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The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
SAENGERBUND OPENS SEASON
Music Lovers Throng New National
Theater to Hear Concert.
Fine Programme Rendered-DanieI
BeddOe and Mime. Marie Zim-
norman SOIOists.

A welEarranged programme Of vocal
and orchestral music was presented in
an artistic and effective manner by the
Washington Saengerbund before a ca
pacity audience at the New National The
ater last night. the occasion being the
first grand public concert OF this organ
ization.
Among the audience We're represented
the leaders Of the musical world Of this
city, and the boxes were occupied by
members OF the diplomatic corps and so
ciety. Prof. Henry Xander. the musical
director Of the society. conducted.
The programme was opened by the Ma
rine Band Orchestra presenting Rossinrs
overture from William Tell" The work
was rendered in fine style, every part
being Interpreted with understanding. the
cello and reed solos and violin ensembles
being particularly beautiful
Much praise IS due the Saengerbund
chorus for its truly artistic rendering Of
Podbertskys Friedrich Rothbart." 4" A his
torical legend. The chorus was replete
with toae color and effective climaxes
Of harmony. all of which were inter-
preted with proper understanding.
Other numbers sung by the Saenger-
bUnd chorus. accompanied by the orches-
ira. were I'm Winter" BY Kremser
which is a rather difficult and unthank-
ful piece; "Jctzt Reisen VVir Zum Thor
Hinaus, by Angerer. which has less
technical fneries than the Kremser opus.
but more color and soul. and so Welt"
by Engelsberg. The last number. Wan
derlied," by Lund. a creation of unusual
tone variety and pleasing harmonies. was
presented in splendid style.
Honors were even between the Saen-
gerbund and Daniel Beddoe, a well-known
tenor Of New York. who captured the
good will Of the audience at the very
outset. Mr.. BeddOe has an unusually
clear voice, flexible and soulful He
sang his high notes with ease and grace.
adding fine enunciation and correct in
depreciation. His numbers We're: Aria
from The Queen OF Sheba," by Gounod
and encore; Songs OF Araby." Old Eng
lish; Destination by Fontenailles: "AH
Through the Night" Old Welsh, and
encores.
Nine. Marie Zimmerman, Of Philadel-
phia, pleased the audience with the So
prano solos: II Wit" from Francesca
di Rimini" by Thomas. and encore;
.Meine Liebe Ist Gruen." by Brahms;
LenZ, Dy Hlldachi The Lark by
Horatio Parker, which last number Nine
Zimmerman sang with much artistic ef-
feet. Her voice is clear and true
The Columbia Turnyerein also enter
tained d large audience at a musical en-
tertainment given at its hall last night.
The programme consisted of overtures.
selections. and solos. instrumental and
vocal. and was a complete success from
every point of view
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

bered, left Washington at the end Of
President Clevelands first administration
under a cloud The British Minister (the
post had not been raised 10 the title or
ambassador wrote a letter in which he
gave his opinion OF the approaching Pres
idential election TOO freely. and advised
an English-born correspondent how 20
vote. The letter written 10 the minister
by the Englishman proved a despicable
trick 10 decoy the British representative
into an expression on the political situa-
ton in the United States, and Lord Sack
vile. who had just succeeded 10 the title
and estate OF his brother, fell too readily
into the trap set for him, and his recall
was demanded by President Cleveland.
Since that time Lord SacSville has held
no diplomatic post. His heir presumptive
is his nephew. Mai. Lionel SackviIIe
West, and he Is married TO Lord Sack
ville's eldest daughter, who is well re-
membered in Washington as the beautiful
Miss Victoria West. who. though quite
young, presided with so much grace and
dignity at the British Embassy in Wash
ington- Lord Sackville's eldest brother
was the Earl De Ia War; pronounced
Delaware), and the present holder Of that
title is his nephew.
A book recently published, written by
Mile Claire de Pratz. gifted French
woman, who has the good fortune 10 be
able 10 write as we'll in English as in her
own language, has been banned from the
shelves Of the Boots Circulating Library
in London. The book IS called Eve
Norris. and the reason given by the re-
spectacle and fastidious Mr. Boot, the
head Of the library, for the banishment
Of this book is that no books OF charac-
ter unsuitable for the family circle are
admitted 10 the cOmpany's shelves 80
Mile Claire de PratZ is a niece Of NJ
RoUvier. ex-PreTaier Of France. For ten
years she was professor Of English Ian
guage and literature al the Paris Lycee.
or State College for Women, and she now
holds the government appointment Of In
spectrice Generate under the Ministrere
de fInterieur, of al the public charities
connected with the children Of France,
but this distinguished record has not
saved her from the bann Of Boots. Nile
de Pratz. who is now in London. is dumb
founded at the situation. Dear. dear
me. she says. "and 10 think that I
originally intended 10 dedicate Eve Nor
ris' 10 English mothers who send their
daughters 10 the Latin quarter 10 study
art?' Mile. de Pratz deliberately wrote
the book as a warning % English mothers.
Of the middle class, particularly. who ap-
parently do not know the risks they are
running in allowing their daughters 10
study unprotected in the Quarter Latin
in Paris. 20 drive the lesson well home
to thoughtless English parents. the au-
thor has shown in her book just what
temptations English girls must encounter
Whether the censored novel viii become
as much sought after as Tolstoi's famous
''kreutzer Sonata was after IL was for
hidden by the postal authorities transit
through the mails, remains to be seen II
Eve Norris excites half the curiosity
the Russian novel did. then the presses
VIII be kept running night and day 10
supply the demand.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

