The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-04
BALANCE
in TREASURY
Inspiring Annual Meeting 81 the
"Wednesday Club, With En-
couraging Reports.
PLEADS For AUDITORIUM
President Mcloney Presents Adj.
lnirable Paper Reviewing
Years Work.

Probably the most gratifying and en-
couragns annual meeting the Wednes-
day Club has ever held was that Of last
evening at the Y. Nj. G. A. HALL
The features Of the evening were the
report Of the president, Mr.. Henry T..
Nleloney, and the election of officers and
directors for the next twelve months,
t8 The club with enthusiasm again hon
ore,l Mr.. Meloney with the presidency,
and MIR. A.. L. IIoen was also reelected
vice. president. The following we'll
known gentlemen were chosen to COM
pose the board OF directors: Mcssrs. IL.
L.. Meloney, a. Il. Iloen, George w.
Stewart Bryan, Z. c. Mayo, H. L..
CabclI, II Sitterding l.. z Morris. Roger
A. l.yor Jr., Morris o. Brooks, r, r..
Harrison, w. d Duke w. c, Mercer, DR..
w, IL. o. McGehec and Eugene Jones. A
a l.s'ng vote Of thanks was given the
retiring officers and board. the man
agcr and musical directors all Of whom
contributed 50 largely to the success Of
The recent brilliant festival.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The inspiring report)of President Me-
lOnCS ~ dppenueQ:
Tho Members. of the Wednesday Club:
The eleventh annual music festival Just
closed. was the most successful ono in tho his
tory Of tho club rs
There was little room for criticism in either
the matter or the character of the pro-
srammes. or the manner IN which they were
excellent. we'll adapted to the parts assigned
them, and the orchestra was never in better
could not have been forcseen and prevented
the results .wer" all that could be desired.
prccautlon should hereafter be taken, however,
to avoid having to rush through the closing
programme in railroad speed. The enjoyment
of the Tuesday night programme, was greatly
this instance was to blame, Sbecausel the rail-
road schedule had been changed long after
time Of the concert Had we refused 10 ae
cominodatc the artists and orchestra they
would either have sustained a great loss or
The disappointment occasioned by the nan zap
pearance OF Mr.. Oars could not have been pre-
ability to sing on account OF sudden cold. lie
was present, aud attended rehearsal In the
hope Of overcoming his disabled condition at
the last moment.
The general opinion is that the club itself
never, did better work. If as good This is most
gratifying and reflects much credit alike upon
the individual members Of the chorus who par
ticipated and upon Nh Gopkins the director
Large and brilliant audiences attended each
Of the three concerts eXGecding in numbers
forts. But beyond ana higher than that, the
aaehf t were en- ppprt WIN .ne pem9p
showing that the highest standard OF music
Is becoming more and more, appreciated, and
that the cause of music art for which the
Wednesday Club stands is rapidly advancing.
1t remains for the club to hold fast to lis
purpose, taking advantage Of the high position
already gained and press forward IN its worl,
until its fondest dreams realized, that is,
the education Of the musical ear and the Guilt
walton of the musical sense, until there shall
be no room left FOR the enjoyment of the
common and vicious
Verdi. the prince Of lyric composers. among
his last days on earth. wrote that l'Music is
the art Of arts, the alphabet and the science
the incentive and the crown OF that education
wtlich is the surcst promotive Of good citizen
ship. well OF enjoyment" These are
fruitful words Of truth and they should DO
echoed and re.echoed until they find per-
mancnt Judgment in the hearts and consciences
OF the people.
URGES SUITABLE HALL.
But how can such a laudable contamination
be attained? We are Yet suffering for the need
Of u suitable hall in which to bring these bless