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The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
KANSAS CITY TO HAVE
 HUNDRED CONVENTIONS

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan 25. - Kansas City will certainly be on the "map" in 1922, so far as conventions are concerned.
 More than one hundred large con- yentions have accepted the invita- tions of the conventions committee according to 2. T. Briggs, vice-pres1- dent of the Chamber of Commerce, in charge of convention arrange ments.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
FlFTY-FNE VOTE
 ON SELECTION OF POPE

ROME, Jan. 25.-As a result of the death of Cardinal Almarazy Santon of Spain, which occurred day after the pope's, 1t seems that the number of Italian cardinals will be reduced to twenty-nine as against thirty-one. The failure of a number of cardinals to get to Rome in time to vote, 1t Is be- lieved, will leave only fifty-flva voting
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
WATERH0USE TO BOOST ALASKA
 lSHISPLEDCE

SEATTLE, Jan. 25.-Frank Water house, taking the oath of office here yesterday as president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. made the fol- lowing statement n outlining his aims: Our efforts during the con- ing year will be devoted to the deveE opmsnt of Alaska along the lines de- sired by Alaskans."
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Could Pay Debts . Owing to U. s. If
 Armies Cut Dow1,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The alleA nations, by revising the treaty of Yer sailles and reducing their armies to an "even and reasonable extent" not only could meet the interest pay ments on their debts to the United States, but retire the principal as well, Senator Borah declared today tu the Senate.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
BONUS
 STILL OPPOSED
 BY MELLON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The treas- ury departments opposition to a sol- dier bonus remains unchanged but If it is enacted the money for the bonus must be provided through taxation in addition to taxes imposed by existing laws, Secretary Mellon said in a let ter to Chairman Fordney of the House ways and means committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
ALLEGED RESPONDER
 CAUGHT N NEW JERSEY

SEATTLE, Jan. 25.-The police de- eartment yesterday announced that Carl c. Hoffman, former president of wholesale grocery company here, has been arrested at Weehawken, N. J., charged with absconding with J1e, 1000 entrusted to him by Seattle business men. He will face trial here
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
JAZZ DANCING
 SOON PASS ON <: OLD ONES SAY

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25. - Jazz dances are but passing things when observed by eyes that have watched the progress of dancing for four score years, said members of the Octoge- marian Club at the meeting of that body here yesterday. The president of the club said the pendulum will soon swing back to the "stately meas ures of years gone by
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Permanent Tariff Bill To Be Enacted Before June First
Second Trial of
 Oregonian Ends
 In Disagreement

PORTLAND, Jan! 25.-The jury try ing John W. Todd, former superinten- dent of schools of Salem, on charges of promoting a fraudulent timber land scheme, disagreed and was discharged today by the court. This was his sec ond trial. the first jury also having failed to reach an agreement.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Shop Crafts Defy Rules Set Forth by
 Rail Labor Board

CHICAGO, Jan 25.-Rejection of all railroad shop rules recently promul- gated by the Railroad Labor Board cutting out time and half pay for extra work was ordered today by the committee of one hundred acting for the six railway shop crafts.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Withdraw Troops
 From Strike Zone

FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 25. - Ma tional guard forces which have been stationed at Newport during the strike of steel mill workers will be with drawn Saturday, Governor Morrow an nounced today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
NEW POLITICAL PARTY
 PLANNED IN CANADA

VANCOUVER, B. C.. Jan. 25.- United States farmers in British Columbia will open a three day con vention here today at which threo hundred delegates will discuss the ad visibility of forming themselves into provincial political party.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
MINNESOTA MAN LOST
 IN W1LDS OF CANADA

