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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
SECOND PHILHARMONIC COURSE

The second series Of the Philhar-
monte course Is to be givtn at
Polls Theater, under the management
# Mrs Wilson Greene, and will in
'ludc the following:
Tuesday. January %, Nine. Alma
iluck, soprano, and Efrem Zimbalist,
viOlnist: Wednesday, February 2,
Nine. Louise Homer. contralto, and
Miss Homer, soprano; Wednesday,
Iarch 2, Nine Pavlowa and her bal
let Russo with symphony orchestra;
Monday. March IA, Titta Ruffo, the
worlds greatest baritone: Friday.
iprl 8, Rosa Ponselle, dramatic So
,rano from Metropolitan Opera. Pom
ellie opened the New York opera sea-
son with Caruso in LA Juive
The opening joint recital OF Alma
luck and Efrem zimbalist is a
are combination of artists, with
warmth OF temperament that adds
'ichness to their music gifts, while
he glorious lyric soprano voice of
Vine. Gluck is in complete harmony
With the elegance in the musical
cnse Of her artist husband, Efrem
;imbalist, that always arouses the
dmiration of the most severe
critics.
With the joint appearance OF Nine.
',ouise Homer and Miss Louise
Toner the glory of the Russia n
BALLET with Nine. Anna Pavlowa, rhe
ncomparable," with her ballet com
Dany and symphony orchestra;
with the first appearance in wash
ngton of the famous baritone of
he Metropolitan opera, Titta Ruffo,
who. like Caruso, possesses mar
vclous vocal equipment in throat
'hich must have been designed for
singing" and with n recital by Rosa
'onsele. dramatic soprano of the
Metropolitan, who made her operate
'cbut with Caruso as Lenore in
Verdi's Fora del Destino," this
Ccond Philharmonic Course OF con-
certs offers combination of great
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

or no light. and finished the work
amid great applause.
Grasping the situation, Conductor
Ysaye had the orchestra play THE
Star Spangled Banner" and this was
followed by Dixie" which caused a
furore. The audience was treasured
and no one left the hall.
AS the darkness continued, Joseph
Vito, the harpist. played a solo num-
Der, the darkness lending additional
charm 10 the music. The Pizzicato
movement OF the sylvia" Ballet was
played by the orchestra and was
followed by Sousa's stars and Stripes
Forever" AS this was finished the
lights came on and the regular sym
phony program was resumed-not,
not. however. before the audience had
shown its appreciation OF Ysaye and
his men,
II was a fine exhibition OF musical
intelligence and orchestral discipline
quite worthy OF Ysaye and the men
OF the Cincinnati Orchestra. BY their
action a probable panic was averted.
The darkness continued for half an
houT--a very long time when you are
sitting in the dark and waiting ncrv-
ously for the light. The music in the
darkness, however. had an unusual
effect. which was felt by everyone.
Altogether IL was unique ana
"thrilly" experience-one which viii
long be remembered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
LIBRARIES PROMOTING
INTEREST IN GOOD MUSIC
Installation of Instruments and
Books Now Advocated.

The value OF music as an educa-
tional factor is being widely acknowl-
edged in California. following the re-
cent convention OF the librarians OF
the State.
"A piano in the library is a real
blessing to ALL" said one speaker in
the convention. Given a piano, a
few good books and one or two mu-
sicans a library can do an astonish-
ing amount or missionary work that
makes for musical culture a small
community.
The player-piano is also an in
strument for pleasure and instruc-
ton. with the latest invention Of
the player that produces the exact
touch OF the musicians hands on the
keys. 1t can bring the greatest mas
tiers OF the world within our reach.
Fortunate, indie IL the librarian
and the community whose supervis-
ors, as many are now doing, purchase
| monograph and plenty of records
for circulation. The catalogues used by
he various companies contain mar
velous musical data. There should
be on hand in the library complete
catalogues OF the works and biogra-
phies of all the American composers,
at least. and also concise history
OF music in America. it's progress and
real effect on the life OF the people
LIBRARY HAS 500 VOLu MES.
The San Francisco library, which
contained but l05 volumes in its mu-
sic section in 1906. now numbers 5000
volumes and 400 books on the litera
ture OF music.
CALIFORNIA; hest musicians are ask
ed to contribute worthwhile sugges-
lions toward increasing this musical
library. The plano room is being
continually used. The State library
at Sacramento has also valuable
collection OF musical literature.
Music for the people, by the pco-
pie and with the people" is the ef-
fective slogan adopted relative to the
progress of music in the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
TENTH YEAR of MOTET.

