Why He Succeeds

I'. 8. Gilmore, in arranging bis programs, is an eclectic in the widest sense, and wlüle in full aecord with the highest sentiment in art, is yet in sympathv with the public. Wagner, Beethoven, Mozart and all the greatest masters, as well as Rossini, Djnizetti, Bellini, Jakobowski, Milloecker, Genee and a host of popular ñames appear oonstantly on his programes. His band, oomposed of the finest musicians in the world, in consequence alvvays have the gratification of playing toa large audience of enthusiastie people. Mr. Gilmore's projiram is like the menu of a first-class hotel - varied and s'.itel to the taste of all, from the epi cúrete the lover of plain country fare' A program so arranged is sure to and does prove heneflcial to the highest interesta of the art, The light graceful strains of popular opera or some popular waltz may be thechief attraction for some, but who will say that many people who now appreciate better music did not tirst have tliat taste awakened at Gilmore's concert? Every one will adinit Mr. Gilmore to be the most popular conductor in America at the present day, and a moment's reflection will show one of the cbief reasons for his great success.