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MORE FOR THE MACDOWELL COLONY FUND
Here is a letter to the Musical Courier from Joseph Regneas, whose initiative started the MacDowell Colony Fund which has been raised to replace this year the earnings of Mrs. MacDowell’s annual concert tour, lost through the unfortunate automobile accident of last December, from the effects of which she has only now recovered:
Enclosed please find my cheque for $100 for the McDowell Colony Fund. Kindly accept my sincere thanks for the very cordial manner in which you accepted my suggestion to raise this fund and the generous way you presented the facts to your readers. I am glad to know that the public responded so generously to the call and that you have received more than the amount I suggested in my letter to you. Aside from the valuable work done at Peterboro, I view the place and its activity as a monument to America’s greatest composer, which will be kept well tended so long as music fulfills its lofty mission in our lives and wields its powerful influence for good.
Sincerely yours,
JOSEPH REGNEAS.
Among recent contributors besides Mr. Regneas are :
Philharmonic Music Club..............Waupun,	Wis.
Music Study Club....................Newark,’	N. J
(Miss) E. R. McMakin............Charleston,	S. C.
Austin Chapter, Edward McDowell Association
Chicago, 111.
Charles F. Horner................Kansas City, Mo.
(Miss) Dixie Selden.............Cincinnati,	Ohio
Gertrude C. Herrick Blanche F. Hooker
Contributions now amount to something over $2,SOO, but the fund is by no means closed or the Colony’s needs met. The Musical Courier will continue to act as collector. Contributions of any size are welcome. They should be sent to the MacDowell Colony Fund, care Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York City, and will be acknowledged in these columns. A complete list of subscribers up to date will be published in the next issue.
NEW FEATURES PLANNED FOR
DETROIT ORCHESTRA’S SEASON
Seat Sale Is Lively and Prosperity Seems Certain—Detroit Composers Are Given Prizes and Public Presentation
Detroit, Mich., May 29,—At the annual meeting of the Detroit Symphony Society held in the French Room of the Hotel Wolverine, May 21, the report of the secretary, William E. Walter, showed that the society is today in better financial condition than last year at this time and has fine prospects for next year. The sale of seats for next season already exceeds the entire sale of last year. There will be fourteen pairs of subscription concerts, twenty Sunday afternoon concerts at popular prices and five concerts for young people. An innovation this season is the engagement of Edith M. Rhetts, lecturer. She will talk before the women’s clubs, at industrial plants, co-operate with Thomas Chilvers, supervisor of music in the public schools, and give the talks at the young people’s concerts. The orchestra will also have the use of a fine pipe organ next season, gift of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Murphy. The organ and its installation in Orchestra Hall will cost $65,000 and will be ready for use February 1, 1924.
Detroit Composers Win Prizes.
The program of compositions awarded prizes and honorable mention in the contest for Detroit composers arranged by the Tuesday Musicale was given in the Temple Beth-El. May 22. Minnie Caldwell Mitchell, chairman of the committee having the contest in־ charge, took office in January so that the work of arranging the contest has been no sinecure. Other members of the committee were Mrs. Frederic B; Stevens, Mrs. Guy Bevier Williams and Frances W. Sibley. Eighty-four compositions were submitted to the judges, the composers being known by number only. William Fishwick won two prizes—one of $100 offered by John H. Kunsky for an orchestral number and one of $25 offered by the Detroit Conservatory for his concert overture for organ. Arthur Wade won a prize of $75 given by the Detroit Federation of Musicians for a tarantelle for orchestra. Rolf Roth won the prize of $50 given by the Tuesday Musicale in memory of Adelaide Blodgett Palmer for his trio in E minor for piano, violin and cello and another of $50 given by Mrs. Frederic B. Stevens for his piano suite, Lights By Night. Anna Segal won a prize of $25 given by the Detroit Institute of Musical Art for her song, Each Kiss a Song, while William Howland was awarded the prize of $25 offered by Mrs. Theodore Otis Leonard, Jr., for the best ensemble number for women’s voices.	J, M. S.