The Motel Choral Society, Otto To
ney Simon director, will this yea
celebrate its tenth anniversary b.
presenting the oratorio "St. Paul or
Mendelssohn, at Central High School
on Wednesday evening, January 20
This concert, under the auspices OF
the Community Service of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, will begin for the
benefit of the Founding Hospital OF
Washington.
Four distinguished soloists Will be
heard. whose work is known and ap-
preciated far beyond the boundaries
Of their own city. These are Mrs
Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler, soprano;
Mrs. Beulah Harper Dunwoody, con-
tralto; Martin Richardson. tenor;
Charles Trowbridge Tittmann. bass
st. Paul" requires in it's rendering
of the chorus "For Oud God Abideth
voices, and such assistance Will be
given by a choir of fifty boys from
ST. Paurs Episcopal Church, Jaames
Dickinson musical director, organist;
and of st. Stephens Episcopal
Church, II. Norman Taylor, organist
Arthur Mayo will be at the piano and
Edith Il. Athey. civic organist, at the
organ.
Free tickets OF admission will be
distributed by the chorus, and col
lection will be taken up for this most
needy benefit, the little children In
the Founding Hospital. Last year
the Motel rendition of THE Messiah
was given for this same worthy cause
and a good sum was realized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
TANDINAVIANS HAVE
NO use FOR RAGTIME

Danes, Norwegians and Swedas are
not impressed with ragtimc, accord
ing to Mrs. Herman Standby, wife CT
the noted 'cellist. who recently tour
ed the Scandinavian countries with
Ter husband.
These people are full Of poetry and
music" writes Mrs. San6bv. They
have no use for ragtime; they go wild
over Locatelli and Boccherini sonatas
tear the roof off literally for a re
ligious aria Of Bach and Lot,i. They
are used to the very best, and II a
second class musician arrives they
nave been known to ask their money
back. They cut their roses off troses
In Northland are grown in window
only for Herman Standby; and drew
all the honey out OF his heart In re
turn. I tell you playing for such PEG.
pie Is vitalizing for the artist. other.
wise we couldn't have stood it."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
CONCERT GOES ON
WITH L|GH HTS OUT
Symphony Players Show Fine
Discipline When Theater Sud-
denly Grows Dark.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
with Eugene Yssye conducting. COW
cred itself with glory In Lexington,
KY, last autumn and provided the
audience or more than two thousand
with a most unique experience-and
several interesting thrills Tn. first
concert OF the season was being
given at the Woodland Theater, and
music-loying people OF Lexington and
from miles around were gathered to
hear these popular Cincinnati Wis
itOrs. 1t was one OF Ysaye's big even
ings and the audience was uplifted
by his reverential and inspiring in
depreciation OF Beethoyen's Fifth
symphony.
Everyone was listening to the
charming music of Tchaikovsky's
"Andante Cantabile" when the lights.
growing gradually less brilliant,
finally went out, leaving a dense dark
ness.
The audience might have been dis
mayed. but Ysaye and his men were
not They kept right on with the
lovely music of Tchaikovsky, light
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
GIVES JAPAN BEST
MUSICAL TALENT
Yamamoto Brings Renowned
Artists to New Imperial Opera
House in Tokyo.

X. Yamamoto, managing director OF
the Imperial Theater. Tokyo. is a
name that stands for internationa l
art and music in Japan and the
Orient. A man of superior training,
educated to the highest degree both
in his own country and in Europe.
Mr.. Yamamoto in his official capacity
holds a unique position in the Flow
cry Kingdom as provider of the
best musical talent obtainable from
all parts of the world.
Besides his many distinguished
Qualities as a man and as a scholar
4 wide learning. Mr.. Yamamoto has
lie distinction of being the first
japanese manager to bring foreign
srtists to his country and success
rlly direct their Appearances at the
aperial Theater.
Among the well known artists
HON Mr.. Yamamoto has presented
n Tokyo may be mentioned Piastro,
he violinist, who has just made a
most successful New York debut;
dirovitch. the pianist: the composer
pianist. Prokofiefr. whose triumph in
\meriCa is thing OF recent history,
and whose opera, THE Love OF the
Three Oranges" will be produced by
the Chicago Opera Association this
winter. Moreover. not content alone
with presenting individual artists
Mr.. Yamamoto brought the Russian
Grand Opera Company from Petro-
grad intact, and many highly sue
cessful performances were given.
When the new Imperial Opera
House was built in Tokyo. a splendid
building, that has no equal in the
East, It was Mr.. Yamamoto who was
unanimously chosen to be It's manag-
ing director. Under his regime the
fame OF the artistic performances at
this theater has spread afar and re-
lected most favorably on the broad
ening artistic vision of Japan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
CHILD "wONDERr CELLIsT.

