Evening star., 1922-06-01
Bust of caruso Presented
Washington at Continental
Hall Concert.
Medals Awarded Winners
of Memory Contest at
Central High School.


crosses fiocked to Memorial Continental
Hall and the Central High School audi
torium last night, where feature con-
certs were presented by noted artists
At the first named Institution the city
Of Washington was presented with
bronze bust OF the immortal master OF
song, Enrico Caruso. by the Caruso me-
mortal committee Of Washington. Sen
ator Duncan U. Fletcher Of Florida, IN
brief presentation address. declared
that by plastic art and modern science
Caruso's form and voice was preserved
throughout the world. although he was
physically departed.
In accepting the gift on behalf Of the
city. Col. Charles Keller. Engineer Com
missioner Of the District. said that De-
cause the American people had been de-
voted to the building OF q continent tor
..naed of neglecting the arts and being
fnaterialistic. but he said. I'VE have
now a right to claim our position In the
e-orld Of art.
kfnerica had trailed Europe in music.
and said that while this country had
faled to produce masters equal 70
thSse of the old world he felt sure the
tiIbA was not far distant when condl-
d6k.4 would be reversed.
Opera House Forecast. 3.
ci0mmi SSH oner Keller further ex|
soon realize an opera house as a ma
fh,naI home for music, mot as a place
for the privileged few, but for the en-
soymsnt and appreciation OF the mp-
Aloal arts by those In humble sta
ions"
The bust which is the work of Jo-
teph Anthony Atchison. a local sculp-
tor, bears a remarkable likeness TO
the great tenor.
Frederick l. Stephens. chairman OF
yrnit nre2entlnR
the bust, made q brief address, In
which he said he hoped that music
week would become an annual ma
tional affair.
the ]. L. Hudson Male Quartet OF De-
troit, violin, cello and piano se!ec-
tions by the Norfleet Trio OF New
York and sacred music by the sonora
Cantorum of IS. Peter and Paui
Cathedral Of Indianapolis.
A wonderful reception was extend
ed these out-of-town organiZations'
which have literally captivated music
lovers of the city. The more tney
are heard at the various concerts the
The Detroit quartet and the Indian
apolis choristers are all business men
and their work is a splendid COM
mentary on what can be achieVeo oy
the true lovers of music Indiana
Cathedral have specialized In Cath-
oIic Church music, and are considered
by many the greatest small cholr IN
the United States. The perfect di-
rection of their leader Elmer Ahore"
Steffen, is work OF art.
Commenting on the work OF tne
Hudson Quartet yesterday. William
! l.. Radcliffe head of the local Chau- =
tauoua bureau. declared 1t to pc tne
greatest quartet he had ever heard.
while the Norfieet Trio have not
been heard as frequently as the other
ORGANIZATIONS. they will have their
opportunity tonight, when special
concert will be presented at the new
4 Masonic Temple.
An ovation was extended the Nor
dica Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra
at the Central High School. when,
under direction of Walter L. Holt, a
program rich with special numbers
was presented last night.
During the entertainment appro-
pirate medals to- the winners OF the
Music week memory contest OF the
District Council of Boy Scouts were
presented.
A guitar solo. "Valse Caprice" was
played by its composer. Charles A.
Conrad A mandolin solo by Miss A.
A. Hill and music by the Hudson
Quartet of Detroit were also roundly
applauded.
Throushout the day music sic reisnad ash,id
schools and civic betterment organ
izations of the city.
At the Rotary Club a tremendous
gathering of out-of-town Rotarlans
and visiting guests crowded the City
Club in honor of the special program
presented there.
William Knowles Cooper, president
of the club, made a stirring appeal
for support of the music movement
and stressed the necessity for all
citizens of Washington to subscribe
personally or by purchasing pro-
grams or season tickets in order that
the expense of the undertaking would
be met
Robert Lawrence, organizing direc-
spoke briefly in response to the
splendid reception rendered him by
the club. Mr.. Lawrence pointed with
pride to the program that had just
been presented by the Hudson trio.
the Schola Cantorum of IS. Peter and
the Norf1eet trio of players. and
ridiculed the claim that Europe was
the only section Of the world to pro-
duce musical artists. The leader then
community singing, accompanied by
the entire assemblage.
Special "Ladies' Day.
At the New Willard Hotel the Lions
Club held a special ladies day
luncheon in honor of music, and a
program was rendered by Frederick
l. Stephens, baritone soloist, with
Byron Blodgett at the piano: Miss
Marguerite Carter, violinist, accom-
panied by Miss Marjorie Davis and
the Hudson Male Quartet
James P. Schick presided, and in a
brief address appealed to the mem.
bership for it's undivided support in
the musical activities now being car
ried out in the city, and in order that
Director Lawrence might finish his
concert at the Rotary Club to appear
In person, extended the luncheon hour
thirty minutes.
On receipt of a message from Mr.
Lawrence that this would be impos-
sible. several members Of the club
added to the enjoyment of the
occasion by presenting numbers
Rev. George F. Dudley pleased the
large audience with two English
costermonger numbers, Caleb OCon-
ner sang an original compositiou
For I'm a Stenographer, Too" and
Mrs. Price led with an original verse
to the clubs song. Gee. I'm Glad I'm
Lion"
Seven beautiful baskets of flowers
presented by George Schaffer were
distributed to seven woman holders
of lucky numbers.
Subscriptions received yesterday
FOR musical week activities included
those from William L. Radcliffe. 500;
T. c. Dulin. $25; Arthur c. Moses, $40
and James Sharp. $25.
Purchasers of season tickets, 1t was
announced. will be guaranteed seats