Evening star., 1922-06-02
Capacity Crowd Greets
Fourth Presentation of
"Rose Maiden"
Visiting Artists Combine Pro-
grams at KiWanis
Meeting.

Tremendous outpourings again
crowded the auditoriums where spe-
cial concerts were arranged by the
second Music week last night.
At the Central High School, where
the national community chorus, under
the direction of Charles S. Wengard.
presented the cantata, THE Rose
Maiden" for the fourth time this
week, many were turned away. An
other large attendance featured the
chamber concert given at the New
Masonic Temple by the Norf1eet Trio
of New York city, which was held
under the auspices Of the Washington
Council of Jewish Women, while yes
terday afternoon, in the salons des
nations" of the Hotel Washington
more than 600 members of the XII
wants Club and their guests enjoyed
the musical treat presented in honor
Of that organization.
= Continuous applause greeted the
presentation of The Rose Maiden"
at the Central High School, the text
OF which is by Francillon and the
music by Cowen. Ethel Holtzclaw
Gawler. soprano; ]. Allen Bell, tenor; !;
Lillian Garrison Brousseau, cOntralto +;
Benjamin Y. Morrison, baritone, and
Frank E. Buck, pianist all Washing
ton favorites, were in fine fettle, and
were forced to respond to repeated
encores.
Artists Greatly Appreciated.
While the vast majority of local
music lovers have been afforded the
opportunity to hear the talented Nor
fleet Trio at the various concerts pre-
sented during the week, these splen-
did artists presented the entire pro-
gram at the New Masonic Temple.
and that their efforts were appreci-
ated' was evidenced by the generous
response accorded each number.
Seldom has such appreciation been
shown any artists as that extended
the Schola Cantorum of SITS. Peter
and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis; the
]. L. Hudson Quartet of Detroit and
the Norfleet Trio of New York by
the members of the kiwanis Club at
the Washington Hotel yesterday
afternoon.
The club had made the occasion a
ladies day" luncheon. and with
many distinguished cIergymen. in
Guiding DR.. Peter Guilday of the
Catholic University, Revs. John C,
Palmer of the Washington Heights
Presbyterian Church and William
Shearer of St. Colombo's Episcopal
rick Players and many other notabies,
extended the participants a welcome
that has not been duplicated during
the entire week.
Charles F. Roberts, himself a we'll
known singer, presided, and in intro
ducing the Indiana choristers said
that their able conductor, Elmer An
drew Steffen. was Kiwanian. A
burst of applause greeted this an
nouncement and was quickly follow
ed by another when President Rob-
erts introduced kiwanian Merritt O..
Chance, who is chairman Of the exec
utive committee of Music week ac-
tivities.
Kiwanians to he Guests.
John A. ORourke. chairman Of the
entertainment committee, then an
nounced that in appreciation of the
invitation extended them the Garrick
Players had set aside Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday nights of next week as
would be entertained at the play,
'The AcQuittal." Mr.. ORourke pre-
sented the players to the audience.
The club voted 500 toward the Music
week fund, conditional upon action Of
the board Of directors, which meets
Monday. Robert Lawrence, organizing
director, made an appeal for the sup
port Of the Organization and said that
at present at least $4,000 would have
to be raised to meet the expense Of the
present movement.
Mr.. Lawrnce further announced that
all purchasers Of season tickets would
be guaranteed seat at the monster
serenade tomorrow afternoon at Lin
coin Memorial in honor of the President
Of the United States.
An elaborate program will be pre-
sented, included in which will be read
ing Of President Lincoln's Gettysburg
Speech" by Miss Sally Hamlin, grand
daughter Of Hannibal Hamlin, Vice
istEation.
In publishing the names Of those
business establishments where these
tickets may be procured. the name of
the Hecht Company was omitted. Both
tickets and programs may be secured at
this store.
Mr.. Routt- Johnson Manning is to
rive an Illustrated musical recital to-
night at S:15 o'clock at the Johnson
Powell Community Center.