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, Jan. 25.--All hope of fading James Maher. commits sioner of Cook county, Minnesota, who left Grand Portage in a launch three weeks ago, was abandoned yesterday when an army airplane gave up the search. TO-. -a-,. .. >-.4.. .-....
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
TO DISCUSS WEST COAST
 POOL WITH SHIP BOARD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-It is an- nounced that a committee of ten prom tnent Pacific coast shipping and com mercial men will meet Chairman Las ker of the Shipping Board early in February to discuss the proposed ship ping pool to be formed on the west coast.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
NEW GERMAN TREATY
 UNDER CONSIDERATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.--Presldent Harding is considering proposal that the United States negotiate new treaty with Germany to provide for a commission for arbitration of pri- vate damage claims growing our of the war, which was suggested at a White House conference last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
CHINESE CAUGHT BEING STRUGGLED ACROSS BORDER

BAN DIEGO, Jan. 25-Thirteen Chi ueee concealed in boxes on motor truck were caught on the highway yesterday three miles north of Ocean side, and Robert s. Kriebel, driver of the truck, was arrested by immigra- ton agents. The Chinese had been smuggled across the line from Mexico and were bound for Fresno. ...
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
First Nome Mayor Dead in Arizona

SEATTLE, Jan. 25.-Word has been received here that Thomas Cashel, first mayor of Nome and for mer resident of Phoenix, was buried ae Phoenix. Ariz.. yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
PLAN POLISH CANAL

LONDON, Jan. 25-The Polish press states that syndicate com- posed of Polish capitalists Is seeking a concession for the construction of a canal from Silesia to Danzig.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Boycott Against
 Ulster Called Off

DUBLIN, Jan. 25.-The boycott against Ulster has been definitely called off in statement issued by the publicity department of the Dail Eireann.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
HONEY IN HOLLOW TREE

ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 25.-After cutting down hollow tree at Nova, near here. A. CritteRden and Jay Ringle found it filled with an "enor- nous amount" of honey.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-25
Bandits Hold Up
 Bank in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25.--Bandits es- capped today with $2,500 in cash after robbing the Pinelawn State Bank
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
DON'T DISCOURAGE BOY
WHO HAS LOVE OF MUSIC

Did you ever see piece of furniture
before It was vanished? Just as sub
stantial as It ever will be. Yet you
wouldn't want 1t in the house. That's
because II isn't the finished product.
There's something lacking.
You may already know what you're
going to be. and be at work developing
yourself for II. Well, there's still an
other side to yourself. and you'd bet
ter think a bit about II IL you don't
want to be like an unvarnished piece
OF furniture that nobody wants around.
1tn stay there unless you let some
body knock 1t out Of you some day by
some smart-aleck remark. Maybe you'll
knock II out of yourself by saying
something In a smart-aleck way. 'Mu.
sic can't interest me-" Maybe you'll
cruelty knock IT out Of some other boy
some boy you see walking along with
a violin under his arm. or a saxo-
phone or a clarinet-by saying some
thing to him that hurts. But we hope
not.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Boston Symphony Program.

Pierre Monteux, the illustrious con.
ductor Of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra, now in the third season nj
this post, has made a program OF
brilliance and variety for the single
concert to be given by this famous
organization in Washington this year
which will take place at the National
Theater, Tuesday afternoon, January
31st. at 1870. under management of
Mrs. Wilson Greene.
The symphony on this program
will be the Fourth by Tschaikowsky
in F minor. This work was consid,
cred by the Russian composer as his
finest achievement, and the subse.
quent verdict of posterity is more
and more inciining to his view. The
work describes the hopes and aspirin.
lions Of humanity. over which is i'm.
posed the final, memorable theme Of
Fate. given forth by the full brass
choir.
The remainder of the program
win consist Of 1.-THE Carnival IN
Paris" by the Norwegian composer,
Svendsen; Debussy's Two Nocturnes.
"Nuages" tClouds) and "Fetes' F'esti-
vals), and Wagner's overture to
"Rienzi"
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
ALBERT COATES
PRAISED AS n, !.
SYMP HONY HEAD
EnthraIIsd Audience Here In
Favor Of Guest Conductor In
Place Of Damrosch.

