Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-25
and the other ''Come Unto Me-" both from
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| and the other "Come Unto Me-" both from
| The Messiah"
Mr.: J. N. Long has accepted the position
| of organist at the Brookland Baptist
Church. and entered upon his duties last
Sunday morning He played prelude in A
fiat and postlude in q. which were orig
| inal compositions, and Handlers Largo, and
| professional in c, by Batiste.
Mrs. Helen D. Deyo substituted last Sun
DAY at the Calvary Baptist Church for Miss
Harden Hickey. Her solo was 1.-The teni-
tent" by Van der Water.
Last Friday the second student meeting of
| the University of Music and Dramatic Art,
| known as the Unschud Club, was held in
| the parlors of the institution. The program
rom and Bell Hnrs" "Nor RI s played BY
Miss Dorothy Knapp and Miss Mildred
Kolb, both lecturing on the respective
operas. Miss Alice Terrell played the emo
menreigen," by Lsxt, and a Bach fugue,
on which Miss Won Unschuld gave explana-
ton. Miss Urness performed the Chopin,
scherso, and gave q lecture on Bach'e life.
lecture on the violoncello. illustrated by
| solo piece. performed by Mr.. Ernest Lent.
| and Hayden trio played by Miss Kath-
arine McNeal Mr.. Brisky and Mr.. Lent.
by her playing Of the GODDARD Maxurka.
Mrs. Reeves, pupil Of the dramatic art de-
1 partment, Miss Cherelle Parson, teacher.
| recited johnny" by J. Whitcomb Riley, and
! the .'Boogeyman," by Dunbar.
November 30 will be the first Of the
artist recttals given by the University of
Music and Dramatic Art The artists are
MT Potter, baritone. from New York, and
university. The recital is free to the uni
versity pupils and tneir parents.
An interesting musical and literary enter
tainment was held at the Foundry M. E.
Church. at 10th and Church streets. last
| Friday night. the proceeds of which were to
Capitol M. E. Church. Those who contrib
| uted to the program were DR.. Frank M.
Bristol. pastor of the Metropolitan NJ. e.
| Church, who gave several dramatic and
| humorous readings; the noted Apollo Male
| Quartet, composed of Messrs. Charles e.
Meyers Roland Roderick, w. D. Mcfarland
| and Dana C. Holland. There were also sew
eral numbers by a section of the Marine
Band. A most unique and enjoyable fea-
/ ture was series of bugle calls by Messrs.
Pratt and, Titus of the United States Ma
| rine Corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Osborne gave a mu-
steal evening last Wednesday at their
apartment in the Ashley. A number Of
| among them being when the Heart is
Young" by Buck. and Nevin's Rosary"
Mrs. Robert Lesher also sang "Merrily 1
Roam" Bonnie Sweet Bessie" by Gilbert.
and Moonlight" by Neil Moret.
The first meeting of the Pennsylvania So
ctety will be held a the Pythian Temple on
the evening of December 1. An elaborate
and interesting program of music is being
arranged for the occasion by Miss Adele
Levers
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Greene have Just
closed with the Belasco Theater for week
of opera in February. They will put on two
performances of Carmen, two of Trovatore
two of Rigoletto and two popular matinees
of the Chimes of Normandy. Mr.. and Mrs
Greene will go to New York next week to
engage professional singers for the cast
The chorus will be composed of sixty
VOICES, all Of them being trained singers.
Miss Margaret Veitch gave a musicale at
her studio on F street in the Grimes piano
building on Thursday afternoon from 4 to
6. She was assisted by Mr.. b. Frank Gebest
pianist. Miss Veitch gave an interesting
Interpretation Of "Niemand hats gesehen."
Die Mutter an der Wiege" by Loewe, and
BATH BATH" by Mozart, and numbers by
Puccini, Metcalf, Chaminade and De Ko-
lude" in D fiat. "Polonaise" in G sharp
minor, "Nocturne' in F sharp and D fat,
Chopin; "Paganini Etude,' "Polonaise'' in
major, List. and a sonata by Grieg Mrs
Walter Patterson played very sympathetic
accompaniment.
The Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Or
cheStra held its first meeting at the Y. NJ
c. A. building last Wednesday evening.
There were more than fifty members pres
ent. and practiced successfully the "Pique
Dame Overture by Suppe; the "Moeking
rison. This club has been in existance for
the past ten years and successfully di-
rected by Mr.. Walter 7: Holt. assisted by
Mr.. H. E. Gallaher. There will be solos
contributed by different advanced members
of the orchestra at each rehearsal Miss
E. L. Moore played last Wednesday the
Grand Gallop de Concert and Myers
H. Co. e.. Rn;@ IAl ,%xyy4
On Wednesday evening, November 81. at
the Presbyterian Church. Takoma~ Park, the
Takoma chorus presented the sacred can
tata Saul, King of Israel " to an appre-
ciative audience that completely filled the
church.
The whole work was exceptionally well
rendered. the mixed choruses and the fe-
male choruses winning especial approba-
ton. With the exception Of the soprano
the principal roles were essayed by local
talent. and all the solos were very accept
ably sung
The soloists were as follows: Abigaile
(sopranol. Miss Laura Collison; Michal
(alto, Mrs. Miller; Saul Second bass).
Stoughton Jonathan (second tenor. James
w. Dyre. director of chorus Samuel (first
bass) E. H. Easterrling.
The part of the witch of Endor was sung
by all the sopranos. and the subordinate
witches were represented by the altos.
The members of the chorus and their
friends well satisfied with the work
accomplished this season.
Mrs T. D. Butcher gave a musicale at
1927 10Th street northwest last Friday even
ing. The parlors were tastefully decorated
and an appreciative company listened to
a program of exceptional merit. Miss Eda
Bowers violin solos were particularly we'll
received. Miss Bowers recently returned
from four years study abroad The fol-
lowing participated in the entertainments:
Piano solo. Miss Marion Drown, (a) Soma
tine. Clement; (b) Theme from Mozart.
Violin solo, Miss Eda Bowers Or. A. Smith,
accompanisO. moderate movement from
Fantazia Appassionata. Vieuxtemps. Piano
solo, Miss Grace Macintosh. Gnome Bells
Uang). Piano duet. Mrs. George P. Coun,
Mrs. Wilbur F. Drown. Pearl of Varsovia
Sidney SMITH. Violin solo. Miss Eda Bow
ers, Fraumerie (Schumann). Piano solo,
Miss Sarah L. Avery. Sonata Pathetique
beethoven. Vocal solo. Mrs. George PEN
dleton Coun. IF Were King" (Armitage).
Piano solo. Mrs. w. F. Drown. Rondo Cap
riccioso (Mendelssohn). Piano duet, Mrs.
Coun. Mrs. Drown. Mardi Gras Quadrille
(Schubert.
The entertainment committee of the
Washington Canoe Club announce the fol-
lowing program for their smoker which is