Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10

The Saengerbund Concert.-The first con-
cert this season by the Washington Saenger-
bund, which took place at the Academy Of
Music last night, was in every way sue
cess. The bund was never in better voice
and never sang with better tone or express
sion. They showed the result of careful
rehearsal and excellent training by their
director, Mr.. VIM. Waldecker, on whom
rested the responsibility, and to whose abil-
ity and judgment is due the credit of the
entire concert. The number in which the
bund showed to best advantage was die
Linde," which was given with a delicncy
of phrasing that has not been heard by
male chorus since the days of the original
Choral Society. An orchestra of twenty
five pieces played three numbers effective
ly-Lortzing's Fest overture, Killers sere-
made and Schubert's March Miltaire-and
accompanied the bund in two numbers, in
both of which there were baritone solos;
the first. one of Mendelssohn's songs. was
sung by Mr. Ferdinand Leimer, and the
second, Gernsheim's ''Salamis," by Mr.. J. j.
Fischer, both of whom did well. The SOLO
lists were Miss Lolita Mills, pianist; Miss
Mae Whitesen soprano, and Mr.. Perry
Turpin. Miss Mills first number included
Rubinstein's "Barcarolle" and a Leschi-
tiZky maZurka, and in both the excellent
impression she created on her appearance
She has a splendid technique and plays
with true artistic expression and finish.
She was recalled twice after this number,
but declined to repeat, although she played
again after her second number, which was a
theirs and variations by Rameau. Miss
Whitesen sang Delibes' Maid of Cadiz,
and as encore gave the ballad, Tine
Sweetest S;4ry," with charming effect. Mr.
Turpin SAM an aria from Don Giovanni
in sucn manner as to surprise even those
who had recognized his excellence as
choir singer Hts voice is of excellent
quality and its Eexibility is remarkable.
The aria has many difficult fiorid passages,
which were easily and artistically accom-
plished Miss Whitesell and Mr. Turpin
sang Gorhing-Thomas' duet, Meath the
Stars" in such a manner as TO elicit an
encore The success of this first pay enter
tainment of the Saengerbund will undoubt-
edly cause the same course to be pursued
during the remainder OF the season.
Oayids professor of Pail and Buddhistc
literature in University College, London,
will deliver four lectures in the large hall
of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, OH
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the first
taking place tomorrow night, when his sub
ject will be- ION Religious Teachers and
their Teachings in India and In the West.
Mr.. Davids is said to be one of the best
informed men in his particular line OF study
and to be an extremely interesting lecturer
"Dorothy''-"The Players of Columbian
University will present the opera Of ''Doro-
thy at the New National Theater Oh Fri
day afternoon next at o'clock. The per-
Torrance will be under the patronage OF a
number Of well-known society ladies, and
large audience is anticipated. Mrs. N. S.
Lincoln has control Of the floor seats, while
those in the balcony may be secured at
Metzerott's.
Luncheon and Sale-The ladies of All
Souls Church, 14th and l. streets northwest,
will hold luncheon and sale in their chapel
on Tuesday and Wednesday, December IL
and IL, from IL am. to 10 pm. There will
be music by the choir of the church, and
some volunteers to add to the attractive
ness of the occasion. AS the sale is for
the benefit of the Children's kindergarten
and Boys Club and as Christmas novelties
may be found there in profusion, the char
itably disposed will have an opportunity to
kill two birds with one stone by buying
what they want for presents and by help
ing a worthy cause at the same time.