Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
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may be possessed of great technical knowl-
edge and be a successful even a great COM
poser, but totally lacking in those gifts
which go to make up a successful con-
ductor. The noblest qualities which a must
clan can possess must be combined in the
conductor. There must be thorough ia
milarity with the various instruments Of
band or orchestra, and the necessary tech
meal knowledge must be supplemented with
enthusiasm poetic nature and high ideals.
AS successful general must have power
to command, so must a conductor possess
that inherent force by which great bodies
of performers are controlled and do his
bidding. They must follow implicitly his
lead and sink their individuality in one har-
monious whole. John Philip Sousa, the best
known of all American conductors combines
to a conspicuous degree all these qualities
which insure the greatness of concert
director Magnetic of personality, gifted
by nature with the rarest of musical genius
a thorough student Of the science OF music,
a born leader of men and with a gracious
charm of manner, it is small wonder that
Sousa has established himself so firmly in
the affections of the music-loving people.
The band which he conducts is the musical
embodiment of the typical American spirit.
Sousa has a positive genins for arranging
programs for his concerts that please every
body, and a guarantee of perfect enjoyment
always attaches to a Sousa concert. The
admirers of the March King will rejoice
to read the announcement of an early con-
cert by the Sousa Band at the Lafayette
on Thursday, December 1, at matinee.
AS in former years, Sousa brings with him
two charming soloists, this year in the per-
sons of Miss Maud Reese Davies, soprano,
and Miss Dorothy Hoyle, violiniste.
THE WAR IN MOVING PICTURES-The
war in moving pictures is presented in this,
its ninth week. by the Edison wargraph at
Metzerott Hall, next entrance Columbia
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pertains to our war with Spain that re-
mains undated and finds qualification In
viewing a reproduction of it's marked Incl
dents by the wargraph. The new views
are especially interesting and the Spanish
bull fight finds much popular favor. THE
burial of the victims of the Maine at Key
West retains its place in public interest,
and The grand naval parade comes In
for its share of approval. Daily exhibitions,
including Sundays. Extra Saturday natl
nee, go.
AN EVENING WITH BISCHOFF.-A de-
lightful entertainment for the benefit of
Park Temple kindergarten training class
will be given at Metropolitan A. NJ. E.
Church, NJ street between 18th and 10th
streets northwest. this evening at 8 o'clock.
1t will be AN evening with Bischoff,' the
following well-known artists participating:
Miss Lola Johnson, a pupil of William Nell
son Burritt of Chicago: Mrs. Lena Miller
Mckinley and Mr.. Joseph H. Douglass.
The entertainment will conclude with.
series of living pictures by a number of
young ladies and gentlemen. Calcium
lights will be employed in this feature of
the evening.
FOUNDRY CHURCH,-The Foundry
Church quartet, assisted by Prof. ]. D. Nc
Fall. Mrs. kittie Thompson Berry. Prof.
BschoH, the Cecilian Quartet, the Madrids
and othed local talent, will give a grand
concert tomorrow evening at Foundry
Church, 18th and G streets northwest, The
names of the artists and organizations en-
gagged for the evening are sufficient to at
tract all lovers of music.
CHOCOLATE AND DANCE "A
Thanksgiving Chocolate" and dance will
be given this evening at National Rifles
Hail. beginning at $50 o'clock. The enter
tainment is for the benefit of District
Lodge, No. 124. |. o. S. B., and the adj
mission has been placed at % cents.
THE BROOKLAND TOWN HALL.-The
ladies OF st. Anthony's parish, Brookland
d. c.. will give a very pleasant entertain
ment this evening at 7:30 in the Town Hall
A musical and literary program of unusual
excellence has been prepared by commit
tee of young ladies', under the direction of
Mrs. Flint and Miss Mary Page. Among
those who will contribute to the entertain
ment are Mr.. l.. E. Cannon, the well-known
baritone; Mrs. j. Esputa DAILY, Miss Janette
Riley, Miss NJ. Kelly, the quartet of Holy
Name Church; Misses Warder and Brooks
of Brookland. Mr.. Green. Miss Blanche
Muir. Miss Mary Page, Miss Nolan, Miss
NJ. Peters. Mrs. William Benedict and Mr.
Bowyer Stewart. After the entertainment
supper will be served, under the supervi-
sion of Mrs. Louis Julien, assisted by the
have charge of the confectionery table:
Mrs Blake Clarke will have a lemonade
well, and Miss Clare Noyes candy stand
An attractive feature will be dancing.