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Evening star., 1926-11-10
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NEW YORK SYMPHONY.

The New York Symphony Orchestra
under Walter DamroSch, who is mucn
I beloved in Washington, especially for
the fine work he has done here In
years past in the popular "explana'
tory" recitals, gave the first concert
| Of it's series this season at Polls Thea
ter yesterday afternoon. The soloist
of the occasion was Paul Kochanski,
| Polish violinist. who also is a favor1te
in Washington.
Mr.. Kochanski played the Bach
Concerto in A Minor for Violin with
Orchestra" and Ravel's "Tzigane.'
In the first movement Of the Bach,
the soloist did not seem to quite sub
merge his brilliant technique in the
beauties of the music: he even faltered
over a phrase or two. In the andante,
however, he brought marvellous round
ed tones from his excellent instrument
and the last movement, allegro assai,
was very lovely. 1t seemed as though
the orchestra throughout the compo-
sition was always just shade In ar
rears and trying so hard to keep with
the soloist that the members had no
ttr1c for EXPRESSION in the music that
they played. This seemed to bother
MIR. kochanski, as well as the au-
dtence, to a certain extent.
The Ravel Tzigane"-rhapsody de
concert-was first played in Wash
ington in January, 1925, by Samuel
Dushkin, the talented -Oung violin
ist who gave it it's premiere at the
Ravel Festival in Paris on October 10,
1924. Just a month after the "Tzig'
ane" was played here by Mr.. Dush
kin it was also given on a recital
program by Mr.. Kochanski. Yester
day, however, was it's first perform
ance in Washington with full or
chestral accompaniment instead OF
just the piano. AS Mr.. Kochansk
himself remarked. with the piano
this work is just another fairly in
teresting composition; with the or
chestra it has life and individuality.
Surely, the orchestra accompaniment
affords a modernly bizarre back
ground for the violin solo, and the
brasses add considerably to it's color
and fascination. 1t is q very unusual
work, yet at the same time 1t seems
to possess an appeal for the audience
generally. 1t is q real addition TO or
chestral concert repertoire. Mr.. Ko
chanski stated yesterday that this
was the works first presentation ir
this form.
The program was opened with
MoZart's symphony No. 35, in D.
given a pleasing but not especially
distinctive reading. The buoyancy
| which carries the tinkling charm OF
this music along most effectively was
missing. In the first-time performance
of the Chopin-Aubert La Mutt En-
sorcele," another version Of the bal
let "Chopiniana" idea, were strung to-
gether a number of the great Poles
Evening star., 1926-11-10

piano works to illustrate musically a
Bakst ballet. The writer is one Of
those who feel that Chopin's piano
music is decidedly out of its element
and presented at great disadvantage
in any medium other than on the
piano. M. Aubert's orchestration was
fairly clever. but when the work
reached that section including the pop
ular Butterfly" etude, it assumed all
the earmarks Of a child let loose to
play in the toy section of a 10-cent
store. The wings of the poor butterfly
were smashed out with all variety of
traps available. The most impressive
part of the work was the short
passage from the B-flat minor sonata.
played on the piano alone by Mr..
Damrosch as the finale Of the work.
The Debussy "Fetes," always a de-
lightful composition to listen to, was
we'll presented, and, Of course, Mr..
Damrosch was thoroughly in his ele-
ment in the prelude Of die Meister-
singer" which closed varied pro-
gram. II. +.
Evening star., 1926-11-10

