New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-25
THE D. A. R. CONCERT.
NINTH REGIMENT ARMORY CROWDED
WITH PATRIOTS.
AFTER LISTENING TO A MUSICAL PROGRAMME
THE AUDIENCE SEES UNCLE SAM


WINK WISELY
The orchestral and promenade concert arranged
by the Ncw-York City Chapter OF the Daughters OF
the American Revolution for the benefit OF their
war fund came of last night IN the 9th Regiment
armory and may be counted among the marked
successes of the season. large and patriotic au-
dience was present. and its frequent and enthusi-
astic applause showed that the Daughters had been
successful in their efforts TO please.
The Daughters have earned a reputation FOR
punctualty which they determined shall be
deserved and the concert. which began promptly
at $50 o'clock was not attended by the eXasperat-
ing delays usually incidental 10 benefits. The pro-
gramme was follows the piansts and violinists
being from the advanced classes Of the Lachmund
Conservatory
Part I-"Marche Militaire" (SchuberO. two pianos.
eight hands, Miss Jennie BudeN. Miss Hiida New
boy Miss Mamie Davis and Miss jeanette Bene-
dict; Fantasia mozart. two pianos, eight hands.
Miss Ruby Jensen. Miss Marion Berry. Miss Flor
ence Wolverton and Miss Lydia Harper; Cadets
Promenade (septette for seven vioiins. by Lach-
rnund). Harry Swartz. Julius Valentine Oakley Rad
way. Augustus Kelly. Harold Fields. King Chand-
Ter and Frank Wolf Rondo Brilliant CMohr). duo for
two vioins Miss Elsie Schroeder and Miss Celia Levy;
Caprice valse. op rs Saint Saens) Miss Clothide
Douai and H. W. Bgelow; paraphrase, Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" CMendelssohn). Miss elena
Baker.
PART u-woman's String Orchestra: Concerto. @
minor motto allegro and vivace (Mendessohn).
piano with string orchestra accompaniment by MISS
winifred Richardson: songs. by Mrs. Charles
Leigh Hadley; Bella Sorentina, Tor Van Pyk'
Rhapsody No g. List. Miss Helen Robinson; vio-
lonceIo SOLO Vito "copper". Fradlein Leontine
Gaerton: Scene veneziano" (PiranD. Miss Armand
Hansing with string orchestra accompaniment;
violin solo. played by fourteen volinists in unison
with string orchestra accompaniment; Tarantella,
"Neapolitana" CLachmund). the Womans String
Orchestra
Par, IIJ-souss and his band overture Hail
Columbia" Tobani: trombone solo, Annie Laurie.
Arthur Pryor; "Narcissus." from Water Scenes.
Nevin: march. The Stars and the Stripes For
ever" Sousa patriotic song. Tho Star spansied
The audience stood during the singing Of THE
seversI stacks Of Remington arms. secured
through the efforts OF Myra B. Marin aifrac aed
OF the hall. The tents were secured by Mrs Jan
During the intermiss.on there was continual
Of ap1ants for the .4 S'
a. 10 how this wonderful feat accomplished.
Blu, Mrs. r. ogden Doremus and Miss Estele Dore-
had charge OF the brick. maintained absolute
secrecy on that point.
figure Of Uncle Sam. which, by a concealed ap,
paratus. was made TO wink and sr'rnace In
s0Sysny RT9s5a% W'nsoS TO
500 os hem to eihsr Miss insraham had charge Of
the arrangements for the Womans String Or
Mrs. Donald Mclean. the regent Of the chapter.
was handsomely gowned in pure white point
tesprt both the skirt and the bodice being covered
with tiny ruffes OF the lace. bordered with white
satin ribbon. A wide white satin sash encrcled the
waist and large white hat, with waving plumesi
and white fan completed the costume. Fastened
10 her left shoulder Mrs. Mclean wore small Amer
lean and Cuban flags, with the insignia OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolution
Many OF the decorations were furnished by John
Wanafnaker, who was lavish in his gifts OF hags
and bunting. Not content with simply donating
the articles he insisted on sending his own deco
rators 10 the armory. and. without any expense 10
the chapter. the decorations were artisuoally ar
ranged ExMayor Strong also contributed. Valu-
able gifts 10 the souvenir booth were made by Mrs
G. W Thomas. in the form Of bric-a-brac and fancy
articles.
The exact sum realized by the concert could not
be ascertained last night but that II will be large
Is beyond question.
Now that the concert IL over. the members OF the
chapter Will devote their energies 10 collecting
books for their travelling library. which 10 10 be
sent from camp 70 camp. Many books have al
ready been donated. and the niander OF the work
VII be carried with ali possible dispatch. The
daughters hope that this library will be the largest
ere OF the kind in the world. A number OF hand
come volumes were contributed yesterday by Mrs.
Siarence Burns They comprise Emerson's essays,
looks OF adventure. novels and other subjects.