Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-13
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TRINITY G{IRCH CHOIR-At the mu-
steal festival given by Trinity Church choir.
under the direction of Mr. VIM. A. Kirk
patrick, the choir was assisted by members
of Ascension Church choir and of the
Choral Society, making a well-halanced
chorus of about sixty; by the Philharmonic
Quartet, Messrs. Green, Finckel, Stearns
and Lent; by Mrs. Lent, pianist; by Miss
Bertha Woodward, Miss Margie Ramey
and Mr.. James G. Traylor, solo singers.
and by Messrs F. E. Camp and A. B. De-
gan, accompanies. The chorus rendered
compositions by such divergent composers
as Mollay, flaming, Couren, PinsuH. Verdi
and Wagner, the Bridal Chorus from ''Lo-
hengrin'' being the selection representing
the last named. Mr. kirkpatrick's ability
as a choral leader was strongly in evidence
in the unusual degree of expression with
which his chorus sang, responding COM
pletely to his indications, although a ma
jority of the singers had had little or no
choral experience before coming under his
control at the beginning of the season. His
versatility also attracted much attention.
for. besides conducting. the arrangements of
the several works were largely made by
him, he played the Accomplishments for
the solo singers and, in one of the concerted
numbers, himself took the place of an alb
sent tenor soloist.
COLUMBIA THEATER.-Next Monday
night the stock company will present the
play that introduced Annie Russell as an
American star, Catherine" Catherine
was written by a Frenchman, Henri Lava
dan. Its initial production at Paris was a
great success, scarcely less pronounced
than that vouchsafed Miss Russell at the
American launching of this comedy drama
which occurred at the Garrick Theater
New York, two years ago. where 1t ran out
full season. AS has been the custom with
the Columbia management, a complete
scenic investiture will be given Catherine"
mr. fS wit tha Nv,
Company, a careful attention to detail will,
1T is promised mark the production. Miss
Percy HaSwell will be seen in the title role,
which is a guarantee that the principal
character will be presented in an alto
gether satisfactory manner Miss Haswell
has never witnessed a performance Of
Catherine" therefore, 1t will be interest
ing to note her conception of the character
created by Miss Annie Russell. to whom
Miss Haswell has often been likened. Seats
for Catherine will be placed on sale to-
morrow morning.
GLEN ECHO PARK-Steady improve
ment In the size of the crowds that nightly
and daily visit Glen Echo Park to enjoy
its manifold attractions indicates the in
creasfng popularity of the beautiful resort.
George Thatcher's Minstrels are amusing
excellent audiences in the amphitheater
and giving performances that command APP
prevail which any cork-faced group of come
dams might be well satisfied with. Haley's
Band, under Prof. Haley's personal leader
ship, continues the evening concerts with
programs Of numbers selected with a view
to suit all musical tastes. and also fur
nishes dance music for those who enjoy
the light fantastic. An all-star vaudeville
performance will hold the amphitheater
next week.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.-The Meier fam
lily of swimmers and divers continue to de-
light the many hundreds who spend the
afternoons and evenings at Chevy Chase
Lake. The entertainments are given daily
at and $50 pm. and no admission fee
Is charged. There Is a representation of
the cruiser Olympia by means of the col
ored lights. The dancing floor is kept in
excellent condition, and Prof Donch and
his band are old favorites with the summer
dancers. Electric cars run to the lake
every few minutes