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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-12

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF WYTHE. : ss'
I, John w. Eiffert, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. JOHN w. EIFFERT, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd
day OF Dec. 1862.
EN-. DAVIS. Mp.
CoRRECT-Attest:
WV. BUCK,
]: M. Philips, directors.
JEo. w. EIFFERT.
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tirely he is dependent upon American
products to supply his daily wants.
Mr.. /. Black road an extract from
The Heart of Midlothian" and after !
closing address from the retiring presi-
dent and a few remarks by Mr. Charles
G. Abbot. the president-e elect, refresh
ments were served by the hostess. Mrs
Squer, and the club adjourned to meet
at Chevy Chase Friday. June 6. for the
annual outing and dinner.
Among those present were Presiden;
and Mrs squier. Mr.. and Mrs. A. p.
Clark, jr.; Mrs. and Miss Pierce, Miss
Leonora Merritt, Mrs. Erdnnn. Mr.. AMI
Mrs. a. w. Barber, Mr.. and Mrs. S. I.
Besselievre. Mrs. II. y. Sterns. Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron L. Story, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
b. Brock. Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant,
Mrs. VI. E. S. Davis, DR.. and Mrs. W.
E. Diffenderfer. Miss C. A. Van Doren.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Abbot, Mr.. Isaiah
Black. Miss Kenheld, Mr. and Mrs. r
W. Scott. Mr.. II. c. Kirk. Mrs. and Miss
McCreery, Mrs. Welch. Miss Clum, and
Miss Cornelia Club.
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THE kBRACADABRA CLUB.
Delightful Entertainment at Home of
President c. II. Suuier.

The Abracadabra Club was entertain
ed Wednesday evening at the home Of
the president, Mr.. c. II. Squier. The
roll call was responded TO by a quota
tion from a favorite author. The essay
Of the evening was by Mr.. Myron l..
Story on The Land of the Setting Sun" q"
in which he gave a graphic description
OF his recent visit 10 the Pacific coast
Mr. 7. W Scott read carefully pre-
pared paper on the Advantages and
Disadvantages Of our Colonial Possess
sions."
Mr. j. d. Crolssant congratulated the
club on the high standard that had been
maintained In the literary work pre-
scented in the papers for the entire year,
OF which the two for the evening were
fair samples. Mrs. NJ Z. s. Davis read
Il selection on AN Enelishman's Do
nestle Life for Day" showing how en-
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PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Miss Georgia Gsrtrell Becomes Wife of
Mr.. W. H. Folk.

The marriage Of Miss Georgia Viola
Gartrcll. daughter of Mr. and Mrs
George f. Gartrell, and william Hum
phreys Folk OF Ohio was celebrated
Wednesday night at the resicenr. OF the
brides parents. 1925 Eighth Street
northwest. Rev. Joseph Kelly. of
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Off
ctated. in the presence OF the Immediate
families of the contracting parties.
The bride was prertily gowned in
white silk trimmed with applique. and
carried bride roses. she was attended
by her sister. Miss Alice A. Gartrell,
and Miss clarissa A. Edmonston.
The bridesmaids dresses were Of
white Swiss trimmed with pink ribbons,
and they carried pink roses Mr.. John
Wickon, Of New Jersey, 4 Princeton
clasEmatc OF the groom was best man.
Miss vida Stevenson played the Lohen-
grin wedding march as the bride and
groom entered the handsomely decorat-
ed parlor whore the ceremony was per-
formed
After the wedding a reception was
held. which was attended by the many
friends of the couple, who left on the
midnight train for New York and
Princeton. Mr.. and Mrs. Folk Will re-
side at Washington Grove this summer,
and viii take up their residence In
Washington In the fall
The young couple received many hand
some presents. among them being a
chest Of silver from the parents Of the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Folk, who
were present at the wedding.
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who were surrounded by the family and
personal friends.
The decoration of the rooms was very
tastily executed by Miss Myra Chitten-
den. one of the brides close girl friends,
and consisted of numerous ferns and
pink roses.
After receiving the congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs. Seaton left on late after
noon train for their honeymoon trip.
which will include Omaha, Neb.. the
home of the groom's parents. The
brides travelling dress was dark blue
serge, with white silk shirt waist and
white walking hat, most becoming
costume.
After June Is the couple will be at
home. 27OO Russell Avenue, st. Louis.
Mo-, their future residence.
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GARDEN PARTY TUESDAY.
Woman's Army and Navy League to
Entertain Friends.