When Walter Damrosch babe his
Washington audience good-by at tho
close Of the New York Symphony CON
cert last December. prior to leaving
for a two-months' vacation abroad. no
spoke In highest praise Of the dis
iinguished conductor. Albert Coates. OF
London. who was 70 take his place as
uest-conductor OF the orchestra dur.
ing his absence abroad.
Whatever regret we may have felt
In having to forego, even for q briof
ceriod. the genuine pleasure OF listen
ing to the delightful explanatory
talks" of DR.. Damrosch at the piano.
end whatever our curiosity as to the
qualifications of the guest-conductor.
all feelings Of regret and curiosity Were
swept completely away by the forcef1l
personality and compelling musician.
ship Of Mr.. Coates, as evinced In his
mastery conducting In the fourth con
cert Of the New York Symphony Or
chestra, given under the auspices Of
the Washington Society OF Fine Arts
at the Central High School auditorium
last Monday evening.
In the virile hands of Mr.. Coates.
the baton beanie a magic wand, in
to appear and do his bidding. and
from the triumphant opening chord
Of the "Meistersinger Overture" Of
Wagner, to the final bars Of the
Brahms r major symphony. which
closed the program, an enthraIled au-
dience was held GREATNESS under his
SPELL Ever compelling the orchestra
EDWARDS and upwards to the fullest
expression Of tonai beauty and
power, yet ever mindful of the purity
and continuity of the melodic phrase.
a more graphic musical delineation
than that given by Mr.. Coates and
his associates, has seldom been en-.
joyed by Washington audience.
Even though the "Meistersinger
Overture" was taken at almost too
exhilarating a tempo. yet the intri-
cate pattern OF the Intervening
themes stood out clearly and fault.
lessly: in the music of Tschaikow-
sky's Fantasy-Overture. Romeo and
Juliet" was depicted all the tragic
pathos OF the immortal Shake
spearean drama; the "Schubertian"
Symphony, No. 3 OF Brahms. more
closely knit and polyphonic than his
other symphonies. took on new
shades Of meaning and beauty with
the dynamic Interpretation given 1t
by Mr.. Coates.
The appreciation and enthusiasm
OF the audience was expressed by its
spontaneous and continued applause,
amounting to a real ovation for the
distinguished guest-conductor and the
Damrosch Orchestra. M. l..
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Musicale for Penwomen.

The musical program arranged by
the City of Washington League of
American Penwomen for the regular
Monday evening meeting at national
headquarters, 1922 II street northwest.
was one of exceptional beauty and
interest to the music lovers OF the
city. The two musicians, both concert
artists, Miss Minna Niemann. pianist,
and Miss Hjoerdig GREGG vocalist. Of
Norway, have but recently come to
Washington but have won the greatest
praise from the critics who have
heard them. Miss Niemann, who
made her debut with the Symphony
concert in st. Louis Mo-, under Max
Zach, then the director, and who was
a pupil of Victor Ehling of that city,
before taking up her years course
In the Meisterschule in Vienna and q
,wo-year scholarship in the Royal Con.
servatory in Karlsruhe az a pupil Of
Ordenstein, gave selections from
Strauss and Gabrilowitsch so charm.
ing her audience that she was recalled
again and again.
The same reception was accorded
the young Norwegian singer, dressed
in native costume and singing the folk
songs of her country. her highly
trained voice with its unusual sweet.
ness and appeal captivating all who
heard her. Miss Gregg has been on
the concert stage in Copenhagen,
Paris and other European cities and
won the admiration of Eduard Grieg,
before whom she has sung many
times.
The musical program was arranged
by Mrs. Virginia Monroe, and the
guest Of honor and speaker for the
evening was Mrs. Lillian c b. MICA.
Mayer, formerly associated in an edi-
torial capacity with Blackwood's Maya
zine In London, The Critic, and asso.
ciate editor for two years of the jour
nal Of the Association of Collegiate
Alumnae.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19

songs, with Miss McCafferty, accom-.
PIANIST; Virginia Robinson, soprano, In
songs Of Scott, yale" Of Kennedy.
Russell, and Spross, with Miss Quin.
land at the plano; Mrs. Morgan Brad.
ford, contralto. in Cadman's Indian
Idyl" accompanied by Miss Davis
Warren l.. Terry, tenor, in song of
Slater and Salter, and the la doona
g mobile from Verdi's "Rigoletto."
Miss e. Jeanne Farnum gave several
readings.
The Lobby Concerts are held every
Monday evening at seven. There will
be a concert in the Assembly Hall
tomorrow evening at $3.50.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
vEcsEY ATTAlNs FAME
AS GIFTED COMPOSER

