Evening star., 1912-09-08

"The Prince of Parchesi." given by
young society folk for local charity.
In the latter play she appeared to
great advantage, both as a singer and
danseuse. She has returned recently
from a long period OF study abroad,
principally in Paris. She is the daugh-
ter Of Mrs. HarrySpofford and grand
daughter Of the late A. r. Spofford.
former librarian OF Congress.
The service at the Washington Heights
Presbyterian Church today will> be in the
nature Of a farewell by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Moss. who will conclude his ministry
to this congregation at the morning serv-
ice. and leaves during the week to take up
new duties at the State University OF
has returned from a months outing at
River Springs, Nd, will sing by the
Waters of Babylon" at the offertOry.
and the service will close with the ap-
We Meet Again." Mrs. Harry Cunning
ham, the organist. who has been spend
ing the summer at Piney Point, Nd,
will be in her place today.
Richard P. Backing has returned
from an outing at Cape May and re-
sumed his place In the quartet at CAL
vary Baptist Church. During his stay
at the seashore Mr.. Backing sang at
the Presbyterian Church. making
of the aria. His Salvation Is Near
Them That Fear Him." from The
Woman Of Samaria," by Bennett. He
was heard also in duet Il Will Mag
nifty Thee" by Rosenthal, Austin Hughes
singing the other part. Mr.. Hughes sang
West" in the same company with Mr.
Backing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Torney Simon. who
have been spending their vacation
abroad, are due to return next week.
Louis Mandy, who for several years
was cellist Of the Won Unschuld trio.
and whose professional work has kept
him away from Washington more re-
Gently, has returned to the city. He is
accompanied by Mrs. Manoly and may
be here for an indefinite stay. Mr..
Manoly Is a pianist as well as cellist
and is at present directing the or
chestra at Polls Theater. He. is ex-
pecting a visit this week from his
father, who is a member OF the Rus
sian Symphony Orchestra
Page L. Zimmerman. director of the
choir of Rhode Island Avenue Metho-
dist Protestant Church, has concluded
his summer holiday and called his
choir together for the coming season.
He will have two auartets, one of mixed
d
chorus, with Miss Frances Summer
vile assisting at the organ. The mixed
quartet will be composed OF Miss
Clokey. soprano; Miss Rose Meachim.
contralto; James X. Morton, tenor and
Mr.. Lovett. bass. The personnel Of
the male quartet includes Messrs.
Lester Ballard. James X. Morton.
Weschle and Lovett. Mr.. Zimmerman
is making some ambitious plans for
his choir work during the coming sea-
son and hopes to be even more sue
cessful than last year. The winters
program will include IAN evening with
the choir to be given monthly; a
sacred cantata and an old folks con-
cert. Last season the choir gave the
cantata From Sepulcher to Throne"
by Thomas G. Shepherd. and a con-
ing his vacation Mr.. Zimmerman was
in charge Of the music at the Great
Falls camp meeting services. From
three to five services were held daily.
at all Of which he acted as precentor
and for many Of which he also pr0vid-
ed soloists.
Among those who assisted in making
w. Joyce soprano; Miss Taylor Of Ken
lucky. soprano; Miss Lillian Chenowith,
| contralto of the Church Of Our Father.
| who gave effectively Keep Me. Saviour,
Near Thy Side" by Danks; James K.
| Morton. who sang His Eye Is on the
| Sparrow" by Charles II. Gabriel; r.
Woodland Gates. who was heard In
Fear Ye Not. o Israel" by Dudley
, Buck; Mrs Fannie Shreve Heartsill. So
prano. who sang open the Gates of the
Temple by Knapp: Charles Risdon Al
| len, tenor, who gave 20 Eyes That Are
Weary and Miss Frazier Maxwell. who
won much commendation for her rendi-