The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
THE star COURSE.
Women's Philharmonic concert at Y. NJ
Ca Hall Friday.

The fourth entertainment OF the Y. NJ.
G. A. Star Course viii be given Friday.
December 10th, when the celebrated Wo-
mems Philharmonic Orchestra Of Bos-
ton will make their first appearance in
Richmond under the leadership OF Mrs.
Marietta Sherman Raymond All OF the
entertainments thus far have proven at
tractive and popular and II. Is impossible
TO believe that this entertainment VIII
not prove 20 be n brilliant success. per-
haps more so than any entertainment on
he -o'.r-e. The pretty stage OF the
hall will indeed present 4 charming pic
ture when TWENTY-FIVE lady musicians are
grouped ready for the beginning Of the
concert Il is rare that one has an OPP
portunty Of seeing an aggregation Of
lady musicians
The Philharmonic Orchestra has made
a reputation during the years OF it's ex-
istence that has placed the organization
In the frontrank OF the worlds ipstru-
mental performers, and it's members have
won the present proud position which
the orchestra enjoys by honest artistic
effort. The Orchestra was first organ
lied by Manager James VI. Dunno. who
was the hrst TO recognize the value OF
women players In orchestra organiza-
lions. and It has the singular honor OF
being the original body OF instrument
tai women players In America. The or
chestra Is very full one. including tweu-
iN-lNO OF inc Dfti MOffIfl fnlslfltnN OF
Boston, and under the skillful direction
OF the leader has commanded the com
fncndation Of the most careful and severe
critics. The programme comprises both
classical and popular selections, which
are given with the view OF displaying the
gifts OF the solo players Of the orchestra.
as we'll as the marvellous merit OF its
ensemble work. The character Of the
performances emphasizing, rs II does, in
a comparatively new channel Of music
the efforts Of the fair sex. is considered
ev'-vwhere the novelty. OF the season
without allowance for the fact that
many OF the musicians are youthful and
the fact that even the drums. horns and
bass VOLS of the orchestra are played Ivy
ladies, an unqualified success has never
failed to attend the entertainments. and
special praise has been given 10 the de-
iightfui dash and spirit with which the
selections are given.
Mrs. Marietta Sherman Raymond is a
conductor OF unusual ability and holds her
forces together in an intelligent and mas
terful way. She Is also most accom-
plished pianist
The Woman's Orchestra has good rea-
son to be proud OF its record. They have
furnished music at many prominent
events. furnishing the music for the May
Festival in Boston. May 10, 1897. The 30 3
ton Herald OF May IL, 1884, says OF TINS
entertainment:
''The Women's philharmonic Orchestra
under the direction OF Mrs. NJ Sherman
Raymond. was given well deserved prom
inence In the programme. and the splen-
did work OF its members won new tri-
umphs for this great aggregation OF mu-
steal talent"
The Women's Philharmonic Orchestra
will be given an enthusiastic reception in
Richmond by every lover OF fine concerts
The entertainment VIII commence
promptly at Sis O'Clock. only one hun
dred single seats will be sold. The sale
Of reserved seats will commence on We'd
nesdaY at l O'clock promptly.