HURLBUT
Disciple of Jean de Reszke
Now on 3rd Transcontinental Tour of Master Classes—Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, Lewiston.
NEW YORK STUDIO REOPENS IN OCTOBER
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drawn for by number. The fortunate, members receiving them were Mrs. J. B. Albright, Mrs. Arthur Norton, Mrs. A. B. Stephens, Mrs. H. Truer, Josephine Hornor, Ethel Crider and Mildred Gates. The guest prize was won by Mrs. William Cassin. The prize for the best program given at a club meeting was also given. The fortunate recipient was Ethel Crider. Mrs. Eli Hertzberg was presented with an appropriate token of the love and esteem in which she is held by the club members. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. Alfred Duerler, first vice-president.
Mrs. L. L. Marks was in charge, of the program which closed the season of the San Antonio Musical Club. The participants were Mrs. George Gwinn, soprano; Dorothy Claassen, contralto; William Turner, tenor; Howell James, baritone; Marjorie Will, reader; Frederick Capizza, baritone; Alva Rossy, contralto, and Roy Repass, pianist. The accompanists were Walter Dunham, Lottie Kiddle and Mrs.
L.	L. Marks. At the close of the program Mrs. Krams-Beck, president, told of the activities of the season and announced the prize winners of the 1922-23 musical composition contest. The prize competition committee consists of Mrs. Krams-Beck, Mrs. J. W. Hoit, Mrs. Guy Simpson, Mrs. O. F. Bordelon, Frederick King and Mrs. Walter Romberg. The judges were Frank van der Stucken, American composer, and the local committee, comprising Maru Jordan, John M. Steinfeldt and Roy Repass. Carl Venth, of Fort Worth, won first prize for both piano and song compositionsHelen Oliphant Bates (a San Antonio girl now studying in New York) won second prize for piano composition; Daisy Sproull Marr (of San Antonio) took second prize for song composition and the third prize for piano composition went to H. D. Guelick (of Fort Worth). The prize winning compositions will be performed at the first meeting of the season of 1923-24.
The final luncheon of the season of the San Antonio Musical Club was held May 17. The honor guests were Mary Aubrey Keating, contralto; Mary Elizabeth Howard, soprano; Bertha Berliner, soprano; Mildred Morris Miller, violininst, and Hugh McAmis, organist. Mrs. Krams-Beck was the toastmistress. The honor guests were toasted by Mrs. Nat Goldsmith, Mrs. Krams-Beck, Rita de Simone, Mrs. Carleton Adams and Mrs. Oscar J. Fox. Mrs. Carle-ton Adams gave a toast to the president, Mrs. Krams-Beck, in which she spoke of the deep regard which the members have for her. An interesting musical program (arranged by Mrs; W. P. Clarke) was given by the following at the conclusion of the luncheon:	Mrs. Dorothy Claassen, con-
tralto; Bernice Duggan, reader, and Rita de Simone, dramatic soprano. The accompanists were Ethel Crider, Mrs. Nat Goldsmith and Mrs. Ralph Newton.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Tucker entertained in honor of Hugh McAmis, May 17. During the evening an excellent and decidedly enjoyable program was given by Cecile Steinfeldt Satterfield, pianist; Bertram Simon, violinist, accompanied by Norma Owen Griffin; Rita de Simone, dramatic soprano, and Oscar Nicastro, cellist, both accompanied by John M. Steinfeldt; and Margaret McCabe, soprano, who sang a group of songs by Oscar J. Fox, with the composer at the piano.
Tampa, Fla., May 23.—A delightful symphony concert given by the Friday Morning Musical Orchestra (conducted by Hulda Kreher), and a choral concert in which the cantata Rose Maiden, by DeKoven, was presented (Conrad Murphree directing), were the outstanding events in closing the season of the Friday Morning Musicale. Both performances were well attended and highly appreciated. One of the notable features of the cantata was the chorus of mixed voices, the men having recently been admitted to the organization. The Friday Morning Musicale Orchestra gave support to the chorus in addition to the piano accompaniment by Mrs. M. L. Price.
