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The Washington times., 1921-02-27
Noted Ballet Shares
Interest This Week
With Famous Artists
By JESSIE MaeBRIDE.

That unparalleled prma donna danseuse Anna Pavlowa,
and that unequalled prma donna" conductor Arturo
Toscann been called will the music honor of the
National Capital this week of the Inauguration in Washing
ton with the fascinating Ballet Russo and the great orhes
ira from LaScaa Milan, each of which is dominated by
vivid personality in art
The dazzling Ballet Russo WHITES music with aban-
don in picture, color form and action that has set
stamp upon music 1t not extravagant to say that
the interpretations of the modern ballet have rung the
death kne to dry pedantry in music Rhythm demand
deation as well as dealization in beautiful tone.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27

many could not have created the
French Gothic architecture, nor could
all the genius OF the North have pro-
iuced the temples OF the Italian re-
naissance. Rome had all Greece at
her fingers ends, but the Parthenon
was made only once. The Rouman re-
olicas of Greek architecture are as
lifeless as our own"
PAGES FROM LIFE.
The fascinating panorama of music.
as IL passes through a crowded sea-
son, is filled with that intangible
thing personality, a combined reflex
of individualism and nationality.
To those who listen receptively.
.hese music messages are pages out
of the life and history of other worlds
They are a temperamentsi tourney In
an Elusive world of the Imagination.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
MT. PLEASANT CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

This afternoon beginning at tiO
o'clock In the Mt. Pleasant Congregs-
tional Church. the NTH of the mid
winter musical vesper services will
be givoa. The Mt. Pleasant chorus OF
fifty voices under the direction OF
Norton NJ. Little. with Claude Robe
son. organist, and Herman c. Rake
mann, violinist. with full orchestra ac-
compartment. will render the "St
Cecilia Mass" (messe sollennelIe OF
2ounod).
The solos will be sustained by Miss
Frances Scherger, soprano: Miss Flea
nor kittridge, contralto: T. J. Quinn,
tenor. and Herman Fakler, bass. For
the prelude the orchestra will rem
der THE Romance" tKarganofD. and
for postlude, Grand March" (Aida)
(VerdD.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
CONCERTS
PAVLOwA AND BALLET. wEDNEs-
DAY.

- ho w ~ AMI !" nsoN E<S-
DAY.
Nine. Pavlowa and her Ballet Russo.
with symphony orchestra will ap-
pear at Polls Theater for a return
engagement Wednesday. March 2, at
3:45 o'clock, under the management
of Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
Nine. Pavlowa brings with her per-
haps the only beautiful thing that is
left to us out of the hideous chaos
now prevailing throughout Russia. the
gorgeous Russian ballet, which com
bines at once the drama, pantomime,
music, painting. art, and the dance.
Her program will include: "Ama-
rilla" (ballet in one acD THE En-
chanted Lake" ballet in one act).
The advertisements will include:
"Mazurka" (Glinka); "The Swan"
(Saint-Saens); Pas de Trois" (Zi-
bulka); "Czardas'' (Grossman); "Scene
Dansante" (BoccherinD; Greek
Dance" (Brahms); Syrian Dance"
(Saint-Saens).
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
HIsLOP. SCOTCH TENOR.

Following a triumphant opera sea-
son. Joseph Hislop. the brilliant
Scottish tenor of the Chicago Opera
Company, will make an extended
spring concert tour which will begin
in this city. Hislop will be heard at
the National Theater Thursday after
noon, March 10. under the local man
agement OF T. Arthur Smith. Arturo
Bonucci. the noted 'cellist. will be the
assisting artist. Concert patrons are
assured of a delightful program.
Tickets may be had at the office OF
T. Arthur Smith. 1906 q street.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT.

At the Church OF the Covenant
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 the mu-
sical program will be given by the
double quartet. with Miss Beisser,
contraito, as solist The program is:
Organ prelude. 20 Sanctissima"
(LuD; an h IN, '-Supplication"
(ScotD; incidental solo, Mr.. Miller:
solo. Lead Kindly Light
tHawley), Miss Beisser; anthem,
Abide With U.s. (Whitney): OFFER
tory anthem, 20 Paradise" (GeibeD /;
Incidental solos, Miss Beisser and
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
TOsCANINI. LA SCALA. THURSDAY.

Demand for opportunity to hear La
Scala Orchestra under Maestro Ar
turo Toscanini has become SO insist
ent that Mrs. Wilson Greene has an
nounced a third appearance to be
given at the National Theater, Thurs
lay, March 3, at 4:30
Mr.. Toscaninis eminence as a con-
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
BAUER. THIBAUD. kINDLER.
MARCH b.

