Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
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was the event of special interest last
loving audience that evidenced by fire.
quent and prolonged applause its ap-
probation of the work of this young
pianist. The program was an excep-
tionally dificult one. and sufficiently
varied to give opportunity for the dis
play Of much versatility on the part
of the recitalist. Especially accept
able was his Interpretation of the
Aria" from Schumann's Sonata in r
Sharp Minor" the ''Arabesaue." by
Leschetizky this former teacher). and
the group of Chopin numbers. which in
cluded prelude in G Minor "Nocturne
in G Major "Etude in c Minor. opus
10, No. L." and .'Ballade in Minor.
opus o." to which. after several recalls
in A Flat Major Included also in the
program were the Prelude" and
"Fugue" in E minor, by Mendeissohn;
Sonata in B Minor" by List: "Rhap-
sodie in B Minor" by Brahms. and Carl
Tausig's arrangement Of Schuberts
"Marche Militaire.''
An ideal spring day and the anticipa-
ton Of a pleasant social hour attracted
a large company of musicians and music
lovers last Sunday afternoon to the
home of Mrs. Franklin T. Howe and her
daughters in Brookland. An informal
program of piano and violin selections by
Louis A. Potter. jr. Norman DAILY ana
guests in the drawing room. and refresh
ments for the inner man were served In
the cozy dining room by Mrs. Felix Car
ziglia, Mrs. George A. Howe and Miss
Jennie O'Loughran.
Among the guests were Rev. DR.. Ga
bert. who holds the chair of ecclesiasti-
cal music at the Catholic University;
Nine. Won Unschuld. Henry Lazard.
Felix Garziglia. Miss Clara Drew, Mrs.
Louis A. Potter. jr.. B. Frank Gebest.
Mr. and Mrs Fred. Braendle. Miss Braen-
die. Rev DR.. Shields Of the Catholic Uni
tersity. Oscar Franklin Comstock. Miss
Isabel Primm. Miss Marguerite Allen.
edward Hines. Mrs. Howard Clinton
Beck, Mr.. and Mrs. J: Martin Scranage
and Miss We're Corey.
Miss Angela Small delighted a critical
audience at Rauscher's Thursday evening
in presenting one of her unique programs
The folk songs and dances of three diff
ferent nations were represented. the
characteristics Of each nation being faith
fully preserved throughout Miss Small s
voice Is peculiarly adapted to the folk
songs. and the simplicity and feeling with
which the quaint melodies were rendered
won for the singer many recalls. The
accomplishments were admirably played
by Mrs. Mccarthy Hanger. Mss Small
was assisted by Carl Carbaugh. baritone.
lowing program: Allegro Apassionata."
by Saint-Saens, Mr.. Gebest; French folk
songs, 20 ma tendre Muesetta," AUX
Echoes des Bois' and Air de Marie, An
toinette," old French dance; Air Louis
KILL" Miss Small; encore. "Annie Lau-
RE: Where the Lindens Bloom" by
Buck, and 1.-The Sweetest Flower That
Blows" by Hawley. Mr.. Carbaugh: Eng
lish folk songs. ''On the Banks of Allan
Wales" Where the Bee Sucks" ''still
and Lads" Old English dance Miss
Small; Rhapsodie. by List. Mr. Gebest:
encore. Romance" by Rubinstein: Irish
folk sonss. 'shule Agra" flushing
Gap in the Hedge Last Rose of Sum-
mer," Kerry Girls Dance" Miss Small
Music was an enjoyable feature at the
golden wedding celebration of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. r. Bower recently. AS the bride
and bridegroom descended the stairway
the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was
rendered by Miss Isabel Arthur. During
was given by Miss Helen Merriam. pian-
list, who also proved a sympathetic ac-
companist. Miss Elizabeth Grahame gave
two violin numbers in her usual finished
manner and played the violin obligato
Sing, Smile and siumber.' 4 ladies
quartet. composed of Misses Marjorie
Follin Flora Briggs, Emma Bowen and
Alice Lee Roche. rendered some pleasing
selections. This work was unaccom-
panied and the blending and shading of
the voices were quite effective. Mr..
Comstock sang both solo numbers and
duet with Miss Bowen and Alfred
Falconer gave a recitation Other selec-
lions were rendered by a chorus COM
posed Of members of the STAFF of the
American Security and Trust Company,
accompanied by Mrs. Hamilton.
The ballroom of the Cairo was filled
with a company of music lovers last
evening at the recital given by Miss Mil
dred Rider. one of the talented pianists in
the younger set of local circles. Miss
Rider was assisted by Mrs. Helen Dono-
hue DeYo, soprano soloist of ST. Mar
garet's Church, and Miss Ethel Lee, vio-
loncellist. Mrs. DeYo was in exception
ally fine voice. and case the aria from
Herodiade, III est doux. il est bon. by
Massenet. and group of songs, "A June
by Willeby: MY Laddie." by
Thayer, and a Birthday" by Woodman
She sang with much sympathy and charm.
and after several recalls gave Mammys
Lullaby" by Harriet Ware. Miss Lee
Bocherini; andante cantabile. by Stiasni.
and Gavotte. by Pepper, in finished style.
Miss Rider played the sonata, opus JOB.
No. 3, by Beethoven: Prelude in fiat
minor; Etude in A fiat. all by Chopin:
intermezzo from first suite for orchestra,
by Moszkowski: Pres de la Mer," by
Arensky: 'Troika.'' by Tschaikowsky,
and the blue Danube Arabesque." by
These exacting numbers
were creditably rendered by the ambi-
tious young pianist, and after a number
of recalls she gave the '.Bcossaise,'' by
Chopin.
The choir Of Westminster Memorial
Presbyterian Church, with thirty-two
augmented for the occasion by
a number of additional voices. will sing
this evening. commencing at 3 O'Clock:
cantata, The Hymn OF
Praise under the direction of Mrs.
Frank Byram. who will also preside at
the organ. The tenor solos, '"Sing Ye
Praise and THE Sorrows of Death" will
be taken by A. X. Miller. lately from
Boston. and at present soloist of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church. Georgetown
Mr.. Miller will also sing with Miss Aileen
Miller. daughter of Douglas Miller in the
duet MY Song Shall Be Always of Thy
Mercy Miss Bessie Harrison and Miss
sopranos, Il Have Waited for the Lord
and Miss Miller will sustain the obligato
solo in the chorus for women's voices
praise Thou the Lord
A recital was given by the pupils Of
Miss Ella Niemann at her residence
studio Friday evening. The results of
work We're demonstrated in
the successful rendition Of many difficult
numbers by the pupils. Those taking
more Weinberg. Beulah Newkirk Clara
Sickles. Hilda Slentz, Mildred Cheek Lii
liam Hutton. Helen Pierce. Edith Elliott
and the Messrs. Jesse Lloyd and Charles
Miss Niemann, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Charles s. Salin, rendered
n a fy1fG haA fIa Col