Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06

Presbyterian Church, with Mr.. Walter
Kimball basso, soloist and precentor
DR.. John McMichael, who has been Of
ization of the church last fall, has left
for Portland, Ore, where he goes to enter
upon the practice Of his profession, but
where he has already received an offer
from one of the churches to become a solo
member Of the choir. Mrs. McMichael ex-
poets to join him in the early summer.
Miss Grace Beelman, cornetist, was one
of the soloists at the meeting of the Y. M
c. A. on New Year eve. Her most effective
number was 1.-The PALMS. There were Sc
lections also by the Lyric Male Quartet of
Baltimore and the Illingsworth Family
Orchestra.
The choir of Grace Church Georgetown,
has commenced rehearsals for Farmers
Oratorio, Christ and His Soldiers" which
will be- sung by the regular vested choir
of the church and they will be assisted by
some of the best local talent in the solo
parts. Mr. F. H. Bassett is the choir.
master and Miss Henrietta Smedes will
preside at the organ.
Miss FRANCESCA Kaspar gave recital at
Aeolian Hall recently and scored a great
success. Her numbers were the Micaela
aria from Carmen" Spring by
Henschel; "Nymphs and Fauns" by Bern
berg; Il Hid My Love- by D'Hardelot,
and THE Lass with the Delicate Air.
Miss Elizabeth Gwynne, pianist of New
York, has been spending the holiday sea-
son here with her mother Mrs. Gwynne,
at their home, 1925 Connecticut avenue.
Miss Margaret collin was the assisting
soloist at the Temple Baptist Church
She gave very touching rendition of the
hymn I'm the Sweetness of His Pres
enCe' at the evening service.
The New Hampshire Association will re-
sumo the regular meetings January IA at
the parlors of the w. c. T. U. on 9Th
street Quite an elaborate program Of
music is being arranged for the occasion
by Mr.. F. H. Bassett chairman Of the
committee entertainment.
Miss May Goodman is spending the week
in Baltimore, where she is visiting rela-
tives.
The music at St. Johns Episcopal
Church, 10th and H streets, at the morn
ing service today will include Service Of
the Holy Communion" in E fiat. by Gus
Came Wise Men," by Steane; organ post
Jude; Concert Rondo," by Hollins. and at
the evening service, "Magnifcat" and
fertory anthem, I'VE Have Seen His Star
in the East" by Clare; organ postlude.
Spring Song" by Hollins.
The many friends of Madame Holberg
will hear with regret that she is very
seriously i'll at the home of friends in
Mobile, Ala, where she has been visiting
during the holidays.
The Thanksgiving service, as conducted
on New Year eve at the Shrine Of the
Sacred Heart, is comparatively new in this
country, but in Rome, and pretty general
~ in all Catholic countries, it is consid-
cred the proper occasion for holding a
service of praise and thanksgiving for the
benefits Of the year just passing away and
of duplication for an extension Of the
faith during the year that is at hand. The
sermon on this occasion was preached by
the distinguished Paulist missionary, Rev.
William L. Sullivan, and the music was of
unusual merit. The solos were sustained
by Miss Mabel Cecilia Latimer, soprano;
Miss Resale Small, mezzo soprano: Miss
Mary Emily King, contralto; Mr.. Melville
Hensey, tenor; Mr.. Joseph Murray, basso,
and R. w. Devereux. baritone, with Mr..
Armand Gumprecht at the organ and Mr..
Bernard Ryan, choir director. The music
Fidelis," Novelties; Come Unto Me-
Dudley Buck. tenor solo; 20, Holy Night"
Adams; Creation BleSt," Georza's; II Be-
hold Thee" Adams: 20 Saiutaris," Verdi;
''Tantum Ergo" Riga.
Mrs John McMichael has finally decided
to remain in her present position as or
ganist at the First Baptist Church. and
Miss Edith Stoweil, soprano, will be the
regular sol0ist.
Mr.. H. H. Freeman organist and choir
master OF st. Johns Episcopal Church.
18th and H streets. will give an organ re-
citai at st. Pauls Episcopal Church this
evening at 7:15 O'clock Master Herbert
barrow soprano soloist of ST. Johns boy