The naval attache Of the Russian en-
bassy and wife. Commander and Nine.
Nebolsine, and their little sons. Eugene.
George. and ROstisleve. have returned to
their home. 1925 NJ street. Nine. NeboI-
sine and the children spent three months
in Europe. visiting Switzerland and Eng
land, returning in September to spend the
early autumn with the commander at
Black Rock. Bridgeport. Conn. where he
was the past six months Nine Nebolsine
is the only lady in the Russian diplomatic
circle this winter. and she viii resume her
days at home the first Thursday in De-
cernber
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

There will be in Berlin next month a
great sale Of famous autographs Among
ether celebrated papers offered will be a
precious document valued at $5.0o0. 1t is
a proclamation of the Emperor William
I, issued in 1870. when he was King Of
Prussia. This document IS a model Of
diplomatic phraseology and one recog-
nized that while the hand which executed
this proclamation was that Of the old
Kaiser yet it was Bismarck who dictated
II. At the same sale there Will be exhib-
tied letters OF Bismarck, Gladstone. Wag-
ner. the late Queen Victoria, and the
Prince ConsOrt the Dukes Of Wellington
and Marlborough, Of King James II, and
what is most remarkable of all. auto
graphs Of Mirabeau and Cardinal Rich
elieu.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
We Direct Attention to Our Superb
Collection of
Fine Apparel and
Fabrics and Art Objects
Non Displayed in the Various Departments.

DDITIONAL Novelties will be shown during the remainder
"A the and owing splendid Paris organization in
many simultaneously with their appearance abroad
Many of these mpoaons selections exposed for sale on our
counters unique without duplicates we would
to those desiring these products that the possibility of dp
ponenl quite necessary make their selections
We would also suggest that you begin your Christmas
worhe things that have be advance Embrod
erng Initials Handkerch Marking Linens Making Up Sofa
Pillows Working Centerpeces Frames Do &C. Engraving Silver
ware and Jewe Stamping Pocketbooks Cases Painting
Miniatures, &C.
We would also earnestly the advsay of early shopping
for Xmas the advantages of which appeal to patrons who have
nuber gifts to select and who will appreciate purchasing with
leisure and comfort by avoiding the crowds hurried inspection
and unsatisfactory results The enlargement MANY of our depart
ments will greatly facilitate the holiday shopping but the unusual
demand which has already been made upon supplies Xmas goods
illustrates the wisdom of anticipating shoppers by buyng
all presents in this preloHday season.
Purchases will carefully stored If desired and delivered ponptv
at specified time and opportunity will be afforded relieving the
strain of continued shopping we'll the giving advice and assist
ance in making troublesome selections
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Dwyer gave
a theater party At the Columbia sat
urday night TO Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt
TO witness the performance Of Coming
Thro' the Rye" Those in the party were
Mr.. and Mrs. Varnell, Mr.. and Mrs. Cot
ter T. Bride. Mr.. and Mrs Willis J.
Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs. William W. Bride.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
TN The SOCIAL WORLD
Luncheon and Dinner in
Honor of Miss Shonts,
RETURN OF THE T0WNSENDS
Expected to Arrive in Washington
Early This Week.-Mrs. Cannon
Coming from DanviIIe TO Join Her
Father-Justice and Mrs. Day 10
Spend Thanksgiving in Ohio.

