The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Last tuesday evening AT the men
meeting Of Gurley Memorial Chapel. ].
Walter Humphrey contributed two solos,
Tine Clock of the Universe" and Little
Four Leaf Clover" Mr. Humphrey S
splendid bass voice was heard 10 excellent
advantage in both numbers.
The holidays this year will be marked
by series of musical events. chief OF
which will be the contemplated concert
by the combined glee. mandolin. banjo.
and guitar clubs of Yale University. which
will occur the evening OF December q. in
the ballroom Of the New Willard.
"The John T. Sullivan Two-step." by
Victor II. Johnson. leader of the Lafay-
cite Theatre orchestra. has been named
for and dedicated to the popular actor
The title page presents an attractive au-
tograph picture OF Mr.. Sullivan. and the
composition promises TO become popular
The studio musicalcs Which Mrs. II. II.
Nils is giving this season are proving to
be immensely popular Mrs. Mills is
noted for her penchant for Innovations
and her recitals are anticipated with
leenest Interest by those fortunate enough
TO receive cards. Last Friday marked the
second recital Of the season. and an ex-
cellent programme was rendered. Those
who participated were Miss Hallenbeck.
Miss Taidt, Miss Finney, Mrs. Relser, Mrs.
Lawrence. Miss Stearn. Miss ArtZ, Miss
Wise Mrs. Remmel Miss Bishop, Miss
Lynch. Mrs. Miller Mrs. Shea, Miss
Glover. and Miss Brauson.
The next concert by the Georgetown
Orchestra is scheduled for February 4. at
the Congregational Church. on which oe-
casion the soloists will be Katherine
Pelton, soprano. OF New York, and Anton
Gloetzncr, pianist The programme viii
Include several movements OF Rafs Sym
phony. I'm Wade" Beethoven's Fifth
Concerto, the "Rienzi' overture Cwagner).
and March Professional. by Robert c.
Stearns. Mr.. Stearns is one OF Washing
tons best-known musicians. and is an i'm
portant member OF the Georgetown Or
chestra.
II. II. Freeman. organist and director OF
the choir at st. Johns Church. will give
an organ recital Tuesday evening at St
Marks Pro-Cathedral Mr.. Freeman will
have the assistance of Anita Cluss. the
talented young local harpist, and Master
Thomas Dobson. soprano who viii make
his first public appearance on this occa-
sion Master Dobson is said to possess
q voice OF marvellous power and beauty.
He is but eleven years old. and is 4 mem
Der OF the choir at ST. Johns.
The first concert OF the season by the
Choral Society viii occur Friday even
ing. December n, at the Congregational
Church. under the direction of Josef ks
par. Handers masterpiece. The Mes
siah.'' viii form the programme for the
initial appearance OF the society II is
often asked why The Messiah" is given
year after year at Christmas time. Han
del's great epic in music, telling Of the
coming Of the Lord. his suffering, death.
resurrection. ascension and return. is the
most popular oratorio ever written. con-
tanning music that is majestic, devotional,
and sublime, and Will, no doubt, continue
TO be demanded 80 long as there are sing
ers banded together for the giving OF
works which require study and talent for
their proper rendition.
The Messiah" was written ovC- I60
years ago. The great choruses and solo
numbers show the power OF the master.
They Will be entrusted this year 10 highly
competent artists. Mrs. Caroline Eiep-
ard. the leading soprano OF Boston. was
selected. owing 70 the great success which
she scored with the society last year. !
She has a pleasing personality. her voice !
fs powerful and sympathetic. and her
methcds are charming. The confraliu !
poloe viii be rendered by Mime. Josephine !