Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-26
FIVE tribute IS
PAID TO musician
Will NJ. S. Brown Memorial
Concert Proves Musical
Triumph
REGIMENTAL BAND
ALSO PAYS HONOR

More than a thousand people paid
tribute 10 VIII NJ. :, Brown, the man
and the musician, at the testimonial
concert which continued for nearly
three hours I'm the Garrick Theatre yes
terday afternoon. The city's musicians
and musical organizations. professional
and amateur. combined TO give a pro
gram Of a high standard OF musical eX-
cellence. worthy OF the distinguished
composer whom 70 memOrialized. IN
Interesting announcement was made by
Mayor Lawson. that at the same hour,
o memorial concert TO Mr.. Brown was
being given by the Delaware Band at
Camp Mcclellan A letter from Harry
n. Dawson, bandmaster, told OF the re-
greet Of the Delaware Band at the death
OF Mr.. Brown. and their intention TO
assemble Ia camp and play a number
Of his compositions, followed with
prayer by their chaplain at the same
time the testimonial IN Wilmington
was being held
Mayor Lawson spoke from personal
memories Of the dead musician. prals-
ing his genius for composition, his
mastery Of the organ, and his interest
In and love for his native city, dis
played on many occasions The Mayor
said In part
"Broad-mnded, liberal TO a remark
able degree In his views upon life at
large. he won friends by the hundred
viii NJ. S. Browns character was a
strong one and Is reflected IN his
music There Is ever that feeling for
the human side Of life that striving
for the achieving Of all that Is best
IN culture, which serves 20 emphasize
his undertakings.
ITO enumerate his works would al
most be impossible. Those sung at this
concert suffice 90 demonstrate what he
could do He was furthermore ever
ready TO aid any deserving. struggling
or striving young musician; ready 20
tesch-as he did on more occasions than
Is generally known-the children Of
talent whose parents were not in a
position 10 pay the fee due him.
probably the greatest outstanding
feature Of the entire life was HIS in
tense devotion 10 Wilmington in civic
sense. He was ever eager TO aid 10 inn
proving the city, especially in art and
science. He supported every and all en-
icrprises designed TO put Wilmington
In the forefront OF an that is good 10
the realm Of musical lore. He was ever
ready 20 give Of his talent and pen and
his abilities as orgsnist and composer
20 assist any concert or scheme which
would rebound TO the higher interests
OF the community.
An example of this was the loya
support up 20 the time Of his death O.
the newly formed Oraiorio Society.
AS Will 81 $. Brown succeeded b
making a name and fame for himself
: allow me personally 20 say that 70 wa
done through diligence aud concentra
2 ton. As a boy he lived within a fe'
1 doors Of me. As "a man ] have witnes;
: ca hlm nearly eYory dsy passing t0h
3D. work, and so did De verify that in ord,
r 10 meet with success 10 can only b
achieved, as exemplined in his life b
z uard work.
/ 70 would be impossible 90 common
Z Individually on tho merits Of the pro
! gram, the number OF performers an
b the high standing Of all of then
% making comparisons difficult. II ma
81 De said in general that individuals an
= o CARNATIONS gave OF their best. tina
I very fine concert was the result, an
b. that the audience appreciated On
splendid program I'm every number
> The program as published was FOL
! lowed
, The soloisis and accompanies were
{ Master Charles l.. Edwards, violin
, Mrs. Eleanor e.. Kemery. Herman Cos
b sen, Mrs. Katherine Wales. Miss Mar
3 gerry Hamilton Hin, Fred Smith. Mar
ion Louise Edwards.
q The choruses We're given by Trinii
p Urfao,rsI ahofu n aa1fn gqrrnnfri
r director; Delaware Saepgerbund, or
@ Wenzel, leader; Browns orator.
D Chorus. Charles r. Edwards, director
|. 81. Pauls r. C.. Quartet Joseph Mo
y Cullin, leader.