Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-03

big orchestra. With this exec, :
ton, he will be heard only in such
cities as New York, Boston, Phila-
delphia and Pittsburg, and in nc
place of less than 10000 inhab
itants. 1t is indeed big under
taking to bring him to a town Of
about 10000.
RICHARD STRAUSS AND HIS MUSIC.
Richard Strauss has been eharac-
tesized as the greatest composer OF
the present generation. He is a
native of Germany and is only 3S
years old. His music is known for
its intricacy and its pronounced
individuality 1t probably resem-
bles Wagners more than that Of
any other composer The world of
music is divided into two very
distinct classes On the question of
its merit-those who praise it with
out stint and those who condemn it
without reservation. This is about
the highest testimonial of genius
that could be given.
A CARNIVAL OF MUSIC.
The stores Of the city will be
asked to close in the afternoon Of
Monday, March 18th, to allow every
one TO attend the big event. On
this connection, the Pittsburg Lead
er unde.' the caption, "Morgantown
is Music Mad says somewhat ia
eetiously:
When interviewed this morning
Dean Wrightson said;
Il do not wish to repeat anything
that you have said in the article that
will appear ia your valuable columns
regarding Strauss and Pittsburg Or
chestra. | only desire to appeal of
Morgantown to support an entertain
ment that will hardly be equaled in
any city in the United States.
| have made the musical effort Of
any life in planning this event Even
in Chicago | never dared attempt any
thing as gigantic, and when | saw
Mr. Wilson in Pittsburg, he looked at
me and said "Mr. Wrightson this is
the most stupendous undertaking l
ever heard of, even for city Of $780,,
900 Inhabitants"
81 have planned this wonderful day
because l believe in Morgantown, be-
cause | love my work and the School
of Music, and so long as am head of
it, | don't propose that any school in
tho TTpifod Cto+oc cbal1 ovoa1 0r avian
equal it in attractions this coming
year.
II have not taken a days vacation
this entire summer. want the school
of Music to be the greatest in the
land and ] am sure no fair minded
CITIZEN will crticise me In my ambi-
tionS. It has been said by some that
| am trying to do too much with my
department, that Is impossible. When
a man undertakes to run a depart
ment Of any institution, either in
business or educational circles, his
duty is to put every one in his line, or
in any other line, to 40 least to keep
up with his gait, and that is my ann
May the people of Morgantown know
that my heart, soul aud life, are in
my work, and although this musical
event is gigantic and enormous at this
time, it is a mere shadow Of what the
School Of Music will do in the future.
Give me your support, good will and
hearty cooperation and ! Will try to
do the rest.
Morgantown West Virginia, seems
to have taken off its coat, rolled up
its sleeves and jumped into the ring
in an effort to win distinction as a
music-loving town.
A day has been set apart, on which
al business is to be suspended while
the town gives itself up to a feast Of
music.
And the Pittsburg orchestra has
been invited to attend. The orches-
ira will not be the sole feature, for ar
engagements have been completed by
which Richard Strauss and his wife
are to appear in recital.
A popular fund has been raised in
which every well-known professional
and business mali of the town has en-
Enthusiastically participated, until now,
large as the expense will be, an album
dance OF money will be ON hand to de-
fray all the cost.
The promoter Of this big scheme for
rather small town is Sidney Wright
son Mr.. Wrightson is the director
Of the department of music In the Uni
Versity of West Virginia, and if ca
pacity and enthusiasm can accomplish
anything, Morgantown's musical feast
day will DE grand success. Mr..
Wrightson has not been with the Uni
yersity great length of time, but
since his incumbency the department
OF music has increased in the size of
its classes and amount of work done
70 per cent.
OYSTERS are now being served at
the Cafe kasZer.