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Evening star., 1927-10-23
Jacques Samossoud Directs
The Kings Henchman"

THE transcontinental tour of "The
Kings Henchman," Deems Tayior's 8
opera, begins in Washington at Polls
Theater, Friday afternoon. November
4, at o'clock. The production Is un.
der the direction of Jacques Samos-
soud, not only musicaIy. hut the or.
ganization of the entire project is said
to be the practical result of his en-
thusiasm for the Taylor Millay opera
1t Is not associated with tile Metropoli.
tan Opera Company.
Before the premiere. at the Metro.
politan Opera House last Winter, of
this work MFR. Samassoud demon.
strated his interest and belief in "The
Kings Henchman" by acquiring not
only the American rights Exclusive Of
politan regularly sings), but the world
rights
The company has been organized
for a tour of 80 weeks or more
throughout the country.
Mr.. Samossoud, well known here as
an opera conductor, Is one of the few
members of the company not an
American. Those familiar with musi.
cal affairs In Europe are acquainted
with his name over there as a con.
ductor, both of opera and symphony
orchestras. Before the war he was
we'll known to the operagoers OF
Petrograd. while during the war he
conducted the Tsar's Military Sym.
phony Orchestra. Among other places
where he has conducted are Tifiis.
Constantinople. Athens, and. more re.
Gently, the San Carlo Opera of Lisbon,
from which he resigned to come to
America with his wife, Thalia Sable.
neva, soprano Of the Metropolitan.
Singers engaged by Mr.. Samossoud
for ''The Keng's Henchman." include
Frances Peralta, Marie Sundelius.
Rafaelo Diaz. Giovanni Martino, Rich.
ard Hale. Henri Scott. Dudley Mar.
wick, Constance Hejda, John Roberts
and Alfredo Valenti. There Is a
chorus of SO and an orchestra of so.
Evening star., 1927-10-23

DROM1NENT in the cast Of artists
selected by r. Arthur Smith for
the President Theater Light Opera
Co.. is Robert Lyle Malone, a young
ster in his early twenties. who holds
the.assignment Of second tenor in the
organization.
Mr.. Malone has lyric tenor of
rare quality. He has made appear
ances successfully on the concert and
operatic stages of the East and the
Midwest. and has been especially well
received by discriminating public
since his entry into the concert field.
His recent appearance in Chicago,
in recital, brought unstinted praise
from the critics when he sang the
'Boheme" "Che Gelida Maniva." which
he disdained to transpose to the key
of c, as is customary. but sang it in
the original ID fiat. with high c to
add to the charm of the Offering.
Mr.. Malone will appear to advan-
tage in the forthcoming presentation,
1.-THE Black Hussar." which inaugu-
rates the light opera season at the
President Theater November {.
Evening star., 1927-10-23

