Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine (1912) (14575458017)

Identifier: baltimoreohioemp04balt (find matches)
Title: Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine
Year: 1912 (1910s)
Authors: Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Subjects: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Publisher: (Baltimore, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad)
Contributing Library: University of Maryland, College Park
Digitizing Sponsor: LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation



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^ theMcShane Bell Foundry Company ofBaltimore, realistically rang out thehours. On account of the elaborateness of thestage setting the decorations in thetheatre were very simple, American flagsbeing draped gracefully over all thel)oxes, and making a very dignified andeffective appearance. The orchestra, under the direction ofHobart Smock, did extremely well. Allof its members were Baltimore and Ohiomen. The music was always right onpitch, and while full bodied support was
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50 THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO EMPLOYES ALVCiAZLXE given the ensemble numbers, the solos,on the other hand, were accompaniedwith a repression and delicac)- which wasadmirable. It is a remarkable tributeto the hard work and skill of our own menthat not once did they get out of timewith either the chorus or the principals.Mr. Smock directed with his usualauthority and had the situation in finecontrol at all times. The splendid workat both perforAiances of J. R. E. Hiltz,the president of the orchestra and itspianist, was apparent. His faithfulattendance at the many rehearsals heldby the cast, the chorus and the orchestrawas well known to the members of theClub. John Limpert, the vice-presidentof the orchestra, made a fine concert-meister. The work of the chorus, both girls andmen, exceeded their own fondest expecta-tions. An even hundred they were,sixty girls of the Bando Club and theforty members of the Glee Club. Thecrew of the ship made a great appearanceat the opening of the first act. Ei