Harold Bauer, master pianist, Jac-
ques Thibaud, great French violinist.
and Hans Kinder, cellist, will appear
In joint recital at the National Thea
ter Tuesday afternoon, March 8, at
4:30 o'clock, under the management
OF Mrs. Wilson Greene.
The appearance OF this instrumental
trio Is without question one OF the
most important events Of the musical
season. Harold Bauer Is a master In
every sense. a fact long recognized
both in Europe and America Thibaud
Is Frances greatest violinist. and among
representatives of the French school is
without a rival Hans Kindler's name
is synonymous with the greatest attain
ments In the field OF violoncello music.
This distinguished trio of musicians in
one recital offers the highest class musi-
cal entertainment
Remaining seats now on sale at
Mrs. Greene's Concert Bureau. in
Droop's, Thirteenth and G. streets.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27

TOSCANINI. "prims donna"
conductor with the Lsscala
Orchestra Of Milan, who gives
his third concert Of the season
ON Thursday, at 4ss0, at the
National
The Washington times., 1921-02-27

Mr.. Backing; organ postiude, Fl
male" L flat (Guilmant)
In the evening at o'clock, the
evening choir will give the music pro-
gram. Both services are under the
direction of Sydney Lloyd Wright
son. with Harvey Murray at the
organ, and In the evening with Claude
Robson at the piano.
At p. m. organ prelude. AT Even
ing" (Buck): anthem, "Oh. Love That
wilt Not Let Me 10" (GeibeD, Incl
dental solos, Miss Bolln and Mr..
Fakler; contralto solo. Prayer Per-
feet" (Stenson). Miss Smith; anthem,
'Tbe Vision Of Thomas (Nevin). a
work that has been dedicated to the
evening choir, With Incidental solos
by Miss Bolln, Miss Smith and Mr..
Fakler: offertory anthem, "Oh, Light
Eternal (Miles): organ postlude.
symphonic Allegro" (Salome).
FLONZALEY QUARTET CONCERT.
The second concert OF the Flonza-
ley Quartet at Central High School
last Wednesday presented an unusual
combination OF the German-French-
Slavic schools in it's most interesting
program. Brahms. Debussy, Smetana
were chosen by this group of finish
ed artists.
The Brahms Quartet, c minor, is a
dramatic composition abounding in
syncopated rhythms and agitated
phrases tossed from one instrument
to the other. held in somber mood
throughout with the exception of the
second movement, Schumanesque
"Romanza' in which the solo violin
a Ia, 4, k1
accompaniment of the other strings.
But-only for moment does the
storm-tossed soul find rest, a fretful
"allegretto" with plucked strings
leads into the dramatic finale.
1nsistent applause brought forth as
encore Borodine's haunting Not
turno," and thence into the dream
land of enchanted legend these play
ers carried one in Debussy's AN
dantino doucement expressif' with
muted strings. like the vague misty
atmosphere of far-distant snow
covered land. 4 second Debussy ex-
cerpt took one to warm sunny
Spain. the gay fandango. with pluck
ed string accompaniment played with
rare charm and nuance. by these
masters of tone and technique. A
second encore introduced to Wash
ington music-lovers a young Ameri-
can composer, Charles Critics, of New
York, a Chippewa Indian theme, dedi-
Gated to Adolfo Betti, first violin of
tho quartet, revealed a work of un-
genius. In harmonies 1t
is as subtle as the Lohengrin prelude,
finally blending into a weird chorale.
but holding ever to the simple lilt
of the Chippewa theme.
The program closed with a spirited
rendition of Smetana's quartet in K
minor, From My Life" with the
Bohemian melodies and
a rhythmic folk-dance polka admir-
ably contrasted. In the largo the
rich resonant tones of the cello were
full of emotional warmth
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
LOUIS POTTER RECITAL.

A lenten organ recital will be
given by Louis A. Potter. jr.. OF Cal
vary Baptist Church. at Epiphany
Episcopal Church Wednesday after
noon, March 2. at 4:45.
Mr.. Potter will play Grand
Choeur." from "Salome"; Scherzo in
canon form. Webbe; Prelude, f minor.
and Prelude. + sharp, Chopin: "AIle-
gretto." GODDARD: Romance" Svend-
sen: Chant Negre," Kramer, and Alle-
gretto Cantabile and Toccata, from
the Fifth Symphony. Widor.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
NATIONAL SONG WEEK.

