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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

A MEXICAN music, and especial
n " American opera, is undergo
~ ing a period of evolution at the
4 "A present time. 1t was not SO
long ago that American singers had
10 disguise their real names with
Iatinized versions to obtain oppor-
tunities in Italy for experience that
would prepare them for serious con-
sideration at the hands of the man
ayers of the two great opera houses
of this country.
AS Herbert NJ. Johnson. manager
of the Chicago Civic Opera Co.,,
reminds Americans interested: "The
sweeping changes that appear i'm
minent in the Italian musical situa-
ton are of more than passing interest
throughout America, for it must be
remembered that Italy furnishes our
great clinical laboratory for song
sters. Very few Americans who have
established themselves as prominent
figures in opera achieved that end
without gaining their primary ex-
perience, their routining, in the
smaller opera houses of Italy,"
Mr.. Johnson goes on to cite how
Edward Johnson, fine leading tenor
of the Metropolitan Opera House, a
Canadian by birth, was known in
Italy as Eduardo di Giovanni.
Charles Marshall. the American who
occupies a similar tenor pinnacle
with the Chicago company, was
Carols Marziale Richard Bonn,
American newspaper reporter, now
Chicago's most popular baritone, be-
came Ricardo Bonelli, and has
retained the last name. Even the
great Irish tenor, John Mccormack,
sang under a very Italian nome de
plume for some time.
Washington has an example in
Edouard Albion, who as Harold
Meek of Canada and a friend of
Edward Johnson's while studying in
Italy, followed his friend in taking
"Edouard" and took the ancient
Latin name for Great Britain (being
a native of Canada)-Albion. Mr..
Albion, now a naturalized United
States citizen, is we'll known here
as head of the Washington Opera Co.
* X x x
A T this time, although Italy con-
"A tinues as the leading POSTCARD
uate school and proving ground for
American singers, steps are being
taken to give young Americans more
opportunities on their native heath.
In addition to the fact that. at the
present time more Americans are
enrolled in leading parts in the two
GREAT Onera c0mOanieS of fhiS conn.
try there are several movements on
foot to increase interest in develop
ment of national opera.
Pierre Key, noted writer on music,
in an article during the past Summer
speaks at length on the movement
associated with the Rochester, N. Y,
American Opera Co.'S performances
at the Guild Theater, in New York.
The most recent successful develop
ment of this movement is the work
of branch of that company in
Gloucester, Mass, in rehearsing and
trying out operas to be given in Eng
lish by group of young Americans
coaching under Vladimir Rosing, in
New York and elsewhere in the
United States. This work is con-
Quoted under an organization known
as the National American Opera So
ciety, of which the Rochester group
is nucleus, and is devoting itself
primarily to giving, opera in the Eng
lish language. . %
Which reminds one Of the COM
ments made in an interview last Win
ter by Deems Taylor, new editor-in-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
Dance Masters to Pass on It

FIRING on the Devil Dancew
Gilda Gray's new dance creation
is to be submitted for approval to the
annual convention of the Dancing
Masters Of America, Inc, in New
York.
Convinced that the new creation
will attain a popularity that will
eclipse the Charleston" and BLACK
Bottom" crazes, Ernest e. Ryan, dis
trict governor of California for the
the privilege Of personally introduc.
ing the new dance to the countrys
dancing experts. When approved by
that body, Mr.. Ryan disclosed, It will
be simultaneously introduced in every
important city in the United States.
It Is said to have originated in Tibet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

