Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-30
WOMAN'S CLUB CONCERT.


1HfafETes c.. T. T
the Woman's Musical Club, last even
ing at A. o. U. w. Temple. was, IN
point of artistic excellence and intrinsic
merit. the best ever given by the Or
ganization. The programme was d
magnificent one, from purely musical
point of view, and its Interpretation lett
little to be desired, even by the hyper
critical auditor. The audience was
large-judged from a musical CLUB
standpoint-but it should have been
much larger, and those devotees OF mu-
sic who were absent missed rare treat.
The Register rarely scolds In matters
Of this sort, but there is grave provoca
ton in this instance. Inc woman )
Club is doing magnificent work, and the
organization as a whole and the 1ndl-
vidual members deserve greater encour-
agement than has been accorded. Ii
the idea prevails among non-attendants
that the performances are amateurlsh,
it should be discarded instantly as
grave Injustice With rare exceptions
numbers are rendered with professional
skill, and programmes are compiled In
the light of musical intelligence and al
ways for the attainment of a conspicu-
GUS end. Last evenings concert, for
instance, was in the nature OF a Bee
thoyen celebration, and all the numbers
were by the great composer, with the
exception of two vocal solos, prefaclng
the regular programme, by Miss Kath-
crime Linton, of Pittsburg. who was
accorded an enthusiastic reception, and
who well maintained ner reputation.
Her numbers were "Mignon,' by Har-
lecat, and ooh, Thou So Fair and
Holy" by Cantor, and her admirable
voice was we'll heard in both. Mrs.
Clement affording a judicious accom-
paniment.
The programme proper was opened
with a comprehensive sketch OF Bee
thovens life and work, by Mrs. Nellie
Warren-Holloway, and her treatment
of the subject, difficult within the scope
of such a paper, was most admirable.
Mrs Holloway brought out the salient
points of Beethoven's career most clev-
erly, and her reading was listened to
with genuine interest and satisfaction.
The Register was refused the paper for
publication.
The musical programme proper was
as follows
NeSper Hymn ....................B Beethoven
Choral Club.
First symphony (Andante movement
Violin and Piano. beethoven
Misses Flora and Grace Pollack.
fa) Affection's Bliss ............, beethoven
% Faithful johnnie ;...;;..s.. Beethoven
ALLEGRO Assai. ...........
Sonata OPP. 81 (Andante Con Motto.
(Alegro Ma Non Troppo
Observation-Disclosures. ...... ......... beethoven
Mrs Holloway.
Mrs. Flora Williams, Soprano.
Lenore Overture No. 49,. Beethoven
First Piano-7Miss Anna Sage and Miss
Amanda Spell.
Second Piano-Mrs. H. W. Ewalt and
Miss Flora Stifel.
There was not as large a representa-
tion of the chorus as usual, but under
the always able direction of Mrs. Flora
Williams the number assigned it was
given with great effectiveness, and mer-
tied the applause accorded.
Misses Flora and Grace Pollock rem
dered the beautiful andante movement
from the First Symphonic, arranged for
violin and piano, magnificently. Miss
F'lOras violin work was particularly
satisfactory, and the recital of the
movement, the opening phrase of which
is reproduced at the outset of this ar
ticle, added no little to the laurels prev
iously won by these talented ladies and
interchangeable students. The measure OF
applause accorded them well indicated
the degree Of their triumph
Miss Sue NJ Caldwell never gave bet
ter evidence of vocal ability than in
the two charming songs assigned her
Each was given with feeling and dis
elimination, and Mrs. Clements accom-
paniment aided materially in rounding
out an artistic and finished perform
ance, of which the many friends of the
singer present were justly proud.
Mrs. Holloway's Interpretation of The
"Appassionata" sonata was a recital
which should for all time fix beyond
question or cavil the position of that
gifted woman as a pianiste. In tech
nical ability, delicacy and clearness oil
phrasing. and comprehensive under
standing of the composition as whole
she left nothing to be desired, and al
the conclusion Of the number. as vel
as between the movements she was APP
plauded to the echo.
Mrs. Flora Williams Miss Sage ac-
campanist) was never in better voice
and sang the beautiful Adelaide" love
song with the utmost care and feeling
Always a deserved favorite with Wheel
ing audiences. Mrs. Williams Vas ac-
corded an ovation when she concluded
and we'll deserved the applause accord
ed her
The "Leonore," overture No. ]. which
concluded the programme, was very
handsomely interpreted, and brought
to an end one of the best programmes
ever rendered in this city by local mu-
sicians. The club is to be congratulate.
ed upon its success of last evening. and
every individual member should be en-
couraged to go forward in the good
work being done.