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Musical Courier 1902-08-27: Vol 45 Iss 1170, 1902
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
350 COLUMBIAN BUILDING,
4SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 1902.
6The past two weeks have been fraught with interest and excitement. The Pythian Conclave in San Francisco has brought thousands of visitors, and uniforms, waving plumes, knights and ladies at functions of every sort known to the social world have been the order of the day. It has been a gay time, and the night has been turned into day by illuminations, said to be the finest ever designed and carried out in our town. Of course this has interfered to some extent with musical matters, and there has been little doing in this line. The only concert of importance has been the Grand Thanksgiving and Coronation Concert, under the auspices of the British Society, and directed by H. J. Stewart, the net proceeds to be forwarded to Lord Milner, to be used at his discretion for relief in South Africa. The concert took place in Native Sons Hall on Thursday evening, August 7, with a splendid attendance, an enthusiastic audience and fine program. His British Majesty's Consul General Bennett gave a brief address, and read a telegram from Lord Lansdowne conveying the thanks of her most gracious majesty Queen Alexandra for the expression of sympathy received from her subjects in San Francisco. Among the distinguished guests present were Captain Harford, British consul to Manila, and K. Uyeno, the Japanese consul. There were also many Japanese in the audience. After the third number, in honor of the Japanese consul who was present, a young Japanese man sang the Japanese National Anthem, and received an ovation at its close. The anthem was given in a very pleasing baritone.
8The programs were tastefully gotten up in slate color, with border of gold, and were tied in red. The print on the cover was of dark green. The program itself was on fine linen paper and read as follows:
10American National Hymn, The Star Spangled Banner.
11Solo and quartet, Mrs. Grace Davis-Northrup and Miss Ella McCloskey, Messrs. Veaco and Henley.
12Address, H. B. M. Consul-General British National Anthem, God Save the King.
13Solo and quartet, J. F. Veaco and Mrs. Northrup, Miss McCloskey and S. Homer Henley.
14Orchestral overture, National Airs.
15Recitative and aria, The Death of Nelson. Brahms J. F. Veaco.
17Orchestral selection, Irish Patrol. Puerner
18Irish Melodies—
19Irish Folk Song. Foote
20The Minstrel Boy. Moore
21Miss Ella V. McCloskey.
23Scotch Songs—
24Land o' the Leal. Foote
25Comin' Thro' the Rye. Mrs. Grace Davis-Northrup.
26Orchestral selection, Graceful Dance, from Henry VIII. Sullivan
27Oh, Firm as Oak. Bishop
28S. Homer Henley.
29Orchestral selection, The American Control. Meacham
30Song, Within a Mile of Edinboro Town. Miss Frances Nourse.
31March, Imperial Edward. Sousa
33Through the kindness of the headquarters staff a detail of the American-British Rifles served as honorary ushers. The affair was under the patronage of the most prominent English residents of San Francisco.
35Apropos of Dr. Stewart he has been called to St. Dominic's Choir, in this city, and takes charge of the choir on September 1. St. Dominic's have one of the finest pipe organs in the city, a fine mixed choir, and pride themselves on the superior music rendered at every service. Father Jones has the music under his own supervision, and as he is no mean musician himself nothing but the best finds any foothold in his jurisdiction. Nevertheless the church is to be congratulated that they are able to secure Dr. Stewart as organist and director.
37Mrs. Marriner Campbell has been heard from and writes enthusiastically of hours spent in the Marchesi studio.
39Miss Edna Smart, one of Mrs. Campbell's favorite pupils, was recently married to Fred Sherman, of Sherman & Clay. The affair was quiet owing to the illness of the bride's mother.
41Another young musician soon to be married is Miss Ethel Grant, violin pupil of Sir Henry Heyman. Her marriage will not interfere with her career.
43Young Albert Elkus has entered the University of California for a thorough course. He will at the same time continue his musical studies under Hugo Mansfeldt. The young musician is composing a song cycle on an Osian translation by Fitzgerald.
45Mrs. A. Wedmore Jones. one of two readings
46MRS. A. WEDMORE JONES. one of two readings
48Herbert Witherspoon.