We have two names. or. rather. two
adaptations in name, for the Hun.
garian violinist who has recently been
heard in Washington for the first time
He II Franz Won Vecsey and Ferenc
Vecsey. according to the printed page
As composer. Vecsey IL attracting
attention by two "morceaux de con.
cert" Why does not the phrase. "con
cert bits" tell the story as well? But
1t does not. These are "A Toi" and
"Badinage Impertinant."
II Is prophesied that violinists will
use them as they have the compost
tons of Fritz Kreisler. because they
are grateful" things to use. "A Tor
is graceful, sentimental little ''Valse
Iente," and the "Badinage Imperti
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
1.-THE CREATION
WILL BE SUNG
MUSIC WEEK
oratorio With $50 Voices to Be
Directed by George
Harold Miller.

Music Week 10 to be a festival OF
the best In music.
/. The first announcement Of great
importance In that George Harold
. Miller, well known singer and direc-
tor Of musical organizations. called
at the Music Week. Headquarters to
say that he would present Haydn's
. oratorio "The Creation" with $50
voices in Music Week.
The oratorio will be given under
the direction Of the Washington Col
! to Music Week. II win be given In
Central High School. with soloists
from the faculty of the college. with
: the Symphony Orchestra of the Wash
ington College Of Music. and chorus
consisting Of the students OF the
college augmented by singers selected
from the general public.
Now Choral Society.
The Choral Art Society" Is the
name of this organization that il to
BE- . permanent choral society Of
Warrington, with George Harold NIL
lsr, director. and W. w. Delano, busi-
ness manager. H. H. Freeman will
officiate at the organ for the presen-
tation of "The Creation" and Mar
jorie Davis. pianist, will accompany
at reheysals.
Oratorio, with fun orchestra. Is the
complete form for this type of sacred
choral music. The Washington Col.
legs Of Music Is excellently equipped
to foster this work, and the giving
Of their first concerted work during
washineton's second Music Week. In
Nav makes this college of music, an
important factor in civic bettermen..
Other Events.
All musical organizations. schools
of music and the leading teachers Of
music, will be invited to supervise u
concert during Music Week. The ten
auditoriums to be selected for official
Music Week Centers will be used for
these concerts. ss. &
; Robert Lawrence. organizing direc.
tor, II calling in person on musical
organizations, schools OF music and
teachers. He announces that so far
there has been 100 per cent response
to his request for cooperation.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Brazilian, ContraIto.

Sophie Braslau. the brilliant young
contraito of the Metropolitan Grand
Opera. win be heard In recital at the
National Theater next Tuesday after
noon. January 70, at $50 o'clock, un.
der the management Of Mrs. Wilson.
Greene.
Miss Braslau has one OF those rare
voices, the true contralto. A most at
tractive program has been arranged.
which includes: THE Distant Be
loved" (cantata for one voice). Bassant;
"Furibondo." Handel; "Serenade.'
Grovelz; ia Procession" Cesar
Franck; die verschwiegene Nachti.
gall" Werner Josten; "Weinachten.'
Werner Josten: "Berceuse," Nous.
sorgsky; "se un Giorno tornasse;''
Kesphigi; 'Un organetto suona per
la vie," Sibella: "Brindisi" from Lu.
crezia Borgia. Donizetti; "Cradle
Song OF the Virgin" Hammond; "As
We Part" McNair Ilgenfritz; ma
Ii1 Batteau," Lily Strickland; "Sons
of Thanksgiving" Frances Allitsen.
Few remaining seats now on sale
at Mrs. Wilson Greene's Concert Blu.
reau. In Drops. Thirteenth and q
streets.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
FAvoRs PHoNocRAPHs
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Installation Of phonoeraphs
with records In the public schools
throughout Canada was urged oy
Bruce A Carey, supervisor Of music
In the Hamilton (Ont) schools. In =
talk before the Wentworth County
Teachers Association at Hamilton re.
Gently.
Carey classified the benefits de.
rived by the pupils of musical teach.
ing as not only musical but physical,
mental and spiritual as wei.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Women's City Club.

