Evening journal., 1902-01-30

last night was not as large as was ex-
pected. which doubtless was due to the
inclemency of the weather. A great
many tickets were sold, however,
which were not used. and thereby the
memorial fund will be visibly increased
The program was interesting from
start to finish. The Philharmonic Or
chestra opened it with selections from
San Toy, given with a swing and dash
that put the audience in a happy frame
of mind. Then came a brief introduc-
tory address by Judge George Gray
president of the Mckinley Monument
Association. who, after paying q warm
tribute to the memory of the dead
President. of whom he was q close
personal friend. told of the aims and
desires of the association to erect a
monument to perpetuate his memory.
Following Judge Gray, +. II. Mason
sang king of the Main" He was in
excellent voice. and he sang the num-
ber with delightful freedom and ex-
preston. The duet by Mrs. William
f. Smalley and Mr. Mason, II Feel
Thy Angel Spirit" was a musical treat
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
Smalley sang the soprano solo, "Sum-
mer." with good effect.
Little Marguerite Wells gave a cou-
Dle of recitations and gave them re-
markably well for so young girl
George B. Hynson recited two origina
Doems-'In Good Old Sussex" ant
Beautiful Kent" the former of whicf
is published in the late History o.
Delaware.
There We're violin solos by Miss
Edna Taylor Bradheld and Miss Jear
Maoallister Miss Bradfeld was ac
companied by her sister. Miss Martha
Bradheld, on the piano. and Norri.
Morgan accompanied Miss Macallister
Both selections were given with skill
characteristic of those young artists.
William S. Hilles made the address
of the evening He referred to tn,
memorial meeting held in the Opera
! House only few months ago. wher,
all hearts were bowed in sorrow. Thr
country needed the wisdom and advice
of Mckinley. he said, but the princi
pies for which he stood had survived
him. and the government of the peO
lple still remains He spoke briefly O
the men who had filled the position o
president of the United States an,
classed Mckinley with the men whit
: had been great as presidents. IL wa
not as a war president that McKinle,
made his reputation. for, though com
PEELED TO assume the guidance of tn
nation during a war with a foreigi
power. he was willing to make peac
with the conquered nation as soon a
1t was right 10 do so. IL was as tn
gentle President that he made hi
/ reputation. and as such the people vii
always honor and know him.
The singing of the Amphion Quartz
) was received with marked approval b
the audience. II only recently ha
been organized but il is composed c
b such well-known singers as Leonar
l u. Wales. +. II. Mason. j. Newma
, Davis and James V. Harbert. Thei
voices harmonize perfectly. and it j
rare that n better quartet is heard her
; or elsewhere. The first selection wa
b Beware" to which they were oblige
TO give an encore.
The program closed with patriot
p selections by the Philharmonic Oh
chestra which, was under the directio
of Professor Brill. of Philadelphia. an
$ when "Thc Star Spengled Banner
1 was played, the audience arose.
s
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mask bali this evening In the room, ;