The members of the Woman's Army
and Navy League will give a garden
rGrty next Tuesday afternoon in the
grounds of the Washington Barracks,
which Commandant Black has placed at
their disposal.
Music will be furnished by the Marine
and Engineer Corps bands, and among
other features included with admis-
sion cards will be the sunset parade and
drill.
For additional attractions there will
be Spanish dance to a mandolin or
cbestra. pins-po-g. and light refresh
ments OF varioug kinds.
For the convenience OF those who
care TO spend the evening. substantial
supper will be served.
Mrs J. C Kelton is the president of
the league. and the vice presidents are
Mrs. George N. Sternberg and Mrs. W.
X. Van Reypen.
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FLAG OF NEW DESIGN FOR THE PRESIDENT.

The emblem known as "the President S
flag" which has been used on rare oc-
casious for many years. will hereafter
appear with a changed design. The new
flag is now being made at the Navy De-
partment, The design of the present
flag which has been 80 long in use Is
simply the coat of arms OF the United
States on a blue field
Aside from the new arrangement in
the colors of the coat of arms. which
will appear on the Presidents iag now
in progress of manufacture. the princi-
pal change will be in the arrangement
OF the thirteen stars above the eagles
head. 1t is proposed to have sun
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Society DepIores the Death Of Lord Paunce-
fote---Leiter Invitations, for Festivities in
Honor Of French Visitors, Cancelled Sym
pdthy for Dead Ambassador S Family Wide
sDredd--- Their Home Noted for Hospitality

Lcrd Pauncefote's death. coming as
IT did in the midst of the gayetles ar
ranged in honor OF the nations French
guests here for the unveiling OF the
Rcchambeau statue. was kcenly felt in
social and diplomatic circles.
The British ambassador and his wife
and daughter had been important figures
in the social life Of Washington ever
since their arrival in the Capital City.
and the death OF Lord Pauncefote has
ciicited widespread expression of re-
grei and sympathy. The departure OF
his family for their English home-a
journey anticipated with pleasure and
now cloudcd by sorrow-"ill be gener-
ally denlored, from a social standpoint
Mr. and Mrs. Letter, upon learning
OF Lord Pauncefote's death. AZ once
caDceicd their invitations for the Tecep-
tion which they were to have given yes
terday afternoon in honor of the French
guests. The reason for Mrs. Letters
action lies in the fact that her daughter
is the wife Of Lord Curzon, viceroy OF
India.
This one unofficial entertainment in
honor OF tho distinguished visitors was
TO have been IN keeping with the bril-
liant hospitality for which Mr.. and
Mrs. Letter are so graciously identified.
The guests were TO have been received
In the garden. which though not very
large IS one Of the most beautiful in
the city. A great square OF lawn. rs
smooth and green as emerald velvet IS
bordercd with wide stone walks, on the
outer side Of which are luyuTiant flower
beds and vines. which almost entirely
cover the high gray walls. On the lawn
is an immense Egyptian tent, Of gor-
geous colors with a dado OF white
bierogiyphics on q frieze OF scarlet and /
blue. IN this are large. airy, light |
wicker chairs and tables OF most inyit- |
Ing aspect, while the air is fragrant
with the masses OF flowers which meet |
the eye at every turn
Mr.. Letter has taken cottage at Bar
Hsrbor for the season. but the family |
will not leave their Washington home
until the weather becomes unpleasantly
warm.
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Audubon Euchre Club.

The Audubon Eucure Club gave a de-
lightful yachting party one day last
week. the party going as far down the
river as occoquan on the beautiful
steam yacht May. OF this city.
The cruise was greatly enjoyed, as
was their short stay in that quaint old
town. The trip was made all the more
enjoyable by the presence of the East
Washington Mandolin and Guitar Club.
who were guests OF the Audubon Club.
and who rendered beautiful selections
on their Instruments.
Among those present were the Misses
Eva Wells. Carrie Grenwell. Addie
satcrneld. BERTHE Gerhart, Louise Kohl.
Mrs. Bertram Thornctt, Serena Green
well, and Messrs. a. W. Marion. Charles
Callahan. Lawrence Costigan, b. p.
Nash. Roland Sterner, William Green
well. William Robb. l.. A. McGirr. and
Bertram Thornett.
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MARRIED ON THURSDAY.
Mr.. George L. Seaton, of Omaha, Neb.
weds Miss Wall, of This City.

