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After listening to the chorus Friday
Van Hook sadly observed: This pro-
hHbition thing has certainly pied up
those light and dark voices. The old
oaken bucket is all right. but it rusts
your pipesT' Why rot resurrect the
Old Sunrise Club?
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Phil Baker. the energetic coliater in
the night proofroom. is one of ouI
most accomplished disciples of IsaaS
Walton When all other anglers fail
Pnil RlNaNs rlInS IN his string
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Anna Case-Composer.

Anna Case. soprano. who will be
heard here on Friday afternoon. N
addition to having made herseif IA
nous as a singer is acquiring q con-
siderable reputation as a writer OF
popular songs. = p So
She is said to have an unusual gift
for improvisation. Early in her career
she found great relaxation in the
composition of ragtime and synco-
pated music. later turning to more
serious considerations. A great aid
to her In improvisation mas been a
remarkable memory since she Is able
to retain details OF a composition in
her mind while devisinS it.
In discussing the subject Of compo-
sition the other day Miss Case said:
1T Is purely a matter OF impulse. or
1 suppose you might say inspiration.
An idea suddenly pops into my brain
and I run to the piano and work It
out No, / don't ever expect to figure
as a serious composer. but II gives
me so much pleasure and Is, q vslu-
able diversion before singing con-
certs and recordings. For most of
them that come to me | never have
the time or the occasion to procure
words. so they are Just my. own inti-
mate communications with the muse!'
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
FORCING PEOPLE TO THINK
Task of Reformers Called Futile Because of
Emotional Inertia of. the" "Public-Destiny
=, Of Music Not to Be influenced.

find 1t in this latter intended destiny
the definition of governing Ideals
People are 10 be led away from the
darkness Of expressing common
emotions toward the light or less ele-
mental feelings and finally to the
enulgence OF form. which is an ea-
preston much less OF feeling than OF
intellect. People are to be taught TO
think.
This il something that people Of sH
ages have neglected TO do. Feeling
Is indulgence: thought is work: ana
II Is characteristic OF human nature
TO seek indulgence. u H. also work
to force recognition even Of an
emotion. II the emotion is alien 20
everyday precepts. And so the cause
Of good music" among the masses
seems 10 be in a bad way. II is a
betting proposition that. for the most
part. people will continue 10 sing lust
what they like and listen TO music
Of the same type sung by other people
or by instruments.
And so-is bad music bad? The
pangling rag or the ''sickly-senti-
mental tune" with obvious cadences
answers a desire Of people who prefer
10 exercise their mental processes In
other fields or not at all. Is the
answer to be changed into an impera-
tive to which the people shall con-
form? Is aesthetic appreciation TO be
made a mandate? And ~ what au-
thority? II h a principle OF pedagogy
that humanity can learn but cannot
be taught
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
RUBENSTEIN CLUB
In FIRST CONCERT

The Rubinstein Club. assisted by
Theodore karle, tenor. gave its first
! concert Of the season last night in the
Masonic auditorium.
Mr.. Ksrie was In excellent voice. lie
sang three groups OF songs. The first
comprised Italian songs. including
''StonelIo." by cimara; Non Ho Pa
role SibelIa: ''Quanto Tu Can't, -
Tirendelli: Amor ii Vieta." from
Fedora. by GiordanO. After the sec
ond. ''TThrce Indian Songs" by Lohr.
and Who Knows" by Stickles, Air.
Karle was compelled to give two en-
cores. Whip poor-wiIl'' and "stiIiy
Night" both b. Stickles. In the first
or these Mr.. karle showed unusual
ability in reproducing the negro dia-
lect.
The last group included THE La.
ment OF Ian the Proud" by GriflE.
given in inimitabIe style: "Ssnctuary.'
by La Fargo. and three sentimental
ballads sung in mastery fashion. This
group was succeeded by an encore
Little Mother o. Mine" by BurIeigh.
William Stickles proved an excellent
accompanist. -Four OF his compositions
The club. directed by Claude Rob
eson. with L. i. Donovan at the
piano. did its best work in "Yearn-
ings." by Rubinstein. and Hindu
Slumber Song" by Harriet Ware.
After insistent applause. Maiden
Song" and The Dairy Maid" La
Fargo. were sung. A great oppor-
tunIty was lost in 20. Memorial" by
4 Gabert. This composition OF high
merit has an unusual structure and
easily might have been made the
gem OF the evening.
The full tone Of the different parts
Of the chorus was exceptionally
good. the voices blending as one
Messrs. Alcaro and Bergh. hutists,
! assisted in the accompaniment OF
the last number, ''Nymphs and Shep-
herds" byeVibbard. :,
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"THE MESSIAH"

