Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

George Peabody Fustis and paul Kesterj.
one Of the most modern in his methods of
the Partisan dramatists. 1t is a problem
play. and the problem is divorce. Robert
Fergan and Irene. his wife. have married
after the conventional French custom. At
ter two years she finds herself unhappy
and dissatisfied. She has never loved her
husbani-Shc never can love him She
begs him to permit divorce He refuses:
# would disarrange his life. it would mean
a scandal. Il division of the fortune. She
urges that when husband and wife
speak Of divorce it is time for separation.
Here. Hervieu introduces a new element
Into his piay-the lover. In French pays
II is the lover more than the husband some
times who makes marriage bearable. Ten
years elapse between the second and third
acts. The lover is dead and the FerganS
have one child. a delicate boy of nine The
husband has decided that he must be sent
away a school 1t is the question of the
Child'S future that explodcs the mine over
which both have been living for ten years
The wife says the child is hers alone; he
has no claim upon 1t; il is for her to decide
as to his future The great scene of the
play grows out of her confession. and in
the end the Observation-Disclosures the divorce
ne refused ten years before She turns his
own argument against him 1t is impassi-
BILE; it would mean ruin TO her; they must
live out their bitter secret tragedy best
they may. and here the play ends. Her
Tieu's philosophy. it is hardly a solution, is
summed up in the line which he gives the
wife: Ten years ago | came to you
honest woman and on my knees begged for
separation: you would not listen to me.
My fault has been against you-yours
against nature; and we must both pay the
penalty"
PADEREWSKI.-The recital to be given
at the Columbia Theater next Tuesday
afternoon by PaderewSkI. the great Polish
pianist. will undoubtedly be the most in
teresring musical event of the season. The
furore created by this musician during his
former visits 10 this country seems to have
been renewed since his recent arrival, If
th.a of rhe
at his recital in New York this week. 1t
Is not alone his personality that attracts,
but his ability as pianist and that must
Cianly spirit which perVadeS all his work.
He visits Washington early in his tour. and
win come fresh from his triumphs IN New
York His program has been arranged not
only TO show his technical skill, but also
to give exhibition of mis- versatile read
ing 1t includes the Bach-Liszt Fantasia
and Fugue. Beethoyen'S Sonata Appas-
sInata In F minor, the List transcription
Of Schuberts Serenata, " Hark, Hark. the
Lark and the "Erl King; Chopin
group consisting of the Ballade in flat
major. a yaiSa. etude and polonaise;
Rubinstein's Barcarolle in minor. his
minuet in A major, the Strauss Tau
sig valse. Man Lebt nur Einmal;" and
LISTS hungarian Rhapsody No. 6. This
musical menu should attract every music
lover. particularly those fond of piano
playing in its best form. few seats are
still left at Droop's
THE GEORGETOWN DRAMATIC CLUB.
PREVIOUS to their departure Tor the CHRIST
mas vacation, the members Of the George
town University Dramatic Club will enter
tain the faculty and students and also the
friends Of the university with a production
of that admirable French melodrama, The
Celebrated Case The cast is made up
from among the best elocutionists of the
university. and the rehearsals under the
direction of the well-kuown Professor
kJehler, have shown all to be particular
IL lifted for the parts assigned them, hence
first class performance may be expected
The entertainment takes place on Monday
evening next in CASTOR Hall.
VALE CLUBS CONCERT-The students
Of the middle ages and the Renaissance
wandered about Europe, accepting the
chance adventures of their wanderings.
drinking gaily in the taverns, and paying
for it when they had the money. and treat
iIS the landlord to some happy joke Hhrn
lacking it At times they picked pockets,
a. did Francois Villnu. The modern stu
dent travels in private while playing
the troubadour. but the same spirit animates
the songs Of both The local alumni list
OF old Yale is large. and a host Of friends is
Z ways ready to greet the Glee and Maudp-
lin clubs upon their annual appearance
here in college songs and selections. Their
songs have that snap and vigor which char
act-rizes every orgdniza ton reared " Meath
the FlmS.' and has made the sons of OH
III leaders in whatever they undertake.
her" i grit. courage and Il neveT-Say-die
spirit that brings the Yale men out of 50
rIany tight corners. This spirit not only
Iul-~ the athlete. but is q tonic that fires
every man in the university. The most
valuable thing that a graduate takes away
from Yale Is not the learning. but the
lesson that success is not a thing of con
GGtians or circumstances. but depends on
constant, Untiring energy and well-direCted
effort. In after life 1t is one Of these cid
songs that comes to a man and helps him
10 do the deed which must be done. The
boys come fresh from their recent triumphS
in the field of college athletics and Goa
tain among the number of the united mu-
steal clubs the stars of the base ball team.
the '.gridirOn giants and several who are
already making their Individual marks In
the world of literature. They are we'll
trained band Of musiC-lOving comrades. and
as such Will appear to especial advantage
u their many friends on January next, at
the Kiiles' Halt The seats are to go on
sale Monday. at Guzmans. in Drops
music house.
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHEs-
TRA.-Of Petschnikof. the Russian king of
the violin, who is to appear at the next
concert Of the Baltimore symphony Or
CheStrT at the Matte nal Theater. Huneker.
The wcll-known raconteur. in the Musical
Courier has this to say regarding the name
OF the great virtuoso: with the aid of
large dictionary and map of the world
discovered that Petschnikoff's name is not
7" he spoken. but simply coughed 1t means
IL North American picture painting
Young Nan-Not Afraid of = the Fiddle
Tickets for the remainder Of this course of
excellent concerts are still on sale at Guz-
mans, in Droop's music house.
WATKTN-MIiLS RECITAI.S.-R Rejoicing
IL tine possession of possibly the noblest
vocal organ now owned by any male singer
before the public. it is little 10 be wonde red
~ that Mr.. K. Watkn-Nlls has easily
and Gcservedly taken the head of the list
OF HI-S1S. His voice. one of wonderful
I..u.,- and feasibility. Is constantly in de-
name for oratorio and concert work, yet
I- always finds time when visiting Amer
j., To- ill engagements In those cities that
To- have a really music-loving popula-
J-.I gr, .Npress the desire to hear him. In
rs local recital two years ago students
WI! recall the deep impression made by his
earnest and delightful delivery. His artis-
III ability il never az fault nor does IL
seem THAT he be tired, for II is the
usual thing for him to sing the final num-
Der on his program with possibly the high
est finish and greatest reserve of tone
power. thus clearly indicating very careful
study and long practice in the placing OF
pitched notes. While naturally such an
organ and such 3 temperament are best
fitted II the severe demands of heavy ora
torio, Yet il Is with the simplest art that
he deSCe nds to the lighter requirements of
such Efrl. gems MeudelSsohn's I'm a