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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
EVANS COLLECTION
WINS ADMIRATION

At the Corcoran Gallery the collection
Of oil paintings given to the National
Gallery by William r. Evans. OF Mont
clair n. J., continues 10 be an attrac-
ton among picture lovers. AID Dardcu-
iarIy. those whose interest Is more
strongly centsred upon American paint
ings- The pictures, although not so Ia
vorably placed as would be possible IN d
large gallery where situable distance
could be found for the study OF the va
riots works, are nevertheless enjoyable
in the main galleries II VIII be noted
that a marked change has been made
ia the arrangement Of the permanent
collection since il was first reopened 20
the public. At first the pictures az
Quired from the recent salon were ar
ranged OF the west vail OF gallery q.
This arrangement w@s temporary ana
served tie double purpose OF enabling
the officials of the COrCoran Gallery -
open The gallery e1Tucr, and also gave
the public the opportunity 10 see The
recent purchases arranged IL single
lire. where their comparative merits
could be determined much Tuore re- Oily
than would he possible il arr nged
among the different examples Of the
permanent collection.
The present arrangement OF the reflly
acquired works is such that they rosF
form harmonious groupings with worls
already belonging tO the gallery, and
the larger number Oh the new pictures
have been hung ia galleries a and
p" This arrangement viii probably
continue for some time, with the eNcep-
ton OF one slight change, when the pic
ture May Night" which received the
highest prize at the recent salon. has
been returned from an exhibition where
It now occupies a place as a loaned pic
lure. II win be- given prominent place
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Refreshments Follow Musicale
At Centennial Baptist Church

The PhIathea class Of the Centennial
Baptist Church. corner Of Eighth and I
streets northeast. gave delightful enter
tafnment in the way OF a Sock Social on
Friday evening. There were about 100
guests present The following pro gram
CT music and recitat lions was rendered
Piano solo. Miss Carrie Lipp; vocal
solo. Miss Sadie Lipp; recitation. Miss
Noel: vocal solo. Mr. BrOWsher: vocal
solo, Miss Evanna Hid: violin solo.
Prof. Joseph Harrison; vocal solo. Mr..
Scantelburg. This was followed by the
serving Of refreshments.
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Contemporary German Paintings.


During the first week Of May an ex-
hibition Of contemporary German
paintings will be held at the Coreoran
Gallery. At the present time It IS be
lieved that these paintings viii be ex-
hiblted in the hemicycie Of the gallery
This collection has been selected TO
illustrate the best examples Of cOntem-
porary German art. In the selection
of these pictures, collections Of Ger
man paintings in London. Cologne, Ber-
lin. Dresden, Wiemar, Nuremburg. Mum
ich, and Carisruhe, were visited By the
committee, and visits WIRE also made
10 many Of the studios Of German paint
ers of prominence. The pictures were
assembled in Germany and have been
exhibited in the Albright Art Gallery
OF Buffalo. the St. Louis Muesum Of
Fine Arts. the Chicago Ar Institute. the
John Heron Art Institute of Indian
apOlis, and will be shipped from IN
dianapolis 10 the Corcoran Gallery.
Unlike the recent exhibition held at
thu Corcoran Gallery, these paintings
aTs largely Of the portrait and genre
class. Prominent among the portrait
painters represented is the late Franz
Won Lenbach. whose many portraits OF
Bismarck, and Of the old Emperor VIII
helm, gave him the distinction OF being
the most celebrated painter Of historical
portraits OF his century.
The catalogue is one Of great value to
the art student on account OF the brief
biographies Of the sixty-tWo artists rep
resented. To the general public this cat
aI"gue viii also prove Of more than ordf-
nary interest. as it contains thirty-one
excellent illustrations, eleven of which
are portraits Of artists whose works are
10 be found in the exhibition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
Catholic Knights of America
Crown From Small Beginning


