Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

| The new patriotic composition. ''Ths
| Spirit of Victory" by DR.. Hamlin
CogswelI. director of music in the
| Washington public schools. was one o.
| the features of the community song
| day celebrations last Sunday Afternoon
| at Central High School. The words
were suggested to DIR. CogsweH by
| hearing Secretary Baker say in. one OF
his addresses that 1.-The American sol
diers would sing their way to victory,
and it is dedicated to Gen. PershinS
The words of the chorus are to be print
ed in English. French and Italian
| VICTORY" "Nictoire" and ''Vittoria. sc
that the soldiers may sing it in uni
son each in his own language. The
swinging six-eieht measure with sim
pie melody and striking embellish-
ments by the wood winds in the band
arrangement. as played by the United
States Marine Band, proved that IT
would make strong appeal not only as
a song. but also as a march or one
step. DR.. Cogswell will conduct COM
muuity song service this afternoon az
Indiana. Pa, and during the week will
lecture on various phases of the sub
iect at the Teachers Institute at
Franklin. Pa. He will return in time
TO conduct the Christmas carol service
next Sunday afternoon.
The Music History Club met yester-
day afternoon at Miss Pearl Waugh $
studio. when the program opened with
brief resume of the seasons study
on the development of rhythm, melody
and harmony up to the time of Pales-
trina, and was illustrated by the fol-
lowing numbers: "Gavotte." by DAl-
bert. Helene Williams Afieck: Bar
carole." by Reinecke, and christmas
de Ballet by Chaminade. Priscilla
Ilsley: "Berceuse," by Iljinsky. and
prelude in c sharp Minor" by Rach-
manjnoff. Herminia Ellis; Tin Sol
diers' Parade" by Rhode, Anne Rlan-
ton: From an Indian Lodge" by Mac
Dower. and Soaring" by Schumann.
Helen harrington; I'm the Gondola." by
Karganoff. and Hunting Song by
Heller, Emile Davis; Pastoral and
Variations by Mozart. Frieda Ring;
Ter. and "Etude in A Flat Major" by
WolIenhaupt, Dona Pollock: "Barchet-
ta.' by Nevin. I.aurette Marks: "Shad-
ow Dance" by Mcdowell. and THE
chaelson; The Nightingale" by List.
and "Nalse Chromatiaue," by Lesche-
tizky. Louise Ryan; "Etude Mignope,
by Schuett, and "Guirlandes." by God
ara. Frances Lloyd. -ftunga ria Rha
sodie," by List, Helene Williams AZ
fieck.
At the Central Presbyterian Church
this morning Il. Woodland Gates, tenor
and Earl Carbauh, bass will sing The
Crucif1x," by F'aure, and this evening
AIR. Carbauh will be heard in NO
Night There, by banks, with Mrs
Wilbur at the organ,
education il was unanimously voted to
allow the Oratorio Section of Wash
ingtor TO give its performance of
The Messiah" in the auditorium of the
Central High School Monday evening,
January !. No admission will be
as the performance will be
given for two purposes, first, as an
educational production for the benefit
of the uplift of music in the commun-
ity. and secondly. for the benefit of the
Red Cross. for which a silver collec-
ton viii be taken. The Oratorio Sec
ton now mbers a solid and reliable
chorus of 225 singers. and is the larg-
est chorus of its kind that has ever
The Messiah" in the city No
new members will be admitted until
after this first concert.
Miss Viola Harper, soprano. and Miss
Jessie Galloway. pianist, contributed to
the program at Studio Hall Friday
evening. when c. W. O'Connor present.
ed several pupils, in dramatic numbers.
Miss Harper sang my Curly Headed
way gave 'fValcik," by Mokvjes.
Others participating in the affair were
Miss Hathaway. Miss Dietrich. Miss
Potbury. Miss Hawkes. and Miss Law
cry
Edward Donovan. pianist and the
Nevin Quartet. consisting of Miss Lii
lie Winner. Mrs. Ruth simpson Miss
Edna Barber and Mrs. Nellie Newton
Shore. with Miss E. G. Dickinson, ac-
gave one of the most sue
Y. NJ. c. AS course Monday evening.
MIR. Donovan opened the affair with a
brilliant rendition Of LISTS paraDhrase
of excerpts from "Rigoietto.' by Verdi
yissi d Amour" from La Tosca." by
Puccini; viii o the Wisp." BY
spross; Ecstasy" by Arditi. and a
group of old songs. When Love Is
Kind" Comm Tina the Rye" and
THE Last Rose Of Summer" In the
latter group she struck popular
chord and was compelled TO give two
encores. Irish Folk Song b. F'oote,
and Surprising" by Bischoff. The
quartet was also in good form and
the numbers. Underneath the Trees"
by Newton: Sweet Miss Mary by
Neidlinger; The Viking Song" Cole
ridge-Taylor: "'Rah. lis the End" by
Friml: There's a Long, Long Trail"
and Keep the Homo Fires Burning"
Mrs David A. Snyder of Pittsburgh
formerly Miss Narsery Snyder. sio-
iinist. of this city is visiting her par
ents here and Will remain for the
Christmas holidays.
Miss Bernice Randall soprano. will
be the soloist at the next meeting of
the Story-teiler's League. when she
will give some folk ballads of England.
as a part Of the winters program ar
RANGED by the organization. consisting
of "Folk Lore and Folk Songs OF Our
Allies.
AT the Church Of the Covenant this
afternoon the music will he rendered
by the triple quartet and this evening
by the chorus choir of 100 voices with
double quartet and additional soloists.
both services being under direction o.
sydney Lloyd Wrightson. with Harvey
Murray at the organ. The programs
follow: Afternoon, anthem We Bless
Thee for Thy Peace by Briggs; Incl
dental soprano. alto ana tenor solos.
Miss Meta Craig. Mrs. Beulah Harper
Dunwoody and Richard p. Backing: trio
for soprano. alto and bass. The Soul at
Heavens Gate by Reimanu- Dickinson.
Miss Craig. Mrs. Dunwoody and Wheel
.er Wilson: anthem. "At Tho Foot stool. "
hv Broonne: THE Lord Is My Light" by
Marchant. incidental solo. Miss Craig