The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-24

But my harp, Jest fer the present, is re-
An my 'i heart makes ali the music, but 1t
Keeps It to Itself.
I can't tell you why I'm qulet-Why DON'T
ButE'tatl't, cause my whistles broken
an needs Akin at the store"
Though September Is nearly gone,
Musical Wheeling Numerically undimln-
ished) has not yet defined its strength
and position for the coming season Of
1SsS-99. This lack Of aggressiveness IS
unwnrrdntable, for the many encourag-
ers of art and the higher Ideals Of life,in
the city, who stood by the unsteady In
clined In many endeaVora for three
years will not be missing when the
clubs are again In 80 and need support
ing recognition.
The Philharmonic Club. whose delight
full TUESDAY Evenings" were thorough
ly enjoyed and appreciated by the Gull
tured OF the city, hos as yet no de-
finite plan for reorganization as a pub
lie musical benefactor, though private
rehearsals at the residence Of Mr.. Her
mann N. SchockeY, on chapllne street,
have begun. The personnel OF the
Quartet remains as before, H. III.
SchockeE, first violin and plano; Ed
ward Blumenberg. viola and solo violin;
A. Farber. second violin; Fred Meyer
cello. The names recall and acknoWl-
edge the clubs worth and 1t were a
pity II their work should be withheld
because wanting OF outside show OF In
terest from lovers Of the best In music,
Many suggestions have been put TO the
the nnnFtnf
among which the most feasible seemed
the guarantee fund" to be made up by
n number Of gentlemen each subscFib-
ing one hundred dollars for the season,
and the price OF admission to concerts
to be made within the reach Of every
body, Herewith allowing hearing OF
every concert In the series, while all
young students OF every school OF mu-
sic in the citY were to be admitted II
not entirely free Of charge. at very
much reduced rates. Up to this time.
however, the guarantee list has not
been made and Il Is more than probable
that a meeting will be called during
the next ten days Of all interested, and
some idea formulated as to the choice
between a subscribers list (the former
seasons plan) and the one mentioned
above. Whatever the outcome the
philharmonic" should be one OF this
winters attractions, for the reason that
Wheeling's recognized striving for
greater things along cultured and re-
fined lines should make the city able to
boast Of chamber music concerts every
other-week, well attended.
The woman's Club, with Mrs. George
B. Caldwell as president, and Mrs. Flora
Williams as chorus director, will next
week issue Invitations to all ladies ell
gible to active membership in the club,
who will present the cards when apply
ing for admission at the A. o. U. W.
hall on Saturday afternoon, October l.
between and o'clock. The meetings
will be held on Saturdays during octo-
her. preparlnE for the first matinee.
which is booked for the first Saturday
In November, Invitations for associate
membership Win he sent out after the
active membership ia well established.
The prospects OF the club for its fourth
season are very flstterinG.
The Oratorlo Society, Paris R Myers
director, Is not vet called to order. No
meeting having been arranged for this
coming Monday night, and Monday be-
ing the socIety's evening. It Is more than
likely that Monday, October 3. will he
selected for the assembling of this sea-
son's members. From the director It Is
learned that the first study will be
Hagdn's Creation" this TO be publicly |
sung during the Christmas holidays, nt- |
ter which Elijah" bF Mendelssohn, will
be taken up.
The orpheus Society. Professor Henry
Arbcnz, OF the Conservatory OF Music,
director, Is already rehearsing. with a
full and interested membership.
The Arlon and Mozart singing societ-
les, Professor Schockey, director, are
ut work on the music TO be sung by
them at the Cincinnati Saengertest,and
their director Is much encouraged with
the progress noticeable from week to
week. Wheeling will have cause to be
proud of these representatives.
The Opera House orchestra, Prof. E.
W. Spell, conductor, and Meyers or
chestra, william Meyer. conductor, are
sim giving their Sunday concerts, but
are rchearsiHg new music in the interim
for the coming winters social obliga-
lions.
The Waldo Mandolin and Guitar Club.
rs well MS other similar organizations,
promise to be especially In demand dur
Ing the season at smnll and exclusive
functions. The appropriateness OF such
music is being recognized as a delight
full accompaniment 20 society small
talk, as well as thoroughly enjoyable to
all classes OF listeners, from the learned
musical scholar to the unsophistlcated
dllletunte.
The city cholrs are about fixed again
after n summers vacation. At St
Luke's p. +. church, Mr. Archibald A.
Taylor was chosen director Of the choir
No better choice could have been made:
Mr.. Taylor is to be congratulated upon
the early recognition OF his ability. At
the First Presbyterian church Miss
Mary Wilde. whose musicinnship and
splendid manipulation Of any organ. Is
recognized not only in this city, but in
surrounding towns. replaces Mr., Joseph
l.. RheeS orgunlst: Mr.. Baum, basso. n
Young man with an exceptionally fine
voice and much musical promise, and
Mr.. Ewait, ranking among the hrgt ten
or singers in Wheeling, and whose mu-
sIcnl temperament especially ndapts him
for his present work, are illlinq respec-
lively the positions recently given up By
Mr.. Henry w. Hughes and Mr.. VIII
Day. long favorites with church audi
onces.
Among attractions for the coming
week. on Monday night musicale at
thu country home Of AFR. W. p. Hub
bard. This takes the place OF the usual
Tuesday evening Hours from to II.