Evening star., 1909-09-12

Mrs. Eleanor Gillen Dorsey. organist for
the past eleven years of st. Stephens
Catholic Church. has accepted a similar
position in Denver, Col Mrs. Dorsey has
been well known in local musical circles
as an accomplished organist and musi-
clan. and the best wishes of wide circle
of friends follow her in the practice Of
her profession in her new home.
Mrs. Dorsey inherits her musical gifts
from her mother, Mrs. Gillen. who was
the orsanist at ST. Stephens Church for
thirteen years previous to Mrs. Dorsey s
engagement. For seven years before that
time Mrs. Gillen was the soprano so.oist
in the choir, and while filling that posi-
ton was called upon suddenly to substi-
tute for Mr.. Foer,zh, who was the regu-
lar organist at that time. filling his place
so successfully that she was engaged per-
manently. Mrs. Gillen's mother, Mrs.
Kahlert. was also an organist of ability
and filled a similar position at the I'm
maculate Conception Church in this city.
Mr. Carl Dunn, formerly of Washington
brother-in-laM of Mrs. Dorsey. is now To-
Gated in Denver, where he is organist Of
one of the prominent churches.
Ernest ]. Benin. recently organist of st.
DG6n engaged
organist of ST Stephens Catholic Church.
and George Herbert Wells. organist and
choir director of Holy Trinity Catholic
Church. Georgetown. has also been en-
gagged as visiting choir director, the en-
gagements TO commence October l. Mr..
Behm has been a student of piano, under
the late August Hoester. G. H. Wells and
Felix Garziglia. The choir will consist, as
in former years. entirely of male voices.
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this morning at the Westminster Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, his selection
being ASHAMED of Jesus" by Danks.
Last Sunday Mr.. Fred Thompson was
heard in Haw.ey's Still. Still With
Thee making most favorable impress
sion. Mrs. Frank Byram. organist and
choir director of the church. has returned
from three-week visit to the seashore
and will be in her usual place In the choir
today. During her absence from the city
Miss Aileen Miller and Mrs. Hartman
substituted at the organ for her.
The children of the industrial school
were delighted at musical which was
given for them last Sunday evening by
Mr.. Steven r. Smoot. baritone. Mr..
Smoot selected his numbers especially to
suit the taste of his youthful audience
and accordingly scored a success. Miss
Edna Sheehy assisted as accompanist
Andrews Episcopal Church. has returned
from her summer vacation and Joined
the rest of the quartet when they re-
sumed singing last Sunday. Mrs. Gage
during her absence from the city. visited
Narragansett Pier. Boston. Gloucester,
Plymouth and Providence, r. I.
Miss Marguerite Allen, organist of Cur
ley Memorial Church. has returned from
her vacation and will be in her place at
the organ today. She took trip through
the far west. visiting the Seattle exposi-
days of her vacation at Atlantic City.
Harry Hall. organist and choir director
last season of st. Patrick's Sanctuary
Choir. has been engaged as organist at
st. Mary's Catholic Church. commencing
October l. Mr.. Hall was previously or
ganist for season at St. Aloysius
choirmaster.
Miss Sallfe Mason Of the music faculty
of the public schools has returned from
her summer outing. Miss Mason spent
most or her vacation with the colony of
Washington musicians at Owlyout Lodge,
Miss Alys Bentley's summer home in the
Adirondacks. Other Washington must
clans summering at the lodge were Miss
Blanche Polkinhorn, soprano at All
Saints Episcopal Church: Miss Ruth Do
Ing, soprano. the most recent addition to
the music corps of the public schools. and
Miss Clara Burrows. pianist. who has for
some time been teacher in the public
schools, but has recently been transferred
to the music faculty. Miss Mason, on
her return trip. stopped en- route in New
York, where she was Joined by her
mother and sister. for a weeks sightsee-
ing. Miss Mason will spend the last