Miss Josephine Leonard pupil of
Louis A. Potter, jr., and Miss Allie
Traver, pupil Of H. Leroy Lewis,
win be heard in a joint recital at
the Women's City Club. % jackson
place, Monday evening at. 8 o'clock.
They will give the following pro.
gram: Piano, Sonata in c, the
"Waldstein," first movement Bee.
thovenl "whims" (Schumann), "Noc.
turne" Chopin. Autumn" CMoszkow.
SIKH, "Etude in form of Waltz" Saint.
Saens) Miss Leonard. Songs, "Ovsr
the Steppe," Cradle Song" and 1.-THE
Wounded Birch" tGretchaninofO 1.-THE
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
AMONG MUSICIANS
Friday Morning Music Club.

The weekly program OF the Friday
Morning Music Club wi, be given to-
morrow at IL a. m. in the assembly.
room Of the Cosmos Club. Mrs. John
J. Stahl will be heard in songs, Miss
Katharine Riggs in harp solos, and
Miss SADIE Styron In piano solos.
The program for Friday, January
az, will be composed of modern
French music.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Y. w. c. A. Glee Club.

Miss Esther Linkins, director of the
Y. w. C. A. Glee Club, entertained
the club at her home last Saturday
evening. An enjoyable evening was
spent with music and musical games.
Lobby Concert, Y. w. c. A.
A very delightful program was
given at the lobby concert Of the
Young Mems Christian Association
last Monday evening. The artists
were: Mrs. Macon Rice McArtor.
pianist; Miss Muda Eastlake, soprano;
Mrs. Kate Buscall, whistler: Miss
Mary McKibbin, reader; Miss Lillian
Chenoweth, contralto; Miss Marguer
lite Black, accompanist; Miss M. G..
Davis, accompanied.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
ASHINGTON TIMES PAGE OF MUSIC FOR MUSIC LOVER

nant'' win interest concert violinists
because OF its technical stunt" which
IL the playing Of the whole first
melodic passage In thirds. sixths and
other double stops.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19

Picco. the latter having already made
himself popular In local circles IN
opera and concert. He has been solo
ist for the Rubinstein Club several
times. The concert In having an al
most unprecedented sale, at 1912 q
The Washington times., 1922-01-19

High School auditorium on Saturday
evening next, at SI5. Mrs. Ethel
Holtzclaw Gawler, soprano, is the solo,
list, and the organ recital will be
given by, Edith b. Athey, civic or
ganist. There will be community
singing. All music lovers are most
cordially invited. No tickets Of ad-
mission are needed.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19

Y. M. G. A. Lobby Concert.
Last Monday evening the concert
given In the lobby Of the Y. M. c. A.
presented Herman Godfrey in comedy
The Washington times., 1922-01-19

Sanctuary" UAForss), ITO q Hilltop.
lCox); and aria. my Heart ct Thy
Sweet Voice" from Samson and
Dalila" (Saint-Saens) Miss Travers.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Sunday Opera Concert.


