Evening journal., 1898-11-01

Grand Opera House, as it is an urgani-
zation even though it is kept up IN a
different way from the bands, etc.
The Musical Art Society is the mcst
stsfble one OF those l have mentioned
BY that j mean it is the most advan-
thgeously situated, being kept up by the
-Four Hundred. There are, however,
some good musicians in it. This is its
second season. It is principally con-
Quoted in the interest OF vocal music,
and has rehearsags in the Century Club
rooms, conducted by T. Leslie Carpen-
ter a local pianist. The Beethoven
Stirring Quartet, Of Philadelphia, has APP
peared there, and last season the pub
lfc had a chance to hear several hne
so,oists but the concerts were not too
wen attended. L. A. Brill, an artist
from Philadelphia, produced some nne
works in his vioiin recitals. He mas
done more to educate the puefc in
good music than any other violinist
who ever came here, being an artle.
whose resources and abilities become
known and improve on acquaintance.
He is contemplating a series of re
Icitals this season, when he expects 10
lplay the Beethoven Concerto. Then the
'ceIlist Lstemann appeared at the
Century Club last season at one OF the
concerts Of this society. If there Is any
deficit the members are able to pay II,
cons, quently It has a good chance tor
lexisterce. Mrs. Gawthrop, Mrs. Ban-
naId and Miss Finn are some or the
leading members, being lovers Of music
in the best eense, and are untiring in
their efforts for the success OF the so
ciety.
The next is the Grace Orchestra, SO
named from having been formed from
the Sunday school of Grace Church. 1t
has long since departed from the
church, however. and is ready to ac-
cept any kind OF an engagement. It
numbers about eighteen men, and
boasts OF the only oboe and bassoon
player in the city. 1t was organized
in 1886 by J. n. Robinson, who has
b been it's leading spirit ever since, hav-
= ing successfully managed it and con-
lduated It through local musical storms
land disputes and even bOycOtts, and
the thing still lives. It has given con-
certs regularly for twelve years IN
churches and hals, very rarerly maxi.
b. ing their own expenses, the deficit be-
{ ing paid by its manager, Robinson j
{ has always had directors from Phila
v deIphia. The first was c. II. Lauer
e then Henry Fehling, John Meyer, an'
Y lastly Brill, who now has II in charge
;, and has worked It up so that the or
a chestra played sohubert's B mino
J., symphony at its last weekly rehearsal
# But irregularity of attendance ha
a been. like many another organization
d its greatest drawback, at some re
<, hearsals there being twenty-five me
7. present, at others hardly a dozen.
e The First Regiment Band come
d next. 1t has been in existence longe
y! than Grace Orchestra. John Wall
II smith is the leader OF this band. Fl
is cornet player of poor ability an
IS his knowledge of band conducting doe
II not exceed that Of his cornet playing
n He is a good FELLOW, like many othera
l. but that does not do much good for tn
r. band
k will now speak Of Hyatt's Nil
Al tary Band. 1t was organized about tn
al same time as the First Regiment. 1t
1f conducted by Walter Walls. To sa
IT that he has a big head is putting
" mildly. But l will not trust myself
le write further Of this. may OVERSIZE
n, the bounds Of professional criticism
k Both bands contain about sixteen me
C and hardly one man in the First Reg
ly ment Band has not played in Hyatt
n and vice versa but they are all Il
ne time roasting each other, and l ca
us say. with my hand on my heart, tn
Id there are not over three first-class mi
he sicians in both bands put togetne
ne Each have a lot Of local press motto
which, you know too well, is the mo
"a, pernlcious system employed by q
IN press of the present day, rs no loc
N, critic dare criticise them at the cost
ri, his life. However, from excursions al
rs. politics, they all make considerah
,s- money
- | next come TO the Delaware Sac
lu gerbund. This is made UP OF q
a music-lovlng and wel-to-do German
ly They have hall Of their own, al
ch they do sing their glees and chorus
well. / will explain the secret Of the
success. Wilmington is a dry city
ns Sunday. You cannot even get so
.ra water on Sunday. l WIG in the rool
10 cf the Saengerbund a few Sundays az
-o- and | saw about thirty members a
,7 well-known business men. all well eu
piled with lager. l suppose it is I
proper thing though, as beer and mui
on abound in their country. l may a
ort that I did not go in there to sing, n
.be ther did the friend l was with.
Newt rnn1ce the orchestra connect