Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-07

the most critical musicians In the District.
Mr. Lent Is more ambitious for his or
chestra this year, and promises two con-
certs at Metzerott Hall, at which the pro-
grams will be such as will appeal to the
entire music-lovfng community The or
cnestra VIII be assisted at these concerts by
distinguished Soloists, some to be selected
from among local musicians and some to
be brought here from abroad. Mr. Lent
has taken hold Of this orchestra with his
characteristic energy and enthusiasm, and
Is confident OF bringing it up to the high
standard set by other organizations Of this
character in the District
Mrs. Ernest Lent. the well-known pianist,
has been complimented by the committee
of exhibits pertaining to eminent women
and their work on music at the cotton
states and international exposition to be
held at Atlanta by a request for her photo
graph, with autograph, and she received
letter from Mrs. Theo Sutro, the chairman
of the committee, stating that prominent
place would be given it in the exhibition
Washington composers are Contributing
some good music to the public. Among
Princeton Waltzes," composed by Miss NJ.
Esteife Borland and dedicated to the
Princeton foot ball team. Miss Borland
was well known in musical circles in this
city before her marriage to Mr.. Duryee of
dedicated to that unique branch Of
the Masonic fraternity by George Boege-
holz, and arranged by A: Bugltone
Band. has also found considerable ia
vor. Among the more attractive songs of
recent date are two by Mr.. Harry Wheaton
toward, .of course pastoral, and "a
Merry, Blue-eyed Laddie," a Scotch melo-
dy, both of which will add to his reputa-
ton
Franz Ondrick. the great Bohemian violin
ist who will be heard in this city during
the coming season, comes honestly by his
talent for his father was a musician. He
was born in Prague, and when quite young
he was compelled to assist to earn the fam
lily living. In his seventhyear he was ad-
vanced sufficiently to play violin concertos
When he was fourteen he was admitted to
the Conservatory He made remarka Bile
progress. and not only studied music, but
literary branches After three years, On
rendering of the Beethoven Concerto. At
subsequent concert he gave in Prague
Wfeniawsky vas present, and, after his
playing of the "Legende," bounded upon
the platform and said, ts-<afn: "You can
play this any time after me-" This incl
dent induced a rich merchant from Prague
to give young Ondrick the means to take
course at the Paris Conservatoire of Music.
where he studied for two years and received
the first prize. During The commencement
Ondrick having finished playing his selac-
ton. Massart stepped up to him and said:
Here, this Is my. second Wieniawsky."
Then he went to London. where he achieved
enormous success before the Philharmonic
Society. with whichvhs- has-played nearly
every season for ten years. Ondrick has
won his reputation in every leading German
city. and his success in Italy has been so
pronounced that--he has made an annual
tour through that country for the past
decade.
There will be a musicale at Chevy Chase
Inn next Tuesday evening, for which an
enjoyable program has been arranged. The
following will participate: Miss Mary
Dashiel, Miss Wheatley and Mrs Harrison
B. Brown and Arthur D. Mayo, pianists;
Mrs. w. L. Wilson, Miss Lillian Lewis,
Miss Florence Gregg. Messrs. Perry B. Tur-
pin, James Watson, Howard Nyman, Ber-
rard A. Ryan and Master Chas. Wheatiey,
vocalists: Miss Daisy Harrison and Ralph
Jefferson, recitationists, and Mr.. Walter
Wilmarth violinist - -