WASHINGTONIANS who are an
ticipating the appearance at
Polls November Of the touring pro.
duction Of 1.-THE Kings Henchman,"
the opera-in1English success of the
1926.27 Metropolitan season, conduct.
ed by Jacques Samoussoud. probably
will be interested to hear that Deems
Taylor, composer of 1.-THE Kings
Henchman," has just accepted the
post of editor of Musical America.
one Of the most important musical
In accepting this highly important
editorial position, Mr.. Taylor not only
measurably enhanced his prestige and
demonstrated his remarkable versa
tility as a musical lack of all
trades" but he greatly surprised ma
tional musical circles in so doing. for
it was understood that he was hard
at work on second Metropolitan
opera, which he was commissioned to
compose late last Winter, after The
Kings Henchman" had scored its
phenomenal success at the Metropoli.
tan in February. No announcement
has been made concerning the prog
ress Of this second opera. On the
that Mr.. Taylor was dissatisfied with
his previous decision to conflne him
self entirely to composition and &C.
cepted the Musical America ed.
itorship as q splendid opportunity for
him to renew his old allegiance to
printers ink.
Deems Taylor has divided his In.
terests between writing music ana
writing about music ever since his
school days. Although his compos:.
ing has been the chief medium OF
his fame, he has, nevertheless, held
some important editorial positions.
such as an associate editorship OF
Golfers Weekly, a war correspond
ent's Job for the New York Tribune
in France and afterward James GID
bons Hunekers post as music critic
Of the New York World
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

AMONG the outstanding music
events scheduled for the coming
season are three attractions Of un
usual import listed by the 7. Arthur
Smith concert bureau.
Tho first Is disclosed in the an
nouncement by Mr.. Smith that this
agency is presenting Nine. Ernestine
Schumann.Heink, the incompatible
contralto, in what will be her farewell
Washington appearance. Nine. Schu-
mann.Ieink's farewell tour. which be-
gan early last season and has carried
tse famous singer to many OF the
larger cities Of the country since its
inception. will terminate with the
which marks her fiftieth anniversary
as a singer, Is being observed as a
golden jubilee year. upon the compile
ton Of which Nine. Schumann-Heink
will retire from active concert work.
Her Washington appearance Is booked
for Monday, October 81, when she will
appear at the Washington Auditorium.
November Is the Philadelphia Sym
phony Orchestra will make it's first
local appearance Of the season at the
National Theater. Reservations for
this attraction are rapidly absorbing
the few untitled allotments. Mr..
Smith advises that tickets for this con-
cert will be ready after September S.
This season will witness the return
to America of Arturo Toscanini. erst-
while conductor of the famous La
Scala organization Of Milan. Tosca.
mini will conduct the second and third
Of the concerts to be presented locally
by the Philharmonic Society Of New
York. The series will be in three con-
certs, the first of which will be con-
Quoted by Willem Mengelberg at the
National Theater on the afternoon of
January 8. 1928. The two remaining
concerts will be presented on the aft.
ernoons Of January 81 and March 6,
respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
The "Kinkajou" Chosen for
Dance of 1878.

THE "Kinkajou" has been announced
as selected for the proposed dance
for the 1927.192S dancing season by
the Dancing Masters Association.
Several dances were exhibited at meet.
ings during the past week at the con.
vention, held at the Waldorf. Hotel,
New York City. Among these were
the "Pasillo," Dixie Stomp" BLACK
Bottom" and the Charleston"
The BLACK Bottom and it's rival,
the Dixie Stomp" a. Notwithstanding
importation from Chicago, were aban.
doned, and the instructors are reported
as enthusiastically voting for the
"Kinkajou" as the best ballroom
dance.
The "Kinkajou," formerly a stage
novelty number, was devised for the
ballroom by delegate to the conven.
ton. 1t is name which is said to
suggest grace and attractiveness and
a good deal less strain on footwear
than the stomp"
The ''Kinkajou" Is executed with a
strut step predominating. In addi-
ton are few twinkle steps, a little
heel step, an indefinite number of
side steps, depending entirely on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
Latin American Music
Proaram Next Friday.