The Catholic Knights of America is
one of the Oldest Catholic organization
in Washington. Away back in the early
SOS, when Catholic societies of laymen
IN this city were few and far between,
there gathered in a house in St. Al
oysius parish less than a dozen sturdy
pioneers o. what has since developed
into most beneicent brotherhood Of
Catholic men. The little gathering had
Tor It's object the organization of the
first branch Of the Catholic Knights OF
America In Washington, and the bless
ings, which nave come upon their ef-
forts are evidenced by the existence to-
day Of nine healthy branches In thus
city.
Prominent among those who in 1881
organized the Catholic KNIGHTS Of
America were ]. ]. Hurley and the late
Daniel Grady These two men enlisted
the support Of several others. 50 mar
the charter roll of St. Aloysius branch
bears the following names: Wallace A.
Brewer Daniel c. McGivern. Jobn 7
Fuller. Edward Purcell. John Ebert. J.
J. Hurley, r. J. Dun, Martin Brosnaban
w. r. GARRISON, and Charles w. Danr
From this beginning in St Aloysi,h
parish the order has spread itself
throughout the city. The other branches
are as follows ST. Peters, No I99, 81
Dominics. 212; Immaculate Conception
4l9; ST. Mary's. $50; st. Theresa's. 59l.
St. Stephens, 62i, and st. Joseph's. I2
The Staee Council of the Catholic
Knights OF the District is made up Of
representatives. from each branch, who
meet quarterly for the transaction Of
business. K is the supreme body in
this jurisdiction. and its officers are as
follows: The Rev d. ]. Stafford, d. D.,
spiritual adviser; Edward J. Hannah.
president; NJ A. Mess. vice president:
John A Madigan, secretary; John Shu-
grue. treasurer.
One OF the great works or the Catholic
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Celebrate MoOre's Birthday
With Program Of Irish Songs

Division No. 1 Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the Ancient Order Of Hibernians had
an exceptionally enjoyable meeting last
Thursday evening a; the Typographical
Temple. when the division had as its
guests the Choral Society Of the auxil-
larry. which entertained the division dur
ing a social hour which followed the
regular order Of business.
Interest continues TO grow in the Che
raj Society recently organized among
the young women of the auxiliary, and
the addition Of male voices in the near
future is contemplated by the leader
Mrs. Nellie b. Kelser, recording secre-
tary of Division No. /. The women Of
the Choral Society were given entire
charge of the coming celebration in
honor of Tom Moore, at a meeting last
week Of the State board of the Ladies'
Auxiliary o. the District of Columbia.
Carroll Institute Hall has been en-
gagged for the Moore celebration, and no
effort will be spared TO make this years
anniversary the most memorable so far
held under the auspices of the ladies
OF the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The celebration will occur Tuesday
evening, May IS, which viii be the l2Sth
anniversary of MOore's birthday Some
of the best musical talent in the city
viii be engaged for the occasion, and il
is intended TO present a program of
Irish music heretofore uneXcelled in
Washington celebrations.
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Ancient Order of HibeTnians
Will Receive Holy Communion

Division No. 1, Of the Ancient order
Of Hiberniaens, held its regular monthly
meeting last Sunday in their hall, at
Georgetown The attendance was large
and the meeting vas characterized by
the transaction Of an unusual amount of
routine business. There was a num-
Der OF visitors from other divisions. some
OF whom delivered addresses. Presi-
dent Harvey OccuTled the chair.
The entire membership If the division
VIII receive Holy Communion this morn
ing at Holy Trinity Church, George
town, and all the other divisions
throughout the city viii also perform
the same religious obligation IN their
respective parish churches. as follows:
Division No. >, St PatTick's; Division
No. 8, St. Peters; Division No. 4, St
DOminic's; Division No .. ST. Pauls;
Division No. 9, Holy Name; Division No.
:, St Stephens
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PLS[l AMERICAN
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CAInQ[,ICSF SOCIETIES

knights each year is the conducting of
the annual donation party on Thanks
giving night for the benefit Of st
Joseph's Orphan Asylum for Boys. and
for which they have earned the Hn-
stinted praise Of all eharitably disposed
people. The strength of the order in
the United States is now about $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
SaImaguudi Dinner.

