Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-01
GLEN ECHO CHAUTAC0UA.
Receptions to Miss Clava Bsvtsn-Ths CIoslns
Programs Today.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.


Programs Today.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star
GLEN Echo, August I, 1891.
Yesterday was . very successful day, the
weather was as near perfect as the most fault
finding could desire. the crowd wss large and
the program very entertaining.
The reception from 6 to in the hail Of phil
osophy to Miss Clara Barton was one Of the
pleasantest social features Of the whole assem-
bly, session. The committee OF ladies' WAS I'M
firing in decorating the beautiful little room.
Tho ceiling and walls we're draped in flags,
green branches filed the corners and wild
flowers were everywhere.
The platform was loaded with flowers, and in
front Of that stood the receiving committee Of
DR.. and Mrs. Gillet, Mrs Sara Spencer, Mrs
Dr.. Elliott, Mrs Baltzley. Mrs. Lockwood and
Miss Barton. Miss Barton wore q heavy velvet
and lace with all her medals presented by the
crowned heads of Europe. DR.. Giilet made q
neat little speech, followed by one from Mrs.
Sara Spencer. Mrs. Daily sang a contralto solo.
Then Miss Barton stepped forward to address
the crowd that packed the rear of the building.
| She thanked them all for their kindness,
then spoke n few words about her life long
friend, Mrs. Spencer and the work she has
| the Glen Echo Chauta,fqua and ITS managers.
After being presented personally to Miss Bar
| ton the crowd returned to tho amphithcater
for the concert.
| The Philharmonic Quartet and their assist
ants rendered one Of the most enjoyable pro-
grams Of the season.
/ Under the direction Of Mrs. H. H. Mills they
are one Of the most successful female quartets
| ever on the concert stage. They are all very
young, and the four fresh young voices blend
as perfectly rs the notes Of delicate instru-
ment.
Miss Meade. the first soprano, has Jus. re-
ceived a fattering offer FROM Boston concert
company for next season.
I Miss Frech gave THE Settlers Story" by
Will Carleton, in such way rs to bring tears
! to many eyes. Her voice is soft and her ges-
| lures very graceful and effective.
Miss Dobbins rendered the beautiful contralto
| solo, THE Bedouin Love Song" in manner
which brought down the house, and kindly sang
| an encore. Mr.. Victor johnson handles his violin
| in masterful manner, and shows careful culti-
Walton and wonderful talent Great praise is
due to the accompanied, Miss Shepherd, who
| assisted in making each number such a sue
cess
Chautauqnans never tire and after the con-
| cert the audience adjourned bodily to the Red
Cross building to pay their respects to Mrs.
Baker. Prof. Baker was in the city at the
chorus rehearsal, but his wife ably did the hon
ors Of the occasion and showed her apprecia-
| ton Of their kind thoughtfulness. DR.. Gillet
| made the presentation speech for q beautiful
Glen Echo souvenir spoon and Mrs. Baker
| thanked them in her own and her husband's
| name. Prof. and Mrs. Baker will leave tonight
| after the concert for New York.
The final program today was full of good
things. Mr.. Niven delivered his last lecture on
/ Matthew Arnold, Poet and Critic
| At p. m. there was q platform meeting clos
| ing the first annual session Of the National
Chautauqua of Glen Echo. DR.. Elliott and
Prof. Tadd delivered brief addresses and Dr.
Giliet gave . brief review Of the work CON-
pleted and the plans for the future. The
speeches were interspersed with musical Sc
Lotions by Mr.. Foresman, Nile Edica, Signor.
Vitale and Fanelli.
| At o'clock tonight there will be q ina
chorus concert, under the direction of Prof
Mark G. Baker. The chorus will be out in full
force. Signors WHALE and Fanelli viii return
from New York especially for this concert. and
Mile. Edica will be here. Mr.. Harry Fores
| man, already favorite in Washington; Mis-,
| johnson, who has already contributed to many
programs here. and Prof. Baker will assist in
making the program brilliant Mr.. d. b. Nc.
Leod OF st. Raul's Church will act accom-.
PIANIST and organist.
[ At 7:S0 o'clock he will open the program by
several selections ON the organ /, wedding
March,, Mendelssohn; 2. Largo fHandea); s.
Dance Of the Sprites (McLeod); 4, FIESTA
March (Barnby); Coronation March Never
beer), by Mr.. Mcleod on the organ; Hush
Thee, Ny Baby" (Sullivau), by the choir; tenor
solo, "A Cry If Love- Rotoli), by Prof. Baker
harp solo, Airs from II Trovatore' (Thomas)
by Fanelli; soprano solo, selected. by Mile
Edica; Honor and Glory" Costa Root
from judith (Concone9, by Miss johnson;
violin solo, 'Fantasie" (Cherubini), by Signoi
Vitale baritone solo (selected) by Mr.. Fores
man; duet for violin and harp, Airs from Car
men, Cl3izet) Signors vitaic and Faneili; duet
for soprano and tenor, Como to Ny Heart
CMillard), Miss Johnson and Prot Baker
chorus and quartet "Great and Marvellous
| Farnaer), choir, Nile. Edica, Miss Johnson
| Messrs. Foresman and Baker.