The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28
MUSICAL GOSSIP.
Mr. Fred Hand has Issued the following notice
TO the patrons Of the subscription concert:


"ENIIL rAuR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
"Soanton, Pa, De-" -. 1901.
'ln announcing the second Of my series Of three
concerts for the season of lJOl-02, ! deem II
proper to thank my friends and patrons for their
liberal support and encouragement given on the
occasion of the Nor'ici concert. Such support
makes it possible to the very best artist,
and attractions offered in the musical line. As
result. Scranton is fast becoming one Of tn,
leading ccnt,rs of music in America, and is at
tracting attention as such. For the second con.
cert ] have the pleasure of presenting the justly
celebrated Emil Taur symphony orchestra Of New
York, an organization which stands very high
in the estimation of musical critics, and whose
concerts in New York and other large cities
during the present season have created the moS
favorable impressions. The orchestra will M
assisted by Miss Elccta Clifford soprano. and Mr.
Arthur llochman pianist, two very talented art
lists who have been well received wherever they
have appeared On this occasion have decided
to give the entertainment under the auspices
and for the benefit Of the Young Womcns Chris.
tian association, of Scranton, most worthy in
stitution, and one which has not heretofore
before the public under such auspices lhii
concert will be given at the Armory ~
Monday evening Jan. l3. 1902, and trust tn,
same generous support given me will he accord
ed the Young Women's Christian association on
this occasion. Erred {. Hand"
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Among the important and pleasing musical
events of the week will be the testimonial
cert given at st. Thomas College hall for MIS-
Sadie Edwards. Of New York. former Scrantot
musician. Miss Edwards, who possesses rich
contralto voice. formerly pupil of DIR,
Mason, of Wilkes Barre, but for some time past
has been studying in New York. The programme
on Monday night will be given under the direc.
ton Of Prof. Hayden Evans. The many friends
of Miss Edwards will no doubt give substantial
evidence of their interest in her work on Monday
night.
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Programme making is art. and the sclec
tons should be placed so as to present contrast
and at the same time they should be in harmony
with each other. The interest Of the audience
must be consulted.
BY common renort the Christmas Cantata
given at the Elm Park church, under the dreC'
tion OF j. Il. Watkins. is the hest ever given
by the Sunday school The singing and acting Of
the children was genuine surprise to all, Mr..
Watkins proving himself to be an actor OF 10
mean ability.
Mrs. George lIcnschel gifted singer, hor'
in Columbus Ohio, died on Nov. in London
She was the wife Of the famous George HcnschcL
conductor composer, teacher and singer.
j. r. Watkins will be out Of town next week,
attending the Wyoming County Teachers insi'
tute, where lie is to direct the music. His rep,u
tation as director of music at institutes L
spreading over the state, many new counties hs
ing offered him.
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One becomes 4 great singer by developing
gifts Of music and voice, which ale his, by and
through everything which makes him able IA
express himself. 1t is not the school, the teacn
er or method which makes the great singer. II
Is the man himself. ..
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Starting ont with the New Year J, T. Watkins
will have two societies TO conduct and most
of his time taken up with pupils, among whom
are many promising singers,