Thursday afternoon. at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Tweedalp, 1ii9
Sara Brent wall. sister Of Mrs. Twee-
dale was married 10 MIR. George Louis
Seaton. Of omaha, Heb., Rev. II. r
Naylor. presiding elder OF the Meth
0dist Episcopal church, officiating.
The young bride looked charming In
white crepe de chine. trimmed with
pearl passementerie, and an Eton Jacket
Of duchessc lace. the entire dress be
ing her own handiwork Miss Mildred
Agnes Couch. little nve-yoar-olj niece
OF the bride. stood with the couple.
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burst. exactly circular IN form. above
the head Of the eagle. with the rays
radiating from the group OF stars.
With the approval OF President ROOsp-
welt. the new design consists otherwise
Of an eagle. pure white IT'S feathers
heavily outlined with black. the con-
stellatiou in white. with the rays in
heavy stitching OF yellow en- a blue
ground. The flag Is 20 be OF bunting.
fourteen by ten and one-half feet. for
outdoor use and of heavy talTeta silk.
gold thread and embroidery. for in
terror decoration. The Presidents flag
is used only at sea upon the mainmast
OF the vessel when the President is on
beard,
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Summer Improvements.

Mr.. George ". McLanahan is making
extensive Improvements to his residence
at the corner of Twenty-first and Q
Streets. He has put in an English base
ment and added n large sun parlor and
cozy smoking room.
General and Mrs. Lieber have changed
the outward aspect Of their home. 1922
Eighteenth Street. by removing its
wealth of ivy vines and repainting 1t so
that It looks like quite new house.
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In Boston a series OF musicales is con-
Quoted throughout the summer. and
which are known under the rather un-
dignIfied title OF Pops Undiguiied be-
cause they are In the nature of SYM
phOny concerts in that they include Sc
lections from some of the works of the
great masters. These are interspersed
with popular selections, excerpts from
musical comedies. and comic operas
which have laid claim TO public approval
during the season. The concerts are
given in symphony Hall. one OF the most
popular concert halls in Boston. and
which is said to be admirably adapted
to summer entertainments in view OF its
perfect lighting. ventilGting. and spa
cious corridors, where the audience may
promenade during the iutermissions, and
society may entertain itself in seeing
and being seen.
Next year De Wolf Hopper. who has
been appearing with Weber Il Fields
during the past season. will again be-
come star in new comic opera en-
titled ''Pickwick." which has been adap-
ted from Dickins' well-Enown story.
Grant Stewart is writing some of the
music and will also play 4 part. Digby
Bell and Laura Joyce Bell will also
play important roles,
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Readings for the Blind.

The following have volunteered for the
reading 10 the blind at the Library this
week:
Monday, May 26-Mr. David Hutche-
son.
Tuesday, May 2T-Aiiss c. 81. Keith.
Wednesday, May 2S-Musicale, Herr
Emil Ermert.
Thursday. May Cdr. II. A. Dobson.
Saturday 3I-Mr Charles ". Cole
man.
The door is closed promptly at a:sO p.
m
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Returned From California.

Mrs. Francis H. Harrington and Miss
Harrington have returned for a visit In
this vicinity from Mare Island Navy
Yard. California. and will be at home
at the residence OF Mr.. Waldo Campbell
Hibbs. North Chevy Chase. Mo. on
Tuesday and Sunday next.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

Cecilia Loretto. to Mr.. Michael Joseph
Colbert TueCday. June 10, at o'clock,
Holy Trinity Church. 4 reception for
relatives and personal friends will fol-
low at the family residence, 1923 Thir-
tieth Street. from to $3.50. Miss Sui
livan is well known. both In the musical
and social world. and possesses beau
tiful soprano voice.
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Will Attend Alexandria Wedding.

The wedding OF Miss Mary Donaldson
Powell. daughter OF Mrs. Robert Conrad
Powell. of Alexandria. TO Mr.. Louis S
Scott. OF New York. will take place in
Christ Church, Alexandria. on Wednes-
day evening. June I. The wedding re-
ception will be held at the residence of
the brides mother, in Washington
Street. \ number of guests from tho
city will attend the ceremony and re-
ceptiOn
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Home Distinguished for Hospitality.

The British embassy for years past
has been one Of the most delightful
homes of the city. There was always
an atmosphere Of cordially and dig
nifty about the large and simply ar
ranged rooms and Lady Pauncefote
possessed, to a degree. the great gift
In a hostess OF m6aiHg her guests feel
al home.
Washington is indebted to the ambas-
sador's family FOR many beautiful en-
tertainments, which were always n
celebration Of some such event as The
Queens birthday. or the Christmas
feasts. made merry with English Gus
toms and games.
The marriage OF. the third daughter.
the Hon. Lillian PauncefOte. 10 Mr.
Robert Bromley, cf England. was per
haps the most beautiful wedding in the
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Marriage Day Announced.

