New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-03
MUSIC AND MEMORY.
THE MOTTO OF THE EDWARD IRVING
DARLING MUSICAL SOCIETY.
,-,rv1scExcEs FIGURED PROMINENTLY IN THE
PROGRAMME AT THE ANNUAL LUNCHEON
GIVEN YESTERDAY

GIVEN YESTERDAY.
-,s Edward Irving Darling Musical Society gave
. luncheon. reception and May Day hour Of music
rss,trday at the Everett House, Fourth-ave and
seven;eenth-st
The reception preceded the luncheon and was
,.n AZ o'clock About one hundred guests were
.s,sd Al the tables in the large dining-room.
s-ha,a the bright decorations of the room made a
,oos,,r note Of color The flower OF the society Is
.ha red carnation, and bouquets OF these blossoms
,sre laid at every place together with a souvenir
n the form Of appeal for the preservation OF
,he old haghouse-the house Of Betsy Ross This
rsos- explained the object Of the association and
So. ,he nrinted signature OF John Quincy Adams.
oo,a,s-v Of the association. II was tied with red,
white and blue ribbon.
short musical programme was provided Tor the
Nav Dav hour OF music. Mrs. Darling presided
N absence OF Adolph Close, the president who is
IN The artists who took part in the musical were:
u-misno II Barber and Miss Steiner who gave in
strunental performances; Nine Valda' Mrs
Admin Close and Mrs. Charles J. Bourgoin. who
sang Mrs c. w Halt was also among the con-
,rbutors to the entertainment and Miss Fanny
Hrsch better known JEANNE Winston gave
an Irish ballad that was received with much en-
thusiasm.
Mrs Darltns's address Of welcome was the first
,ostn-andial speech. She said that with the other
interests OF the day the society united for that oc-
cssion the story Of the nag as a tribute TO the
memory Of the late curator Of the society Robert
Gordon Everett the little corporal whose war rec
ord is so we'll known. The company was reminded
that a wear ago he left for Cuba full Of high hope
and ambition and that now his life is over.
Another guest alluded 10 by Mrs. Darling was
Mrs Wilson. the widow Of Professor Grenville D.
Wilson the composer The iong-t alked-of desire TO
see an American university which shall be the
home of fine arts spoken OF. and the ability
that would be needed 70 carry such an enterprise
into successful operation declared to be that
OF a sound commercial experience.
Mrs Darling's address was followed by brief
account OF The Tribune Sunshine Society Branch.
after which F. A. Adams. the secretary made his
report He said the members now represent nearly
every State in the Union, besides which many were
residents OF Europe and most of them famous In
music art literature. All agreed to set apart
certain days to be devoted to the memory Of the
young composer. whose death is ever lamented.
II was mentioned that Oliver Ditson. music pub
Usher has in the last year sent out in the name
Of the society 100 copies OF Darlings anthem.
and W. A. Pond had sent out twenty copies Of the
'.Bobolink song; Ellis & Co.. OF Washington. nifty
copies of the ''Slumber" song.
Mnlard J. Boomer the historian Of the society.
said that It his duty TO record the death knes
and JOY bells OF the organization and mentioned
the defections from the ranks of members that had
occurred in the last year The absence Of the pres
dent and his ill-health were deeply deplored. but
hope entertained OF a speedy recovery. The
effort 10 secure album Of photographs Of OAR
hngs friends was reported TO have been partially
successful
The presentation to the society through M aar-
was one Of the features Of the day. This nag was
the gift Of Mrs. McFaddin. whose ninety-sx years
or her interest In her felowcreatures John Quincy
Adams accepted the flag for the society. and made
an eloquent and lengthy address.
picture OF the house in Philadelphia Wnere
Betsy Ross made the first United States flag was
presented 10 Mrs Frank Leslie by the society. Mrs
Leslie, in an exquisite sea green gown and bonnet,
gift in a most charming manner. saying that this
recognition Of the part played by a woman in the
National history was only another proof that
woman is 10 the fore In all movements. She closed
her remarks by reading Joaquin Millers verses to
the Flag.
Mrs lie Roy Sunderland Smith in a short speech
can Revolution Club. and described gavel,
made OF wood. of Revolutionary fame which is 10
be presented 10 the chapter al the october meet
Ing. Mrs Florence Adams offered resolution that
present, Ito make It the special mission of the
chapter to visit the tomb OF General Grant and
place A laurel wreath upon II on each anniversary
Of the Generals birthday"
The original music composed by young Mr.. Darling
for the hymn Art thou weary art thou languid?
was presented to Mr.. Close through Mrs. Close,
the reverse sde-the frame being made double
was an original poem by Mrs. Darling TO her son.
Until late hour the addresses and recital Of
spanged Banner and Aud Lang syne."
A telegram received stated that the monument
a vase on the grave Of Darling. TO be dedicated
on Memorial Day. This has been made posi-
PIE through the efforts of John Quincy Adams.
John II. Warren and A. G. Wilson The society
acknowedges its success up 10 the present time to
pe largely due 70 the financial support OF Mrs.
Darling Mrs. Leslie and Mrs Adams