THE Pan.American Union announces
i that a program Of Latin.American
music will be given on the esplanade
of the Pan.American Union Building
Friday evening at o'clock, and will
be broadcast via station NAA, $50
kilocycles, o. P. Gascoigne announcer.
The United States Army Band, Capt:
William ]. Stannard leader and
Thomas II. Darcy second leader. will
be featured. Soloists will include the
soprano, Sonora Milla Ybarra Domin-
guez; Arsenic Ralon, violinist; Thomas
F. Darcy. trumpeter: Alfonso Zelaya,
pianist; Technical Sergt. John Bau'
man, marimbist, and as accompanies,
Frances Gutelius and Master Sergt.
Theodore Ringert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
The Washingtonians to
Present ''Chimes of Nor
mandy" This Week

sixty-ninth presentation Of light
opera by this organiza ton.
Reports indicate that the garden
theater Of this famous old mansion is
perfect in every detail with lovely
natural shrubbery and tall trees as
a background for the platform and
fine acoustical properties.
The early Fall schedule also in
cludes performances Of Won Suppe's
THE Lovely Galatea," September S.;
an Anglicized version of Gounod's
Faust" September Fl, and per-
formances of Victor Herberts mile.
Modiste" and Audran's La Mascotte"
in October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

THERE are few who have been con-
nected with or are at present in
terested in local music progress that
do not know we'll the name OF Herman
C. Rakemann, instructor on the vio'
lin and conductor. Moreover, MT.
Rakemann bears the distinction OF be-
ing a. native Washingtonian. His
father, Joseph Rakemann, was a Wen
known artist.
Herman Rakemann began study OF
the violin at the age Of z years, under
the tutelage of Caspar Windus. for
merly a member of the United states
Marine Band.
After two years instruction he con-
tinued his studies with Prof. Feilx
Benkert and Rudolph Rowe or TINS
city. Having been associated with
many of the prominent musical or
plantations here and in other cities
for many years. Mr.. Rakemann went
abroad and continued the study OF
the violin at the Royal High School
of Music in Berlin. Germany, with
the celebrated violinist. DIR. Joseph
Joachim. Again in 1905 Mr.. Rake.
mann went to Brussels and studied
with the renown Belgian violinist,
Eugene Ysaye.
Since his return from abroad his
activities in the musical field have
been of a wide range; having been
instructor Of violin in Brooklyn. New
York City. the University Of Virginia,
Catholic University Of America, Guns
ton Hall School, Washington College
of Music and Martha Washington
Seminary.
About 10 years ago Mr.. Rakemann
assisted in organizing the Washing
ton Symphony Orchestra under Regi-
maid de Koven, its conductor, and act
ed as concert master and secretary.
Later he reorganized the orchestra
and conducted the same.
In the past he appeared as soloist
and violinist with the Georgetown
Amateur Orchestra. 1Ss2.1s94; Wash.
| ington Philharmonic Orchestra, 1901;
! Rakemann String Quartet. Washing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

4 CCORDING to the latest announce.
ment received from Rollin Bond,
director Of the Westinghouse. the
light opera amateur group scheduled
to appear in series of open-air per-
formances, "Chimes of Normandy"
the first Of these productions, will be
presented at the headquarters gar
den theater, ass N street southwest,
beginning at $3.50 pm. Wednesday.
The Washingtonians have pre-
scented this work before, but this will
be the initial "open air opera appear
ance" of the group. 1t will be the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
Thursday at the Sylvan Theater.
Monument Grounds. at 7:30 pm:
Friday at the Naval Hospital at
SOLDIERS HOME BAND.

