The Washington times., 1901-11-24

| which captlyateu the duuftuce. ohs
played Liszt's majestic Hungarian Rhap-
sode with force and finish, ard In al
her work renewed the pleasing impress
sion which she invariably creates. MT
Meyn is not unknown here having assist
ed the Choral Society on several occa-
sions. His voice is baritone OF unusual
sweetness and power, and his renditlon
of the German lieder proved genuine
delight. He sang the songs with deli
cacy and gave each it's own Individual in
depreciation. Three English songs. I'm
der the Rose" Arms Fisher; THY Name.
NJ. Knight Wood. and Nevin's charming
"A Necklace of Love-" we're very artis-
tically sung, and Mr.. Meyn was forced to
repeat the last. Washington does not
often have an opportunity of enjoying SO
great a musical treat as that offered by
these three talented musicians, and it
is sincerely hoped that Mr.. Meyn will
| visit the Capital City again in the not
too distant future. The fact that Mr..
and Mrs. Lent make their home here is
| and always will be a matter of congratu-
lation TO local music lovers.
| Mrs. H. II. Mills has formed two ladies'
quartettes Thief act in Itself seems almost
proof sufficient for their success, mas
much as Mrs. Mills has been noted in the
past for her achievements in this particu-
lar line. The well-known Philharmonic
Quartette, which is not in existence now,
was formed by Mrs. Mills. and was .he
most popular organization of its kind ever
known in this city. Others followed, TAX
ing high rank. always proving popular and
singing with effective results. One of the
new quartettes is composed of Mrs. Fan
ME Atlee-Gage. Mrs. Blanche Nu,r-Dal-
gleish, Miss Tyler. and Miss Bur1hardt
tlA- s.I MrC
Miller, Miss Branson, and Miss Wise.
Last Tuesday evening Ernest 7. Win
chester, organist OF St Marks Pro-Cathe-
dral. gave an organ recital. assisted by a
vocal quartette. Mr.. Winchester has be-
come prominent since taking charge OF the
choir OF st. Marks for his excellent work
both as director and organist and his re-
cital last Tuesday proved thoroughly en-
joyable. Mr.. Winchester's numbers in
cluded Guilmant's sonata in d minor, No.
4 overture to William Tell" "Medita-
tion on the Lake of Galilee." wiegand,
and ''Marche Triomphale." Theodore Du-
bois. Melville Hensey sang. Il Heard the
Voice of Jesus" by Schneker and Mendels-
sohn's Sing Ye Praise very effectively,
and Miss Goodwin's pleasing soprano was
heard to advantage in The Lord Is
Light" Marsh. Gounod's Glory to Thee,
My God. This Night" was we'll rendered
by Mr.. Graham, Of St Marks choir.
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The programme of music which wi;l be
sung today at ST. Aloysius Church, under
the direction Of s. j. kubeI is as follows:
Mass from Guilmant, in E fiat. and at the
oflertory Mozart's Ave Verum" will be
sung. Nespers service will be held at 7;30
o'clock. with psalms from Marcos YES
pers No. q" 'Magniiicat" Gregorian;
hymn. "Salve Regina" Buck; 20 Saluta-
ris." quartette Tanning; "Tantum Ergo"
Silas. The soloists of St Aloysius choir
are Mrs. Blanche Mattingly Rogers. Mrs.
Margaret Nolan Martin, Charles E. Myers,
and James ]. Nolan.
A most successful entertainment was
given Friday night for the benefit OF Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal Church. corner of
Fifth and Pennsylvania Avenue south
east. Eleanor Leech, of Baltimore, ere
ated a distinctly favorable impression in
her clever readings. and Mrs. Hattie |
Meads-Smit was given her customary
ovation in several well-selscted numbers. |
DR.. J. w. Bischoff contributed two organ |
solos, Psyche Gavotte," one of his own |
Mrs. Bischoff sang two songs delightfully."-, |
and Walter Smith, the weil-known cornet |
soloist OF the Marine Band, won much |
favor in several selections. Arthur Mayo, |
pianist; Mrs. Florence McNelly Price. |
contralto, and Perry Turpin. tenor, COM
pleted the list of artists.
The musical programme at st. Andrews
Church today will be as follows:
Morning-organ prelude; GLORIA Patri."
Curtis; "Te Deum" in b fiat. Dudley
Buck; jubilate, Holden: offertory. The
King OF Love My Shepherd Is Shelley,
alto and baritone solos. soprano and BARI
tone duet, and chorus; organ postlude.
Evening-organ prelude. AT Evening"
Dudley Buck: Gloria Patri." Curtis;
Gloria in Excelsis,' Schneider; Can
tate Domino" Whiske; "Benedic AniIna."
vogrich; offertory. There Is an Hour OF
Peace" Barnby Schneider; ten
Dr. solo and chorus. Organ postlude,
ALA Marcia Nicolas de Wilm.
A callegram to Daniel Frohman an J
lounces that Jan Kubelik, the famous
Toung Bohemian violinist, and his party
sailed from Liverpool Wednesday On the
steamship Majestic. KubeIik will make his
h,
,ember ., with Emil Paur and his orches-
ra. While his programme is not definite
Y arranged, he will play the Paganini d
major concerto, and probably a Spohr con-
,erto. This will be one OF the principal
events of the opening season, as Kubelik
.omes with reputation accorded to few
Who seek fame at the hands Of critical |
American audiences.
Young Kubelik's party will be one of |
he largest ever accompanying I violinis
ic star. With him are Herr Scriyen This
ecretary) and his wife. Rud. Friml, ac- |
and Hugo Gorlitz, who, with
Ir Frohman. is managing the young ar
lists tour. When the party reaches this
ountry it will be Joined by Miss Jessie
hay, the pianist, who will assist in the
olo work with Kubelik, and r. C. Heck, I
Who will handle the financial part of the {
our
kubelik's last appearance in Europe was
ull OF interest, according to letter re-
eived by Mr.. Frohman from Mr. Gorlitz.
IN November 10 the young artist played
n obedience 10 command for the King
# Wurtemberg. and the latter's praise
1as generous. The next day Kubelik left |
or London, and played at Brighton. His
oncert in Queens Hail. London, Novem-
er 10, was a great success.
Charles Ganett Harris, the well-known
asso. who had charge of the choir at st.
ccepted position with the choir of st.
.loysius. Mr.. Harris voice is one of the
est that have been heard in church work
n Washington for some time, and he has
ad frequent offers to appear in concert