The Washington times., 1902-08-24

upon Master Magee as the most deserv-
him.
The little fellow is an especially
bright and promising musician. AL
though he has only been studying for a
little over year, he has made wonder
sul progress both in technique and read
mother being a gifted musician and an
excellent pianist. Under her instruc-
tion Master Russell Magee has learned
the fundamental principles OF music,
and is well equipped TO enter the con-
test for the special medal presented by
Droop & Son for the pupil who shows
the most advancement during the year.
From the time he took his first music
lesson he has shown a marked interest
in the study of the piano, and is the
leader of a talented trio, of which his
younger brother is the mandolinist and
his tiny sister the violinist. Master Ma
gee is 10 years old. and will Degin his
studies with Miss Liebermann in Octo-
Der. At present with his parents and
brothers and sisters, he is spending
several weeks in Clarksville, Va.
Announcement was made during the
past week of the engagement of Miss
Bertha Lucas. of this city, to Mr.. Eu-
gene Stoddard. OF Pittsburg. Mr.. Stod-
dard is a son of the late Alonzo Stod-
dard, who was the leading baritone or
the Emma Abbott opera company wnen
that organization was among the mos;
noted of its kind in the United States.
Few people IN Washington need to be
reminded of Miss Lucas identity. She
stands at the head OF local violinists,
being one of the most talented, artistic,
and thoroughly capable performers on
that instrument that the Washington
music public has ever known. Her ap
pearance in concerts recently have been
all too few to satisfy her host Of ad-
mrers, and while the news of her en-
and approaching marriage will
be happy announcement here. her dis,
association with musical affairs in
will be a matter OF the
keenest regret
Miss Lucas is an artist who has won
ne 0llANtAt t-bAAliA dAAbi VI lltA hteA tlS bg
intelligent work. Her name or a pro-
gram has always been sufficient 10 in
sure the excellence of other numbers.
and il will be with much reluctance that
her friends and admirers here will give
her IN. After her marriage Miss Lucas
will continue her musical career. ab
though she has just refused fiattering
offer from John Philip Sousa 20 accom-
pany his band on a concert tour OF ten
weeks. The wedding will occur in the
near future. and will be performed al
The pastoral residence Of the Church of
he Sacred Heart by Rev. Joseph McGee |
pastor OF the church Mr.. StCddard and
MS bride will make their home in Pitts
burg. where the groom-elec is engaged !
IN business.
Next year Munich will have serici !
IF what is known as Master Concerts" q"
These entertainments are orchestral |
.oncerts. Including vocal numbers. con-
Among the conductors who are sched- |
lled to WELD the baton during the /
Munich season are Strauss, NIkisct. |
Schuch, and Wcingartrcr. Nikisch -
recognized as the best con-
iuctoT OF the iour, Is his fame in the /
-apGcity Of musical director is known /
al over Tic world. 1t is not unlikely |
hat america will inaugurate a series
IF these Master Concerts" as the visit
If Strauss to this country where he
will appear at the head Of prominent
ympEony crchcstras, will undoubtedly |
,e an incentive to concert managers to .
,ring ever ether well-known conductors
y the Old Word.
Puccini, it is said. has at last COM
,leted the musical setting to Nine.
the dainty little one-acJ
liece which has been given in this /