Mildred Wellerson, called child
Miracle" cellist of ten years of age,
and new tenor Patrick Kelly, an
Irishman from Seattle. will give a
concert at the National Theater. Fri
day, January {, at 4:30 o'clock.
Mildred Wellerson is musical
marvel. Since her recent appearance
at Carnegie Hall in New York she has
appeared as soloist with the noted
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under
the baton of the veteran Eugene
Ysaye, himself a ripe and interna-
tionally distinguished artist. Recent
ly he introduced her to his audience
in a speech which placed upon her
his ripe judgment as a great artist,
and one who is growing in her art.
Such a tribute is seldom paid to any
artistic, especially one of such ten
der years by one of such ripe ex-
perience.
The Washington engagement will be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
LA SCALA ORCHESTRA-TOS
CANINI

Toscanni, the famous italian con-
ductor and his wonderful organiza-
ton Of 102 players. La Scala Orches-
ira, of Milan, whose reputation for
superb musicianship is world wide,
will be heard Monday and Wednes-
day afternoons. January II and 10. at
i30 p m, under the management OF
Mrs. Wilson-Grcene. This stupendous
concert project has been character
lied as unique in the musical an
nails of this country" Mr.. Toscanini' s
emincnce as a conductor is already
a matter of common acceptation
among lovers of music and with the
personnel which he can command,
the orchestra will be sure to be a
success.
Seats now on sale at Mrs. wilson
ireene's concert bureau in Droop's,
Thirteenth and G. streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

From the great Italian Toscanini
with his famous orchestra OF Milan.
from the celebrated pianist Gabrilo-
wttsch who comes not as a pianist.
but as a great conductor of great
orchestra when he directs the Phila-
delphia Symphony concert on jan
uary IL. is a far-cry to the Columbia
Saxophone Sextet with its rhymthm
and it's American JOY.
Yet there is a world for both, who
are eager to pay the fiddler" Some
times, too, there Is mixing or the
types, as when we come a cropper on
the pending legal suit concerning the
popular song avalon"
IS "AVALON, CLASSIC.
II you are fond OF the song "Ava-
lon," that is given on many records
today. II will be interesting to know
that the publisher of this song Is in
litigation over 1t because the publish
ers Of the opera LA Tosca" declare
the song is a substantial and import
ant part of the aria 'E Lucevan LIE
Stella" from that opera.
Judge John C. Know, in the United
States Supreme Court. granted a one
week adjournment OF the hearing Of
the arguments in the copyright in
fringment suit instituted by G. Ri
cordi G. Co. publishers, as owners OF
the American rights of La ToscN"
against Jerome II. Remick & Co..
publishers OF the song Avalon"
Remick & Co., answering Ricordi
& Co.'S complaint, state that they
cannot find anything in avalon"
which might be construed as an In
fringement of the copyright for the
famous opera aria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

