Evening star., 1916-06-25

by the capacity audiences always in
attendance interest in these affairs is
as perennial and as inexhaustble as
sometimes the affairs themselves seem
to he. Certain it is that, looking back
a decade ago, one finds noticeable ad-
vance in the standards demanded by
the musical public of the music stu
dent and unless the young musician
measures fairly up to these ideals. the
discriminating teacher, from material
as well as from artistic motives, will
find il inexpedient to countenance
performance that is not satisfying as
present achievement or promising for
tts future possibilities
Students at the graduating eXer-
cises of the first division of Central
High School last week made a fine
showing in the musical portion of the
affair. which was given under direc-
ton of Miss Edith &. Athey with Miss
Ludla keefer as aCcompanlst. The Sc
l-ctionS included Hymn of Peace.
tWo-part song, arranged from the An
dante of the Fifth SYMPHONY, by
Beethoven, accompanied by the school
orchestra; Wanderers Night Song" by
Rubiustein: "Clang of the Forge by
Rodney. and Thinkers chorus" from
Robin Hood, by De koven. sung by the
-
NGoodnisht." by Franz. and Spring
Eong." by We'll. sung by the girls. with
tioiIn ob!IEato by William Santleman
and Henry Christiani. Blue Danube
Waltz. by Strauss, two-part song with
orchestral accompaniment. Silent Now
she browsE Bird song in two parts,
adapted to the music Of the "Barca-
role. from The Tales of Hoffman,;
cPippa's Song by Gilchrist The mem
bers of the orchestra were pupils of
the adams School. Elizabeth V. Brown
Sch"o' at chevy chase and the John
Eaton School at cleveland Park. the
personnel being William Santleman.
Henry thristiani, porothea Day Har-
old GansS. Max Liebster, James Blu
chanan, Lemuel Arnold. first violins
Ralph Day. Margaret Berry Paul on
trich and Donald Doyle. second violins
Tn" music al the annual graduation
exercises of the James Ormond Wilson
Normal School. which took place We'd
nesday afternoon in the assembly hall
o. the school. was under direction of
MISS bernice Randall with Miss Edith
x Athey accompanying, and among the
numbers were "Marche Romaine" by
Gounod; The Lord Is My shepherd"
hy smart: The sun Worshippers.' by
1oomis The Serenade' by Tosti: The
Rosy' Morn" by Ronald: The Fairy
Iipsrs. by Brewer, and "Pippa's Song,
by Gilchrist.
Mrs Florence Noack Howard. So
rrano. Richard Loreleberg. violon--
cellist Mrs. Edith Marison Brosius,
harpist. Herbert Aldrige. tenor tpre-
centor'. and Lewis Corning Atwater.
orsanist will give the music at this
evenings service at the Church of the
Covenant. beginning at 7:45 o'clock
with the organ solo. Ave Nerum." by
solo. "Mazurka," by Scheucki: soprano
solo. Come Unto Me- by Coenen: cello
solo. "Sarabande." by Bach; soprano
solo. Saviour. Lord Jesus Ave Maria).
k,t- Col tl.T -t-L I'll, a
harp and organ accompaniment; trio
for cello harp and organ. "Adagio Can
table. by Tartini. and organ postlude,
"Nuptial March" by Faulkes.
Miss Alice Burbage has concluded a
busy season and will leave shortly for
Deer Park. Md, where she has spent the
heated term for several summers past.
At her closing musical a well chosen
program, mostly from the modern com
posers proved enjoyable. Among those
contributing to the program who were
deserving of special mention was Louise
Hottenstein. a gifted child of eleven
years. who played numbers by Dvorak
and Bach; Jeanette Goldenberg. nine
years old who gave Jensens "Elfin
Dance: Ruth Grosner and Jennie
Nordlinger. who were heard in COM
positions by Scharwemka. Rubinstein
Grieg and Chopin: Miss Eleanor
OLeary. who played "On Wings of
Song" tMendelssohn- -Liszt). and "Liebe-
swalzer. by Moszkowski; Miss Margaret
Wright. "Hark, Hark. the Lark ,Schu-
bert-LisztD. and Moszkowskis "Gui-
tarre": Miss SADIE Styron. who gave a
finished performance of Chopin's Waltz
in g Sharp Minor and "Aelous'' God
of the Winds>. by Gernscheim: and
Miss Eta Schmid. who brought the af-
fair to close with a rendition of
Tausigs transcription of Schuberts $
'Marche Militarie." Others participat-
ing in the affair were Miss Elizabeth
Wilbur, violinist: Mrs. Edwina Cory
pianist. who played the ensemble num-
bers. Duo Symphonique." by Tours
ana lie Cygne." by SaintSaens. and
Miss Ruth Wilson. Miss Dorothy Will
Davidson. Jack McAuliffe and Miss
Hi1da Janson. who gave piano num-
bers.
today. under direction OF Miss Edith
p. Athey. organist will include this
morning the organ voluntary, Can
zonetta." by Cesar Cui: anthem. The
Lord Is My Shepherd" by Macfarren:
offertory. soprano solo. My Redeemer
and My Lord" by Dudley Buck. Miss
In D." ny Whiting. At the evening
service the selections will pe the Or
gan prelude. Night Song" by Nogt.
anthems. II Will Lift Mine Eyes" by
Gabriel: Peace Leave With YOU by
Vincent: organ pCstlude. "Marche
solennelle." by. Callaerts.
\ small company OF music lovers was
entertained Wednesday afternoon at
musicale by Miss Peari Waugh when
choice program was given by Anton
kaspar. violinist. and the hostess The
piece de resistance was Beethoven's
sonata in y Major" for violin and
piano. sometimes called the Spring
Sonata which was given with beau
fiful tone, mature Interpretation and
finish Miss Waugh PLAYED also a
Chopin group. "tantasi.-I -Impromptu"
&C. sharp minor "Nocturne in y fat
major" and "Scherzp in fiat minor"
closing. by special request with
"Nalse Courante.' by Lachaurne Pc
freshments brought the enjoyable oc-
casion TO close. Thursday evening
Miss Waugh was hostess at "A recital
when compositions By Beethoven Carl
Reinecke Debussy. Mac cDowcI, Heller
Chaminsde. Eubinsteiu. Griex Rach-
maninof, Chopin and List. were rem
dered BY Helen Williams Atneck Emily
Hensley. Martha Dyer. Catherine Tow
ers. Eliza beth Johe. Louise Ryan, Dona
Pollock. Catherine Dyer, t'reda Ring
Herminia Ellis. pleasing variety
was given to the program by Miss
Mary Mcfarland. soprano. who sang
Willamette" by Del Acqua and the
aria from 'Barber OF Seville" by Ros
sini, Mrs. Huron Laws son accompany
ing the piano.
The Repertory club. of which Frank
Norris Jones is president, held its final
meeting this season last Sunday after