Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
MUSICAL MENTION.

The visit of Mr.. William Shakespeare, the
well-known vocal teacher of London, has
been quite a subject of gossip in musi-
cal circles. Mr.. Shakespeare said that his
coming to this country was principally due
to Mr.. David Bispham, who was a warm
personal friend well as former pupil.
He said that the time of his coming was
fortunate, inasmuch as there has been but
little business doing in London since the
South African war began, while he had
been very successful in his tour in the
United States. In fact, so warmly had he
been received that he believed he would
make another tour next year. Shakespeare
is a very pleasant gentleman to talk with,
and he made many personal friendships
while here As has been said. his visit to
Washington was arranged for by Miss
Katie V. Wilson, former pupil. who had
the active cooperation of Mr.. Percy Foster
While In this city Mr.. Shakespeare met
nearly all the musical people he Is loyal
to his former pupils. and invited Miss Annie
Louise Miller. who had studied with him, to
lunch with him at the Arlington and en-
tertained her nicely.
Some of the local vocal teachers took
some instructions from him, among them
being Mrs. Susanna Oldberg.
Rarely has there been such a gathering
of local musical people as was seen at Miss
success as a teacher has been well known,
but she added to her reputation hos
tess by her affability and the happy way
in which she entertained her guests
The Euterpe Musical Club, Mr.. Angelo C.
Fronani, director. met at the residence of
Miss Nettie Law, 14th street northwest,
Tuesday evening, 9th instant. The meet
ing was very well attended, and an inter-
estfng and enjoyable program was rendered.
In detail the program was as follows:
Country Dance, piano solo, Nevin, Miss
That Sweet Land Thomas, Mrs. J. K.
Depue violin solo. "Reverie." Vieuxtemps,
Mr. William H. Scholz: baritone solo.
Good Night Tunison, Mr.. Frank Byran;
No. 5, Chopin-Mr. Angelo C. Fronani; So
prano solo. at is Your Voice." Mascheroni.
Mrs. Davis; piano solo. "Maidens Fair and
Shepherds AL" Nevin. Miss Nettie Law;
Fanny Brown Tuley. Those present were
Mrs. G. E. Williams. Mrs. J. K. Depue,
Mrs. George Kennedy of New Brighton,
Pa: Mrs. Rowan B. Tfley, Mrs. DIR. Cart
Frank A Law, Mr.. and Mrs Claud r. Zap
pone, Misses Grace and Bessie Senior, Miss
Bessie Graham, Miss Fanny Brown Tuley,
Miss Nettie Law, Miss Findley, Mr.. John
Maier Mr.. Frank Byram, Mr. Frank A.
Law. jr., Mr.. Angelo c. Fronani Mr. Geo
Hurd of New York, Mr.. VIM. H Scholz
and Mr.. Jack Johnson.
An arrangement is being perfected where
by the most celebrated military bands in
this country will be heard in concert in
tnls city on successive Sunday nights Band
venture should be successful
The Handel-Haydn Singing Society gave
It's second concert of the season on Thurs
day evening at Carroll Institute Hall. The
program was enjoyed by the large audience
present. Every number received its share
OF applause Miss Mary Mckenzie Ryrne
appeared in three solos which showed her
voice to great advantage. Mrs s. E.
Thornton and Mr.. Robert Mason also sang
solos and wers heartily applauded. Prof.
Lioy Remenyi gave violin solo and proved
himself worthy player by the mastery
way in which he handled his Instrument
Inc young ladies and gentlemen who took
part In the program were pupils of Prof,
George Lawrence Miss Marie Rickar ac+a5
as accompanist.
The singing of the male quartet at tba
Columbia Theater Wednesday afternoon for
the benefit of st. Matthews Church delight
ed the large and fashionable audience pres
ent. The quartet is composed of Messrs
H c. Rench. W. r. Birch, G. II. O'Connor
and e w Moore. The above quartet an
reared IN concert at Highland, Howard
county. Md. assisted by Mrs lima Milton
Miss Ella Knight, Mrs C. L. Milton ana
Mr.. W. S. Mccarthy, for tn. benefit Of the
Methodist Church of that county The con-
cert was success in every way After the
concert the Concert Club was rendered a
supper by the church people.
An enjoyable piano recital was pivan az
the rooms of the Columbia Conservatorv
OF Music last night. Assisting the niano
pupils in other selections were Miss I,iiia
johnson Lloyd, vocal Miss Katharine I'
OConner. recitation; Mr.. Herman Brade-
ramp, violin; Mr.. W. B. Mundelle. cornet.
Mr.. Charles Neacker, xylophone' piano
solos were rendered by Miss Clara Rirk.
ner, Misses Bertha and Marie WetzeI Miss
florence Metz. Miss Juliet KimbalI, Miss
BESSIE Leashear, Miss Mary Ortlip, Miss
JAMIE Mcknew and Mr.. John Humphries.
selections. q Oh