Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19

his separation from the quartet causes
much regret MI. Barnholts successor has
not yet been selected.
The quartet Of Trinity NJ e. Church
w. X. Cohen, will give an Evening with
the Choir" this evening. The anthems will
be: Hear Us, Father" by C. D. Rose:
Il Will Praise Thee" by banks. Solos
tet. An interesting program will be given
The pupils of Mr.. Glenn c. Gorrell gave
recital last week at the Washington Club
The program was given by Mrs. w. r.
Fuchs. Miss Louise Crittenden. Miss Ger
trude KILLER and Miss Helen Schiff.
A musical at GUIDES Hall Tuesday even
Ing, under the management of Miss Carrie
8. Orth. in aid OF the Ragged mountain
whites OF Virginia, proved a great success.
Mrs. Ralph Barnard and Miss Ethel Holtx-
claw were the soloists last Thursday night
Baptist Church Mr.. Arthur Mayo acted as
accompanist during the week.
The music will be of a very high order at
the Shrine Of the Sacred Heart today.
Haydn's Second Mass will be sung; "Veni
Creator, Mr. Bernard A. Ryan: offertory.
Miss Mabel c. Latimer. Special music has
been prepared for the vesper service at 4:30
In the afternoon.
A musicale was given last Tuesday even
ragged mountain whites of Virginia, under
the management of Miss Carrie 8. Ortiz. A
large and appreciative audience filled the
hall. and were enthusiastic over the cred
San Antonio CEgbert Van Alstyne), ].
Louis Scrivener. Harry A. Chick. D. B.
Brahms), Miss Elizabeth B. Grahame;
The Red, Red Rose" (Hastings). w. How
ard Butterworth; "Ouvre TIE Yeux Bleus''
e.. Masseneo. Mrs. Elsie sfllers Phelps:
a IN Daha q
Pierson; "Erlkonig'' (Schubert-Liszt. Miss
Ethel Tozier; Where the Lindens Bloom"
DUDLEY BucD. Miss Margaret Aylmer
Click; 'Vulcan's Song Gounod), B. Frank
Meyers: "Carmena" III. Lane WILSON,. Miss
Flora A. Jackson; selection, Miss Grace w.
Yewell; ..Liebestraume'' Qiszb. Miss Ethel
Tozier: "Elsa's Traum," Lohengrin (Wag-
ner), Mrs. Elsie Sillers Phelps; "Chanson
soId Kentucky Home e." stephen : e. Z. Eos
teri, ]. Louis Scrivener. Harry A. Chick,
d. B. Galleher, N. B. Hunter.
Mrs. Oldberg had one of her most inter-
esting musicals last Friday afternoon.
when Miss Miller, daughter of Joaquin Mil
Ter. the poet. gave some of her father s
poems and songs.
Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer" was
sung last Sunday evening in the Westmin-
ster Church Memorial by the choir, assisted
the solos, Hear My Prayer and 20 Tor
the Wings Of a Dove delightfully."-. Other
solos of the evening included the Ave Maria,
adapted from the intermezzo in "Cavalleria
Rusticana." sung by Miss Aileen Miller, So
prano, daughter of Douglas g. Miller, the
well-known tenor. Robert Cary Stearns
played the violin obligato. Mr.. Miller sang
Vandewaters 1.-The Publican" and Mr.
Charles Bright, baritone. sang Calvary"
William Graham gave an informal song
recital In the studio of Miss Mary Helen
Leefe last Friday evening. He has rich,
low baritone voice and sings remarkably
well. His interpretations are especially
good. His songs included those of Metcalf,
zier, pianist. assisted with some piano num-
bers of Chopin. and Philip Lee Scantling
sang one of Allitsen's songs.
The first recital on the new organ
of the Eastern Presbyterian Church was
given last week by s. Frederick Smith,
oFganist in the Mt. Pleasant Congregational
Church. He was assisted by Miss Hansen,
who sang with Verdure Clad" from THE
Creation" and Mr.. Schaeffer. who sang 1T
is Enough from Elijah" Both these num-
bers were well given and aroused much
enthusiasm. A repetition of the whole pro-
gram will be made, by request, some time
in June.
Miss Bertha Hansen sang a particularly
good setting of THE Lord Is My Light at
the Christian Endeavor mass meeting of the
societies of the District of Columbia last
Friday evening.
Russell G. Abbott. who was recently re-
elected president of the New Hampshire AS
ISOLATION. and is one of the leading musi-
clans in local circles, was rendered BAN
quet last Monday evening in the New Will
lard.
Henry xander musical director of the
Washington Saengerbund, and one of the
leading composers and pianists of local
circles. sailed yesterday for summer trip
abroad. He will go first to Naples and
will then spend the next two months travel
ing on the continent Mr.. Xander spent
eight years studying in Germany and will
visit his old haunts and friends there He
will return here in the early fall.
Miss Arley Mott the young pianist whose
engagement to S. NJ. Fabian, the we'll
known pianist, was recently announced,
left yesterday for California to join her
parents in their home for the summer.
The wedding of Miss Mott and Mr.. Fabian
will not take place before fall.
Mrs Ernest Lent will spend the month
of July with her elder son. Wilmer Lent.
who is in college at the State University of
Wisconsin, in Madison, Wis.
The testimonial benefit concert given Miss
Sally Mason, the popular accompanist last
TUESDAY evening was one OF ine pest FOCAL
concerts of the season. Miss Mason had
the assistance of Mrs. Blanche Muir Dali
gleish. contralto; Miss Ruby Stanford
violinist: Miss Alys Bentley. in a group of
childrens songs; Mrs. Frank Byram.
pianist; Howard Butterworth. baritone, and
John H. Duffey Of New York, formerly
one of the best baritones In Washington
Mr.. Duffey's voice is more rounded and
has grown in breadth since he was heard
here before. He sings with fine style and
finish and much sentiment. His songs were
"Oh Promise of a Joy Divine" by Mas
senet; Strauss "Allerzechen," and for a
very pronounced encore he sang from
manuscript one of the most beautiful songs
heard here In many days. THE Night
ingale's Song" by young New York
composer named Stephens. who gives prom
Use Of great things in the future, and whose
symphony has been accepted by Safonoff,
conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra
in New York, for next seasons programs
Mr.. Duffey gave great delight to his
friends, and will receive a warm welcome
on all subsequent appearances. Miss Mason
played the accomplishments delightfully."-
and was on the stage with almost every
number.
A pleasing program Of music was heard
last week at the reception given by the
vestry of st. Andrews Episcopal Church
to the choir OF that church Mrs Carter