Novelty Orchestra, will appear at
Polls Theater Sunday afternoon, jan
nary 16.
This Is unquestionably the greatest
OF popular attractions. Miss Harris
is a Kentucky girl who has charmed
thousands of musIc-loving fans on
the vaudeville ana legitimate stages
and who brings to the boards an
artistry which has won love from all
who have heard her. She has a gift
of Interpretation and impersonation
rarely equalled and a personality that
reflects in every note of her singing.
Since the advent Of the Blues" type
of song, Miss Harris has risen to
pre-eminent heights. Her inimitable
work on the Ziegfeld roof in New
York. and her equally clever record
in "Stop, Look and Listen" with
Gaby Deslys, rank ner with the truly
great ones. Miss Harris rich color
full voice and her bewitching rendi-
ton of a song Will haunt you long
after the concert is but a memory.
The Columbia Saxophone Sextet has
become n national institution. Each
member of the troupe Is recognized
master OF his instrument. With this
organization on the stage there can
be no possible chance of a dull mo-
ment. Not only do the saxophones
make the most enchanting melodies
"mOan" their way clear into the inner
consciousness, but inasmuch as every
member OF the sextet Is an accom-
plished musician on at least one other
instrument besides the saxophone
variety Of combinations is possible,
thus insuring a novel and expressive
Interpretation of every number. TIL
combination of Miss Harris and the
sextet leaves nothing to be desired
Their team work" is perfection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
CONCERTS
CORTOT-BOsTON SYMPHONY.

As soloist at the third Boston SYM
phony concert of the season to be
given in the New National Theater
next Tuesday Afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock.
Alfred Cortot, the great French
pianist, will play with the Orches-
ira ainr-Saens' Fifth Piano Concerto
in M major, which work is particu-
larly fitted to reveal the amazing
quality and the beauty of tone of
this great artists playing. Pierre
MonteuX will conduct at the same
concert Lalo's Overture to THE King
Of vs." Schumann's Fourth Sym
phony in ID minor and Balakireff's
Oriental fantasy, "Islamey," orches-
trated by Alfredo Casella.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
CAsALs CONCERT-POsTPONED.

Word has been received from abroad
Of the illness of Pablo Casals. the
worlds greatest cellist, scheduled TO
appear at the National Theater. jan
uary 7. as the artist in the next con-
cert Of the Ten Star Series under the
local management of T. Arthur Smith.
Mr.. Smith announces that Mr.. Casals'
appearance will be postponed until
April l and tickets January Will
be good April !. The next concert
Of the series will be given by Nine
Matzenauer. the celebrated contralto,
at the National Theater, January Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

her first local appearance, and II the
reviews written by the eminent critics
OF New York, such as ii. T. Finck, OF
the Evening Post; III. Il. Krehbiel' OF
the Tribune, and w. ]. Henderson, oil
the Herald, are to be accepted-and
there are no more cautious and IA
nous critics in the musical world
this recital will be a musical event OF
Importance.
Patrick Kelly's story Is an inter
esting one. He was a worker In nc
great shipyards In Seattle only year
ago. When the operate impresario'
Fortune Gallo, visited that city with
the San Carlo Grand opera Company.
a friend of Kelly's, who was conhdent
of the boys future as a singer W.
duced Mr.. Gallo to hear him sing. An
appointment was arranged and M.
Gallo, after hearing Kelly sing an
operate aria. pronounced his voice
to be one of the finest he had heard
in this country.
That was last spring. Mr.. Gallo was
so pleased by the young singers de-
termination that he Immediately
placed him in the hands of vocal
coach, and today Kelly is filling con-
cert engagements, winning nigh
plaudits wherever he appears.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
Workers Challenge HiIIman.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The Clothing
Manufacturers Association in a public
letter to Samuel Hillman, president
OF the Amalgamated Clothing Work
ers of America, challenged him to
prove his charge that they proposed
staging strikes here to curtail pro-
duction and maintain high prices.
This is a serious charge" said the
letter. 'You must either withdraw
your statement or prove 1t. Both the
public and we are entitled to this"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
y. G. Concert Calendar
For 1921 Filled With
Best of Attractions
JESSIE MacBRIDE.

The concert world "a-futter with the world
great The of the orchestra and the voice or
the singer the solo instruments offering varied list
of attractions in WashngtonS concert calendar for 1921
negleced-from the lover of the greatest npra-
tonal music to the lover the 'fad" of the hour,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
Booze Used to Run Autos.

WARE, Mass, Jan. 2.-The rlIT
ator OF the police automobile -r-
quires alcohol to keep 1t from fr, ez
ing on cold nights while chasing boot
leggers, so the plan OF using the con-
demned "evidence" instead OF de-
natured alcohol has been adopted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA.

The Philadelphia Orchestra will be
heard in the third concert of its
Washington series Tuesday afternoon
January IL at the National Theater
with Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the noted
pianist, composer and conductor, as
the quest" conductor. The usual
excellent program is assured. Tickets
may be obtained at the offices of T.
Arthur Smith. under whose manage
ment the concert will be presented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
KUBELII<-Jan. IS.