The Washington Oratorio Society
under the direction of Sydney Lloyd
WrIghtson. with solo quartette In
Cluding the English baritone, ]. Camp
bell -McInnes, of London, will present
HandeIs. oratorio. THE Messiah" in
the Central High School auditorium
Wednesday evening. Dec. Il. begin
ming at Sis.
Cards OF admission will be required
to prevent the confusion that has
arisen in the past. These cards may
he bad upon application TO the Chap
cl OF the Church OF the Covenant, any
memher Of the chorus or from Mr..
Wrightson.
Mr. Wrightson has given freely oi
his time for years to give an annua
production of this classic oratorio
There is no charge for admission, re-
i''ucc hrrng placed upon a free-wil
offering for the purpose OF furtherini
this work and for meeting the eN'
prusr "f this performance. II Il
hoped that the response will be sufti
cient to enable the society to engage
an orchestra for the next production
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NEEDED-A National Entertainment

America has never been famous for
plains the absence of original artistry
In the American people. And IT ex-
plains, at least in part. the desire Of
every American to have the best Of
everything obtainable. with an au-
thoritative guaranty of supremacy
attached. II explains the prevalence
OF desperate approximations to Euro
pean standards OF artistic taste
among American composers as well
as among American audiences.
This standard displays itself most
plainly in grand opera. Here Euro
ed that there seems to be no chance
OF expellIng them by direct attack.
Yet. as in the case OF the fortress
city, Carcassonue. which, too strong
TO be taken by assault. nevertheless
succumbed to persuasion. the cause OF
American ideals. at present but
vaguely defined. may be furthcred in
opera houses by a roundabout meth
cd.
The truth is that America does not
know what she wants. The splendors
OF Aida" are taken soiemnly. and the
generality throngs to the similarly
spectacular frivolities OF THE Fol-
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WILL LEAVES
HIS LIBRARY TO SYMPHONY

The HiEginSon library of music,
which includes the scores used by
the Symphony Orchestra. and mI-
sical instruments. including those
used by the orchestra. are given in
trust to Charles Francis Adams with
instructions TO allow the Symphony
OrchestFa TO use the scores and the
instruments IRE Of charge. IL Adams
50 desires.
The will provides that in not less
than three nor more than fivc years
the trustee must either turn over the
music scores and instruments to the
Symphony Orchestra or sell thr
same. In his will Maj. Higginson
wrote. Il hope the trustee will be
guided by the manner in which the
Symphony Orchestra is conducted
and the prospects OF its continued
existence in accordance with high
standards"
This will was made October 10
1918. and a codicil was added De
cembcr .26, .191S.
Maj. HiEginson resigned his active
relationship with the Symphony
shortly after The Muck episode. The
veteran soldier is said I'd have
placed implicit confidence in the o,s.
credited conductor. even after DR.
Muck was interned.
The filing OF the will disposes OF
stories that Mai. Higginson had pro.
yided a million dollar endowment
for the Symphony. 1t is generally
believed that he intended to leave
this sum to assure the future OF the
orchestra. but that the Muck incl
dent changed his lifelong plans.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10

When community singing hrst
burst upon the enraptured air. the in
tention of the promoters OF that
propaganda toward unity of spirit was
elemental II people would sing to-
eether. that was enough. But now
that the first end is attained. the di-
rectors rest uncontent. People must
continue to sing. but they must sing
good music.
So the cry arises. And yet there
seems TO be a degree of vaguensss
in the idea OF What is good music.
Certain II is. in the minds OF the
elect. that Over There" having
served its patriotic purpose. now Is
bad music. Americans must be
taught to like music OF more delicate
sentiment and music of artistic form.
II anyone cares 70 analyze the
mental process Of the benevolent di-
rectors Of the movement" he may
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lies" authorized by metropolitan
sanction. Yet neither the lyric hor-
ror of Egypt nor the tinkle Of Broad
way csn give more than temporary
contentment to the public. Some
thing different is indicated as n ma
tional need in entertainment
'NMadaine Butterfly" without a
star cast is assured Of good au-
dience. because the opera. in book
and in music. appeals to the Amer j.
can character. Conversely. such a
clever faree as Fair and Warmer
OF few seasons past. acted by cas-
ually clever performers, holds the
stage for months in succession. And
a rather stupid play like ''39 East"
now delighting Chicago at the Prin-
cess Thcater, attains success through
the artistry OF its actors.
America. seeking the best. will rec
ognize the best when the proper com-
bination OF creator and Interpreter is
effected. But the abIest singers can
not make European grand opera pop
uiar with the masses in America. An
other BcaumArchais and another Mo-
zart must arise. imaginativrly under
standing modern needs. before the
modern best can appear The nation
is ripe for a type Of entertainment
that it has never known. This will
be an up-to-datc combination of COM
edy and extravaganza. of singing and
Characterization. The various forces
necessary to this combination already
exist. 1t only remains to overcome
the repulsion of tradition and bring
them together-scarceiy a simple task
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10

