The evening times., 1897-03-04

cetved from these pastors written VOTE
| of THANKS for his work. This Moody choir
contained ever 1000 members, and dur
ing the months. of preliminary practics
| there was an averageiattendance of / 200
10 / 300 each night. After the Moody
meetings were over Mr. Foster decided
to effect permanent organization of the
choir, which was accomplished in 1891,
and the organization has since given three
big concerts. Ills work as director OF the
great Christian EBdeavor choir, in 1896,
that included 1000 voices, is too recent
and well known TO Washington readers
TO need comment here. It will be re-
| membered as great work that reflected
| credit on the capable leader.
] The great patriotic chorus promises to
exceed anything ever heard in this city,
the selection of singers having been made
almost entirely by invitation, thus Sc
curing good readers as well as good
voices. Following is the program:
The march chorus from "Tanbauser," /"
Hail Bright Abode soldiers chorus
| from Faust" Americas national an
them, words by John Trcanor, music by
A. Tregina, musicians Of Washington,
| ID. c.; The Star Spangled Banner, -
f. 8. Key; Land of the Free Sanders,
and GOD Bless the President also by
| III. Sanders The last named lis dedicated
TO the highest office in the gift OF the
American people. 1t was first sung at
| the opening OF the Columbian Exposi-
iton in 1893
Following Is the program OF the Twenty
second Regiment Band for Saturdays con-
cert for visiting guests:
Grand march from ''Tannhaueser," -Wag-
ner: ta)Narcissus, Nevin; (b)spanish Dance,
Moszkowski: trio for cornets, Polka Bril-
liante twritten expressly for the Three
soIitaires), Victor Herbert, Messrs. Clarke.
Hager and Schmidt; Scenes NeapoIitaines,
i, Allegro, LA Dansc; 2, Lent ct Reli.
gieux, LA Procession ct L'lmprovisateur;;''
8, allegro, La Fete,'' MasseDet; Note =
Scenes characteristic; Tarantella, Italian
national dance, ending abruptly: tolling OF
bells aud the strains of an old chant; sud-
den change: prestidigitateur appears and
performs bis various tricks the composer
illustrating them by charming variations
on an Italian folksong: in the finale, one of
the most brilliant pieces OF the modern
French school Massenet, the Magart OF
Sounds, gives splendid and vivid por-
trayal of gay life in Italy,: festival cho-
ruses, with band accompaniment; selection
from the comic opera, The Wizard OF the
Nile" Victor Herbert.
The Republican Glee Club, of Columbus,
o., whose singing will be the musical
feature of Friday, is an incorporated com
pany of singers or national distinction.
1t was originally organized in 1879, and
took part in the Grant and Wilson cam
pagn. This club visited Washington on
the occasion of Grants second inaugura-
ton. and was entertained by the Pres-
dent, at the White House. IL has taken
part in all campaigns since its organiza-
ton, ard has generally been present N
Washington at the inauguration OF all
Republican Presidents since that time.
The club has always been an enthusiastic
supporter of Mr. Mckinley, and he has
been an honorary member of it for years,
and takes especial pride in it's existence.
Owing to the inability of the musical
director. Mr.. Bowiand. 90 leave his busi-
ness at this time, Mr.. II. Lott will as
sumo dictatorship on the occasion OF the
clubs appearance in the Pension Building.
The glee club consists of 100 male voices
Americas National Anthem" To be
sung by the great chorus tomorrow, is
local work. Both the words and music
are by local musicians Mr.. A. Tregina IS
a resident of this city and is well known
composer his orchestral works having been
heard in every ballroom and theater in
washington His "PaImer's March" was
played by every, band that was in at
tendance at the Grand Army eBcampment
held here four years agoss This American
third edition Mr.. john Treanor is also
a washIngtonian. He is at pre- sent musical
director OF st. PaBl's Catholic Church.
pride of the Nation, march to he
played tomorrow night by the Twenty
second Regiment Band, is the composition
of Mr.. f. Fl. Droop, who is one OF the
well known members of the old music firm
of Droop & Sons. He is identified with
much OF the local musical interests, and
has been an active and efficient member
OF the music committee.
The white Flyer Two-step,'' to be
played at the inaugural ball, is bright
dance contribution OF Mr.. William Haley,
who will ably conduct the dancing selec
tions of Thursday night,
Conterno's famous Twenty Reg
iment Band, OF New York, will lie here
during the Inauguration, and viii give "a
series of concerts at Center Market Han,
including famous battle spectacle, en-
titled 1.-The Battles of Nations which
is SAID to be the greatest military and
musical spectacle ever presented on
stage. The Second Regiment Band, Of
this city. will meet them or their ar
rival and entertain them during their
stay.
The Spring Hill Club. No. 1, a oeloTed
organization of Ash Grove, Va. viii be
headed by a hand of fifteen pieces.
The Second Regiment Band, of this
city, Will be at the head OF the first
division of regular troops in the Dis
trict Brigade.
Mr.. william Haley and John Philip
Sousa were both enlisted at an early
age in the Marine Corps. Mr.. Haley as
a toy beat the triangles; Sousa clashel
the cymbals When they commenced a
.ous study Of their art Mr.. haley chose
the piccolo and Mr.. Sousa selected the
violin as their favorite instruments.
Graceful 70 His MOtller Law