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The Washington times., 1902-02-02
RAKEMANN CONCERT
At THE SHOREHAM
A Classical Programme Is
Brilliantly Interpreted.
S0USA'S BAND DUE HERE TONIGHT
The March King and His Forces,
First Local Appearance After
Their Experiences With king Ed
Ward-Gossip of Musical Circles

The second concert of the Rakemaun
the banquet hall of the Shoreham Hotel
and proved to be another rare treat,
such as the last appearance of the or
ganization was some weeks ago The
solcists were Mrs Joseph Finckel. plan
iste, and Charles Rabold, baritone, of
Baltimore.
One of the chief and interesting feat
ures of the recitals by this quartette is
the class of music which the programmes
provide, for much of il is such that only
a like organization is capable of playing
The Haydn quartette, No. 1. opus &c. was
artistically given il its entirety, opening
with the allegro con spirito movement,
through the adagio. menuetto and allegro
ma non troppo. Godard's "Canzonetta."
Spohr's beautiful "Adagio," and Mendels-
sohn's scherzo from "A Midsummer
Nights Dream were the other numbers
by the quartette. Regarding the work
of the club as musical organization il
can only be said that it is such as four
experienced, talented and studious mu-
siciars can offer. They play with a de-
gree of artistic finish that makes their
work a real delight.
Mrs. Finckel has an enviable reputation
here as a pianste, and her playing in
the Mozart quartette in G minor was
thoroughly enjoyable. She has a clear
delicate touch, and reads with much in
telligence. Added to her fine eXecuiional
powers she has temperament aud fine
perception of the artistic as well as me-
chanical demands of the score.
Mr. Rabold will be remembered here
for his many appearances in song recitais.
He was accorded cordial reception last
night. He gave Bach's aria, And There
Are Many" and several German seiec-
tions with fine effect. His voice is a
baritone of remarkable purity, and his
numbers proved thoroughly entertaining
The last concert of the series is an
nounced for Tuesday evening, March 4.
The Washington composers concert at
the Raleigh Hotel Friday night proved
great success. artistically and financially.
Tire object of the concert was to bring
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H VI. Taylor contended TO rthe aftirma-
tive and Messrs H. W. Wheatley and II.
W. Draper strongly presented the neg
ative.
The three classes of the school have
combined in an effort to organize de-
batting team and have appointed commit
tee to arrange joint debate with one Of
the other universities of the District.
The school generally is very enthusi-
astic over the inauguration of the course
in Federal Administrative Law. While
this course is intended for the student
body of all the schools, the Government
employees and the general public, 1t is
expected that the National students will
manifest the most interest.
The members of the senior and post
graduate classes are discussing a smoker
and banquet, but definite arrangements
have not yet been made. 1t is expected,
however. that the smoker will be the BAN
Iier event of the seasons social functions,
and the committee VIII provide features
OF more than passing interest.
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There was certain young teacher in
one OF the high schools recently who
of all his colleagues. was the most anx-
ious to discover one OF his students in the
act of cheating.
Why?
Well, for particular reason, although
the boldest among his pupils hinted that
his tendency to follow that practice in
his own school days had made him past
master in the art and that he now wished
TO establish the fact that he could not be
fooled. He had waited many months for
the chance which came to him last week.
1t was during the examination of class
in mathematics that he noticed a student,
a young man, who continually consulted
his watch. despite the clock on the wall
For some time the professor simply OBJ
served. At length he walked down the
aisle and spoke.
''Air X" he said, will you tell me. the
time?"
The pupil looked confusedly at the
clock
It's half past eleven" he replied.
Thank you, said the pedagogue, Sc
verely; but by your watch Mr.. X"
The WATERWAYS taken out looked at, and
hastily returned.
Half past eleven
Certainly, but can | see FOR MYSELF"
inquired the professor. growing officious.
The watch was reluctantly handed over.
Glowing with triumph, he glanced at the
inside of the case and saw a paper con-
tanning small writing. II bore merely the
inscription: Rubber! You bit,
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sauce for the Gnnder.

