Evening star., 1897-02-05

Two-step. BLACK America" Zickel
Waltz, MY Dream ''.........S Strauss
Promenade, Grand Finale from William
Two-step "semper Fidelis'' s''............. .Sousa
Waltz, "Auf Wiedersehen'' Baker
Inaugural Music.
Prof Will A. Haley who has been award
ed the contract for furnishing the orches-
tral music for the Inauguration ball, held
rehearsal yesterday al the National Rifles
Hall. when nearly one hundred musicians
We're present. and their work was particr-
iariy gratifying TO Mr.. Haley. 1t Is his
desire to get as many musicians as possible
from TINS city, and thus encourage and
patroniZe home industry, and the rehearsal
of yesterday indicated that more can be
obtained here that 1t was at first thought
could be secured All must come up to a
certain standard. and it was to weed out
those that did not reach that point that
the first rehearsal was held so early. 1t is
now understood that the members of the
Marine Band have been informed that they
are at liberty to accept engagements in
this orchestra, If they desire, and sew
eral OF that organization will probably play
at the ball.
Mr.. John Mahuken manager of Victor
Herberts Band was in the city yesterday,
and took back to New York with him his
copy of the contract and bond Mr. Her.
bert will shortly send on his programs for
the concerts that are to be given the Fri
day and Saturday following the Inaugural
ton, and it is expected that they will be
such as to command approval from all
musicians.
Mr.. Percy Foster who has charge of or
ganiZing the chorus that is to sing at the
last concert Of the series, has sent out a
circular to nearly all the prominent singers
in the city. and the responses are coming
in very rapidly. So far only one declnati ton
has been received, and it is expected that
nearly the maximum number will bs pres
ent at Carroll Institute Hall next Tuesday
evening. The circular sent out is follows
You are hereby extended a cordial invi-
tation to assist in the vocal music to be
rendered in connection with the iraugura-
tion of Presdent-elect Mckinley.
The executive committee is planning this
to be the greatest of all inaugural cere-
monies. and to this end desires the music
to be the very best.
Following the usual inaugural ball or
reception are to be several promenade con-
certs by Gilmore's Band of siXty-five pieces,
the series to conclude with grand chorus
Of Washington's selected singers.
fhe number of the latter is strictly
limited to 800 voices, and acceptance OF
membership must be in the committee s
hands on or before February 10. The first
rehearsal of the chorus will be held on
Tuesday, February 8. at 7:45 pm, In Car
roll Institute Hall 10th street between New
York avenue and h street, and 1t is hoped
you will make 1t point to be present.
Music will be furnished you free of cost,
and no charge will be made to members
for admission to the concert In which the
chorus participates.
We trust that pride In our great national
capital will enlist your support in this
splendid new feature on inaugural pro-
grams.
Please mail postal card at once stat
ing whether ycr will assist in the inaugu-
raj chorus, in order that we may know to
a. certainty upon whom we may count for
support. Kindly give name and address in
full, with part you sing to the chairman
of chorus committee. Mr.. Percy S. Foster,
1927 F street northwest. Percy S. Foster,
Frank T. Howe, Joseph kaspar, Henry
mittee on chorus. BY order of music COM
mittee: Judge John C. CLANCY. chairman.
The supper Menu.
The last page is devoted to the menu Of
the supper to be served by Caterer Carl
Essner of the Bourse Restaurant, Phila-
phia. 1t is as follows:
Raw Oysters in Ice.
COnSOrnme in Cups.
Broled Oysters.
Oysters a la Pouette,
Chicken Outlets.
Sweetbread Patties.
Terrapin, Philadelphia style.
Chicken Salad Crab Salad. Lobster Salad
Tongue. Smthfeld Ham,
Game Patties. Boned Turkey.
Pate de Foie Gras.
Assorted Sandwiches.
Vanilla Ice Cream. Chocolate Ice Cream.
Lemon Ice.
Roman Punch. Assorted Cakes
Fruit.
Johannis Water. Coffee.
Stirring Up Organization
The executive committee Of the civic
committee at a meeting yesterday after
noon directed that letters be sent to the
various organizations which have init
mated their intention of participating in