The Washington times., 1902-02-16

III j. W. blSCHou, IL GOu 80 Clothed
the Grass" and Just as 1 Am" by banks.
Mr.. Freeman offered selections from Ed
wards, Smart, Spinney, Rink, Vogt. and
Brisson.
Washington is to have another musical
treat in the near future which promises
to eclipse all previous events of the win
ter in the joint song recital by Nine.
Schumann- Heink and Nine Suzanne
Adams, two CT the most noted prima
dome in the operate world
These two artists viii be brought here
by Miss Katie V Wilson. who few
weeks ago. presented Nine Lillian Nor
dica 90 one of the largest and most dis
tinguished audiences of the season. II
was the original intention of Miss Wilson
to bring Camp5nari in conjunction with
Nine. Scnumann- Heink, and the change
IN her plans is somewhat in the nature Of
a tribute TO her business capabilities Oh
the part of the noted impresario. Maui
rice Grau, who. realizing the Importance
OF The event. wrote to Miss Wilson and
suggested Nine. Adams name III place
of that Of Campanari. Despite the lat
ter's great reputation and his unques-
toned position IS an artist, Nine. Su-
zanne Adams is undoubtedly the choice
oil the majority of the Capitals lovers of
music. and Miss Wilson is 10 be congrat-
ulated on having secured her services.
The date for the recital has been set
for Friday afternoon. February IS. at
the Columbia Theatre
Mrs. William T. Reed will giye a song
recital next Friday afternoon at 4;15 at
Mrs Mills studio on Pennsylvania Ave
nue..
The next Bischoif concert will occur
Tuesday evening at the CONGREGATIONAL
Church, when an elaborate programme
will be rendered by a group of well-known
soloists, including Mrs. Hattie Meads-
Smith, Miss Edna Scott Smith. Mrs. Elsie
Bond Bischofi, Mrs. II. Clay Browning
Mr.. Walter Humphrey Mr. Douglas G.
Miller, Mr.. Harry W. Stratton, and DR.
J. w. Bschoff. The choir of Congrega-
tional Church will be heard in several
grand choruses.
Arthur Franklin Comstock will give his
fifth studio recital tomorrow evening in
his music room at 1917 f Street when he
will be assisted by Mr.. William H.Scholz.
violinst. An especially pleasing pro-
gramme has been prepared. embracing
the works of Raft, Nictde. Scarlat:i Com
stock, Grieg. Hatton, Buck. NollOy, Cho-
pin. and Bohm. One of the most inter-
esting numbers which Mr.. ComstOck will
offer will be the Cat Fugue' by Scarlat-
ii the first six notes of which were sug-
gested 10 the eminent composer by MS
cat walking over the keys OF the piano.
Tho afternoon musicales every Wedles-
dsy at the Library in the reading room
for the blind are becoming quite popular
and IL is almost impossible to accommo-
dale all who attend.
Last Wednesday an int esting pro-
gramme was rendered by the Ladies Man
dolin Quartette, under the direction or
Prof. A. " Holmes. The quartette In
cludes Miss Anna Cohn. Miss Nellie Skid
more. Miss Gretchen Springate, and Miss
Virginia Wiley. Their numbers comprised
Dawn of Love" Bendix; Springs Awak-
ening," Bach; ''Berceuse, c. Holbrook;
"Narcissus," Nevin: Carmen Bizet. and
Gypsy Love Song" Herbert The quar-
tette was assisted by Arthur Middleton,
basso. Next Wednesday the entertain
ment will be in charge of Miss Kathleen
Shipper. assisted by Miss Anna Dibert,
Miss Edith Helm. and Miss Ethel Reid.
An excellent programme Is In course Of
preparation.
Not the least Interesting feature of the
charity entertainment at Chase's tomor-
row evening will be the incidental music,
and in this part of the performance a
leading role will be taken by Mrs. Ivy
Herriot Shade. who will sing the music
of the 'Nymphs and Fauns." There are
few, il any more charming soprano voices
to be found than that with which Mrs.
Shade is gifted.
During a recent visit of Mrs. Shade in
New York, she was heard by Henry Saw