The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

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war. this, years Derby at Epson in
England. the frst since before the
war. Is expected to bring out one OF
the largest crowds in the history Of
the famous race. The picturesque
procession of coaches. brakes and
donkey carts of the old days. from
London to Epson Is expected to give
way this June to a long Hne OF
speeding automobiles.
MUSIC PLAYED IMPORTANT
PART IN SOCIAL PROGRAM.
Music played an important part In
the social program of last week. To
begin with there was a week OF
opera and every night found the
house crowded to hear the San Carlo
Opera Company repertoire. CALI
| Curci sang to a crowded house on
Tuesday afternoon and on Friday
afternoon the long heralded single
performance of the Scotti Grand
Opera Company took place at Polfs
| Thcater. There was a notable list
of box holders and the matineee was
an event of considerable social i'm
portance. Musically-well, Mr.. Scott
4, was assisted by artists. chorus and
| orchestra recruited principally from
the forces OF the Metropolitan Opera
4 Company and the bill was double
one. "LOracolo." and "Cavalleria
Rusticana."
The enthusiasm Of the audience
suppose delighted the singers but
every time l hear really good music
| l wish so much that, some better ex-
preston of the audiences apprecia-
tion and enjoyment could be found
than the clapping of hands. You
hear some glorious music and then
all the pleasure is spoiled when you
are Jared back to earth by the loud
and harsh clapping.
The lack of ushers on Friday spoiled
most of the first act for the audience.
As is always the case at any thing
of the sort, every one arrives at prac-
tically the last minute. There were
exactly two ushers to handle the
crowd that filled the theater to over
flowing. Most of the people tried to
find their own seats, but even those
efforts were put to an end by the lights
being turned off to allow the curtain
to rise, finding at least one-fourth OF
| the audience still cropping around for
their places. The result was that no
one. whether seated or not, could hear
much OF the first opera
Musically. the operas were lovely.
but in both operas the acting was
simply marvelous.-AntonioS Scotti. the
director OF the company. did some
very difficult acting as Chim-Fang. he
OPIUM den keeper in "LOracolo." and
Miss Jeanne Gordon. as the wife. in
"CavalIeria Rusticana," did mar
velous piece of acting.
OPERA SEEMS INCOMPLETE
WITHOUT MRS. WILSON.
1t does seem strange at all these
musical events not to see Mrs. Wilson
In her box. She Is so fond OF music.
and rarely misses a concert. II is
said now that President and Mrs. Will
son may visit Geneva for the purpose
of inspecting the seat of the league
of nations before they come home.
This arose in connection with the
presentation by Dr. William Rappard.
professor of political economy at
Geneva University. for the Swiss gov
ernment. Of large Photographic pan
Drama Of the lea que of nations site on
the banks OF Lake Geneva. 1t shows
wooded Park a mile square. border
in on the lake. with the Jura Noun
tains in the rear and the snow-capped
Alps in front.
There are many villas sultaDle
for offices. but the main assembly
building will have to be construct
ed. The site is fve miles from
Geneva. with railway running
through the property and the city
tremways to the gates.
Some of President Wilson's friends
say that he would be glad to see
the future home of the league.
but doubt whether he will have
time for the visit.
am so anxious to see the magni-
'ccspt corsage ornament presented
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