An echo in Washington from the
National Song Week, that was cele-
brated throughout the country last
week. comes from Southwest Wash
ington. Miss Helen Burkart. direc-
tor Of music in the Washington pub
lie schools, arranged for three days
of music programs given in the
Jefferson School Building by the
third, fourth. fifth and sixth grades
of the eighth division.
The programs were given from ~
to IL and I to 2 o'clock each day.
the assembled schools of the differ
ent grades giving patriotic songs,
and folk songs Of America and OF
other countries. The singing Of
folk songs of many lands was used
to better preserve the understanding
and the friendship of the peoples
whose songs they represented.
Miss Burkart was assisted at the
piano by Mrs l.. Burkart, and by
Miss Edith Wilson, teacher at the
Jefferson School.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
WILLIAM p. EMO MUSICALE.

Martin Richardson, tenor. is to be
soloist at a musicale given by Will
liam Phelps Emo and Mrs. George
Ehle. He will be accompanied by
George Wilson. Mrs. Edith Marmion
Brosius, harpist. will also play.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
. CLELIA FIORAvANTI.

Clelia Fioravanti, contralto. will ap-
pear In joint recital with Vasa Pri-
Eoda. the eminent Bohemian violinist.
at the Shubert-Belasco Tseater SUM-
day afternoon. March 13. at $3.50.
Miss Fioravanti is "A native of Flor
ence. Italy. but has made her home In
Washington since she was twelve
years old. and is at present attached
to the staff at the Italian embassy
here. All OF her musical training has
been in Washington.
This young artist Is no stranger to
the Washington concert world. Her
appearance in Carmen" with the
Washington Opera Company was
great success and was highly praised
by the local critics. Miss Fioravanti
win sing Italian, French and English
songs. and the aria from Carmen"
when she appears with Mr.. Prihoda.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
MRS. LAWSON ON TOUR.

Franceska Kaspar Lawson, soprano,
Is away on a tour of nine concerts in
Pennsylvania and Ohio. She returns
to Washington this week.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27

PAyLOwA, as the nuttering.
drooDing -Swsn," who
comes again TO regaIe the Ma
tionsl Capital with music for
the eye as we'll rs the ear. with
the vivid Ballet kusse, ON Wed
nesday. at si45, st Polls.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
META CRAIG AS sOLOIsT.

Meta Craig, soprano, has just ac-
cepted the position OF soprano solo
ist in the quartet at Calvary Baptist
Church, to begin March I. Miss Craig
was formerly soloist of the Church OF
the Covenant.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
PRIHODA COMING MARCH IL.

Vasa Prihoda, the eminent young
bohemian violinist, who appears at
the Shubert- BeIasco Theater Sunday
afternoon. March I3, at $3.50 O'Clock.
has had a spectacular and successful
career in the music world ever since
his wonderful talent was first dis
covered by Gaetano Bavaglioni in
Milan about two years ago.
Prihoda was born in Vodnany, Bo-
hemia, twenty -one years ago. He
studied under Maestro Marak at the
Conservatory of Prague Beginning
early in 1920 he made a tour of
Europe, South America and Canada,
and is now touring the United States.
He has deeply impressed critics in
every appearance. some of them even
going so far as to style him the sec
ond Paganini.
Those who were in the audience
when he appeared here in January
this year as a soloist with the Chi
cago Symphony Orchestra are quite
familiar with the soul stirring beauty
of tone that brings out all there is
in any selection he offers. With Mr..
Prihoda appears Miss Clelia Flor
avanti, an Italian-American contralto,
who Is well known in Washington
music circles, as she appeared here in
the role of Carmen" with the Wash
ington Opera Company last year.
Tickets for this joint recital are on
sale at the box office of the Shubert-
Belasco Theater
The Washington times., 1921-02-27

while the orchestra was on a South
ern tour and IL was thought for a
time that an operation would be
necessary, but this however. was
averted. and he Is slowly getting
better.
The concert will be under the local
of r. Arthur Smith and
tickets may be obtained at his office
JOG q street
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
He TIMES: CE97NASIC frVASHNGTON AMSIC. .LONERSl1flA

pductor is already a matter Of common
aeceptation among lovers OF music IN
America. and with the personnel
which he can command the orchestra
will be sure TO be a signal success.
His program will include q work OF
yincenLo Gslilei (Io33): 'Gsslisrds,"
unknown author lend OF the XVI CEN
tury); "Villanells." unknown author
Tend OF the XVI century,; "Passo
mexEo MAscherada." antiche DANA
ed aria per liuto (srrsnged by Res
pighD.
The symphony will be Beethoven's
Seventh. In A major They will also
give Brahms Variations on a Haydn
Theme; "Juventus." a symphonic poem
by Victor de Sabats, and Overture to
''William Tell" (Rossini).
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM

The pupils OF Miss Marie McCourt
gave a Beethoven-Mozart program at
the Franklin Square Hotel on Tues
day, February %. at 4 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1921-02-27
GALLu-CURCI. SUNDAY. MARCH ..

eAhLt-tNneIs SpNDhhs "sss," -
Nine. Amelita Galli-Curci. world
famous coloratura soprano, Will again
be heard in recital at Polls Theater
Sunday afternoon, March q, at $3.50
o'clock. under the management OF Mrs,
Wilson Greene.
Only the intimate friends and ac-
quaintances OF Galli-Curci are aware
OF the versatility OF the phenomenal
soprano who has taken the musical
world by storm. To the majority
Amelita Galli-Curci Is a name that Is
synonymous with the highest In vo-
cal art IL Is not generally known
that the charming singer Is an admi-
rable pianist . fluent iinguist. an au-
thority on Italian literature, a charm
ing conversationalist. and an ail-round
good fellow. Seldom does a great
opera singer excel in the concert feld
as well. but Galli-curci has proved
that she Is equally at home in either.
In both coloratura and lyric roles she
has won success. and as a singer OF
ballads she Is second to none.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
Valuable Kitten Saved
BY Surgical Operation

A needle, two inches long and
piece of thread, approximately four
inches in length, were removed from
the oesophagus of dempsey" val
liable Persian kitten belonging to Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Rice by DR.. Kenneth
&. Mckay. DR.. Mckay was assisted
by DR.. f. f.. Allen of the inspection
bureau of the United States depart
ment of agriculture.
The needle lay near the second
cervical vertebrae and somewhat
transverscly in the general direction
Of the oesophagus. No anaesthetic
was administered for the reason that
the cat, unlike human being, is un-
able to withstand an anaesthetic to
any extent. A small ncision was
made in the skin and also the
oesophagus through which the needle
was pulled through.
According to those who watched
the actions of Dempsey just few
minutes was needed for complete
recuperation. Today Dempsey is
again in splendid condition but is un-
willing to tackle anything that re-
sembles needle and thread.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
SCHEDULE OF THE
COMING EVENTS

Nov. l6-Pomona grange, Meyers
Falls.
Nov. 23-Gorst, high school ly-
ceum.
Nov. 23-Thanksgiving eve dance,
band auditorium.
Nov. 24-Thanksgiving.
Dec. 3-Band dance, band audi
torium.
Dec. 10--Band dance, band audi
torium.
Dec. 22-First day of winter.
Dec. 24-Christmas eve dance,
band auditorium.
Dec. 25-Christmas.
Dec. 30-New Years eve dance,
band auditorium.
Dec. 3l--Skeyhill, high school
lyceum.
Jan. Filipino Quartet, high
school lyceum.
Jan. 17-Florentine. Musicians,
high school lycenm.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
Stevens County
Pioneer is Dead

Pat D. Kearney, age 62, prospec-
tor and miner, one Of the most
widely acquainted pioneers of tins
part of the country, died at his
home near Chesaw, Wash, last week.
The exact date of his death is un-
known although his body was found
in bed Monday morning by neigh
bors. 1t is believed that Kearney
had been dead several days prior to
the finding of his body. g. b. lde,
life long friend of the dead man, re-
ceived a telegram Monday morning
to the effect that Kearney was dead.
The telegram, however, came too late
to allow Mr.. Ide to attend the fun
cral.
Mr.. Kearney's life was full of ad-
venture and romance and as one OF
his old time friends said, "he was
always ready for anything that
promised excitement"
Mr. Kearney grubstaked the three
original locators of the Old Domin-
ion mine, Al Benoist, Bill Kearney
and f. f.. Alexander, some 33 years
ago, when the prospectors started
ON their trip. At that time Mr..
kearncy was working as clerk In
a clothing store at Tekoa. Later he
was made manager of the mine with
head offices in Spokane. This posi-
ton he retained for nearly three
years.
On the same trip that the Old
Dominion was discovered, the mines
at Chewelah and the Daisy were also
discovered The income from these
mines made the men rich but did
Mr.. Kearney little good as he had
the knack Of spending his money as
fast as it was brought to him.
After clearing up close to $3o2 1000,
the original locators of the Ola Do
minion sold it to G., b. Dennis, who
also made small fortune from 1t.
After this sale Mr. Kearney travel
ed extensively throughout the United
States and Canada finally locating
at the Enterprise mine near Che
saw in Okanogan county.
In addition to his mining work,
Mr.. Kcarncy was also identified with
other business propositions, one Of
them the first stage line between
Brewster and Oroville. He also built
the first hotel in Colville, known as
the Old Dominion hotel just north
of the present lcation Of the Keller
Hardware Co.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
ArmistiCe Day
Observed in CoIviN0
Smoker and Dance Prove
Big Attractions to the
Holiday Crowds