The Salmagundi Club. Of New york.
IS TO give a dinner during the present
month IN honor OF a number Of men
who have been prominent in the promo
ton OF the cause Of American art
Among the guests are TO be John w.
Beatty, director Of the Carnegie Insti-
tute Of Pittsburg, and John f. d. Trask.
director Of the Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts, of Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
Arrangements for Concert
b. KensingtOn Orchestra

The Kensington Orchestra, an organ
ization of twenty-five players, viii give
a concert on Friday, April &c, under the
leadership Of Prof. Henry ]. Lucke.
IN addition 10 selections played by the
orchestra, c. ". Clum will give a reel
tation; Mrs. Hart Momsen. a violin
solo. and Miss Helen Rose Bigelow. of
Washington, vocal number.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
salon BrOught Evans CO.

The recent nunifcent gift Of aftv
paintings to the National Gauerg nv
William T. Evans was Insured through
the marked success Of the recent salon
and the conspicuous interest which this
exhibition aroused in this city. To have
been the cause OF demonstrating the
possibilities Of this city as an art center
10 such degree as would prompt one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
ART %]ARIISE8
A

OF the most liberal gifts OF paintings in
this country Is an achievement Of which
the Corcoran Gallery may well be proud,
and for which due credit should be
given. It marks one of the great epOchs
IN the promotion of American art.
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Notes and Personals.

The euchre given by the St Aloysius
Club last Wednesday evening at Con
zaga Hall. was a decided success The
hall was crowded with the players, all
Of whom enjoyed the game thoroughly.
Substantial prizes were distributed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
Uplifting by AIT.

In New York and in Boston the feel
ing exists tIat the future Of American
art depends largely upon more uniyer-
sal art education among the masses
ia New York. In what is known as set
Element work" an effort Is being made
IN an educational direction 10 bring TO
the class reached through the Univer-
sftv Settlement House a better knowl-
edge Of good art. Through the Art
Workers Club for Women. IN connec-
ton with members of the University
Settlement. an exhibition viii be held ar
Isl EIdridge street from April 10 April
"a This is not in the nature OF an eX-
pertinent but an annual event which
has been tested and its efficiercy as an
educational movement proved in former
years. At former events of this charac-
ter the attendance has reached the 20
600 mark, and the classes are reached
are pupils Of the public schools Of that
locality. as wei as those numbered
among the population benefited BY the
work OF the settlement houses
In Boston the movement Is in another
direction. The committee on the utili-
cation of museums OF AIT by schools
and and colleges have included in their
annual report from The Principles 81
Art Education" by Hugo Munsterburg,
the following quotation. while there is
no lack Of the sure eye and safe hand
among his people. a young generation
which feels the meaning of beauty 70
the bottom OF its heart IS the great need
Of our community"
The work has not ended with the
adontfOu OF this admirable principle.
Loans have been made Of collections 70
sister museums, and also 10 colleges
and other institutions devoted to educa-
onal work. In the belief that art mu-
seuns are for the education OF the peO-
pie. and with the knowledge that all
Of the people are not situated where
visits can be made to art museums, the
effort is being made TO so far as posi-
bic carry out the idea in this manner
of museum extension.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
Gave Friday Morning Music
For the Washington Club

The Friday Morning Music had an
especially interesting meeting in the
Washington Club last week. when Miss
Mary Helen Leefe, soprano, Mrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14
News Items and Personals
In Labor Union Circles