The Rev DR.. Poindexter S! Henson.
newly called to the pastorate of the Han
son Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn
was besought by three women, Christian
Scientists, in the effort to make a con-
vert of the clergyman. DR.. Henson has
only one eye, a glass imitation being
placed in the second socket. The faith
curers appealed to DR.. Henson TO join
with them in a petition for new eye.
DR.. Henson assured his callers OF his
interest in the project, but asked them
if they could give any proof of any SINH
lar cures. Enquiry revealed the further
fact that every one of the callers wore
false teeth.
Well" said the minister, Il appreci-
ate your interest in me very much. and /
promise you that If your faith will pro-
cure for each of you new set OF natural
teeth l will give your plan careful con-
sideration. New York Times.
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CHAT IN CAMERA CIRCLES.

Draper at the age of ninety five ends
the career Of member of a remarkable
family, and OF a woman who enjoyed the
distinction of being the first person to
have a portrait made in this country by
photography.
The name of Draper has been prom
ipentiy associated with the progress of
photography in this country for more
than sixty years. 1t was John W. Draper,
a brother OF Miss Dorothy, who was
conducting experiments in photography
at the time QS39 when Daguerre was
still at work perfecting his discovery in
France. In 1910 John W. Draper. then
a professor in the University of New
York made daguerreotype of his sister,
Miss Dorothy, which is universally ad-
nitted to be the first portrait made by
photography in this country and 1t may
be of interest TO know that this portrait
was made in the strong daylight on the
roof OF the old university building in
Washington Square, New York City.
A half-tone reproduction from the orig
inal, shows a carte de visite size portrait
of a young woman dressed In a summer
dress, we'll ruffied and founced, although
the detail in the dress is somewhat vague;
an enormous bonnet with g wide brim
turned back from the face is worn on
the head; this bonnet is faced with a
light material, shirred onto the brim. and
the shirring is relieved by row of eight
cen roses. formed into row correspond
ing with the outer line of the brim of
the bonnet. The face Is pleasing. the
features regular, and the hair is worn
smoothly brushed over the ears, and
brought so far forward that 1t narrowly
escapes covering the outer corners OF the
eyes.
Prof Draper claimed for this portrait
a great advance in the progress of pho
tography for the reason that the length
of the exposure was only ninety seconds.
This of this, ye camera people' Only
ninety seconds on the roof OF high
building In full daylight Who at that
time ever believed of the possibilities OF
the present rapid lenses, the rapid gela-
tine-coated plates. and the focal plans
shutter with a guaranteed speed of one
twelve -hundredth part of second.
| have said that the name Of Draper has
been closely associated with photography
for more than sixty years. and will briefly
mention Henry Draper, son of Prof
John w. Draper, who was celebrated for
his investigations in photography as re-
lated to astronomical work. and who was
the first TO construct large telescopes to
be used exclusively in photographing the
heavenly bodies and their spectra.
Henry Draper was awarded a special
gold medal by the Government for his SER
vices in drilling and equipping parties
for the observation of the transit of Ve-
nus In 1874.
Miss Dorothy Draper. on the anniversary
of her ninetieth birthday, was photograph
ed by Daniel Draper. a nephew, and
resident OF the city of New York, and on
this occasion modern improvements had
brought down the time of exposure far
below the ninety seconds given to
make the first portrait in the sunlight.
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| with chorus of seyenty-fye and the
Marine Band.
seven years agc Miss Wilson occupied
a prominent position in a local choir and
conducted vocal class of thirty-hve
| pupils, but she relinquished this work to
| go to Europe for course under William
| shakespeare. When the latter toured
TINS country two years ago Miss Wilson
| brought him to Washington for a lecture
recital which proved highly successful
| from an artistic and financial viewpoint.
| reception to the noted instructor at
| MISS Wilson's home brought together 4
! large representation of the music public
| of Washington and Baltimore. Since her
! return from Europe. Miss Wilson has
| given her time almost exclusively to her
| vocal class, which is one of the largest in
Washington, and her annual recitals at
| the National Theatre are always attended
| by capacity audiences.
