The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

In order to prevent false IDEAS and sr-
reneouS statements to gain Roadway. Il
is necessary fer me 20 make the follow-
ing;
The FESTIVAL March" which l recently
composed vas PLAYED fer tae aFst stge
by any orchestra publicly on FRIDAY. k'ee-
raary IL Another march OF a similar
character composed by me en my re-
turn 20 America received its FIRST per-
Sornanee BY the Boston Orchestra in
or Gustav S,rube
This march was not conducted ny me
until came 70 Washington later and
then for the FIRST time here conducted 1t
at a concert given by the Georgetown Or
chestra
Some people are under the impression
that I conducted it in Boston with the
Boston symphony. which IS entirely err
roneous. Very truly,
ROBERT sTEARNs
Several or Washington's weW-knewn
musicians we're heard to good advantage
Wednesday afternoon. when they gave an
interesting programme at the reception
given by Mrs Curtis h. Hoppln in honor
OF relatives from Chicago.
Those participating were Miss Marie .
Hansen. of the Peabody Conservatory.
who rendered several piano compositions
with much brilliancy; Miss Gretchen
Hood. who gave several OF the we'll
known opera vocal selections: Miss Bertha
Hansen. soprano OF the Church OF the
Ascension. was heard to good advantage
IL,
Thee" her sisters composition. and sew
eral others. while Miss Emma NJ. c. Ben
der gave the Rochnaninof Prelude" and
others. The programme was brought to
close By the Mcdowell "Polonaise" and
the Iljensky Lullaby" by Mr. Frank
J. Allen.
Another OF the interesting meetings Of
the Sharp Club, was held last Satur-
day evening. when it assembled at the
home Of Miss NJ. Eleanor Richmond. at
her apartment in the Landmore. to take
up the study Of the life and works of
the great composer. Weber. A thoroughly
interesting sketch OF his life. which
clearly showed the extreme difference be-
tween his experiences and those of the
NkICE SItdI HlunlClduSs was given as an
opening number by Mr.. John Allen.
paper pointing out Weber's greatest
achievement, namely the revision OF the
old and the starting of the new opera,
was contributed by Mr.. Frank j. Allen
Miss Emma NJ. c. Bender opened the
musical programme with the weIl-known
Invitation TO the Dance" which was
followed by the beautiful overture from
the opera "Euryanthe," In duet form,
by Miss Bender and Miss Richmond
The Romance Meath the Almond Bios
som Waving was the next number. be-
ing given by Miss Margaret Paine ac-
companied by Miss Marie C. Hensen.
The club was then favored by q selec-
ton from Mr.. James Barr, one OF the
new members, his number being THE
Waldbachlein" Of Spindler after which
the company adjourned to the dining
room where a delightful repast was
served. The Misses Hansens will act as
hostesses for the club. at the next meet
ing, which will be held on February &c
at the residence Of Mrs. e c. Allen in
Lamont street. when an unusually de-
lightful programme Of Wagner viii be
heard.
Mr.. Oscar Gareissen has invitations
out for a song recital in his studio on
Thursday evening. February o. to be
given by Miss Helen Arnold Neuleton.
contralto soloist in the choir of St.
Thomas Church. and Mr.. Wilbur Howard
Peter. The music will begin at $50
O'Clock
Among the many hattering press no
1iees received recently by Mrs. w. f.
Holman regarding Mrs Florence Holz-
man-Weymouth. OF this city, who is sing
ing in France. the following is one of
the shortest about her appearance in
'Le Legende:" Mime. HOFFMAN, eymouth
Is Charlotte brought out her brilliant
qualities to a remarkable degree She
gave full swing to her dramatic tenn
permanent showing unusual power. Her
play OF features. her attitudes, trans
lated with thrilling effect the sufferings of
the heroine. The tones of her voice in
the reading of the letters were touching.
in the passionate duet she was magnetic
and she acted the final scene with
pathos."
The Consolidated Circle OF the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church will entertain
the ladies OF the church and their friends
with a musical and tea next Thursday
afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock in the Sunday
school room. Following is the musical
programme:
Piano solo, by Miss Mary Pugh; songs
in French, by Miss Katherine Alvord;
violin solo. by Miss Enid Holden; plano
solo, by Mrs. Leslie Louis Cook: song by
Miss Dorothy Wagner; piano solo. by
Miss Margaret Alyord; two songs, com
posed by Miss Margaret Alvord, by Miss
Miss Katherine Alvord; duet by Miss
Mary Pugh and Margaret Alvord; song.
by Miss Dorothy Wagner; song, by Mrs.
Waldo: toy symphony. by Miss Dorothy
Wagner, leader; piano, Miss Mary Pugh
and Marion Alvord violin. Miss Enid
Holden mandolin, Miss Amy Langley:
trumpet, Dudley Manning; drum. Miss
Agnes Langley; rattle. Miss Dorothy lie
Due; triangle and quail. Miss Katherine
Alvord; nightingale, Miss Ruth Hood.
charming recital was given Thurs
day at Rauschers by three Peabody Con-
servatory pupils, residents Of Washing
ton, Miss Flora Jackson soprano: Miss
Elsa Murray. pianist, and Miss Ethel
Lee, 'cellist- They gave a beautiful pro-
gramme before a large and fashionable
audience. and Mr.. Harvey Murray played
all accompaniment.
Miss Lee is particularly we'll known
and popular among concert goers in
Washington. Miss Murray is a daughter
of the well-known organist and pianist.