Tho greatest operatic concert given
IN washington in many years viii be
That Of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany artists on Sunday evening, jan
parry 20, In the ballroom Of the New
Willard, by Martinelli and Diaz, ten
orr; Kitty Beale and Nina Morgana,
sopranos; Marion Talva, contrnlto;
Milo Pieco, baritone, and Paolo
Ananian, basso; Salvatore Fucito
conducting. The hour Is set at 0
o'clock to accommodate church peo-
PIE and choir musicians. The pro-
gram will include, in addition to solos
from each singer. the famous sextet
from Lucia" and the quartet from
"Rigoletto."
This combination Is one which has
never been equaled in concert here
and all Of the singers are well known,
especially Martinelli, Diaz, Kitty
Beale, who has both friends and rela-
tives In Washington: Ananian and
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
CONCERTS
Rubinsteln Club Concert.

Vladimir Rosipg, the stinguished
Russian tenor, who very recently
made his American debut in New
York and who was acclaimed by the
critics as the most dramatic singer
before the world today. is announced
as the soloist for the first concert
OF the Rubdnstein Clubs Washington
series, at the New Masonic Audito.
rum. Tuesday evening. January -,
at $50 o'clock.
Rosins 10 said to be an exception
ally gifted artist who possesses q
voice not only trained to perfection
In the technique Of execution, but
revealing throughout its compass
tones colored by multitudinous emo
tons.
The Rubinstein Club concerts are
given under the local management of
T. Arthur Smith, Inc, and tickets
may be obtained at the office, 1906
G street.
The Washington times., 1922-01-19
Postponed Concert.

lHBtOh SOnbtTNdUoTy Vi MUSIC mas
been postponed owning to the illness
grand opera at the Washington Con.
servatory OF Music. who is In the
hospital undergoing an operation and
who was to have participated I'm the
program. Announcement Is also
made that the vocal contest at the
school closes January rs. This con-
test has brought to light considerable
talent among Washingtons vocal
aspirants.
Tomorrow evening. In the Auditor
ium OF the Y. M. c. A., a very inter.
esting concert In promised. to be
given at $3.50 o'clock, by Ruth Peter
soprano; Claughton West, baritone;
Mabel Linton, and Miss Phillips, pian-
lists. and Grace Meyer, reader.
Miss Peter will sing the opera aria,
"Knowest Thou That Fair Land?"
from "Mignon'' Of Thomas, and SOL
veig's Song tGrieg1, THE Herds
mans Song Berg. and THE Clover"
Edward MacDowelD. Miss Linton
will play Masquerade Dances" Hop
kins,, and the Leschetizsky arrange
ment of the sextette from Lucia"
for left hand alone, giving also as
duets with Miss Phillips, by the
Beautiful Blue Danube" tSchultz-
Elver). and william Tell Hossini).
Mr.. West will sing the opera aria,
Vision Fugitive" from 'Herodiade"
(MassaneO. Don Juan's Serenade"
CTschaikowsky). Star Vicino" (Sal.
vator Rosa), and ''Wher'er You
Walk" HandeD. Miss Meyer viii give
reading from "As You Like 1t" and
other recitations.
Nine. Marguerite D'Alvarez, the
leading contralto of the Chicago Grand
Opera Company, was initiated into
Rho Beta Chapter Of Mu Phi Epsilon
National Honorary Musical Sorority
after her recent recital at the National
Theater. Nine. D'Alvares said that
she has had many wonderful things
to happen In her life, but this was the
most impressive, and asked what
could be more beautiful than this
ceremony" She was presented with
the Mu Phi pin and a corsage bouquet
Of violets with gardenia center (the
sorority colors). which were q beauti.
full contrast to her jade green velvet
gown, and Rho Beta feels greatly hon
ored to add this glorious singers
name to the long list Of world-re-
nowned artists who are honoraries Of
Mu Phi Epsilon.
The Chapter officers are a. follows:
Emily b. Elkins, president; Hazel
Gibson Wood, vice president; Mabel
Linton, corresponding secretary; Let
tie Nelson, recording secretary; Inez
Miller, treasurer; Isabel Middlekauff,
historian; Nellie Noel, warden and
Clara Young, chorister.
On January %, a charming musical
program will be given in the Chapter
Rooms at the Washington College Of
Music, Emanuel Wad to be guest Of
honor. The musicians Of Washington
are invited.