Jan Kubelik, violinist, will be hear
in concert Thursday afternoon, Janu-
ory 10. at 1870 p. M, under the man
agement of Mrs. Wilson-Greene. This
will be the third concert in the
artists course. Kubelik's fame has
spread far and wide, and his artistry
has risen to almost unheard-of pro-
portions. There are thousands of ad-
mirers Of Kubelik who are waiting
to hear him again after his six years
absence. and they are not destined TO
be disappointed, for Kubelik has won
new laurels abroad. and he is looking
forward with much pleasure to PLAY
ing again for the great audiences that
greeted him so enthusiastically upon
the occasion of his former visits.
Seats are now on sale at Mrs.
Wilson-Greene's concert bureau In
Drops, Thirteenth and streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

artists whom Washington Is seldom
privileged to hear.
Sale of seats opens tomorrow
morning at Mrs. Wilson-Greene's
concert bureau. in Droop's, Thir-
tenth and @ streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02

ALMA GLUCK, soprano. and Efrem Zimbalist, violin
st who will be heard in joint recital in the open
ing concert Of Mrs Wilson Greenes second Philhar
monte Course on January 20 at Polls Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
WELLERSON.

MILDRED wELLERSON,
child wonder" cellist,
whom New York critics have
loudly proclaimed. She will be
heard in recital Friday, jan
uary z, at the National Thea
ter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
EVENING MUSICAL SERVICE.

St Paurs English Lutheran Church
will present the best musical serv-
ice II has had this season at the y
o'clock service tonight.
The selections will be entirely from
Tho Messiah" the solos being sus-
tanned by the members OF the quartet,
consulting of Mrs. Is. II. Smart, So
prano; Miss Marion Larner, contralto;
Herbert II. Aldridge. tenor and direc-
tor; J. f. s. Kinsella, bass. with Miss
l.. Kincer at the organ The public
Is cordially invited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
COIUNBIA SEXTETTE.

Marion Harris, appropriations
Scintillating Star" with the Columbia
Saxophone Sextet. including Yerkes'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
AMONG MUSICIANS
-HADLEIGHs MUSICALE.

washington's lovers OF good music
are cordially invited TO attend q
musical to be given by the manage
ment OF the HadleiEh In the ball
room OF the hotel. on sixteenth
street. this Sunday afternoon from
80 TO $50. This IL the last OF q
series OF Sunday afternoon musical
hours which Is free to the public as
well as the guests OF the hotel
Featuring the program will be
the rendition OF several numbers of
the worlds pianists on the Ampico.
This new and already popular in
strument Is a revelation to the mu-
steal world. Although IL operates
mechanically, the music does not
sound mechanical. In fact. II one
did not see the instrument and
merely heard the music IL would be
difficult TO tell the difference.
In addition to the Ampico recital
there will be several soloists on the
program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
POTTER RECITAL POSTPONED.

Louis A Potter has found II neces-
sary to postpone the second OF his
series OF recitals until Tuesday, Feb
ruary s, at which time his joint re-
cital with Ruby Potter. soprano, Will
be given.
Richard Lorleberg, cellist. was the
guest artist at a musicale given by
the Musicians Club OF Richmond on
the morning OF December 20, This
club is similar to the Friday Morn
ing Music Club of this city. The re-
cital was held in the attractive hall
of the Woman's Club.
Besides Mr.. Lorleberg the club ar
lists were Catharine Lane Dewitt.
Mrs +. Flaxington Harker, Mrs. c. B..
Chase, and Frances West Reinhardt,
Mr. Lorleberg WAS received with
much appreciation, and to a program
that included "Cantilina" (Golter-
MANN. "Elegie" (MasseneD, "Gui-
tarre" tMoszkowskD. The Swan
(Saint-Saens). compositions OF Gluck
and Pepper, and for encores "Noc
turne," by Chopin. and spanish
Dance" (MoszkowskD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-02
STUDIO AT HOME,

Alfred W. Harmed will have a
studio at home" at his music
studio, on Thirteenth street. next
Wednesday afternoon from to Z.
Miss Jessie Masters, who Is In the
city 70 rthe holidays, will receive
with Mr.. Harmed.