The programs to be given during
the coming week by the United states
Soldiers Home Band, John y. NJ.
Zimmerman, leader. and A. Pointer,
assistant leader, each concert begin
ming promptly at $40 pm, in the up
per bandstand, will be:
TUESDAY.
Grand march ''Tannhauser'' Wagner
Overture, 'Frollc Of the Fairies" Bigge
Descriptive fantasia Musical Scenes from
scenss from the grand opera "Girofe.
Fox 9it tTot' You Don't Like it-Not cs
waltz. "Enchanted Nights. 49,. Moret
Finale Behind the Clouds" ..D De sylvia
THE Star Spangled Banner"
THURSDAY.
March Boots and Saddles. Lusk
Overture The Highlanders" .Krschmer
|. Spanish.
2. Chinese.
g. Cuban.
f. Oriental.
Selection. 'Huguenots" ;.... ftyer6eer
fox trot. Just the Same. Donaldson
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al % 1Atbt1 SpdulSu 1UWn NynG
rAhdio' oon'lon ......... zimmerman
UNITED STATES NAVY BAND.
The programs to be given during the
current week by the United States
Navy Band. Charles Benter, leader,
and Charles Wise. second leader, will
be:
Tomorrow At the Capitol At 7:so
March ,,,. Ancient and Honorable
suits rs I'm 6i,ins:: ft;;niiDis dsrdssn Ss''
T. Synopsis: The ineaptation Of the priests
Manchu wedding proesssion BASES swS noisy
by: street disturbance ensues among the
e coo founded on an actual Chinese ssalel
sanitation and coolies music Bring the s' piece se
" ID cog Funeral March of Marion..."
5Sesss. gSsf
Two e, song Ef:.! ,ST s!SSns.@' ''' po,,.
(S' "SS1:SSIns q xoq6 Smile,
v vsn: pSf% ts g. slS .s,:
Gssnd scsn.. Fl flo G0nd9s RSSs:
1.-THE Star spangled Banner"
Tuesday in the Sylvan Theatsr at
1880 pm.
:::ss. es:s; &:
Ballet: Danes Of the Hours. from sas "a
valse, girls Of 'vienna''. zehrer
Grand scenes from the opera IAida",; Verdi
Excerpts xe from THE serenade scnaHHe erbsrs
Moroccan; Pan. Americans" Herbert
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Wednesday at the bandstand, Navy
Yard. 1870 pm.
TS; asaPy was written in zoos ssS
the Y. $. $. Idaho by Bandmaster Del Ray
Willard. eSecutive oficer Of that vessel now
rear ADMIRAL and commandant OF the Navy
$. Idaho Band Band at shas time. " ''' ~ .
Overture; La Vie Pour L TsaF% Glink,s
Second oG Mn:sIa rom l. ,Ss
Pathetiaue" tAllegro con grazia,
SUITE 9, Victor Herbert. tavor's so%Ds:i
ts| ~ Oriental Dance" from "wonder
tbS Entr,acts." from Miss Doll,
1cl "Nordland ,n.,.u ,.n...,.
Grand SCENES tPen the oDer.
yalss Dc concert r, Die 2;, Hydropgsssn" Suns
| THE Star Spangled Banner"
Friday at st. Elizabeth's Hospital
2 pm.
March. First Corps Cadets. .rultor
Overture, .Semr amide" .......... .Rossin
Suite OF three numbers
:. I'm q Persian Market. .Keteibei
R RiVier
Characteristic. "At Bagdad's Gate. De Luc,
Gems from the musical comedy Tumble
Popular. aselecteadi.,,, 'A'
'Ths Star Spangled Banner
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ton Musical Club, Richard Wagner
Society, Philharmonic Club. Marine
Band Concert in Philadelphia, fare
well concert to John Philip Sousa,
Damrosch Society and the Mozart AS
ISOLATION, Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Rakemann has been very sue
cessful as a teacher Of his instrument.
and among his pupils can be counted
great many professional musicians
Of this city. His name is a familiar
one ON the programs of our local
concerts and his playing has afforded
much pleasure to a host of concert
goerS.
When queried upon his opinion of
current imminent needs OF Washing.
ton musically, Mr.. Rakemann stated
as follows:
my active experience Of more than
IS years in music In this city has
convinced me that Washington's most
pressing musical need is permanent
orchestra. The Capital of the worlds
greatest nation should have such an
organization second to none. 1t can
have such an organization If, by some
method which, ] confess, is unknown
to me. local pride and interest in real
music can be aroused and cultivated.
1.-THE attempt to bring this about
mas been tried time and time again,
but without success. In my opinion,
such attempts will continue unsuc-
cessful without general local support.
Neither outside organizations nor out.
side assistance can do for Washington
what must be done in order that this
city may have a permanent orchestra
"One Of the mai or difficulties in the
past has been the proper financing
OF such a movement. Proper financ-
ing cannot be done without the ad.
vice. cooperation and contributions
of the business men Of Washington,
and even then such a movement can.
not succeed in the absence Of an en-.
thusiastic, whole.hearted support on
the part of large proportion of the
residents Of Washington In the mat
ter Of ticket subscriptions and pur.
chases and attendance at concerts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28