A reception was given by Mrs. W. D. Bailey, retiring president of the Musicale. Mrs. Bailey was assisted at this function by the members of the board. The business meeting of the club resulted in the following election of officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. W. D. Bailey; first vice-president, Conrad Murphree; second vice-president, Mrs. J. A. M. Grable; third vice-president, Mrs. W. B. Gray; recording secretary, Mrs. C. R. Marney; corresponding secretary, Mrs. David Safier; treasurer, Mrs. R. B. Swearingen; musical director, Hulda Kreher; chorus director, Conrad Murphree; chorus accompanist, Mrs. M. L. Price; orchestra director, Hulda Kreher; orchestra accompanist, Mrs. Ernest Kreher; librarian, Esther Twitt. Board of directors for the year include Mrs. Walter Bettis, Mabel
M.	Snavely, Mrs. E. A. Dunn, Madame Saxby, Mrs. C. A. McKay and Mrs. C. F. Dunham.
The members of the Student Department, who were on the honor roll for attendance and satisfactory performance of duties assigned, gave a creditable concert at the closing of the season. A high standard has been maintained in performance in all departments throughout the year’s work.
Hulda Kreher recently presented two of her pupils, Alice McDonald, pianist, and Lily McDonald, violinist, two young girls who show remarkable talent. These young musicians were given enthusiastic approbation.	B.
Woonsocket, R. I., May 25.—At the Convent Jesus Marie, Marie Bouchard Faucher, pianist, and Henri J. Faucher, violinist, _ gave a recital before a large audience. Both of these artists, who are great favorites here, were warmly received and responded with several encores. Included in the program was Mr. Faucher’s composition, La Priere, which proved his solid musicianship. His selections were played with skill and Mrs. Faucher’s numbers were given with fine feeling and intelligence. G. F. H.
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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pleasure with the Balletella from Pagliacci and Le Nil, by Leroux (with cello and piano). Mrs. Mills, a newcomer, was warmly received. She played numbers by Goltermann, Wagner and Hullweck. Mr. Powell scored in the Eri Tu by Verdi, and a miscellaneous group.
James Womble had the assistance of the Apollo Club of Richmond in his organ recital on May 22 at St. James P. E. Church, where he is organist and choir director. He is an accomplished performer and was at ־his best on this occasion, playing numbers by Bach, Martini, Couperin, Johnson, Noble, Townsend, Schminke, Faulkes and Kinder. The Apollo Club sang selections by Bach, Handel and Gounod. Maurice Tyler was the_ soloist in the Sanctus.	J. G. H.
San Antonio, Tex., May 25.—The Fine Arts Round Table of the Woman’s Club met in luncheon session, May 14, with Mrs. J. W. Hoit, chairman. The speaker was Alois Braun, who chose for his subject Modern Music and its Relation to Other Arts. He spoke of the three periods and how the composers of each period were influenced by the poets and painters of that time and likened ultra-modern music to cubist paintings, saying that profound mental preparation was essential to the enjoyment of modern music. At this session officers were elected for next season as follows: Mrs. E. R. Coppock, chairman; Mrs. S. J. Wright, vice chairman; Mrs. J. W. Hoit, program committee; Mrs. Jeremiah Rhodes and Julia Helen Bass, membership committee.
Hugh McAmis, Fellow of the American Guild of Organists, winner of the second Grand Prix d’orgue at Fontaine-bleauv and organist and choirmaster of the Beck Memorial Church, New York, is in the city visiting his parents and renewing old friendships. On May 14 he played a dedicatory program on the organ which has been installed in the McKinley Avenue Methodist Church. His work was characterized by beautiful registration and clear-cut pedal technic. His interpretations were scholarly. Of particular interest were the scherzo movement from the Widor Symphony, and the Berceuse by Dickinson. Rubie Perryman Hardin, soprano, soloist at the church, sang three numbers by Gounod, Scott and Worrell, displaying to advantage her clear, resonant voice. For these numbers Mr. McAmis played excellent accompaniments.
