Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06
MUSICAL MENTION

Musical circles in Washington and vicin-
ity were greatly shocked and filed with re-
greet at the sudden and distressing death of
Prof. Theodore ingalls, King, but in no one
portion of the community will his absence
be so conspicuous and his untimely end the
occasion of such genuine sorrow at Wes-
ley Chapel, where he has presided for so
many years over the music, not only of the
regular church services, but of everything
musical that could aid in any way in the
various social and religious functions of
the church. 1t is safe to say that rarely, if
ever, did any organist make himself so
thoroughly a necessary part of church Or
ganiZation, and the people of Wesley Chapel
are really SO stunned and so grieved that
they cannot even think yet of allowing any
one to take his place at the organ. Today
during all the services the choir will be dis
pensed with and the instrument over which
he presided ably for many years will
be closed and draped with black as some
slight tribute to the memory of one whom
the congregation not only regarded with re-
spect on account of his professional abili-
ties. but whom they had learned to regard
with genuine affection, inspired by his many
lovable characteristics, his high sense of
honor and the sterling good qualities of
Christian gentleman.
notable feature of the New Year recep-
ton at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building was the winter recital by the
association orchestra, under the direction
of Mr.. Donald b. Macleod. The orchestra,
in its fifth season under the present
management, holds regular weekly rehears-
ais and gives an annual concert on New
Year day and second concert at the close
of its season in May. The orchestra is
made up almost entirely from members of
the Y. NJ. c. A. with few professional in
struments, and now includes all in
struments known to the modern orchestra.
The program of Tuesdays recital was as
coll poy Il. To-
by Moret; the ''Sextette,' from Lucia
concert valse, by Hall, Golden Sunset"
selections from 'Woodland;' the Lust
spiel overture, by Kela Bella; the Anvil
Chorus, from ''Trovatore," and several
lighter numbers
The next meeting of the Unschuld Club Of
the University of Music and Dramatic Art
will be held on January IL at SIS pm. The
subject of the lecture on instruments will
be THE Flute
The choir of ST. Andrews Episcopal
Church. 14th and CorcoraA streets, will give
the sacred cantata, 1.-The Daughter of
Jairus," this evening The solos will be
rendered by Mrs. Alfred T. Gage, soprano;
Mrs. John Roberts, contralto; Mr.. John L.
Apple, tenor; Mr.. F. c. Schaeffer, bass, with
Mr.. Fulton B. Karr at the organ and Mr..
Apple choir director.
Miss Irene Dieterick went to New York
this week to visit friends. She will be alb
sent about ten days.
Miss Elizabeth Ames, 'cellist, of Baltimore
and Mr.. Myron Whitney, baritone, rendered
a delightful program of music last week at
tea given at the home of Mrs. Gibson
Fahnestock l street. Mrs. Fahnestock
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Robert
Hinckley. Mrs Edward Simpson, Mrs
Ralph Johnston and the Misses Tunstall
Smith of Baltimore.
1t is expected that the Able Lorenzo
Perosi, musician and composer who is said
to have inspired the famous proclamation Of
the pope relative to Gregorian music in the
churches, will come to America during the
season of l907-190S in order to lead In the
production of some of his oratorios here.
They are works of excellent musical form
and great originality.
One of the delightful features of the
Christmas entertainment given by the young
people of the Congregational Church was
the singing of the little tots ranging from
three to six years. They sang one chorus
after another without assistance from lie
older ones. The excellent training was
given them by their leader Mr.. Newton
Invitations have been issued by DR.. War
ner Holt, complimentary to the nurses OF
Sibley Hospital, to q musicale to be given
on Wednesday evening. January 8, in Rust
Hall. The soloists will be Mrs. William
Hamilton Bayley, Miss Amelia B. Fisher.
Mr.. Fitz Mueller 'cellist; Mrs. Charles H.
Henney, contralto; Master Ralph Leo Gold
smith, violinist, and Mr.. Paul Wells, pianist.
Miss Montrot will be the organst during