The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-25
soUTH CAROLINA EXPOSITION.
BaIf;mOre's Building 10 BE One of
the Leading Features


the Leading Features
CHARLESTON, s. C, Jan. 25.-wIIliam
n Ellicott. of Baltimore. has arrived in
Charleston to look after the plan for the
| Baltimore Building which will be one of
| the features of the South Carolina Inter-
State and West Indian Exposition.
He has inspected the exposition grounds
with ii view of selecting a proper location,
and the handsome structure viii have q
prominent stand on the Avenue Of Cities.
The preliminary drawings for the building
| will be completed before Mr.. Ellicott re-
turns tn Baltimore Mr. Ellicott said that
the site has been selected. and the build
ing will be near the Administration Build
ing, at the entrance TO the exposition
grounds, and in one Of the most prominent
parts of the great field set aside for the
show The design of the Baltimore struc-
ture. he said. viii be handsome and at tae
same time in keeping with the architec-
tural effect generally. The cost viii ap-
pr0Ximate about S100U0
The enterprise and energy exhibited by
the people Of this section in getting the
exposition started and under way are ap-
preciated in all portions of the country.
and when a man with ideas and inteiIi-
gence looks upon the work begun he wants
to help it along. So it is that Mr.. Ellicott,
who came to Charleston with a view TO
taking in the situation and forming a de-
sign for the Baltimore Building branches
OF and makes suggestion that may re
suit in adding a very excellent feature to
the big show that might likely never have
been thought of otherwise. He said that
I he FaIf sl,s
would prove both interestig and success
fui- The plan would be simply TO atlot
certain space IN the art building or else
where 10 the exhibit and then invite the
architects Of the country to contribute de-
signs
The exposition finances are in better
shape now that the city council Of
| Charleston has appropriated the sum Of
/ So, Geo. as requested by the directors The
| finance committees Of the State Legisla-
ture have reported favorably on State
appropriation of $4,000, and there is ey-
! cry assurance that the $250,00o apPropria-
ton from the Federal Government VIII be
allowed. The Senate has already voted
for this amount and the House is expected
! to take similar action
! Work on the exposition grounds and
buildings has started with a rush, and the
/! contracts are being signed for early com
pletions All of the buildings will be IN
shape fer the exhibits before the time set
. for the opening Of the big show.
Among the many splendid features OF
I the Exposition none viii prove Of more
+ interest than the musical events Of the
six months which viii constitute
the life Of the EXPOSITION 4
) ma gnifcent organ viii be built in the
Exposition Auditorium by MOlIer the
I celebrated organ builder of HageTstown.
Md, who built the grand organ for
the Export Exposition at Philadelphia
: This organ viii be the largest pipe organ
IN the South.
Elliott Pendlet0n Schenck. z Eusi-
elan OF note and a personal friend OF the
famous Walter DGmrcsch. has been rec
commended by Francis X. Carey. Of Bal
JImCre. one of the directors Of the Ex-
position Company, as the right nan 70
! hold the position Of musical director Ar.
! Schenck acquired his musical education
I in Europe. and spent FIVE years in Gem
/ pletiug his course under the best mas
{ ters. He studied both piano and violin,
{ and before leaving Germany conducted
some Of his own COMPOSITIONS a. The IA
! nous concert halls OF Berlin. and fire.
guenJIy during his last two seasons con-
Quoted him own music ct the great con-
cert hall N Dresden
: In The TslI OF 1924 Mr. ScheDck re-
. turned 20 New York. and made his first
public appearance IN this country IN con-
Quoting Damrosch's Orchestra in sym
. phony concert in which some Of Mr.
/ Sckenek's music was played. SeIdI.
Damrosch and other eminent musicians
/ Egere present, and the praise bestOTcd
upon the young musician was mes graft
tying and well deserved. Mr. Damrosch
: did more than praise, he engaged him
! on the spot as chorus master for MS Ger
man opera organization From his
position Of chorus master. Mr.. Schenck
was soon promoted 70 director, and in
. this capacity toured the East with the
! opera company for several seasons,
! Until it was disbanded.
Since the dissolution Ct the opera COM
pany Mr. Schenck has occupied much line
/ Iu composition, and has also conducted,
! for several summers. the splendid or
! chestra at Willow Grove. a popular re-
sort near Philadelphia. Last winter he
gave musical lectures Throughout the
Eastern States. Wagner was his favor
. tie theme This winter he has been busy
: With an opera. which viii probably CONE
! out next season. He is now negotiating
with Gray. and there is every prospect
. that New York may s2on hear his music
, 20 the story OF Tess OF the D'Urbe-
! yilIes"
! Mr. Schenck is in Charleston at
present. in consultation with the direc-
! Tors OF the Exposition Company. and
While the matter has uct been concluded.
! there is every reason TO suppose that he
suggestion OF Mr. Carey viii Be complied
with.
Nr. Scae2ck's plans include many
novel and Interest ing features. and with
This talented young musician al the head
If he musical part of the great ExDosi-
! tiCn. there is little doubt Ia tbs IN il
! self wiz be sufficient 10 attract t53l I-yers
| CT gcCd music from every part of this
| bread continent