Evening star., 1897-01-14
entertained by it's president, DIR. D. H.

IL,
the opportunity was seized to discuss mat
ters of interest to the society and to out
line plans for Its future work. A special
meeting of the board Of governors was held
at the close Of the evening to take action
IN the matter of q successor to the late di-
rector, Mr.. Herndon Morsell, whose resig-
nation was the cause of so much regret.
The deliberations of the board resulted in
the election Of Mr.. Edward Varela, the
former accompanist of the society," who as
sumed charge at the regular rehearsal on
Wednesday last, and the thoroughness of
his work aroused enthusiasm among the
members who had known this accomplished
young artist from only one musical stand
point-that of a pianist. 1t is understood
that quite a number of applications for
membership are awaiting action and that
1t Is among the plans that this admirable
body of singers will be heard in concert be-
fore the season closes. 1t is certainly to be
noped that they will give their friends an
opportunity to renew the favorable imnres.
sfons heretofore made.
The Sunday Night Music Club celebrated
the birthday Of the Danish composer Niels
". Gade. at Miss Elsa Ulkes by playing
nus Nacnklange aus Ossian Overture Oh,
piano and strings and one Of his latest
compositions, the "Novelletten," as trio
Tor plano. violin and cello The members
present We're Misses Pauline Iseman and
Jessie CoWling and Messrs. Lovy and
Harry Click, violins; Mr.. Ulke viola Misses
Annie Clke and Florence Wieser. 'celIos.
ana Misses Elsa Ulke and Annie Marshall.
planists. ihe club Is well on into its third
year, and upon looking over its programs
Tor the past year finds that they cover
about two hundred and fifteen COMPOSITIONS
by ffty-six composers
Miss Ada NJ. Caulheld gave musicale
Caulfield. at 1924 Riggs street, last
week. which was a very ENJOYABLE af-
lair Among those present were Mrs Fair
neld' Mr.. and Mrs Boynton Leach, Mr.. and
SliT. lie Grano Johnston, Miss Anna Louise
Miller, Miss Annie Jones. Misses Simms.
Misses Ayimer, ex-Commissioner Douglass
Mr.. Arthur D. Mayo, Mr.. Oswald Welt
Dr. John r. Caulfeld, Mr. Walter Paris
a:. MI: 1arry Bell and Mr.. James Caul-
Hist Your Umberrella'' is one of the
sweetest negro songs written by Joe New
man of Denver, Col, to words bv ~
Warm, Ma1man The Misses Mcfarland who are
kindly remembered in Washinpton hoyjna
made many friends during their visit to
MRS. Esputa DAILY during the Christmas
mondays year ago, are now concertizina
win win Newman and making a hit in this
song. These young ladies are said tn have
phenomenal voices, and their friends nre-
dict brilliant future for them
ne second concert this season of the
Washington wa mn Military Concert Band. under
axe place at the New National Theat.r
sunday evening next. The program
ss nsesent neeh the carefully arranged and will
conoart S oaiu a. us Dest At Its first
concert marked improvement. was noted
IN the playing of the band. and there arc
many who believe that this orga antza tion
Sannog Ssnn De surpassed by any band south of
New York The soloists will be Miss Marv
m relen howe. soprano, and Miss Jessie
Tabler, cOntralto.
Following the custom fnaugurated hy
nn'ar,sane, nrm some years % ago. DR.; Mackay-smith
enter rtained the choir Of his church last
wednesday evening at his residence on
loth street. An interesting musical nrn-
gram was rendered, including a mandolin
1gap.,o. 1Gau oy MISS Ladue vocal solos by Misses
i1errlott and Tabler. Mr.. Turpin and Mas
ter Page, part song by the bows and
several glees by the choir, under the di.
leouon OF Mr.. w. H. Daniel. director of
the choir. VI
There was a pleasant gathering last
WEEK Mea at the residence Of Professor
Henry Stopsack of East Washington.
the occasion being the organizing of
the Mendelssohn Musical Club. for Which
quite prominent talent was selected for
u tne " various parts The object of the club
Is TOT mutual benefit and pleasure, and the
advancement of high grade concert and
church music. Mr.. Maurice Otterback was
chosen president. Miss Margaret storm
secretary and Prof. Henry stopsack treas
ureI. Mr. StopSack was also elected di-
rector and pianist. Mr.. Herman Brede-
kamp and Mr.. JOS Finckel, violinists: Mr..
VIM R. Phillips. cellist, and Mr.. Edw.
stone hutist The following vocalists were
- ""OM nave Uetn pTOnl-
nent IN entertainment and church music
In this city: Miss Margaret Storm. So
prano; Mrs Ada-Ober Leech, contralto:
Mr. FRANK M. Beck. tenor. and Mr. Gilbert
clark, bass. The club will make its first
appearance in an entertainment at the
Church OF Reformation on the 4tf of next
month. Several instrumental numbers
were nicely rendered by the orchestra.
after which refreshments were served. fol-
lowed by soprano solo by Miss Margaret
Storm and tenor solo by Mr.. Frank Nj.
Beck. The meeting was then adjourned
to meet again at the call Of the secretary.
Miss A. S. Wingate sang two solos at
the Church OF Our Father Sunday evening
Throw Out the Life Line and "Abide
With Me-" The latter was sung to the
air Of Goodbye. Sweet Day" Miss Win
gate Eas sweet. full contralto voice. and
sings with rare expression she bids fair
! to rank with Washington's best contraI-
| tos.
Mrs. Gen. Halliday and the Misses Hal.
liday entertained last Friday night at a
musicale. in compliment to Mrs. Daisy
Louise Fox. Mrs. and Miss Halliday re-
ceived In gowns of black satin, and Miss
Mabel in a charming costume of white
| satin. Mrs. Fox was assisted by her mn
pills. Miss Helen Beatty, Miss Mabel Hal
liday. Mrs. Capt. Shilling, Miss Louise
/ stanton. Miss Elizabeth Fletcher Mas
Clara Wise, Master Bruce Magruder. Miss
| Lonbeale Yeatman, Miss Mary Yeatman
and Miss Georgia Barrett, who played sir
ensemble numbers. with Mrs Fox anli
three solos. At the conclusion of the pro-
l gram rAfreahmenfo -