Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Lovers Of Harmony Can Hear 1t in
Many Styles.
0RCHESTRAS, BANDS and ORGANS
Restful Spots Where One Nav
Listen and Enjoy
THE LIFE SAVING STATION
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
BUFFALO, August L. 1901.
Certainly music lovers must feel that
their speciality has been sufficiently catered
to during this Pan-American exposition.
which seems to increase rather than de-
crease in interest as the summer weeks GO
by. The programs at the large music
stands, Temple of Music, the numerous re-
citals, are of the most varied character
ana one might, If inclined, spend nearly the
entire time listening to good music either
concerted or solo work So much fine
music at no expense beyond the entrance
ticket to the grounds is a boon to many
people, evidently appreciated by the crowds
who assemble wherever music is the at
traction.
The orchestras give from two to three
concerts daily, from which the audiences
may choose Every afternoon there are
organ recitals at the Temple Of Music
where the programs usually are principally
of classic selections.
The reason that Buffalo had to 60 OUT
side Tor musicians Is that most of the local
players have permanent summer engage
ments which prevent their making this
one for short time only.
The programs will probably include SYM
pnonles on certain days. and American
composers will be well to the fore In a
general way.
The vested choir of ST. Pauls Cathedral
recently shared the honorS with a Quebec
organist at one of these recitals every finch
or room being filled by interested listeners.
with so many other attractions, and no
large admlttance fee to stamp any Of these
performances as the proper thing" it
speaks We'll for the love of music in our
people, that all these audiences are so
large and so quiet. 1t is unfortunate that
the Temple of Music is so ornate in the
interior, which is far from restful-in fact
distracting-to the hearers, while the acous-
tic properties do not seem all they should
be- either
and is destined for one of the churches here
after the exposition closes. The organists
give us everything playable on an organ,
sometimes dealing mainly with piano mu-
sic, and again keeping closely to the great
Bach in a program of legitimate organ
music suitable for this tremendous instru-
ment.
Real Anvil Chorus.
Another band that will come in October
will have a genuine novelty I'm a corps OF
blacksmiths in the garb of the craft, with
electric anvils which send out flying sparks.
frightened in effect by the hall being dark
ened. This will probably hereafter be in
cluded in the list of electrical wonders OF
the exposition.
The most interestingly quaint place IN
which to listen to music on the grounds is
the Mission Chapel, designed to show a
llle VI wall papers ana q Stained glass
exhibit. This picturesque building is
copy of an early San Francisco mission,
and its low gray walls and square belfry
tower are tucked into a corner near the
Stadium so that one scarcely notices 1t at
first. 1t is one Of the most artistic and
attractive spots here, however.
OF course, such a fascinating place rouses
the romance of the young people straying
into its cool shadow from the outside glare
Of the summer sun, and 1t inspired an im-
promptu mock marriage the other day.
a fashionably numerous wedding party all
happened in there at the same time.
Up to It's Name.
The life saving station is another one OF
the cool places on a warm day, which,
fortunately, have not been so common OF
late, and the practice drill, which occurs
every afternoon. is well worth seeing.
All the magazine articles. and there have
been a number recently, on this subject,
are nothing compared in interest to
once seeing the thing as it actually occurs.
The first rush Of the launchers Of the lift>
boat gives thrilling moment to the onr
lockers If imagination supplies to the dis
play the element Of peril connected with a
real rescue, and seeing the comfortable ar
rival from the wreck Of the man arrayed
in petticoats to simulate a woman, being
swung ashore In car adapted to woman's
garments, quite treasures one regarding
shipwreck If only in the neighborhood Of a.
life saving station.
The little lake, the scene Of this exploit,
Is also the place from which the wonder-
full fireworks sent up. These make one
of the most beautiful sights Of the fair and
show many novelties as they go skyward.
Should BE Easy Enough.
II one is fortunate enough to know some
Of the officials Of the government building
an invitation to one Of the best seats to
view these displays from this station Is
usually forthcoming. This week General
Miles will be one Of the great attractions
of the grounds, and the festivities In his
honor will only end with the reception
given to him In the Temple of Music next
Saturday evening. Every day brings it's
speciality, and 1t must needs be a busy per-
son who can undertake 1.-THE of the at
fractions held out to them by this Buffalo
exposition Of 1901.