Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-12
ST. RITA'S CONCERT
BRILLIANT EVENT
Nine. Luisa Tetrazzini Will Be
Patroness for We'd
nesday's Affair

From far off Lugano, Switzerland. the
permanent home of many musical celcbri-
ties, n letter from Nine Luisa Tetraz-
aini, the famous prma donna, was re-
ceived at st. Rita's Church yesterday. de-
clariug her interest in the concert which
is to be given at the Bellevue Stratford
Wednesday evening for the purpose of
raising funds for the institution.
Several weeks ago Nine. Tetrazzini was
requested by letter to become n patroness
and her reply carried her consent as we'll
as a check as donation. War conditions
are responsible for the great singer re-
naming In Europe.
Plans for the concert and ball are COM
plete. All the boxes have been taken by
Philadelphians. representative of the high
est social, artistic and professional stand
ings. and the demand for seats is unusual
ly great. The list of patronesses Is one
of the longest and most distinguished for
a function of this kind in the city.
Many notables will be present including
Victor Herbert, who will come from New
York to be present at the local debut of
Nine. Lydia Locke, the famous American
soprano whom Oscar Hammerstein dis
covered" in Paris and who created a SEN
sation at the London Opera House when
she sang before the royal family. Nine.
Locke will sing the mad scene' from
Lucia" as well as other florid numbers.
Society is keenly interested in the ap-
pearance of Mrs. William j. Baird, who is
a great favorite, as well as Miss Eliza
beth Latta, whose beautiful voice has won
her many friends. The program includes
Mrs. William II. Greene, who has many
admirers; Mrs. LeiSo, Mr.. Baird, Mr.. Grif-
fin. Mr.. Philip w. Cooke. the La Favor
ita Quartet, composed of Miss Robinson,
Miss Rosenkranz, Mr.. McNichol and Mr..
Hotz Miss Hollenback, pianist, and Mr..
MaruuarrR will he tha
flutlst and Mrs, Mahon and Mr.. William
Thunder accompanies.
The third annual banquet of the Ushers'
Association of the Twenty-nnth Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, 29th and
York streets, was held at the Hotel Rit-
tenhouse on Wednesday evening. Among
the guests present were the Rev. John
d. c. Hanna, D. D., the Rev. Frank S.
Ritter, the Rev. James Hoey Miss Flor
ence Thompson, Miss Esther James, Miss
Beatrice Maurer, Miss Vera Thompson,
Miss Lillian Wildonger. Miss Lottie Nc
Mullen, Miss Elsie Simmons, Miss Mary
Jones, Miss Hazel King, Miss Edna Bar
tie, Miss Benetta James Miss Helen
Werner, Miss Gertrude Harding, Miss
Marion King. Miss Regina Hicks, Miss
McMullin, Miss Rose Burnell, Miss Clara
Melvern, Miss Shelmakite, Miss Estella
Warner, Miss Virginia Gillian, Miss Ellz-
Miller. Mrs. Collesh, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs.
Hates. Mrs. Springfield, Mrs. Thompson,
Mr. Walter C. Reese Mr.. Charles Shinn,
Mr. Frank Ewing, Doctor Maurer, Mr..
Arthur Weinhart, Mr.. William Levin, Mr..
George Thompson, Mr.. Charles Talley, Mr..
Earl Bowers. Mr.. Harry Knipe. Mr..
Charles Schwaebe, Mr.. Winfield r. Kates.
Mr. Il. u. Brown. Mr.. Warren Russell,
Mr. ID. Valentine Mr.. Arthur Haines.
Mr. Charles Refs, Mr.. William Reynolds,
Mr. Robert Mccullough, Mr.. William
Stout, Mr.. Franklin Nirden. Mr.. Edward
Miller. Mr.. Walter o. Colfesh, Mr.. ].
Griffith Stringfeld, Mr.. Edward Math-
ews, Mr.. Theodore Miller, Mr. William
House Mr.. William Fermier. Mr.. Morgan
c. Bull Mr.. j. w. Kates and Mr. Harry
Bray.
Arrangements have been completed by
the Library Committee of the Hebrew
Literature Society for a musicale and
dance tomorrow evening at the Audi
torium, $40 Catharine street. The pro-
ceeds of the affair Will be devoted to the
replenshing Of the Hebrew Literature
Society's Library,
The feature of the musicale will be the
initial appearance of the orchestra of the
Hebrew Literature Society which was or.
ganized by DIR. Joseph j, Coltune, secre-
tary of the society. The Library Com.
mittee of the society consists of Mr.. David
II. Cohen, Mr.. A. Share. Mr.. NJ Katz
and Mr. Leon Savage Mr.. NJ. SatinsSy
and DR.. Joseph j. Coltune are on the
committee for arranging the musicale and
dance.