LOCAL MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
By ALBERT w. HARMED

eational value as well as those who
will be there because of their real
love OF the music; however. per-
haps a little word to them may
change the effect of the time spent
II instead of engaging In various
topics of CONVEX sation they will
just try to pick out one little mel
ody from the program, or some har-
mony OF part OF a song, they would
find that there was really some
thing gained by their being there.
At least by refraining from con-
versations during the performance
they will have made II possible for
others to eEjoy that which their
bounty has helped to provide and
in that they will benefit by their
giving. Several people would be
able to see the artists il those who
wear their hats would think of
others. II is little short OF mad
dening to have the conversational
lists mar nearly every number by
bringing in the things that most of
those who are there are trying to
forget.
Perhaps II all will try to be a
little more considerate OF others
there will have been something
gained. -
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
How Davis Soothed the Cop.

A little story OF Ernest Davis, the
big Kansas tenor, now called the
brobdignagian tenor Of stadium re-
pute! Davis had an engagement to
make some photograph records. in
New York. on the day Of the Pershing
parade. Trying to cross Fifth avenue
about IL O'Clock, he was held up by
a police lieutenant. and told that he
could not get through for at least an
ho1r. Finally Davis said: I've got
an engagement TO make a onograph
record. the orchestra is waiting and IL
don't get there they'll have 10 pay
the orchestra and The lieuten-
ant replied: "Ye're gonna sing. are
yez? And what ye gonna sing. tell
me?" Davis: oh. Mother Machree.
Macushls. The Wearing Of the
Green. and Police: "AIl right
Mr. Mccormack. ! didn't recognize
yez at first. Go on across" Then to
the surging crowd: Back there,
where do ye think ye're Going?'
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10

Boston. Dec. 9.-No provision is
made for the Boston Symphony In
the will of Maj. Henry Lee HigGin-
son. founder and former supporter
of the orchestra, who died a week
ago. under the terms OF the will.
filed here today. The bulk of his cs-
tate is left to his widow. and his
son. Alexander. Higginson. While the
orchestra is not tinaDeislIy benefit
ted by the will Of the noted tinan-
cier. who controlled its desttnics for
so many years, the former manager
Of the symphony. Charles A. Ellis,
now a noted concert manager who
began his career in the offices of the
Higginson banking office. IL remem-
bered with q beQuest Of $4,000. Most
Of the bequests are in sums ranging
from several hundred to several
thousand dollars. to various en-
ployes of his firm and household.
The symphony Is not altogether
forgotten.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
Stokowsk Triumphs With
Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra, Leo
pold Stokowski conducting. gave
the second OF its series OF concerts
of the season yesterday afternoon,
at the National Theater. under the
management of T. Arthur Smith.
Each season Mr.. Stokowski offers
at least one entire orchestral pro-
gram. Heretofore these programs
have been mostly wagnerian, but
yesterdays Offering was OF three
familiar classics. The overture Of
.Mozarts Don Giovanni" was fol-
lowed by one OF the most beloved
of all symphonies. Schubert's I'm
finished" This composition has
been termed the Venus OF Milo In
musical form. The last number,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. symphonic suite.
"Scheherezade," has been heard
many times in Washington but
never before with such allurement
and action. The tempos were taken
faster but without the sacrifice OF
q single detail. The staccato work
of the trumpets in the last move
ment was a triumph of perfection.
the climax. The wrecking Of the
vessel on rock on which is
mounted a warrior of brass" so
stupendous that it seemed to near
ly bring the audience to its feet.
Philadelphia showed its apprecia-
tion OF its orchestra and Of Mr..
Stokowskfs work with it when, ST.
900. 900 being requested for an en-
d0wnrnt. they made the fund vir-
tually $4,000 900. Subscriptions of
from $1,000 to $4,000 were received
In his speech of acceptance Mr.. Sto-
kowski said: We all long for
Immortality. We all hope for a life
after this life. a higher, nObIer life.
though we do not know what II
will be. We all. too. have one great
lOnging-to preserve for all time
that which we love" This quota
tion gives a little insight into the
character of this young man whose
untirinG devotion to his work has
brought his orchestra to point
where the public could give such
an expression OF unlimited conf
dence.
1t il the aim of Mr.. Stokowski to
open the doors to the poorest as
well as those who are a little more
endowed with this worlds goods.
A. W. II.
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MUSICAL CALENDAR.