named today-"Leroy Edward Miller
"a dark red with bronze center and
double.
Washington members Of the Garden
Club of America accompanied by
many out-of-town visitors inspected
the show yesterday.
More than 1000 skilled artisans
from three of Uncle Sans great in
dustrial plants, the Government Print.
ing Office, the Washington Navy fard
and the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing are expected to attend the
show tonight.
The show will be open tomorrow
the last day-from am. until pm.
in the greenhouses, Fourteenth and
B streets northwest. Special automo-
bile parking reservations have been
made on B street between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets.
Evening star., 1926-11-10
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laney win be assisted by Miss Eloise
McCleave.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hersey Munroe have
returned from New England and have
opened their home on Clifton street.
The Alumnae Association of Holy
Trinity High School will hold its
first annual dance Friday evening
at the Franklin Square Hotel The
association is creating an endowment
scholarship fund for the high school.
The Rev. Hugh Dalton, pastor Of the
parish, was present at the final meet.
ing Of the committee held last eve.
ming in the auditorium of the school.
One Of the largest crowds in the his
tory of the Jesuit parish in George
town is expected.
the dance are: Georgetown University
College. Georgetown University Hos
pital. Georgetown Visitation Convent,
Gonzaga College, Holy Trinity School,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas p. Brown, Mrs.
NJ. E. Donahue, Mr.. and Mrs. John
D. Donovan, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Dono-
van, Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Dorsch, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Hadley Doyle. Miss Ida
Garrity DR.. and Mrs. William c..
GwynA. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Leo Kolb.
DIR. and Mrs. Louis Mackall Miss Sue
Murray. Mr.. jeremiah O'Connor. DR..
and Mrs. William J. O'Donnell, DR..
and Mrs. F. J. Ready, DR.. John T..
Ready, Mrs. Michael j. Ready, Mrs.
P. NJ. Reddington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Rhodes, Miss Mary Ann
Stake, Mrs. M. j. Sullivan, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. M. Stanton and DR.. and Mrs.
William j. Stanton.
The hostesses for the dance are:
Mrs. J. f. Donovan, Mrs. Fred f.
Kettner, Mrs. j. r. Popkins. Mrs.
John D. Donovan. Mrs. John d.
O'Rielly and Mrs. H. S. Nichols.
The executive committee in charge
includes: Miss Beulah Cation, Miss
Dorothy Cavanaugh, Miss Dorothy
c. Donovan, Miss Catherine du Fief,
Miss Margaret I. du Fief, Miss
Francys Goodchild, Miss Mabel CORN
ley, Miss Ruth Nichols and Miss
Margaret Popkins.
Mrs. o. C. Merrill, president of the
Montgomery County Federated Won.
ems Clubs, assisted by Mrs. William
c. Dennis, Mrs. Ellery c. Stohl, Mrs
Stephen Lyman Tabor, Mrs. Alexan-
der Ashley and Mrs. Alfred Savage,
will be hostesses receiving in the
foyer Of the Chevy Chase Theater
Saturday morning, November 13, for
the third of the selected programs
for children. A decided effort is being
made by the mothers and club women
of Chevy Chase and vicinity to pro-
mote the success of these once a
week selected motion picture pro.
grams for children. Mrs. Harriet
Locher Is directing.
Evening star., 1926-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Hersey Munroe have
returned from New England and have
Evening star., 1926-11-10
OYSTER DEALERS YIELD.
Agree to Cooperate to Maintain
Quality Of Product.

The Agriculture Department an
nounced yesterday that New Jersey
oyster dealers, who were ordered re-
Gently to stop 'adulteration" OF their
product through admitting excessive
water, had agreed to cooperate with
the Federal authorities to stop such
practices.
1t was made clear at hearing yes
terday that the department did not
object to moving oysters from their
briny beds to convenient floats II 1t
was done in such manner as not to
increase their weight and alter their
food properties.
Evening star., 1926-11-10
WILL PROTECT SHIPPERS

Announcement that the Shipping
Board would take steps to prevent any
unjustified changes in ocean freight
rates which may appear detrimental
to American farmers. manufacturers
and shippers" was made by Chairman
OConnor yesterday after a meeting
between the board and the Fleet Cor
peration's traffic department.
The meeting was called to consider
certain phases Of the increase in
freight rates recently effected by the
North and South Atlantic conferences.
Evening star., 1926-11-10
No Drug on the Market,

From the Syracuse Herald.
Now that we come to think of it,
we haven't seen a sign "Cider Mill for
Sale for almost seven wears
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- ltlt OuN VI uloNhbSiohh aDOtN
San Antonio's attractions because guests
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you will hear it praised by appreciatye
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Romance, history, hospitality, pleas
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carried from mouth 10 mouth and into
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Contagious gaysty reigns supreme
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In the heart Of the business district
fine hostelries are convenient for the
busy business man. Fairgrounds galore
are within few minutes auto or trolley
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monds and motor drives are especially
designed and operated to delight the
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San Antonio has invested many mir
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hotel facilities and places 10 properly
entertain her guests, San Antonio, the
hostess, will have spent more by the
close Of 1926 for new apartments and
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For centuries San Antonio has been
host to the world
Today San Antonio offers more than
100 modern hotels and inns and is well
prepared 10 entertain any convention or
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been a convention center for years. It's
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And now with a fine city auditorium
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rs an excellent hotel city"
The very important feature OF
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Of a tourists investigation
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Immense hostelries, featuring hospitality extend San
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DON'T FEEL
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-22
ACCUSE GUARD
OF Assault |

