Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-06

Mr.. Peck.
Arabian Dance. Observation-Disclosures. .Grieg
Mrs Peck Mrs Russell.
(a) Water Nymph, (b) Dragon Fly. .Nevin
Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Peck
Peer Gynt's Return Home, solveig's Song
Greg
Mrs. Peck Mrs. Russell.
Raft
Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Peck.
Each number was preceded by short
talk concerning the life of the composer
and the composition played. The talks
given by Mrs. Peck added interest to the
several numbers
The choir of Grace Episcopal Church, 9th
and y streets southwest, will give q special
musical service tonight at 7:30 under the
direction of DIR. Dales, the organist. There
will be full choral service and the choir
will be assisted by outside talent. Some
to the choir, which has been showing steady
Improvement for several months past.
The last regular meeting of the Sacred
Heart and Apostleship of Prayer, conducted
by Rev. Edward Buckley OF st. Matthew
Church, was especially interesting for its
program Of music under the direction of the
organist and director Of music of the
church, Miss Jennie Glennan. In addition
to the regular hymns sung by the regular
choir, Dubois 20 Salutaris'' was sung by
Misses Jennie and Mae Atchison and Mr..
p H. O'Farrell and Mr.. Robert Brott. and
Mr.. Herndon Morsell, the well -known tenor,
gave a very artistic rendition OF Tours
Jesus, Savior OF Ny Soul"
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Torney Simon will as
usual spend their summer in Europe.
They will sail ON June l. and go first to
England and Wales, where they will re-
main for some time. The latter part Of
their visit will be on the continent.
Mr.. Henry w. Hughes OF this city, who
has spent the past few years in Paris, first
studying, and pow singing. has met with
the sad loss Of both father and mother in
the past few months, the death Of Rear
Admiral A. K. Hughes occurring on Friday
at his homo in this city. Mr.. Hughes has
spent few weeks in this country with his
family each summer for several seasons,
and 1t Is expected he will come over this
summer to see his sisters and brother. Mr..
Hughes has been known In the music cir
cles OF Paris as the possessor OF the finest
bass voice which Paris has known for
many seasons.
A piano and violin recital of unusual
merit was given at the concert hall Of Cum
ston Institute by Miss Alice Burbage and
afternoon, which attracted a large audience
OF pupils and their friends. These artists
are leading ones in their departments, and
are heard all too seldom in public Miss
Burbage played two Chopin numbers. the
"Andante Spianato,' and a ballade in A
fiat. She Is a distinct success as an inter-
prefer Of Chopin. and the baliade In partic-
ular was beautifully played. For an encore
she played the sharp major Nocturne Of
Chopin. Mr. Rakemann's violin solo was
the Wagner-Withelm "ParMfal Para
phrase" in which he quite covered himself
with glory. He was Obliged to play another
number. and chose HsnriqueS ''6aercheil."
The two artists were heard In the piano
and violin arrangement by Heller and
Ernst OF ''PenDee Tugttivee.'' In three paEts
number they played the suite In g minor.
opus a. for violin and piano. by Franz
Res, In i've parts. This dfhlcult work
demonstrated the artistic and technical
ability OF the two players. az well ~ their
temperamental atmosphere.
An excellent concert with local artists