The Washington herald., 1910-07-10


rector Of music in St Matthew'S Church,
has been eHgsged as organist at ST.
Patrick's for the mixed choir. to succeed
Armand Gumprecht. who severed his
connection with that church last month.
Miss Glennon has been organist at 81.
Matthews, and in charge OF the music
there. since before the congregation
moved into the new edifce. She is a
musician Of much ability and experience.
both as an organist and aeeompanist,
and Is one of the most popular players
OF the city. It is a well-earned compli-
ment 20 her TO be chosen for this new
post. which she viii assume in the fall
The positions Of soprano and bass In st.
Patricks choir are yet to be filled.
Anton Kaspar has been engaged as
choirmaster in the Church OF the Ascen-
sion 10 succeed Heinrich Hammer, who
is now abroad visiting his old home in
Germany Mr.. Kaspar has been in charge
OF the music in st. Augustine Catholic
Church for the past eight years, where
he has furnished music which has at
traoted music lovers from all sections.
Mr.. Kaspar is one Of the most prominent
musicians and leading violinists of
Washington. He and his family viii
leave on the 18th OF this month
for Terra Alta. Va Mrs. Kaspar and
their daughter will spend the remainder
OF the summer there. but Mr. Kaspar wiz
return here August l 70 substitute for
John Porter Lawrence as organist in
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
for a month.
Dr. T. S. Lovette, Of Bolton. Tex, ar
rived IN Washington Friday and Joined
Mrs. Lovette In the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitford where
they VIII spend a month OF more, before
going to one of the Northern resorts
for a time. Or. Lovette is director Of
music in Baylor College. in Bolton. and
brilliant and gifted pianist Dr. and
Mrs. Lovette were to have given a re-
citaI this month, but they have been
obliged to change their plans. as DR..
Lovette is in great need OF absolute rest
from a long and very hard season. They
win probably return here in the fall and
give a joint concert, during a eoneer<
tour Of the South, for which they are
booked.
Mrs. annie Grant Fugitt. former So
prano soloist In the choir OF ST. Patrick S
Church. is spending the summer with her
children at Braddock Heights. Nd.
A large audience was present Tuesday
night at the formal opening for the sea-
son Of the Washington Grove Chautsn-
qua The Rebew Orchestra. under the
direction of II. W. Weber. gave one Of
its best concerts, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present The soloists were
Miss Ethel C Johnson. soprano, and
Miss Mabel Daily and W. J. Weber. plan
lists Miss Johnson made an excellent I'M
preston with her clear voice and distinct
enunciation her numbers being Spring
time Of Love" CMoszkowskn. and "Ah.
fors lui," from "Traviata." The over
ture from William Tell" rendered as a
piano duet BY Miss Mabel Daily and ".
J. Weber, was delightful and greatly en-
joyed A feature OF the evening was the
playing OF the difficult accomplishments
OF short notice by Mrs. Bertha Morris,
which added much to the success OF the
programme. The orchestra numbers. all
OF which were well rendered. were; Over
ture, Light Cavalry (Suppe); waltz.
George" OPetteel; gayotte, Affair
d'ArmouT" CPuerner); march. -Tippeca-
noe" &C. J. Weber,. which was played
from manuscript: selections from 'Ermi-
ME- and march. America Forever
(PaulD The only number on the pro-
gramme for which an encore was allowed
was the ''Tippeoanoe" march, written by
the brother Of the conductor. who is also
librarian OF the orchestra. This was writ
ten for this organization. and has been
played by them several times from manu-
scripts.
The Criterion Orchestra, Huribut q.
Winfield. director, gave a very successful
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