Thursday December l-Cncinna Symphony Orchestra. Eu
gene Ysaye, conducting; cancelled. -
Friday December 2Anna Case National Theaer
Tuesday December l6-New York Symphony Society Walter
Damroh conducting. with Fritz Kler soloit National Thea
ter. 4:30.
Tuesday December I6-New York Symphony Society, Walter
Damroch conducting; Central High School, $50.
4:3o 'O'''
Wednesday. December 7-Wshington Oratorio Society," The
Messiah; Central High School, 8:30
Thursday. December I8-Mare Conde. Soprano and Max
Rosen. vioinist joint recital; Masonic Auditorium $50
Thursday, December lS-Katherne Mee, conrato Willard
Hotel. 830
Friday. December l9- Edgar Priest, organ reota Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Church, 30
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10

The re-christmastIce announce
{nent OF musical events presents an
outlook which substantiates the
5tafement that Washington is a
normal and musically healthy city
where there are many who will not
|bnly Gnd time, in this busy season,
but of the little that is left in the
pocket-book. to spare with which
to enjoy some OF the treats that are
promised Two orchestral concerts,
|oratorio- four song recitals. two
tri0finists playing on joint pro-
|xrams. and an organ recital. Choirs
|and ehoruses are DeIng pushed TO
|the limit to make their offerings
|the best that il is possible for them
to give at this festive season.
What is Washington going to
|Eain? Is this feast to be one that
{wEl give us Indigestion? Shall we
brofit from that which Is put within
bur reach? There are some who
twill attend the various offerings
|who may not be affected in any
|way, some of these go because 1t
|-Is the proper thing to do" some
because they are forced to by vari-
|ous circumstances, some from curl
|osity. Their cooperation is appre-
|eiated by those who go for the edu-
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
THE NATIONAL
COMMUNITY CHORUS

The National Community Chorus
was presented last evening at Trinity
Church. Third and c streets, to the
city Of Washington by Hollis Edison
DaVenny. director OF the Community
Sing Department Of Community Serv-
ice of the District of Columbia. The
chorus has a membership OF LEO and
is assembled from all of the depart
ment units of community singing.
Lieut.. Davenny, who leads the chorus,
Is u musician of recognized ability.
The presentation ceremonies were
interesting. A scroll containing the
names Of members Of the chorus were
presented by Lieut.. Davenny to Com
missioner Brownlow, who received
them as the official representative OF
the city of Washington.
Departments from which musical
units have been combined into this
enormous civic chorus were repre-
sented In the ceremonies. The War
Department was represented by Gen.
II. NJ. Lord: the Department of Labor
by Secretary William Il. Wilson and
Chief Clerk Samuel Gompers: the
Government Printing Office by Corne-
lius Ford and Frank Morgan; the
civil Service Commission by George
w. Wales, Commissioner; President
w. W. Morrison and Secretary John
T. Doyle; the Depa rtment of Com
merce by Samuel l.. Rogers, H. ID.
Hubbard. +. w. Stratton and Z. w.
Libbey
All of the large department stores
have enthusiastic choruses. The EN-
ployes assemble before the opening
hour for brief sing. In Woodward
and l>othrop's a pretty custom has
arisen OF tho employee passing
through the store. singing as they
take their places for the days work.
These choruses are also a part of
the great national chorus and were
represented in the presentation cere-
monies. Woodward and Lothrop was
represented by W. W. Everett and G.
n. Everett: Iansburgh by Adolph
Weyl and Samuel Hart; Hecht by II.
O. Levi and C. T. Mariow: Kann by
Simon Kann and George Deneale:
Goidenberg by NJ. Goldenberg and
Mark Dodrin.
The Business Women's Council of
tho Y. w. {. A. was represented by
DR.. Charles Wood. pastor Of Church
The Washington herald., 1919-12-10
Music Hath Charms
For Disabled Veterans

Many of the disabled veterans who
applied to the Federal Board for
Vocational Education for retralning
express a desire ITO be given a mu-
sicaI education.
II the applicant has had any
previous experience. either instru-
mental or vocal. and has sufficient
education TO continue. an expert Is
called in who gives his opinion. If
the experts report is favorable the
veteran gets his opportunity.
Some of the men who have already
been granted this training have made
some requests of the board which.
il complied with. would soon bring
financial ruin to the government One
veteran requested that he be furnished
with a harp costing Sl,30; another
wanted a grand piano costing S.4n:
a future Mozart wanted the board to
furnish him with a $50 violin.
According to an act of Congress.
the Federal Board is permitted to
furnish necessary instruments to
complete a musical education, but
they find il impossible to meet de-
mands fof grand pianos. $1,000 harps
and s2So.
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of Covenant, and Miss Ethel Bagley,
president of the council
The Rotary Club was represented by
Roland Robbins, president OF the
club. =.
Through the organization of this
National Community Chorus and the
maintenance of this group of singing
units. community singing which be-
came such a factor in military and
civil life during the period of the war
is being continued and developed into
permanent part OF the social life OF
the nation. Community Service,
which is taking the place of the War
Camp Community Service. is con-
tinuins this and other splendid activi-
ties begun by the wartime organiza-
ton. sE