". S. Griffith. one Of the veterans Of
the art preservadve," who is famil-
iarly known TO his many friends as
Ajax" is dead of tuberculosis at the
home OF his son, near Alexandria.
William Bean. the Oldest empIoye Of
the Washington Eavy Yard. past the
eighty-year mark, who has been III with
whooping cough for several weeks, is
back at his work
R J. RedfeId, J A Huston. " H
TempIar, and John a. Onyun. have an
nounced themselves as candidates from
Columbia Lodge No 10I 10 the Inter
national Typographical Union annual
convention. which meets in Hot Springs
this summer.
In answer to the question being ask
ed. Are there any labor organizations
in this or other any country that have
a large fund invested or otherwise" II
can be stated from authoritative sta
tistics that there is at least one in Eng
land. The Amalgamated Engineers So
eietv Of Great Britain. an organization
similar to the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Engineers in this country, has an
invested fund Of S3.500000 securely in
vested in the best English securities
that brings in a ig revenue annually.
The organization has a membership OF
more than 100000. and pays sick. death.
and superannUated benefits. In all prob
ability, if the figures were obtainable,
It would be found that the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor Of this COun-
try are well fixed financially
a feature at the jamestown Exposi-
ton that viii interest Washington la
Dor men will be a complete exhibit OF
union labels from every trade and quar-
ter OF the country. Max Morris will
have charge OF the exhibit
William Dobson, general secretary Of
the BricklEyers' and Masons' Inte5na-
tionaI Union, in his report Just made
public shows. shows the membership Of
the organization TO be C4,G92 and grow
ing at the rate of $500 annually. There
was paid into the international treas
ury for six months $l2740; expended for
beneficial purposes, $75,924.. and in the
treasury Of subordinate lodges, 1874. 2oS.S5.
Washington has strong branch of this
organization.
The many friends of John Mitchell.
president of the United Mine Workers
of America. IN Washington, viii be
pleased to learn that ne has been award
ed a handsome gold medal by the In
ternatonal Exposition Of Social Econ
omy. at Iiege, Belgium, In recognition
Of his services which his book. Organ
ized Labor has been 70 students Of
Cprfnf pFnQGrlV
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Joliet O) Council. No. So, Of the
Knights OF Columbus, probably holds
the record for large family representa-
ton in that organization. John Lennon
and his nine sons are all members Of
No 3S2. The sons have quite d reputa-
ton In Illinois, as they have a baseball
nine right in the family, and one Of
them manages a team in Chicago during
the season. Detroit Council. No. 305.
boasts Of eight brothers Of the McClear
family who are members of that body.
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Music Notes and Personals
OF Interest in Washington