The following is the schedule for
concerts which will be played during
the coming week by the United States
Army Band, w. j. Stannard, leader.
and Thomas r. Darcy, second leader:
Tomorrow-Concert at reservation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-28
UNITED STATES MARINE BAND,


The schedule for concerts during the
coming week to be presented by the
United States Marine Band, Taylor
Branson, leader. and Arthur s. wit.
comb, second leader, will include the
following programs:
Tomorrow at the Barracks at 4:30
pm:
overture s Siege Of aHf RocR an ssifss
Trombone solo,: Aero Polka. Zimmerman
k5s1sRon'' req :Ss issasIs
~ Soy iad EG
Grand march. 'p o@Hpu snd ciroum.
h.; s;.s;s; s.ss:si
Tuesday at Walter Reed General
Hospital at $50 pm:
*1 1sE'a-, AYT1s sss c:;siy :ws ssss
.o osac POM. b siis '0''
r.o.,D,. from L Tb. s ssI.as nairl" IONS.
ts " %SIss Ike Ii SD. Butterfly ,RRi1Sn
HHs ontbern Rhspsody hs SONS .Hosmer
'9 THE Star spangied banner ''''
Wednesday at the United States
Capitol at 1880 pm:
!oSysEtaTs: Mountains Of the North" .TreFt saAs
Comet SOLO valsse 'briiiante.
John p. White.
Grand scenes from Les Hugue-
VASE orientaies ;Hourids" .... ,Snlst
Suite, "a Day in Venice. e. .Nevin
9'cc}l yy enesias kovs Song.
Czafdas 'f from 'Tfhse; Spirit of the -
"0'o .'The star spansiieed Banner. ''
Thursday at the Sylvan Theater,
Monument Grounds, at 1880 pm:
March. Flag Of Victory. won Blon
Overture. mariana ......''W aliaGe
''R0ndo al Oengarese haydn
Cornet solo. valse brilllante.
Sounds from the Hudson. .Clarke
John P. White.
Grand scenes from THE Trumpeter ,,,.-
ch 9i ra eaen.tte" "Au Bord du Ruis-
Andante and Rondo Cappriccioso .Mendelssohn
Second Hungarian Rhapsody" 80. =. List
The Star Spangled Banner"
Friday at the Naval Hospital at
3 pm:
March. anchors Aweigh".. Zimmerman
Overture. Morning, Noon, and Eight, .suppe
Intermezzo ssymphonico. from 'CavaMii ..c.gr;
ExeerSts from Chin. Chin. .Caryll
Walt Loves Old Sweet Song. Bucalosse
me- me and Nm NY M shaq1awd MeySr s1
N'Sie The star Spangled Banner
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BAND MUSIC PROGRAMS

waits. Fascination Grew
Finale. Brooks Triumphai March. +. .Seitz
SATURDAY.
March, Back to the Camp. d. Blankenberg
Overture "Hermit,s Bell. ;,..... Mailart
]. "A Song Of Love-"
2. THE Golden Wedding"
3. "A Garden Fete"
Selection. 1T Happened in Nordland."
Fog trota II Never Knew How Wonderful.
Waltz. I'm Little Spanish Town. .W vyne
Flnaie. "Bon.Ton". ......... Zimmerman
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UNITED STATES ARMY BAND.