A second organ recital by Hugh McAmis was given May 20 at Laurel Heights Methodist Church. Assisting were Mrs. Fred Jones, soprano, and the quartet of the church, comprising Mrs. Fred Hones, soprano; Elsa Harms, contralto; Harry Schwarz, tenor, and Fred Daggett, bass.
The choir of the First Baptist Church with Merle Rowland Schwab, soprano; Ralph Nobles, tenor, and Howell James, baritone, as soloists, presented Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ on May 20.
Oscar Nicastro, cellist, and Rita de Simone, dramatic soprano, presented an interesting program for the patients at the Station Hospital at Fort Sam Houston. The artists were accompanied by Felix Ruano.
Meri Russell Hughes was awarded the prize offered by the Tuesday Musical Club for the best poem on the subject, Home, Sweet Home. The prize was offered in connection with the celebrations of the centenary by the club.
The Tuesday Musical Club presented a unique program in celebration of the Home, Sweet Home centenary. Mrs. John B. Albright and Mrs. E. R. Coppock were joint chairmen. The stage was converted into a room of one hundred years ago by rag rugs, a what-not and haircloth covered furniture. A tea table was presided over by Mistress Martha Perkins (Mrs. Eli Hertzberg), the hostess. Mandy, a faithful servant (Mrs. John B. Albright), announced the guests. Tea was served, followed by a program given by the guests, who were Susannah Hopgood '(Mrs. Georgia Reynolds), who gave a short sketch of John Howard Payne and Home, Sweet Home. There were also Faith Oldbrook (Mrs. O. F. Bordelon, Jr.), Prudence Oldbrook, pianist (Mrs. Arthur Morton), John Appleseed (Rose Harpham), and Truth Appleseed (Betty C. Wilding), who danced the old fashioned gavotte with Mistress Jane Bingham (Mrs. Jack Lockwood) at the piano; Mistress Hope Hodgson, contralto (Mrs. T. H. Flannery), who sang Annie Laurie, with Esther Smithers (Ethel Grider) at the piano; little Patience Greatheart, harpist (Mary Margaret Brown), who played Schumann’s Joyous Farmer; Mistress Naomi Pomroy, violinist (Mrs. Flora Finley Noble), who played Beethoven’s Rondo and Schubert’s Serenade, with Mistress Phyllis Tompkins (Mrs. A. J. Brandon) at the piano. The closing number was Home, Sweet Home, sung by ״Mistress Jenny Lind (Mrs. Fred Jones), with Esther Smithers (Ethel Crider) at the piano. Neighbors who came in for the program were Mistress Jerusha Greatheart (Mrs. Leonard Brown), mother of little Patience, the harpist; Abigail Johnson (Mrs. Alfred Duerler) and Upright Higgins (Mrs. E. R. Coppock).
The Tuesday Musical Club closed the season May 15 with the annual Follies, Ethel Crider, chairman. After a season of serious study the mirthful program is thoroughly enjoyed. The program this year was an Egyptian minstrel show. There were a number of honor guests at the luncheon : Hugh McAmis, organist; Mrs. Eugene Miller, violinist; John M. Steinfeldt, pianist; Mary Jordan, contralto; Mrs. Edward M. Lewis; Wauldine Tauch, sculptress; Bertha Berliner, soprano; Mrs. Joseph Emerson Smith; Oscar Nicastro, cellist; Mme. Rita de Simone, dramatic soprano; Mrs. J. K. Beretta; Julien Paul Blitz, cellist; Mrs. Julien Paul Blitz, pianist, and Frida Stjerna, Swedish soprano. The presents given each year by Mrs. Hertzberg were
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