Evening journal., 1906-12-01
In Musical Circles

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The choir OF the Presbyterian Church
OF Delaware City presented the drama
Mr.. Bob" on Thanksgiving night. Tai
ent from other churches OF the town as
sisted In making the affair grand sue
cess.
The choir OF Epworth NJ. e. Church held
their first rehearsal last evening on Their
Christmas music. Professor George e.
King IS choirmaster.
John Hart has completed the lyrics OF
a beautiful song entitled In the Gloam-
ing BY the Old Oak Tree" and will have
the words set to music In a short time.
Mr.. Hart Is tenor soloist in the Whining
ton Opera ouartette.
James Croes. one OF Wilmington's WELL
known opera singers was engaged at the
musical given by the odd Fellows in Their
hall last evening. Mr.. Croes sang some
very tasteful selections which brought
forth great applause for his skilled work.
Patty" is the name Of the new Irish
intermezzo two-step just published by
Charles Edwards. Of 'he firm of Brown
& Edwards. one Of Wilmingtons tall
ented musicians and composers. The
composition is written with brimful music,
and has a catchy swing and air 1t is
composed with bits Of true Irish airs, and
no doubt will meet with much success.
The choral and Dramatic Society OF 81.
Paurs r. C. Church is making great prog
ress with the melodrama 'Inshosogue or
the outcast." which hey will present In
| the Grand Opera House In February. The
cast Of characters is about made up and
will be given to the public in short time.
Miss Helen Mar Wilson. assisted by
/ local talent. gave grand recital and
musicale I'm Harrison Street Church on
Thanksgiving eve under the auspices Of
class No 8 Of the Sunday school.
The new wilmington Orchestra held it's
first rehearsal in the pader Building last
Monday evening. on account Of the un-
precedented growth OF this organization
quarters Of a suitable size had TO be
procured. Prof w, r, Rodeman, assist
ant director Of the Philadelphia Orchos-
ira, has been engaged as director. AS
to Mr.. Rodeman's ability there Is no
question. and from present indications
musically and financially. this orchestra
will be q success. rwenty-six musicians
attended the rehearsal and Eve more
were taken in to join. The membership
Of this organization Is open TO amateurs
OF good musical ability: also profession
ais who are thoroughly interested In good
music for the sake Of the art Any appli-
cation for membership should be address,
cd to Lieutenant X V. Casey, the secre-
tary.
Later as the orchestra becomes pro-
fcient. it is the plan OF the present man
agement to give public rehearsals and
evening concerts on the same order as
the Philadelphia Orchestra. and have a
list OF music lovers and associate mem
bers. who will contribute to the mainte-
nance Of the organization. These con-
tributors. of course, will be given first
choice OF estate at all the concerts.
The first rehearsal for Professor Ma
poleon." the musical extravaganza, has
been called for December II. in Eden Hail.
About 900 people win take part in the per.
formance. It viii be the biggest show
ever placed on a stage in this city.
= The program at Rodney Street Pres.
byterian church Sunday was Of unusua
interest. when the excellent quartet. com.
: posed OF Mrs. W. f. y. Lewis soprano
D Miss Hlsye Howett. contralto; J. Franl
Ayers. tenor and Leland p. Harrington
g basso. rendered the following musica
a program: organ prelude Freyer's SFan.
b tasie;'' anthem, shuey's 'Te Deum" in I
= fat offertory Howells by the Waters
Of Babylon" bass solo.
{ Last Monday morning the Wilmington
r High School Orchestra played the follow
5 ing numbers: March, "The Breskers;" ca.
price. Love and Kisses" It Is gratifying
4 to know that this orchestra is making
/, great progress, and that by Christmas
1 John d. Taylor. who is director, will add
bass violin. and the performer on this
instrument is a member cf the school
The Barnum Trio, OF this city. composed
. Of Messrs. Joseph f. Ackerman. Thomas
McCrea and Paul Keissig. rendered a fine
musical program at the Barnum Hote
Thanksgiving night. which is as follows
Overture. Poet and Peasant" opera
. william Tell" overture. Grown Of
, Gold;" opera, Martha; overture. SUITS.
piel" and the "Barnum King march.