Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-10
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

"a Bunch OF Shamrocks." by NeedhaG.
was produced for the first time in washing
ton by Mr.. Oscar Franklin Comstock his
last studio recital. This Is not prbfound
work. but very musical. possessing much
charm and naivete with a touch of Irish
wit It consists Of eight solos and four
quartets and it was given most satisfac
tory Interpretations. by Miss Annie Tate.
Miss Helen Bane, Mr. T. Barton Easily
and Mr.. Comstock. Miss Helen Calhoun
accompanying. The program included but
one other number. sinding's Variations for
two pianos, played by Miss Calhoun and
Mr.. Comstock-
Miss Pauline whitaker, contralto, solo-
list Of New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, sang the Evening Song from the
oratorio EFT by Costa. last Sunday even
ing 1t suited her voice admirably and was
sung with much religious sentiment.
A sonata for plano and cello composed
by Mr.. Ernest Lent of this city. was played
at recent concert given by the Mnneap-
oils Symphony Quartet and met with the
marked approval of both press and public.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Lloyd wrightson
gave dinner in honor of Nine. Schumann-
Heink and her husband Immediately after
the concert on Friday afternoon, at which
occasion Miss Gertrude Reuter- was pres
ent as a guest.
The program given by the Friday Morn
ing Club. March 8. was the aria from
Samson and Delilah," Saint-Saens, My
Heart at Thy Sweet Voice." sung by Mrs.
Ralph Barnard; Andante and Scherzo for
violin, David, played by Miss Allen; Noe
turne. Glieg-B tornson by Mrs. Dill: three
Brahms songs by Mrs. Barnard and a piano
duet, German Rounds" by TchaikOwsky,
played by Miss Biddle and Mrs. Sebree.
Mr.. Eric hath. pianist. will give a recital
at Hollins Institute, Roanoke, Va, Mon
day, March IL. Their program Will include
Sonata. opus As, piano and violin; Air Varie,
vicl:n, Hungarian Rhapsodie No. -.
List. plano; Romanza second concerto,
Wienawski: Elfentanz, Sauret; Adagio,
GODDARD, and Ziguenerweisen, Sarasate, vio-
lin.
Mrs Nellie Knight Ellis has been ap.
pointed contralto solOist of Temple Bao-
tist Church
Mss Laura Black. soprano Of Trinity NJ.
E. Church. sang Millard's Ave Maria
last Sunday at the morning Service. Miss
Blacks voice is of unusual beauty, full
and rich with mezzo quality
Mr.. Sydney Lloyd Wrghtson will sing this
morning in Epworth Church, Norfolk. Va.
This is his first appearance in any musical
capacity in that part of the country since
his appointment as honorary director of
music at the Jamestown exposition.
The music at Wesley Chapel this MORN
ing will be Festival Te Deum, Buck and
the soprano solo. There is a Green Hill
Far Away Gounod. At the evening serv-
and Stainers Love Divine" duet for So
prano and tenor, will be sung
Mr.. Arthur D. Mayo played at the George
Washington University assembly Wednes-
day. February q. His selection was
Chopin Scherzo in B fiat minor.
Mr. William Clabaugh, baritone, has been
appointed precentor Of the Luther Place
Memorial Church. Mr.. Clabaugh's work
in the choir has been eminently satisfac-
tory and his appointment voices the hearty
approval of the congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs John H. Nolan entertained
a number of their friends last Tuesday
night at their beautiful new home, 1882
Connecticut avenue. Among their guests
were many well-known musicians and
exceedingly attractive musical program was
the feature Of the evening.
Miss Eva whftford has been engaged to
sing the part Of Queen Esther in the can
tata Of that name, which is to be given
next month by the choir of the Dumbarton
Avenue M. E. Church.
Mrs Grace Dufour Brown, organist at
Temple Baptist Church. has been confined
to the house for the past week suffering
from an attack Of grip.
Mr.. Sydney Lloyd Wrightson will present
Miss Gertrude Reuter- in q complete song
recital. for which a limited number of I'm
vitations have been issued, at the residence
of Mr. Samuel Ross, 1928 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest, on Friday evening next.
This young singer had the honor of sing
ing for Nine. Schumann-Heink on Friday
evening last. after having dined with Nine.
Schumann-Heink and Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
son that evening. Nine. Schumann-Heink
was enthusiastic in her praise and predicted
for this Washington girl brilliant career.
She sang for her "Thy Beaming Eyes by
schwarzes Haar' by Strauss and Zach Lieb,
ich muss nun scheiden," by Strauss.
The music at the Westminster Memorial
Church today will be: Morning anthem,
Remember Not. Lord Our Orenses.' by
Marks, with baritone solo and obligato,
sung by Mr. Carroll Morrison; the offertory
will be Killers prayer, sung by Mr.. Forney
Donaldson. At the evening service Mr.
Frank Byram will sing 20 Saviour. Hear
U.s." by Gluck.
The oratorio Christ and His Soldiers"
by John Farmer. was given a very salts
Episcopal Church. Georgetown. under the
direction of Mr.. Frank Bassett. Thursday
evening. March Z. The choir was assisted
by Mrs: Charles D. Henney. contralto. who
sang 'The Fulfilment,' by Maunder, as an
ofYertory, between the first and second
parts of the oratorio. The other soloists
were Miss Juanita Miller, daughter of the
poet, Joaquin Miller; MIR. Mills, tenor of
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
and Russell Abbott, baritone. Miss Smeads
presided at the organ.
An audience which tested the seating
capacity of the church attended the concert
given by the choir of the Fifth Baptist
Church Friday evening. March 8, under the
direction Of Mr.. William ]. Palmer. A
number of local musicians and soloists from
other churches assisted the choir In max
ing the evening one of memorable enjoy
ment. The program opened with an organ
prelude by Handel. played by Mr.. Garland.
the blind organist, and was interspersed
with several fine choruses. Among them
were "To Thee. Cherubim." from the famous
Dettngen TIE Deum by Handel; How Love-
ly Are the Messengers" from Elijah. Men
delssohn; 1.-The Anvil Chorus II Trovatore,
Verdi, and the 'Infiammatus," from Ros-
sinis stabat Mater. Miss Sherrier singing
the obligato. The soloists were Mrs. J.
Milton OdeIl, who sang Just AS AM" by