Prof. Thomas w Conrad has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of his
daughter. Lila Virginia, to Mr. Richard
J. Boall, jr., Thursday, May %. Mr and
Mrs. Beall will be at home a, 200i Fiji
tccnth Street after June /.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Ramage Miller Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel c. Ramage have
Issued Invitations 10 the marriage OF
their daughter. Clarine Gertrude. to Mr..
John Strother Miller. jr.. Wednesday
evening. June 4, at 3 o'clock, at Trinity
Protestant Episcopal Church.
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Will Summer by the Sea.

The counselor Of the French embassy
and Nine. de Margcrie have leased for
the season Windermere Park cottage. at
Manchester y-thc-Sea. which is stu
Essex Country Club. Here they Will es-
tablish the French embassy this sum
mer. as the ambassador and Nine. Cam
bon will 20 20 France early In June.
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To Return to Her Home.

Miss Aohler. who has been visiting the
family of the Attorney General. will
leave for her home near Pittsburg about
June /. She Will be accompanied by Miss
Knox, who will be her gues for several
weeks
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An Early June Wedding.

Col and Mrs. La Rhett l.. Livingston
have issued invitations TO the marriage
OF their daughter, Gertrude, to Mr.
James Hamilton, Thursday evening.
June 3. at o'clock. at St Margaret's
Church.
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Guests of Mrs. Randle.

Miss Elizabeth II. Randle. daughter of
DR.. W. II. Randle, OF Germantown. Pa.
Miss Helen Chapman. OF Philadelphia,
and Miss Isabelle White. OF Alabama,
are visiting Col and Mrs. A. E. Randle
at Congress Heights.
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To Wed on June 4.

The marriage of Mr.. Peyton Gordon
OF this city, and Miss Evelyn Briley, Of
nesday, June l. at noon. at Christ p. E.
Church, Cambridge.
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Cards for a Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Amcs F. Medford have
issued invitations TO the marriage OF
their daughter, Jessie, to Mr. Roy Ben
net Shhrer. June 4. at noon. at Trinity p.
f. Church.
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MISS LEE VISITING CAPITAL.
Daughter of Famous Confederate Com
mander the Guest of Mrs. Turner.

Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter Of
Gen. Pobert f. Lee. and lineal de-
scendGnt OF Mrs. Martha Washington.
is the guest of Mrs. Thomas T. Turner.
2isS Florida Avenue.
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German Ambassador Going Abroad.

The German ambassador, who is now
the dean OF the Diplomatic Corps. will
spend the summer in Europe. He viii
leave for his vacation upon the return
of Count Quadt, who Is now ahroad.
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The annual musicale by the pupils of
Miss Alice E. Burbage will occur May
81 at the Washington Club. Miss Bur-
bage is well known throughout musical
circles here and her recitals are always
entertaining. This year she will pre-
sent only her advanced pupils. Miss
Burbage will be assisted in her recital
by Miss Grace Story. former pupil.
who has Just returned from two years.
study in Leipzig. and by Mrs. Wilson
Young, who will sing group Of songs.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Automobile Outings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson. who are
now at their country place at Brookline.
Mass. are devoting good deal OF time
to automobilinE.
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Much interest is being manifested in
the Columbia Mandolin Orchestra con-
cert which will be given early in June.
The orchestra has a membership of sew
enty. possibly the largest organization
of its Kind ever assembled in Washing
ton. and includes all the local players
OF prominence. Mr.. William Edward
Todd. jr.. who has been so successful
in handling large clubs OF this kind. is
the director. Some of the best known
solosts Of Washington will assist at
the concert.
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The first grand opera by an American
composer to be produced at the Metro
politan Opera House. in New York. will
be presented next season by Maurice
Grau. in the musical setting to "Cyrano
de Bergerac," which has been made by
Walter Damrosch. Tse libretto has
been adapted from the book by William
j. Henderson. known as a writer ON
musical topics. Damrosch has Just COM
pleted the orchestration. and will go to
work at once on the piano score in order
that 1t may be sent abroad to the sing
ers who will interpret the opera. 1t Is
very probable that David Bispham will
sing the title role, and as the part of
Roxene calls for a colorature soprano.
Nine. Sembrich's name has been mem
toned in connection with it. The opera
is in four acts. instead of five, and
Cyrano is mortally wounded and then
carried to the convent. where he meets
RoSane. The journey from the battle
field is reproduced in an intermezzo
which illustrates the din of battle. and
gradually subsidies into the chanting Of
the nuns In the convent. 1t is said that
the opera will be sung in English. II
so, it will be the first time that an
opera has been sung In English on the
Metropolitan stage during the regular
season.
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annals of historic st. Johns. Mrs.
Bromley was the only member Of Lord
Pauncefote's family who WAS not pres
ent when he died.
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Owing to the heavy rain storm which
prevented many from attending the COM
plimentary pianola and aeolian recital
last Friday night at Fnabe Hall. VIII
TO repeat the concert next Thursday
evening. May %. at S o'clock. The So
loist OF the evening will again be Mrs
Ivy Herriott Shade. who sang last Fri
day night. As the original program was
not adhered to last week ii will be
rendered next Thursday. The program
is as follows:
Hadley-Ballet Suite Cthree move
mentsj, Scene de Bachanale, Intermezzo
Finale. Aeolian orchestrelle. Chopin
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The Schroeder Orchestra has always
been the first musical organization in
Washington to present the compositions
OF John Philip SOGsa here. and accord
ing to their former custom. they will be
the first to play Sousa's new march.
Imperial Edward" Nr. Schroeder pur-
chased the first copy of the march for
orchestra. The march is dedicated to
His Royal Highness. King Edward VII
of England
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

