The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-29

heard her. She possesses a most charm
| ing personality, and there is a soulful
| ness in her playing and a mastery OF
technique that has gained for her tn.
| honor of being esteemed one of the
most foremost performers on the cello
| in the United States" The advance
| sale Of seats for the Fanny Mendel-
ssohn concert Is already large. The
| following persons have taken boxes and
loges: Hon. William Connell, Colonel
Il. II. Ripple, Mr. James McAnulty, Mr..
Charles Robinson, Mr.. G.. f. Reynolds,
Mr.. James Connell Mr.. C. ID. simpson.
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| Mr. Pennington desires to say to
those who have sent in questions to be
answered i'm The Tribune's Musical
Question Box which are still unan-
swered that the multiplicity of his pro-
fessional duties have made 1t impos-
Sible for him to give his attention to
this department for some time. 1t is
also impossible TO say how soon the
department can he resumed The ques-
tions now in his possession, and any
which may be sent in, will receive the
earliest possible attention. MIR. Pen
nington expresses himself as much
gratified at the general interest taken
| III Tie h uSltdl NSufSIlVu ippN tiiiu SIN
cerely regrets that anything should
prevent his attention to a department
which is particularly agreeable to him.
Miss Grace Ida Winchel, of Scran-
ton has written the words and COM
posed the music Of song called In
Atlantic City by the Sea" which IS
published by Finn 4 Phillips. The
melody is catchy and taking, and the
words are bright and clever. The au-
toress expects large sale of the song
in that famous resort during the sum
mer.
; Not many songs have sprung so zap
idly into favor as 'Mollie, Love You"
by Alfred Wooler, of this city. The
third thousand is now in press. There
are many large orders waiting to he
filled. The song has been out only
about one month. Many musci dealers
predict for "Mollie, l Love You larg-
er sale than has heretofore been at
tanned by any popular song.
One of the most welcome additions
to the musical coterie Of Scranton is
Professor Charles J. Rockwell, who is
connected with the Finn * Phillips
publishing house. Professor Rockwell
makes specially of orchestration, and
arranging music of every description
and can fill in the harmony about a
simple air in a way that cheers the
i heart of the amateur composer The
ambitious song writer only has to press
the button so TO speak. Professor
' Rockwell does the rest
Il i
The departure of Professor Reeve
> Jones for England will be regretted by
! his many pupils who gave him a hand
l some testimonial Of their regard the
, other night. The condition of his wrist
y however made it imperative that the
y pianist should take rest and he will
i probably remain abroad until fall. In
Il the meantime his classes will be looked
after by Mrs. Lillian Hammett Carr
. wife of the well-knOwn teacher of
i banjo and guitar.
:, II is not surprising that nearly every
= kind of music has admirers. The
! lsquawking of a green parrot seems tc
= please some people.
Professor John ~ Watkins is now
. engaged as permanent chorister of the
First Presbyterian church choir.
Q \ Il II
o Musical Director j. n. Watkins has
- prepared for tomorrows services AT
- the First Presbyterian church, Wash.
. ington avenue, the following excellent
!, music:
q Anthem, christian the Morn Breaks"
= Shelley
: Anthem, Rock of Ages" ......... .NOgrich
n Tenor Solo ................. William Gippc
Duet,
Mrs Kathryn Thiele ana j. Z. Watkins
Pastor ............RCV. DR.. James Mcleod
n Organist ......,.Miss Florence Richmond
= Il Il
: When the Composer GounOd wrote
p his sacred music he always preferred
= ecclesiastical surroundings and usually
g chose seat in some church or cathe-
S dral. THE Redemption" was writer
r in the historic Notre Dame cathedral.
b / Il
d The Scranton Musical Culture club
$ will have the regular rehearsal at Finn
e 4 Phillips music store on next Thurs
y day evening at O'clock. Important
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