Surprising any previous Armistice
day celebration that has ever been
held in Colville the celebration ar
ranged by the Frank Starr Post No.
a of the American Legion proved
to be a success from every angle.
Had it not been for the blowing of
horns, numerous whistles, and good
many other nerve racking devices,
Armistice day for 1921, in Colville
would have been ushered in like any
other day. Promptly at II o'clock,
the hour dear to every member of
the A. f. F., the blowing of horns
and the ringing of bells announced
that the eventful hour had arrived
Members of the local American Le-
gion post were busy shooting off
charges of dynamite and other eX-
plosive charges.
Probably the event of the biggest
interest to former ex-service men
was the banquet given by the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Frank Starr Post
in the |. o. o. f. hall, to all eX
service men in Stevens county.
Promptly at u o'clock every one in
the hall arose and stood at attention
for two minutes in honor of Ameri-
cas- unknown dead soldier who was
being buried at that time in the
Arlington national cemetery.
In the evening chief interest was
centered in the big smoker and
dance given by the post. The crowd
that attended the smoker was esti-
mated to be in the neighborhood of
400. All the ringside seats were sold
shortly after the door were opened.
Close to 100 attended the dance
which followed Immediately after
ward.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
Questions for Teachers
Prove Stumbling Block

Contrary to the general opinion
held by a good many people, the
teacher or the successful applicant
for a teachers certificate must in this
state have wide range of knowledge.
4 glance over some of the questions
asked at the recent teachers eXamI-
nation, held here last week, show that
some of the questions are of such
nature that a good many Of our lead
ing citizens would not be able to
answer them correctly.
For instance how many could tell
what the following dates stood for in
American history, 1889, 1920, 1903,
1872, 1920, 1857, 18l5, 1917, Nov. II
and Feb. % That question correctly
answered and out Of the way, how
many could name four outlying pos
sessions Of the United States, and
then name three countries nominally
independent which are under the pro
lection OF the United States.
Living in the Evergreen state, we
should all know all about the import
ant dates in the states history.
Yet how many know the date
of the formation of Washing
toms territorial government; the
year in which the constitutional
convention of Washington met; the
date of President Harrison's procla-
nation admitting Washington into
the union; of the first settlement on
Puget Sound.
In preparation for "better speech
week" how many know where to
place the proper accent in the word
consummate, hostile and Wahiakum.
II that question is too hard then an
easy one like giving a synonym for
odor, salary, globe and monarch
might be tried.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-11-12
Red Cross Drive
\ Begins SATURDAY.

Seven hudred and fifty members.
That is the goal set by the local
chapter of the Red Cross in its drive
for members which will start in Col
vile, Saturday November II. The
drive will be under the direction Of
Mrs. George Stenger, president OF the
local chapter, and Mrs. Clara Shaver
of the Home Service division. At the
same time drives will be conducted
all over the country by the different
chapters of the Red Cross.
"Seven hundred and fifty is the
number of members we are going to
get during the drive" said Mrs.
Stenger. From the enthusiasm that
has been shown so far we are conf
dent of passing that number. When
it is recalled what the Red Cross is
doing not only in Colville and in
Stevens county, but in the whole
country as we'll, then it is an honor
to belong to such an organization
The drive here will be conducted
with booths along the streets and in
the stores instead of house-to-
house canvas as was at first thought.
Saturday, the opening day, will find
the school teachers with Miss Jessie
Rice as the leader, in charge of the
different booths.
Last year the membership drive in
Colville netted $685. or 585 new
members. Mrs. Stengers records
show that more than $1,000, $725
more than the amount taken in here,
was used for charity purposes in Col
vile and the surrounding territory
during the past year.
"Most of the people think that
there is no reason why we should
send the money we collect here to
the Spokane office" said Mrs. Stem
ger. "The money collected here is
sent to Spokane and put in revolv-
ing fund. When the need comes for
the Red Cross spending any money in
this district the fund in Spokane is
open to us and we draw on it for
as much as is necessary. That ac-
counts for the fact that we were able
to draw $1,000 from the Spokane of
fee during the past year"