Miss F-aaceska Kaspar has returned
from Philadelphia, where she sang with
the Orpheua Club on Friday. Miss Kas-
par will leave tomorrow for Cleveland.
where she viii be heard in a drawing
room recital. From Cleveland Miss
Kaspar will go TO Bloomington. d.,
where she viii sing for the Woman s
Club.
Nine. Kitty Berger. TIE harp-zither
player, will appear in concert next
Thursday afternoon at the Waldorf
Astoria, New York While Nine. Berger
was IN Washington this season she
played for the President and Mrs
Roosevelt, Mrs. Letter and Mrs. Wads-
worth, and many other people of note.
Nine. Berger spends most Of her sum-
mers in England at the summer castle,
''Craigy-Nos," Of Adelina Patti-Nico-
lini-Cederstrom.
On the program of the Boston Sym
phony Orchestra. played in Boston last
week. appeared new symphony. The
symphony was written in 1894 by How
ard Brockway, of Baltimore and this
CITY. and produced in Berlin in 1895, but
this was the first time in this country.
Mr.. Brockway has written a great deal
of church music, but this is his first
symphony. Mr. Brockway is especially
interesting to Washington. as he was
married about a year ago to Miss Brad
ford. daughter of Rear Admiral Brad
ford. and OF this city.
Mrs Josephine Esputa DAILY was heard
last Sunday in church in Ashville, N. c..
where she is spending the spring sea-
son Mrs. Daily sang Waldecker's 20
salutaris" Mr. Waldecker. who was
formerly OF this city. is now in New
ark. n. J.. and is spending most of his
time composing
Miss Alice Burbage has organized her
class of pupils into a Junior Stage
Fright Club. At their last meeting.
held at the home of Miss Burbage, they
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to be held in May. Those who will be
heard are Miss Florence Herman. Miss
Vera Murray. Miss Clara Jones. Miss
Laura Mae Burch, Miss Creecy. MT
Eric Shilling.
Miss Marie Grice Young will present
her class of pupils next Saturday.
Miss Mary Helen Leefe, daughter Of
the late Colonel Leefe, L. 5. A. retired
who made q pronounced success at the
drill. vaudeville, and musical entertain
ment given on Wednesday afternoon at
Fort Myer. sang yesterday for the Fri
day Morning Music Club. Miss I.eefe
will also be heard on Tuesday evening
In the Continental Memorial Hall at
the opening OF the evening session of
the Congress Of the Daughter Of the
American Revolution
FTaulein Elizabeth schwanck. who
Will be heard at the Washington Club
next Tuesday evening, is a new soprano
to Washington. She has been heard
only at the German and Austrian en-
bassies, and in a musicale which she
gave in the reading room for the blind at
the Library Miss Schwanck has the pa
and VIII be assisted in her recital by
Mile. Eugene de Guerin, violiniste. and
Miss Anita Schade.
B. Allen Terrell. TO soloist of St
Johns choir. has accepted the director
ship. and solo position of the choir Of
the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
lie will enter upon his new duties
May /.
Edgar Priest. Instructor in organ
playing at the Washington College Of
Music. has resigned from the faculty
Richard Backing. tenor soloist of St.
Paul's Episcopal choir. has resigned.
Formal dedication of the new Hook
Hastings organ in the Douglas Me-
mortal Methodist Church viii take place
on Thursday evening next at O'Clock,
and viii consist of an organ recital by
II II Freeman, assisted by =. Allen
Terrell, tenor soi65st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

The knights OF Columbus of New
York city have recently raised $4,000 for
the erection of a Catholic chapel on
L-ackwelTs Island, where inmates or
the city prison may attend their reli-
yious duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

Miss Alice Burbage has organized her
class of pupils into a Junior Stage
Fright Club. At their last meeting.
held at the home Of Miss Burbage, they
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

". S. Griffith. one Of the veterans Of
the art preservatve, who is famil-
iarly known TO his many friends as
Ajax" is dead of tuberculosis at the
home OF his son. near Alexandria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

R J. Redfeld, J. A. Huston. ". H
TempIar. and John A. Onyun. have an
nounced themselves as candidates from
Columbia Lodge No 1OI 10 the Inter
national Typographical Union annual
convention. which meets in Hot Springs
this summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

William Bean. the oldest employee Of
the Washington Eavy Yard. past the
eighty-year mark, who has been III with
whooping cough for several weeks, is
back at his work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

The eighth anniversary OF Spaldlng
Council OF the knights of Columbus
VIII be celebrated next Thursday even
ing. The program win be an attractive
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

The complimentary lecture delivered
last Sunday evening at the Knights Of
Columbus Temple by Patrick J. Haiti
gan was enjoyed by a large audience.
in spite of the fact that the weather
was most disagreeable. The singing Of
T. Harry Maxwell and Mrs. Georgia
Mcdonald was enthusiastically ap-
plauded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

Miss Marie Grice Young will present
her class of pupils next Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

A feature at the jamestown Exposi-
ton that viii interest Washington la
Dor men will be a complete exhibit OF
union labels from every trade and quar-
ter OF the country Max Morris will
have charge OF the exhibit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-14

B. Allen Terrell, TO soloist Of st
Johns choir. has accepted the director
ship. and solo position of the choir Of
the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
he Will enter upon his new duties
Nav
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