The recital given at the New Willard
last Tuesday night by the pupils of Mrs.
II. II. Mills was among the most enter
tanning affairs of its kind. and served
to present many Of the popular singers
in delightful numbers. The selections
which made up the program were most
happy. and each was given with an un-
usual degree of artistic conception. Mrs.
Mills numbers among her pupils some
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Weddings Cards Issued.

Mr., John d. Sullivan has issued invi
tations for the marriage OF his sister,
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

The musical season of 1901-02 Is slow
ly drawing to a close, and those who
have followed it since its Inauguration
in the fall have known one Of the most
successful and enjoyable seasons in the
musical history of Washington. Those
who have contended that Washington is
not musical city need only to look
back on the season now closing to be
convinced that the people of the Capital
may be numbered among the musicians
of the country. and that through their
generous patronage some of the best
musicians and musical organizations
known to the concert world have In
cIucet Washington in their bookings
this year.
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Nocturne, op. 81. No. q. Etude. op. 10.
No. s. pianola Tosti. "Mattlnata."
.Gounod-Waltz song from Romeo and
Juliet" Il Would Liugcr." Mrs. Ivy
Herriott Shade. tplanola nccompani-
ment). Herbert-"Yesterthou pian-
ola. Weber-Aria from Der Frei-
schultz" How Could Fain Have Slum-
bered." Mrs. Ivy Herriott Shade, (pian-
ola accompanimenD. Wheatley-Waltz.
Cap and Gown" aeolian sorchestrelle.
At the West Street Presbyterian
Church, Georgetown, a special musical
program VIII be rendered by the choir
this morning. It will include: Organ
solo, The Lost Chord Sullivan; So
prano solo. THE Penitent," Van de
Water; duet for soprano and contralto.
Rock Of Ages" Glover; organ, "Marche
of Prophets" Meyerbeer. The choir
will be assisted by Miss Catherine A.
Bates. soprano, Miss Irma G. Callahan.
contralto. Mr.. Clarence E. Beatty. or
ganist. and Mr.. Joseph G. Hunter. di-
rector.
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The third annual concert by the choir
~ Trinity Church, Third and C Streets
northwest. will be given next Thurs
day evening. May 90, under the direc-
tion Of the director. Prof. William A.
been arranged. The choir will be as
sisted by string orchestra
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

The Washington opera Company, un-
der the direction OF Profs. H. E. Salts
man and William DeFord. Will open its
next season early in the fall with Il
grand revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's
masterpiece. THE Gondoliers." This will
be the ninth season OF the popular or
ganization, and no pains will be spared
to make 1t the most successful. The
production OF THE Gondoliers." 1t is
entation the opera company has yet
offered, and will be interpreted by u
specially selected chorus and some we'll
known solo,sts who have been identified
with former operatic productions.
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exceedingly talented young people, and
while many names which formerly fig
ured on her programs were missing last
Tuesday evening. their places were ade-
quately filled by others who have be-
come very much identified with musical
affairs here. One of the most delight
full numbers on the program was Miss
Halley's rendition of Liza Lehmann's
musical setting to the quatrain from
Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat. 81 Sent My
Soul TO the Invisible" which Miss Hal
ley sang in superb style. Mrs. Anna
Craig Hill's reading OF "a Song from
Omar Khayyam" and Hawley's Greet
ing" were enthusiastically received. and
Miss Eleanor Simouds. always n favor
ite. delighted the audience in her two
numbers. Mrs. Mills received the
hearty congratulations of a host OF ad
mirers for the excellent manner in
which the concert was conducted. Mrs,
Mills VIII soon sail for Italy TO spend
the summer with her daughter Lotta.
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