The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-19

ing the artists who have been brought
to st. Paul to take part in the con-
certs. The members felt, however, that
the results had amply repaid them for
THIS expense. 1t was decided too, TO
extend the work of the chorus. and a
choral association will be formed under
the auspices of the Schubert club 10
work along lines outside of the regular
work Of the Schubert chorus, which will
be retained as 1t now stands. A series
or concerts will be given, and a sub
scrlpt1on list made up to support them
Mrs Dorr expressed the hope that
the orchestra would grow to be one of
the finest organizations of ST. Paul and
said that she felt that it's good in
huence would be felt by the profession
al orchestral Mr.. Ober-Hoffer con-
templates using this orchestra in con-
nection with a professional concert to
be given next season.
A letter was read from Mrs. De Wolf.
who sang the solo parts at the last
orchestral concert. Mrs. De Wolf stated
that while the ethics of the profession
would not allow of her refusing to ac-
cept the check forwarded by the club
for her services that evening she re-
turned with her receipt for the same
the check received, making it gift to
! the club. Her action was warmly re-
ce1ved by the members and a vote of
thanks rendered her Immediately.
Inc treasurer's report showed $148. 81
In the bank to the credit of the loaning
fund, with total receipts for the year
$648.62. The receipts FOR the Schubert
fund were $3,47202; disbursements, 49,
410.S5, and cash on hand $6117 The
report of the secretary said:
The year has been exceptional beyond past
seasons in several ways. The Schubert club
mas never ventured so much dared so
much for the sake of larger and better
things. 1t has never been richer, and has
never given back to its members such a
wealth OF riches in return for their work
and support.
The membership has not been quite SO
large as in the banner year-1S96-97. An in
creased membership fee accounts for this
possibly, but the difference is really very
slight.
There are 2O4 associate members, against
299 in 1S96-97. The active membership out
numbers that of 1896-97 by 1873, against 1922.
There have been twenty-five, student mem
bers, against four last year.
I'M me Ito, total membership is 365, only s. less
| years work has been the organization of fhe
Schubert orchestra.
The report of the corresponding SEQ.
rotary gave a history of the growth of
| the ladies' orchestra which was ORGAN
| lied Nov. 3, '97, when twenty-four
| ladies' met for rehearsal with Mr.. Ober-
Hoffer, and meetings have been held
| every week since with two exceptions
mere are now forty-seven members
and five soloists, making a member
ship Of fifty-two with an average at
tendance of thirty-seven. Mr. Ober-
| Hofer desires a more regular attend
ance, as he feels that better work can
be accomplished with fewer regularly
| attending members than with more who
| cannot be depended ON. Twenty-six
regular rehearsals have been held by
the chorus and two special ones. The
club is satisfied that it has SO refined
| able and muSicianly a leader as Mr.
| Ober-H offer
The report from the Schubert orches-
ira showed membership of twenty
eight There have been thirty-two re-
hearsals with an average attendance Of
| twenty-eight The orchestra was or
ganized Oct: q, 1897.
p 1seps Msre R elsetf9 has follows:
| Vice President-Mss Elsie Shaw.
] Secretary-Mrs. w. S. Briggs
| Assistant Secretary-Mrs. ], w. Thompson,
| Treasurer-Mrs Hayden Cole
! Librarian-Mrs. William Dixon
| ACKNOWLEDGMENT Brundage.
! Recording Secretary-Mrs. Downs.
| Mrs. W. B. Dixon will give high tea to-
i day in honor of Miss Marguerite Brown. who
| is to be married to Mr.. C. s. Richardson In
June.
Mrs. Oliver Dalrymple, of Summit avenue
| entertained a small party of young women at
| luncheon yesterday, and euchre followed in
| the afternoon. Miss Carr and Miss Auerbach
won the prizes. The decorations were yellow
Miss Doran. of Congress street, gives a mu-
sicalc Monday evening.
| Miss Nelson, Of the Aberdeen, entertains