Nile. des Portes. daughter of the Coun-
selor of the French Embassy and
Madame des Portes. entertained at lunch
con yesterday complimentary to sAIiss
Theodore Shonts, their guests being Wis
count de Martel. of the French En-
bassy, and ViscOuntess de MarteI; Wis
count de Chambrun, also of the French
Embassy; Prince Lynar. of the Ger
man Embassy, and Senor Cora. Of the
Italian Embassy. Later, Mrs. Richard
Reid Rogers was hostess at dinner, her
guests being asked 70 meet Miss Shonts.
who is her guest The list included Wis
count de Martel and Viscountess de Mar
tel; Miss Frederica Morgan and her
guest, Miss Henning, Of New York: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Lee. Miss Downing.
Prince Lynar. and Mr.. Moriz Won
Szent-Ivany
Mrs. James Mcmillan and her grand
daughter. Miss Jarvis, after spending the
late autumn at Hot Springs, arrived AT
their home in Washington, Friday. Miss
Jaryis viii make her debut at a tea
December u.
Mrs. Robert Harper has issued cards
for a breakfast, 10 be followed by a
bridge party. at her home in Sixteenth
street December 10.
Representative and Mrs Henry T
Rainey arrived in Washington Saturday
and have taken apartments at the Dris-
coll for the winter
Mrs. Richard Townsend and her daugh-
ter, Miss Matilde Townsend, who reached
| New York Saturday. are expected TO ar
rive at their home in Washington early
this week.
Mrs. Robert Bacon. wife Of the Assist
ant Secretary of State. has returned 10
/ Washington. after spending the week in
| New York, where she went 70 be present
at the opening performance OF the opera
Miss Helen Cannon. daughter OF the
| Speaker Of the House. who is now in
Danville. H., is expected to Join her
father here the latter part Of the week.
Mrs. Donald Cameron and her daughter.
Miss Cameron, are entertaining for a few
days Miss Hcyt and Mr.. II. Wilkinson, Of
New York
Justice and Mrs Day left washington
Saturday evening for their old home in
Canton, Ohio where they will remain
until after Thanksgiving.
M. and Mrs Herbert Wadsworth are
/ expected to arrive at their home in Du-
pont circle Wednesday. 10 open their
residence for Thanksgiving. They viii
probably bring party OF friends 10
Washington with them
Mrs. Robert Patterson has arrived in
Washington, and partially opened her
house in Dupont circle. Mrs. Patterson.
who has come on for the Root-Grant
wedding. will remain IN Washington but
a few weeks. though she and Mr. Patter-
son VIII probably return after the opening
Of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Dwyer gave
a theater party AZ the Columbia sat
urday night 10 Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt
10 witness the performance Of Coming
I Thro' the Rye" Those in the party were
Mr. and Mrs. Varnell. Mr.. and Mrs. Cot
ter T. Bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis J.
Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs. William W. Bride,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Nolan. and Miss
Forbes. of Philadelphia. During the
afternoon Mrs. Leavitt was the guest
of Mrs. Dwyer in an automobile trip.
Mrs. 4. r. La Pelle. Of 400 Kansas ave-
nue. northwest. will leave with her son.
Rowland Rutledge La Pelle, and, her
brother. Herbert Walton Butledge. on
Saturday of this week for Alton. Ill,
10 attend the fiftieth anniversary OF the
wedding of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walton Rutledge, which occurs on De-
cember 4 Mr.. La Pelle goes West Christ
mas week.
"Ye Gentlewomen's Sale" will be held
in the Hichey house. 80 Seventeenth
street northwest. daily. from 10 a. IN. to
p. m. beginning November &c. and con-
tinuing 10 December 7. Luncheon will be
served between the hours of Z and 3, and
tea after 4 o'clock.
There viii be special sale OF some
Sheffield plate belonging to one of the
oldest Washington families, in addition
TO the usual display Of shirt waists,
necNwear. children's clothes. and fancy
and useful articles. preserves, jellies
cakes, candies. biscuit, and old silver and
lace relics.
This society. Of which Mrs. Roswell
Randall Hoes is the president, disposes
of the wares Of needy women of Wash
ington. and also some Of their old family
relics which they wish TO sell. The sale
is held each year.
The patronesses of the society are Mrs.
Arthur d. Addison Mrs. Murray Addi-
son. Miss Biddle. Mrs. John c. Boyd.
Mrs. Arthur 7. Brice. Mrs. Robert Craig.
Mrs. Cropper. Mrs. Charles Henry Davis.
Mrs. George T. Dunlop. Mrs. Elkins, Mrs.
George +. Elliott, Mrs. Green Clay Good
loe Mrs. GOrdon-Cumming, Mrs. Hay.
Miss HeintZelman. Mrs. {. A Hill, Mrs.
Robert Hinckley. Mrs. Archibald Hon
kins, Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Mrs.
Ralph Jenkins, Mrs. Ralph Cross John
son. Miss NJ. 3. Johnston. Mrs. Fleming
Lavender, Mrs. Arthur Lee. Mrs James
Lowndes, Mrs. Nicholas Luquer, Miss
Tibbey, Mrs. George T. Marye Mrs. Dun
can McKim. Mrs Robert Shaw Oliver.
Mrs Charles Parrish. Mrs. Henry Cleve-
land Perkins. Mrs. PinchOt, Miss J. Riggs,
Mrs. J. p. Sanger, Mrs. Roland Cotton
Smith, Mrs. John p. Story Mrs r. Rush
Wallace. Mrs Nathaniel Wilson, and
Mrs. Yarrow.
Mrs. Oracle, wife OF Col. Archibald
Oracle. and her interesting daughter
Edith Temple Oracle, have returned "a
their home. After an enjoyable visit OF
several weeks at Monticello. they went
north TO southampton. L. l., 10 visit
Mrs Otto Wilhelm Setback, the mother OF
Mrs. Oracle, who has a cottage there
They visited the jamestown exposition on
their return home. and were the guests
OF their uncle. the commissioner general
Of the exposition. Mrs. Archibald Oracle
Will resume her Friday afternoon musi-
Gales the nrst Friday IN December at her
residence in Sixteenth street
Mrs. Lewis Flemer sailed with her
aunt. Mrs. George W. Roosevelt, on the
Caronia for Italy on the sd. They will
remain abroad about three months.
DR.. and Mrs. William Jerdone Pettus
have returned 10 the city and opened
their residence at 1722 Connecticut avenue.
Mrs Perry Benjamin Pierce and Miss
Pierce. after an absence OF two years.
have returned 10 the city and are located
at the Marlborough.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