His arrest Of the driver OF a milk
truck, who, he claims, refused to
assist him In the apprehension Of
three youths whom he suspected
OF q robbery, resulted In the arrest
Of Night Watchman Edward +.
Burke, himself, when he appeared
at the Second precinct station
house, according to Capt. Fred
Cornwell.
When he arrived at the station
house with his prisoner, Burke is
said to have been identified as the
man who, Sunday week ago,
struck Calvin Nicholson, 703 Mount
Vernon Pl. NJ. W.. when the latter
refused to rent him room
Burke is said to have declared
that he struck Nicholson when the
latter said that children and dogs
were not allowed in Nicholson's
rooming house.
Burke is employed as watch
man In several Seventh Street
stores. Saturday night he saw
three youths near a garage, and.
thinking that they intended rob-
bling the place, he stopped them
for questioning. The boys refused
to be questioned so Burke shot at
them as they ran, It liz alleged.
While attempting TO apprehend
the youths. Burke ordered william
~. Boyle, the driver Of milk
truck, to turn his lights In the
direction in which 1.-THE boys had
run. Boyle refused he claims, 50
he arrested him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-22

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PEACE IN PEK|N
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ARMY TRANSPORT TOOK
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The story Of how the Army
freight transport Edgemoor, en-
route. to San Pedro, CAL, from Bal
boa, Canal Zone, went As miles
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ance from d passing vessel yester.
day was made public BY the War
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ocean. had brokep q leg. and the
Eagle carried no medical officer.
A radio call for help was sent.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-22
NJ D n I COME ny
NEWS BRIEFS

ROCKVILLE. Nd, March 22.-
Miss Frances Gertrude Clements,
daughter or the late Peter Henry
ana Mary Ellen Clements. Of
Barnesville, this county, died sat
urday at the home Of her brother.
in.law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Koyle, Barnesville, following
long illness. She was g sister
of Mrs. John r. Burnett, Of Rock
vile; Mrs. Mary e. Beall, Of Gath.
ersburg; Miss Clara Clements. Of
Germantown: John Lelnuet Glenn
ents, of Detroit, Mich; Henry Il.
Clements. Of Barnesville: Charles
Clements, OF Washington, and Mrs.
Hoyle. The funeral will take place
tomorrow morning from st. Mary's
Catholic Church, GAINESVILLE, burial
to be in the cemetery adjoining the
church.
The Rev. s. j. Goode. pastor Of
the Christian Church, officiated at
the marriage here Of Burren III.
Coleman, III. 81 Pittsburgh, Pa. and
Miss Eleanor b Ryon. Is, Of Wash
ington.
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MONTGOMERY county Republicans
have. begun to look around for
available candidates for the Hiuner-
Gus offices to be filled at the No
vember election.
Edward u. stock, Wilson u.
Townsend, Harold G. Smith. Frank
u. Hewitt, Waiter Il. Whitney,
Alfred G. Warthen, Thomas 4.
FuIks, Charles 4. johnson, Windsor
w. Hodges, Clarence ". Sayer,
Urban Wagner, Harry T.. Willard,
Thomas III. Athey, Frank Dwyer
william H Burdette, J. William
johnson, Frederick w. Page.
Joseph McCloslxey, Walter Dawson,
Mortimer o. Stabler and Columbus
w. Day are some Of those being
mentioned in connection with the
various nominations.
Al license has been issued by the
clerk of the Circuit Court here for
the marriage Of Samuel Dworin,
"a, and Miss Marjorie VOnFleiger.
%, both Of washington.
Miss Vernas Welt, of Rockville,
has rendered her resignation as q
member Of the faculty Of the public
school at KensingtOn TO take effect
within the very near future.
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Qeorgetown CIVIC Meeting

The Georgetown Civic Association
viii meet at the Phillips School at
5 o'clock tomorrow night "a large
attendance Is desired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-22

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Angeles for the past fifty
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ing which may surprise
you: so Junes, 66 degrees;
SO Julys 20; so Augusts
II; so Septembers 50.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-22

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