth-
eF these organ recltais can be made a