The sun., 1898-02-06
in THE MUSICAL WORLD
W lat Is Bein, I|ore by Local
Muses..
WHAT LOCAL STARS ARE DOING
Many Interesting Concerts to bc
Given by Wilmington Musicians-..
Iichearsals are Successful.

Mr.. Frank Wilson IS having good sue
cess in the dance music business.
Mrs. Howard L. Pyle sang at con
cert last week given at the Philadelphia
Hospital.
Prof. Compton, Of the Opera Hous'
orchestra, is an enthusiastic musician
and hard student.
Professor Leslie Carpenter has opencc
Il class in primary music and sight sing
! ing at the Century Club.
James L. De Shields, the vinIinist.
played solo at East Lake Presbyterian
Church, Thursday evening.
I Max Bruch, the celebrated musician
and composer. has lately celebrated the
anniversary Of his G0th birthday
A clever bit Of the opera, "Thc Bride
Elcct,' is said to be the Italian cake.
walk, IA conceit which fairly brings down
the house
Prof. Clemons, nrganist OF the 'Pas-
sion Play" was delighted to meet his
many Wilmington friends during the
past week.
Prof. S. Leslie Carpenter has made
quite hit in his efforts with the Musical
Art Society Their late concert was
quite a success.
Dr. Hugh A. Clarke has lately been in
Baltimore lecturing. His subject was
''The Difference Between Vocal and In
strumental Music"
Christie Macdonald is said to have
made the greatest success of her career
as Minntezza in Sousa's comic opera,
THE Bridc-Elcct.
The "Goat Song the tropical song in
''The Bride-elect," has made such hit
that Mr. Sousa ha. had to write Il guam
tity If extra verses.
Grace Orchestra will gp to EIkton,
Wednesday, February 10th, to play at
an entertainment to be given by the A.
20. L. w., of that place.
Now is good time for some Of the
cading vocalists of this city to think of
organizing singing society. There is
plenty Of room in the field.
John Craig would be Il good man to
take hold of Il singing organization in
our city His success as leader of st.
Andrews choir is we'll known.
Miss Anna Held will appear in new
musical comedy at the Chestnut Street
Opera House next week, following the
engagement OF THE Circus Girl.'
Charles Hoyt's comedy success. "a
Stranger in New York." will shortly
have its first performance in Philadel-
phia at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
Alice Atherton, one OF the best of the
vocal comedians, of the vaudeville stage,
comes to Keith's this week Her laugh
ing song is said to be Il great work OF art.
Scharwenka, the pianist, who gave a
concert at the Broad Street Theatre, an
nounces a request programme at the
same place for Thursday aftern n)on. Feb
ruary II.
The chorus of colorcd singers in the
Animated Song Sheet at kcith's has
been increased to fifty.tive voices for
the new song, "Enj jpv Yourselves"
which was put on last week.
keith's Theatre of Philadelphia gave
the electric current last night to new
illuminating sign which stands about 80
feet in the air. The name Keith can
now be read for miles over the city.
1t is to be hoped that Manager Snuth-
well will retain Yvonnc dc Trpvillc in
PhiladeIphia, now that she has returned
to the Grand Opera House for the revival
of "Lucia,' in which she will sing the
title-role!
George H. Kerr is making quite
name as song writer. He has now sew
cral excellent compositions in print.
Messrs Kerr and Brown is good COM
bination. Keep it up, boys; your songs
are all right.
Lester Riggs is studying cornet under
Mr.. Adam Schirra, cornet soloist with
the Castle Square Grand Opera Com
pany. Mr.. Schirra speaks highly Of his
pupil and says he will become Il master
of his instrument.
1t is a matter OF regret to many singers
that the Ferd Fulmer Male Chorus
deemed it wise to disband. Such soci-
ETY. should certainly not give up their
lease on life. No better organization has
ever existed in our city.
Rothmuhl, the tenor, who was with
the Damrosch Opera Company three
seasons ago, and who was originally an
nounced az a member Of forces to sing in
this city this season, has lately joined
the company in New York.
The Grace Orchestra rendered delight
full music at the. dance given last evening
at the Century Club, opening the pro-
gram with the overture. to Rossinis.
'Senlaramidc. The emperor Waltzes'
by Strauss were played in fine style.
Owing to the unsettled condition of
the management of the Wilmington City
Railway it is unsettled as yet, what
shape the summer entertainments ut
Shcllpot Park will assume this year. no
definite arrangements being made yet.
Prof. Will NJ. $. Brown is now dcvot-
ing his entire time to the teaching e
music, and reports busines. good. Mr..
Brown is well known as an expert in his
line Of work, and he fact Of his being
busy is no surprise to his many friends.
Thomas Fl. Persse, the tenor Of the
Castle Square Opera Company, again
demonstrated his command of operate
attitude by jumping from Philadelphia
to New York, and PLAYING wilhelm
Mcistcr in "Mignon" at four hours
notice.
Mr.. Frank Pollock, the tenor OF "Tlc
Bride. Elect" received his vocal instruc-
lions from Sbrigia in Paris, who has
been the vocal instructor of some of the
greatest artists. including Clara Louise
Kellogg. Nordica, NM. de Reszkc and
PlancOn.
West End Choral Club will resume
their ehcarsals. beginning next Monday
evening. All singers who haze ever
been 4 member Of the club are requested