The well-knewn Cecilian Quartette was
organized by Miss Wilson. and under her
management has proved a feature of i'm
pOrtant entertainments here and out OF
town. Although Miss Wilson is not con-
| nected with any local choir now. her
other duties claiming all her time, num-
Der OF her pupils are represented in many
of the churches, among the best known
l.. Wilson. With all 3he has done for the
local musical public her last and greatest
managerial achievement was the recital
| by Nine. Lillian Nordica at the National
Theatre which proved to be the greatest
local financial success ever resulting from
the appearance of a singer in concert.
Miss Wilson has just made the interesting
announcement that through the courtesy
OF Maurice Grau she will present Nine.
hmm Iii,
a joint recital the latter part of this
month.
The choir of Christ Church. Georgetown,
has begun preparations for the Easter
music. which will be unusually elaborate
this year. Miss Bell, the organist at
Christ Church. who has been in Canada
for the past few weeks, will resume her
place next Sunday, when the choir will be
assisted by Charlotte St John Elliott,
young lyric soprano, who is the subject
OF much favorable comment just at pres
ent.
Next Friday evening at Masonic Temple
a benefit will be rendered james II. Cath
ell by a number of we'll known Wash
ington entertainers, including Mary Is.
Smith. Daisy Taylor. Edna Taylor, Mar
guerite Weller, Isabel Shelton. Betty V.
Warield, the Columbia Mandolin Octette
under the direction OF William E. Todd.
jr.. Edward S. Bowman. William Fl. Con-
ley. y. F. Featherston, NJ. E. Kahn, Harry
Stevens. Thomas J. Quigley, and VIII A.
Boyd. Mr.. Cathell is well known here
through his frequent appearances in
amateur performances.
Signor Scotti, the baritone at present
singing with the Metropolitan Opera
Company in New York. has been engaged
for a concert at the Columbia Theatre,
Friday, February Il, at AIS. Signor
Scotti. although having sung over
good portion of the world in opera, has
seldom been heard In concert, as such
engagements interfered with his operate
contracts. The opportunity TO hear him
in concert therefore, will undoubtedly be
eagerly awaited. He will sing selections
from his favorite roles.
Signor Scotti has an extensive roper
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tore. embracing Don Juan" Messaline." "
La Tosca." "Otello.' "Falstaff.' The
Huguenots," Carmen" Faust" and
many others. His dramatic ability is
quite on par with his vocal achieve
ments, and he deserves all the triumphs
he has won as 4 result of painstaking
conscientious study In all branches of
his art. Franz Wilczek, violinist of in
tcrnational repute, will assist with some
new and interesting selections Archibald
Oimstead. of Washington. will he at the
piano. Signor Scotti ard the assisting
artists Will be presented to the local
public at this recital by Miss Mary 4.
Cryder. the well-known vocal teacher.
who has been responsible for many
artistic entertainments at her charrin ins,
studio
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out the works OF resident composers. and
demonstrate the fact. which has hereto
fore been somewhat of theory that in
telligent, capable, and artistic musicians
are as numerous here as elsewhere. In
fact, from the number and merit of the
selections presented, it seems that Wash
ington is far more of a musical centre
than the public of other cities are will
ing TO believe. The compositions were all
of high grade and reflected an unusual
amount of credit upon local musicians.
Jasper Dean McFalI was responsible for
the concert. and the success of the en-
tertainment was due, in a great measure,
to his efforts. 1t is likely that another
recital of the same order will be given
shortly.
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High School," and "fhe Lack of Play.
ground for the Pupils"
A number of the male pupils of the
school have been growing hilarious oi
late. Some of them actually began tc
suspect that they owned the place and
! could do exactly as they pleased. One
young man became particularly iubilant
I the other day and iendeayoTed to demon
strate to the class that he was profoundly
more Intelligent than the teacher. The
/ pedagogue. however, quickly dispelled his
Illusion by unceremoniously suspendlng
him from the school. He has since gotten
back, but he Is, without a single excep-
tion, the meekest lamb" in the flock.
Section E-2 is preparing an elaborate
programme for It's entertainment, which
will be held shortly. The success of its
rival. Section B-2, in presenting an i'm
itation Of an old-fashioned school, has
placed the class upon its mettle. and it
fully intends to present a much superior
attraction when its turn comes.