'OpUIar, SeIected. =,
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-18
PUBLICITY IS
MEET SUBJECT
San Antonio Booth;
National Ads Talked
AT Mercedes

Chambers Of commerce in all Val
ley cities Saturday were considering
the proposal OF a Valley office in San
Antonio submitted Il them Friday
night at a meeting Of the Secretaries
association, held at Mercedes.
No definite action on the project
was taken at the meeting, but the
matter was thoroughly discussed, as
was a proposal that the various cities
unite in n general national advertis-
ing campaign.
Each secretary was instructed to
take up the proposals with the board
Of directors OF his organization. and
to work out details through q mail
campaign between themselves. Later
a called meeting will be held, at
which some definite action can be
taken.
The meeting was attended by repre-
sentatives from Brownsville San Be-
nito, Harlingen, Edinburg, McAllen.
Mercedes and Mission, each secretary
bringing with him a member Of his
board of directors. Leslie Neal, of
E~dinburg, presided a. president Of
the organization.
The Lanier hotel has offered to do
nate space in the lobby for the pro-
posed office, Mr.. Neal told the meet
ing. and literature could be obtained
from the Southern and Missouri Pa
cific railroads. while maps Of the
Valley could be supplied from the
local automobile club. The secre-
taries could alternate. each taking a
week at the booth, and cut down con-
si6erably on the expense Of oper-
alton, he explained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-18
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McGoohan and
children Of San Antonio have arrlv-
ed to spend the Christmas holidays
at the home Of Mrs. McGoohan's
mother, Mrs. Jesse Thornham. They
will return to their home in San
Antonio after Christmas.
Harry Foehner, news editor OF the
San Benit0 Light, was q business
visitor in Brownsville Saturday.
Lawrence Bradley, connected with
the Point Isabel Development COM
pany left Saturday evening for
Sinton where he viii spend the
weekend visiting.
II. c. Tyrcil, a director Of the
Point Isabel Development company,
Okla, after spending a few days
here on business.
J.. G. Tansell is here looking
around the Valley. He is from
Sanderson, Tex.
Ray Wait, property owner of
Point Isabel, is spending the week
end in Brownsville.
Louis Abrahom. and his brother,
Herbert, are In Brownsville on a
hunting trip. They live In Bristcw,
Okla.
Herbert WeIch OF Mission was IN
Brownsville Saturday on q short
business trip.
Robert NJ. Clarke Of Laredo ar
rived in the city Saturday evening
to spend the weekend here.
G. A. Sadler is a visitor here from
Port Arthur.
w. p. Calhoun is a Fort Worth
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-18
Auto License Due
Before February |

Automobile licenses must be paid
before February i, and there viii be
no extensions after that date, ac-
cording 10 j. j. Fox, county tax col
~lector. who is urging Cameron coun-
~ auto owners to pay their 1928
license fees at once in order to avoid
the rush during the last days Of
January.
The automobile license fee is sup
posed to be paid January !, but the
attorney general has ruled the fee
may be paid at any time during jan
uary.
Formerly II has been the custom in
many counties to extend the time
limit to February /, and the attorney
general has ruled that unless the
license fee is paid by that date the
penalty of % per cent may be as
sessed, and that the auto owner may
DE liable 10 a fine.
approximately 40 auto owners Of
Cameron county have paid their 1928
license fees, the county tax collector
said. License plates have been is
sued. but car owners are being given
strict injunctions not TO place them
on their cars before January I. Sew
eral arrests were made recently in
Hidalgo county by a representative
Of the state highway department
when he discovered auto owners us
ing 1928 license plates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-18

TOUL, France.-Suffering from
ieproSy. a sister of Albert Nellaux
was hidden In his home for ten years.