NJ Clemanceau, the French prime min
lister. has been informed by Mr. LoyC
George. Of the British Parliament. that
the tunnel across the English Channe
between England and France is a de-
funct project for d generation at tht
very least. the obstacles Of water tide
and ocean depths 10 be overcome count
ing as naught when compared 10 OBJ
stacles OF British prejudice and appre-
hension Of invasion by q foreign foe. A
ferry between Dover and Calais is tn,
next proposition. and the success OF the
ferry-boat system OF the United States
IS quoted to sustain this scheme
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Dress Goods Department.
Second Floor, 6 Street,
TTENTION is directed the very comprehensive showing
IA Navy Blue and Brown Fabrics,

these being the popular shades season. We have
extensive variety of these snch practical everyday dress materials
including Sges Cheot Panamas weaves The
popular Serg shown the plain and the chevron and
herringbone stpesand the stripes very fashionable and build
very tailor suits dresses street. business travelling
outing and general They make equally handsome separate skirts
No wardrobe is complete without serge dress
Navy Blue and Brown SergeS, SOC the yd
Navy Blue and Brown SergeS, 75c the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Serges, $1.OO the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown SergeS, SIPS the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Serges, $1.5O the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown SergeS, $1.75 the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Stripe Serges, 75c the vd.
Navy Blue and Brown Stripe Serges, 81. so the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Herringbone Serges, 81 so yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Chepiot, SOC the yd.
Navy Blue and Brown Panama, SIPS the vd
Navy Blue and Brown Shadow Stripes, 81 the vd.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
The Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulation-a circulation in Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
The largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulation circulation IN Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital It's books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

Mrs. Robert Patterson has arrived in
Washington, and partially opened her
house in Dupont circle. Mrs. Patterson.
who has come on for the Root-Grant
wedding, will remain IN Washington but
a few weeks. though she and Mr.. Patter-
son VIII probably return after the opening
Of the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

Gels Permission to Dig Up 82d and
SD Streets.