Matters pertaining to athletics at the
Business are progressing finely. Mr..
Charles Hart, faculty adviser of the ath-
letic association. has been exceptionally
fortunate in securing Mr.. Robert Barr as
the coach for the baseball nine. Mr.. Barr
is an eX-professional baseball player and
is one of the best coaches in this city.
Last year. under his excellent training,
the nine did the best work in the history
of the school. defeating a couple of the
schools which had heretofore proclaimed
themselves far the superiOrs of the Bust
ness boys. This year, under MIR. Barr's
continued guidance, the devotees to the
orange and blue have fair chance of
winning the inter high school champion
ship.
The track team is also In highly pros
porous condition. Its members meet
every evening and train at Georgetown
College. They are working hard TO be
able to make a good showing at the big
meet to be held at Georgetown on Febru-
airy %. They expect, however, TO make
better showing at the inter scholastic
meet at Convention Hall in the spring.
The high schools will have a few entries
in this event. including a fifty-yard dash,
a 40 yard run, and a one mile relay race.
a number of young men are trying for en-
tries In these contests. Among the candi-
dates are Messrs. Williams, captain of the
team, Carlos, Pfzer, Kerr, Loughran
Pullman. Martin. McGran. Hendricks,
Thomas r. Henault. Fitzpatrick, Richard
Taggart and Howell.
Mr. Henry l.. Marschalk. a graduate of |
the Business, has recently been promoted |
to a responsible position in the Chicago |
branch OF phonograph company.
The regular work of the night school is .
very satisfactorily. The term .
L. !,
leaves but fifteen nights of the course to
be completed. Even during the present |
lold spell the attendance was scarcely de |
pleted TO any noticeable extent.
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BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL.

There is no more conspicuous figure in
the whole of the corps Of instructors and
principals connected with the public
school system of this city than Mr.. Allan
Davis. principal OF the Business High
School Mir Davis knows the school and
its needs better, perhaps, than anyone
else in Washington. Several years ago,
when he was but a young teacher at the
Thompson School, he devoted all of his
spare time to the study OF Shorthand,
bookkeeping, typewriting, and various
other practical business subjects. When
he had thoroughly mastered those studies
he interested a number of his pupils in
them and soon established a class of half
dozen members after the regular school
session had closed for the day. His work
was successful. His class grew in size,
until he had quite large number Of
pupils in regular attendance. And his
efforts amounted 10 something; he turned
out frst-class stenographers and hook
keepers. young people who were in every
way fitted for an active business life
so far as training could make them. Fin
ally the Board OF Education began to take
notice Of this prosperous class which was
being neld every day after school hours.
Their next step was TO incorporate 1t in
the regular SCDOOl course, Win MI IaNlS
at its head. That was the founding of
the Business High School. From that
time IL continued to prosper and increase
in size at surprising rate. Soon ii had
10 move out of its one or two rooms at
the Thompson School into separate
building OF it's own. This, too, soon proved
inadequate for the growing institution.
From one building to another IL has drift
cd about the city, without ever having a
cttfYabIa n T9UIirprnputg WIFE
ns-eorps OF nearly 500 students, IL is now
housed in what was formerly the District
Building.
But despite these continued handicaps,
Mr.. Davis has succeeded in constantly
building up the school and strengthening
its curriculum, until to-day it iE undoubt-
edly one of the most practicable institu-
tions OF it's kind in this country.
One of the foremost teachers of Eng
ljsh in the Washington high schools il
Miss X. E. Stanley, OF the Business. She
has practically been at the head OF
department in that institution for sew
eral years. and her work has been highly
successful IN every respect. Miss Stanley
is also a teacher in one of the night
schools, and IL unusually popular with
every pupil with whom she comes In con-
tact.
Once more Charley King is one of the
leaders OF the baseball nine at the Busi-
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THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAW
SCHOOL.