50Few artists have a more successful season in prospect than Herbert Witherspoon the basso. Already he has been booked for the Worcester Festival on September 30 and October 2, when he will sing in both the principal works, "Hora Novissima" and "Judith." On December 16 he sings in Milwaukee, Wis., and negotiations are in progress for engagements in Pittsburg, Montreal, Cleveland, and ten or fifteen other cities. The following press notices will give an indication of Mr. Witherspoon's artistic calibre:
52Mr. Witherspoon seemed to me to sing the baritone recitative better than I had ever heard it; he was not frightened by that high E! He sang it freely, impressively, with effect.—Boston Evening Transcript.
54Mr. Witherspoon showed ease and familiarity with the music. "Why Do the Nations?" was delivered with such spirit as to create a stir among the audience.—Brooklyn Eagle.
56Mr. Witherspoon was admirable in solo work. He has a rich and manly voice of liberal compass, and he sings with intelligence and authority.—Boston Journal.
58A fine, big, athletic looking chap, standing 6 feet 2, is Herbert Witherspoon, whose splendid baritone is well in keeping with his appearance. Mr. Witherspoon was exceedingly happy in his selection of songs, and in addition to the resonant, pure quality of his voice he sings with much dramatic spirit.—Detroit Evening News.
60Mr. Witherspoon, in his solos, captured the audience, and was obliged to acknowledge the numerous recalls several times. He was particularly good in his rendition of "Had a Horse," a Hungarian melody arranged by F. Korbay. His power of expressing the subtle shades of feeling in this song was exceptionally good, the audience giving vent to their appreciation in the most marked applause of the evening. Mr. Witherspoon has a magnificent voice under full control.—Pittsburg Post.
62Mr. Witherspoon had more than a dozen songs of a wide range in character and sentiment, and proved the possession, not only of a sonorous and musical voice, but of unusual sympathy and adaptability. His voice is very flexible and expressive. His rendition of Korbay's "Had a Horse" was one of the most dramatic performances heard here in a long time, and thrilled his audience. The delicacy of his art was illustrated in his singing of a group of French songs by Chaminade, Bizet, Bemberg and Wekerlin.—Globe-Democrat, St. Louis.
64Mr. Witherspoon achieved a great success, his lower tones reminding one of the great Whitney. He sang with the confidence of an old oratorio singer, every note in the gamut appearing to be within easy reach of his grand voice.—Baltimore American.
66Rafael Joseffy.
68The welcome announcement is made by I. E. Suckling, formerly manager of Massey Hall, Toronto, that Rafael Joseffy will appear in a number of recitals during the approaching season under the management of Mr. Suckling. Mr. Joseffy's tour will include the leading cities in the East. His manager has already closed a number of engagements for this distinguished artist.
70Chaplain S. Edward Young, of the Actors' Church Alliance, pastor Second Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, requests that orchestras and bands of the Paur, Damrosch, Banda Rossa, Sousa and Duss grade send him word if their routes will allow a Sunday afternoon in largest hall in Pittsburg, between October 1 and January 1, sacred music. one of two readings
71CHAPLAIN S. EDWARD YOUNG, of the Actors' Church Alliance, pastor Second Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, requests that orchestras and bands of the Paur, Damrosch, Banda Rossa, Sousa and Duss grade send him word if their routes will allow a Sunday afternoon in largest hall in Pittsburg, between October 1 and January 1, sacred music. one of two readings
73Season 1902-1908
75FANNIE BLOOMFIELD ZEISLER
77Mrs. ZEISLER will be available in America only after January 15, 1903.
78Applications for Terms and Dates should be sent to
80DUNSTAN COLLINS, Fine Arts Building, CHICAGO.
82Mr. Loudon G. Charlton has the honor to announce
84MISS ADA CROSSLEY
85the Famous English Contralto,
86FOR FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL ONLY.
87Oratorio and Recital engagements now booking.
89ACCOMPANIST.
90F. W. RIESBERG.
91INSTRUCTION.
92PIANO, ORGAN, HARMONY.
93With the MUSICAL COURIER.
94Organist Roseville Avenue Presbyterian Church, Newark.
95Residence-Studio: 954 Eighth Ave., cor. 56th St., New York.
96Telephone: 482 Columbus.
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