The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

To-day is the anniversary OF the death
OF DR.. J. W Bischon, the veteran organ
ist and cholrmaster, who for more than
a quarter OF a century presided over the
music at First Congregational Church.
His pupils. many OF whom have made a
distinct success in the professional field,
are found in most OF the prominent
church choirs Of the city, and VIII recall
him 10 the minds Of others to-day by CIV
ing some Of hts sacred compositions.
Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cnm. soprano,
will sing at the evening service Of New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr..
Henry Kaiser. at Calvary Baptist Church;
Mrs. Blanche Muir Dalglelsh, at the
evening service Of the Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Ar
thur Dunn. at Temple Baptist Church.
and Mr.. J. Walter Humphreys, during
the afternoon service OF the Church of
the Covenant, viii sing a recent compo-
sition dedicated TO the memory OK Or.
Bischon. by Adam Geibel, the blind or
gRnisJ. Of Philadelphia. The words are
by Mr.. Edwin Mccarthy. the music of
more than usual merit, and the presenta-
tion OF II to-day Is a graceful tribute to
one who holds place IN the memory and
affection Of large portion OF the Wash
ington musical contingent.
Mr.. Douglas c. Miller entertained at
n recital last Wednesday evening at his
studio in Fourteenth street. presenting
several pupils in an interesting pro-
gramme OF songs. At the conclusion OF
the regular programme. Mr.. Miller. by
special request gave n song by the late
Or. Bischon. Good Night. Sweet
Dreams" which he sang with a great
deal OF sentiment
The musical programme to be given by
the male choir OF ST. Stephens Catholic
Church to-day viii include the Kyrie
Eleison, Gloria. Sanctus. Benedictus. and
Agnus Del from Mercadantes Mass In
b fiat; Credo. from Hohnerleins Mass. in
G; 20 Salutaris Hostia." by La Fargo;
Haller's Ave Verum." Asperges Me-
1ntroit. Graduate. Onertorium. and Com
munion (Gregorian); "Lauda Sion Saliva
torem." by Wells. The solo quartet at
this church is composed Of Howard o.
Cook, first tenor; Donald S. Edmonds.
second tenor; S. Theodore Howard. first
bass, and Martin I. West. second bass
George Herbert Wells is the organist and
choir director.
Miss Clara Drew. who has been the
soloist for several years at the First
Church (ScientisD, has, resigned and viii
devote her time 10 her recitals and teach
ing
Miss Katherine NJ. Ellis. soprano. was
one OF the soloists at the musical and
literary entertainment given IN Langdon
Hall Friday evening under auspices OF
the Northeastern Suburban Citizens As
ISOLATION. Miss Ellis sang a group OF
songs. including Neidlinger's Sweet Miss
Mary Goodnight, Little Girl" and
His Buttons Are Marked U. g." by
Carrie Jacobs Bond. and scored her usual
success. Other numbers on the pro-
gramme were given by Forrest Grimes.
Robert S. Campbell. l. H Patterson,
Miss Mae Coburn. Mrs. Thomas Man
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Pain.
Daniel A Kildare, Miss Roba Campbell.
Miss Alma Groskurth. William owen. c.
W. Bridwell W. s. Torbett, Charles 6.
Shutterly, and William II. Bright.
Miss Marguerite Howard, a soprano;
Mrs. Adrienne Kirkman Wentz. mezzo-
soprano. and DR.. William Kemball. tenor,
will sing Tuesday evening at the So
oality services Of the Immaculate Con-
ception Church. when they will be heard
In Nicolafs beautiful trio. TT Prego
O'Padre"