At the regular January monthly meeting
of the Junior Glass. held in the Moot
Court room, the tarir question constitut-
ed the subject of Il very interesting de-
bate. Mr.. Croxdale. the class president,
was chairman. -Messrs. IL. NJ. Fitch aud
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when the school occupied the old Curtis
School building on o Street. He is very
popular among his pupils. whom he has
frequently given the benefit of special
and interesting chemical demonstrations
after the close of the regular school
hours. He seldom has the slightest diff
Guilty in holding the attention of class
during a recitation
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The second of the series Of musical
services at ST. Johns Church. George
town, will be given Wednesday evening at
1:30 by the choir of st. Paul's Church.
Baltimore. The programme is interest
ing and includes selections from the
"Oratorio St Paul" Mendeissohn: the
"Sevenfold Amen" by Sir John Stainer,
and a varied programme of anthems.
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Hon Stanton ]. Peelle, LII. D, judge or
the Court of Claims, has been appointed
to lecture to the second year law classes
on the subject of Contracts He will
begin his course of lectures at once.
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known composers as Vieuxtcmps, Bach
! Ernst. Bassini. and, of course, Paganini,
and Mr. kubelik will have the assistance
| of Miss Maria Victoria Torrilhon, pianist,
and Herr Friml, accompanist.
! The programme of the concert to be
given by the Georgetown Orchestra Tues
day evening at the Congregational Church
will be of a high order of merit. The vocal
soloist will be Miss Katherine Pelton,
who has fine meZZo soprano voice, ana
whose past efforts have won her much
favorable criticism. Or. Anton Gloetzner
will be the instrume ntal soloist oil the
evening. DR.. Gloetzner needs no intro
duction to the Washington public, for dur
ing his long residence here he has been
the guiding spirit of group OF young
pianists whose work is testimony to his
efforts. He is also a composer OF note.
A notice of the Georgetown Orchestra
woul~f-not De complete without mention
ing Mr.. JcFl Kaspar, the musical direc-
tor. and Mr.. Edgar n. Stone, the secre-
tary, whose combined efforts have been
everything in the success of the organiZa-
tion.
give a recital at the New Willard Febru-
ary 15 is well known to students in
Washington who will have an opportu-
nifty to hear her in the beginning of her
professional career before she takes up
her residence permanently in New YORK.
She has just returned from her two years
work abroad, with the praise and en-
couragement of some of the best of Euro
pean critics and musicians. One OF the
features OF Miss Holtzman's programme
will be a Spring Song" by Montaivari,
dedicated to her, which she sang with
great success in Florence last fall Van
mini, Miss Holtzman's last teacher, was
most enthusiastic over her voice and
artistic Interpretation.
The fifth musical entertainment of the
Saengerbund for its members will be
given this evening at the club house on c
Street. The programme arranged by the
director, Henry Xander, is as follows:
Chorus, "Steh fest, du Deutscher Eichen-
wald," Isenmann; soprano solo, 'Se Saran
Rose" Arditti, Miss Carrie Burkhart:
violin solo (a) "Cavatina." Bohm, tb)
"Zigennerweisen," Sarasate, Mr.. Anton
Kaspar; contralto solo, Der Erlkoenig,"
Loewe. Miss Eleanor Simonds; baritone
solos. Song of the Evening Star" from
"Tannhauser, Wagner, and ''Wunder-
duet, Break Diviner Light" Alittsen,
Miss Burkhart and Miss Smonds.
The Lyra and Knickerbocker Quar-
tettes, under the direction of Mrs.
Francke. gave a concert last Tuesday
evening in Linden Hall before q large
and appreciative audience. The affair
was held for the benefit of the Silver
Springs parish. The solos and concerted
numbers were well rendered. and the two
Quartettes showed excellent training.
Miss Katie V. Wilson. the well-known
vocal teacher, enjoys most unique dis
tinction in being the only woman who
has ever directed the Marine Band. She
was not commissioned to first lieuteD>
ancy for the purpose. neither did she WELD
the baton while the famous band was on
dress parade, but one of her earliest eff
forts toward the entertainment of Wash
ington music lovers was the presentation
of the cantata. King Rene's Daughter
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Hon. Milton E. Allies. Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury. delivered an inter
esting and Instructive lecture on The
Evolution of Bank Credit" TO the schools
OF Comparative Jurisprudence and Dip
lomacy last Friday afternoon large
number OF the students were present,
many OF them members of other depart
ments OF the university.