The Rapid Transit Commissioners granted per-
mission yesterday 70 the Pennsylvania Railroad
Interests 70 drive shafts in 32d and SD streets,
between Madison and Seventh avenues, in the
digging Of the tunnels far below the surface of
those streets. The action Of the commission was
expected. The Tribune predicting il earlier in
the week. As already explained. the contractor
has run into a deposit Of quicksand near the
wsldorf-Astoria and further along toward
EiTth avenue and finds It necessary to support
the buildings before going ahead with the tun-
ne work
George L. Rives. counsel 70 the commission,
sad that careful supervision Of the work would
be looked after by the chief engineer Of the
hoard, George 8. Rice. The railroad agreed he
said. 70 make compensation TO property owners
for any temporary stoppage Of light or air.
Edward I-suterhach representing, he said
sorty-rve property owners between Madison
avenue and Sixth avenue. presented a petition
Of protest against the scheme
The board granted the application Of the New
York Connecting Railroad for q franchise. The
application has been before the board for
months. and has met with much opposition
Alfred r Gardiner. for The PETERBOROUGH COM
psny said that his company objected 70 the
clause IN the proposed Lexington avenue con-
tract which empowered the CITY to order
changes in the rolling stock and gave the city
supervision Of the running Of trains. He said
that il cut the lessee Of without his legal
rights. He also objected 70 the requirement in
the contract which requires the bidder TO state
what transfers he viii be bic TO provide Mr.
Gardiner commended that such clause gave the
impression that the company was obliged 20 give
transfers He also objected 70 the clause which
requires the contractor 10 employ only citizens
tCf the United States and preferably citizens Of
the State Of New York Mr. Rives said that
the clause probably would prove to be uncon-
ttitutional. but that inasmuch IS il sug
gested by Corporation Counsel Ellison, he
thought il best 20 have It in the contract.
Al The objections made By Mr.. Gardiner we're
noted and the commission decided 10 take ons
more week before finally approving the contract
The committee plan reverted against the
petition Of the Broadway and Fifth avenue n1er-
chants against surface excavation IN the build
Ing Of the tunnel. and also against the rernon-
Etrance OF the Republican County Committee
against the loop connection at 42d street.
Thomas DimOnd. Of the Thomas Dirnoud Iron
Works, Of 10. 12S West 3s}d street. said last
night that the commissioners had reported IA
Torably his appeal for an order removing the
wooden shed covering shaft Of the Pennsyl-
rania Tunnel in 33d street in front of his prop
ertv. The board has ordered ths Pennsylvania
interests, Mr.. Dlmond said TO move this shed
20 some point west Of his property and fronting
on their own property, and to see that III their
trucking in 32d and $50 streets between Broad
way and Seventh avenue whether loaded or
empty carts enter and leave by the west
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
loop CONTRACT RULES
RESTRICTIONS SEVERE.
Sabrap Mast Be Built an Trentg-
one Months.

Tventv-one months is allowed for the build
-. # the proposed subway loon which 20 n
..-,ar+ the bridges on the Manhattan side and
able the Brooklyn Rapid Transit COMPANY
- Mn its elevated cars in belt line system
.,ross the bridges. The Rapid Transit Commits
.,oners have prepared the form Of contract to
,,overT1 the work. It would seem that the con-
FACTOR has permission 10 Go some open cut
,-ork in Centre street although the restrictions
,orerning the conduct Of the work are unusually
rigorous.
The contract now ready covers the section OF
Che proposed loop line in Centre street between
pesrI and Canal. AS this is the most difficult
section 10 built. the contract for It is arranged
ssrlv and viii be let without delay. There will
be a hearing on the contract on February IS.
Immediately following which there viii be the
usual invitation 10 bidders. The work will be
q. IN bout six sections II will be known as
Route g. and wiz traverse ultimately Delaney,
Grand. Desbrosses. Canal and William streets in
Manhattan, and Fulton street Lafayette ave
rue and Broadway, in Brooklyn.
The contract calls for four tracks in Centre
street and two tracks IN Walker and Canal
streets and provisions for spurs turning west
into Canal street.
The price stated for railroad construction is TO
include the furnishing of all materials and the
plete construction Of the subway. The work is
% include the installation Of pipe galleries Tho
contractor must furnish q stipulated security.
The route shall begin al or near the intersection
of the centre line OF Centre street with the
southery line Of Canal street; thence southerly
under and along Centre street TO Walker, where
6 spur viii begin 10 run easterly under Walker
street; thence southerly under and along Centre
greet 20 its intersection with Pearl street.
The board reserves the right TO alter the plans
during The course Of construction. The contract
calls for the appointment of an arbitrator 10
settle disputes between the city and the cOntrac-
tor. The contractor is entitled TO payment for
additional work on the recommendation Of the
engineer The contract calls for the speedy con
structOu Of the work, with at least shifts
Of eight hours for worllmen for each working
dav
No materials Of any kind are allowed 10 he
piled along Centre street during construction.
Materials are allowed 10 be piled on adjacen:
streets which are Immediately necessary for use
No larger quantity Of explosives shall be kept
the line Of the work than VIII be actually re-
CURED for twelve hours work.