The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
THE CHILDREN'S CHORUS.
4 Rare Treat at the saturday Matinee
nc the Academy


one who has not been fortunate enough
TO attend the final rehearsats OF 1he
Wednesday Clubs Chudrens Chorus can
hardly APPRECIATE the rare treat IN store
for the public at the matinee 90 be given
SATURDAY when this chorus will appear
I'm public for the first time. Ihe chldIeH
sing with a precision and an enthusiasm
that lust carries the audience by sloFin
and their bright faces and fresh young
voices add an irresistible charm 10 lheiF
singingS .., 10.
II is an inspiration TO see win what
ardor they go at their work ana some
ne, may be gained Of their earnestness
from the fact that of the 30 VINO passeu
"a satisfactory examination and were ell
rolled last fall. 80 have attended Ie6u-
larry and will take part I'm the concert.
one of the hardest problems that their
director Mr. Walter Mercer, had 10 solVe'
was how 10 comfortably seat this large
chorus on the stage. but this has been
arranged now ana the children VIII rs
massed in tiers. with sounding uoiros
above and 40 the rear ana SIDES anu
they will make 81 beautiful picture. ali be-
ms dressed iu white with pretty coioIa
OF sashes. ribbons and flowers. o.,
u BE- a mistake 90 think that they VIII
sing only some little everyday songs as
n glance 40 the programme VIII show,
but then if Won want 10 hear America
AND
pixie land am de- land oh cotton.
old times dar am not forgotten
sung with n purity OF tone and a zeal
never 10 De forgotten 10 Wall only De me-
cessary to greet them al Their afternoon
concert.
II Is surprising 20 see how readily they
respond i'm sympathy 10 the music they
The studying ana as they sing all or u
bv heart they enter fully into the senti-
ment OF the piece and sing with great
expression and feeling.
As tins IS "a big step in the right direc-
ton towards getting the children on 'ne
WAY 20 an advanced musical taste anu
education. the people of Richmond Will
attest their approval by turning out III
large numbers TO attend their concert
The music festival under me auspices
of the wednesday Club. with the CO.
onorafiou of the Boston Festival Orches-
ira and "A brilliantly promising array or
vocal talent opens this evening az the
Mozart. and there is the best reason 10
predict conspicuous success.
To-day az II the last rehearsal before
the openlng concert will take place, the
Boston people being expected 10 arrive
I'm sufficient time 20 take part.
The sale OF tickets yesterday indicated
a full and representative house.
The Boston Festival Orchestra and
twelve vocallsts who have been engaged
enjoy national distinction. and VIII give
10 the festival. of course. its principal
interest. Another will be found In the
playing of Master John Powell, Jr., who
IS pronounced by his musical instructors,
q musical prodigy. A third VIII rise out OF
interest and pride i'm the Wednesday Club
which. under the efficient training OF Mr..
Arthur Scriyenor has done so much 70
develop local interest in things musical
The club Is said 70 have made an almost
incredible advance since last year, so that
altogether the outlook - promising.
The advent OF the great Gadsk IS one OF
the most important events In local musical
most important events In local musical
history that has taken place in Richmond
for years. Nine. Johanna Gadski, IS uni
versany accorded a place In the foremost
rank of younger German dramatic sing
res She II mistress OF The art OF song
n sound. well trained musician, and an
lndafatigabie worker