Clara Young Brown is the new
president of the group. 1t was voted
that they join the Federation OF Mu-
sic Clubs and send a delegate to the
monthly meetings. =
Nine Marie Zalipsky presented
musical program in her studio last
Wednesday evening in celebration Of
the twenty.fifth anniversary OF her
beginning a musical career.
Those presenting the program In
cluded the trio. DR.. Alicia Simon, yio-
linist: w. Zyrazoglon. viola player.
and Mime. Zalipsky. at the piano, in
Mozart's Trio in f Flat Major; the
two latter in Rubinstein's Sonata In
Minor; DR.. Simon in violin selec-
tions. and Vladimir Vasa. pianist, in
selections by List and Smetana.
Ray Palkin has among her current
dates programs for the Order of the
Eastern Star. the Hebrew Home for
the Aged and the Naval Hospital Oc-
tober 81, "a and November 2. re-
spectively. Miss PaIkin will sing
classical selections and he accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. B. Hoff-
| man.
| The first musical service of the sea-
son will be given this evening at
o'clock at the Church of the Cove
nant. The evening choir Claude
| Robson. director; Harvey Murray. or.
ganist; Mrs. Howard Bla ndy. pianist,
and the solo quartet will render selec-
| tions from ''St. Cecilia Mass" Gou.
nod.
The choir will sing the "Credo."
"Benedictus." "Sanctus" and "Agnus
Del" Raymond Moore will sing
1 "ThprA lie (.ronp Hill
/ by Gounod.
| From 7:30 to s o'clock the Colum.
bian Male Quartet will render a pre-.
| liminary musical program.
| The public Is invited.
For the morning service at II o'clock
the music is given by the solo quartet
under the direction of Mr.. Murray,
organist.
The choir of the First Congrega.
tfonal Church, under the direction of
Ruby Smith Stahl. will sing the fol.
lowing numbers today: "Jesu. Friend
OF Sinners" Grieg, and Great Is the
Lord" Bischoff.
The first number will be sung a ca.
pella and is arranged by Dickinson.
The quartet. composed of Mrs. Stahl,
soprano; Dorothy Halbach. contralto:
J. Madison Taylor. tenor. and r. II.
Harmon. bass. will sing blessed Are
the Merciful," by Henry Hiles.
Paul d. Gable will play Prologue.
Leoncavallo; 'Extase." Came, and
"Fantasie in E." Dubois.
The choir is composed of co trained
voices and is one of the few choirs in
the Eastern part of the United States
which does capella work.
A program Of fretted instrument
music will be given under the di.
rection Of Walter r. Holt at the Evan.
geline Hotel Friday evening. The
Nordica String Quartet will play (a)
Russian Romance" F'rimD. (b) Two
Guitars, arranged by B. w. De Loss,
ana lcl To Wild Rose" MacDow.
| CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
Evening star., 1927-10-23
Siemund Spaeth Lectures
on Jazz November 3
CIGMUND sPAETH, former college

CIGMUND SPAETH, former college
man, journalist song leader, foot
ball player, radio broadcaster, and
now, primarily, lecturer, will open the
course of programs offered by the re.
Gently organized Community Institute
OF Washington with a lecture on
"Jazzmania. Musical Analysis" No
vember 3, in the auditorium of Central
High School at SIS pm.
Mr.. Spaeth Is particularly well
known for his book. THE Common
Sense of Music" and his knack at
tracing and discussing the origins Of
Evening star., 1927-10-23

basic melodies in modern works.
those In popular "hits" often being
found originally in dignified classical
works.
The other musical event in this
series of 10 programs will be a con-
cert by the Flonzaley String Quartet,
January 10. The events are given on
Thursday evenings. twice month,
and include talks on. art, literature.
history, drama and science, as well
as the two musical events.
Evening star., 1927-10-23
U. S. Soldiers Home Band
In Three Programs

THE following are concerts to be
given by the u. s. Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra in Stanley Hall. John
s. NJ. Zimmerman. leader: all begin.
ming at $40 PM, three afternoons
this week:
Tuesday:
March Pershinr's Crusaders. 80. PAUL
suite dorchessfa sfae.s May Day; AND Gray 0e'
synopsis--1,: aLiia,ciand.;'' .. Falling
Leaves 3. Loves serenade' 4. GRAY
Gems from musical comedy "Hit the
Fox-Trot Observation-Disclosures Moon
waltz sute-"sweet Reflections =. Fischer
Finale--'Jnst Once Again" 80. Donaldson
The Star Spangied Banner
Thursday:
March-"sons Of New Zealand" .I.ithgow
Qyerture-''The Pearl of Korea" Hosmer
ial "..Iraumerel'', .,,,,,a.......... Jensen
Excerpts from The Desert Song .Romberg
Waltz "Glittering Moonbeams" Fetras
FInale-"Miss AnDahelle Lee POilack
The Star Spangled Banner"
Saturday:
March-"The American Legion" Vanderbilt
MoreeneIchsnsIp is the Mountains wilson %
Excerpts from musical comedy "Oh
KAY" ,............ .Gershwin
Brown
Waltz suits-'valerie" ............ Linka
"Dawning" Silver
THE Star sDanged Banner
Evening star., 1927-10-23
Music Educator Gives
Free Lecture Wednesday

MUSICIANS of this city win be in
- terested In the announcement that
John M. williams, music educator and
lecturer OF New York City. is coming
here to lecture at the Playhouse, 1914
N street northwest, Wednesday, morn
ing. at 9:45 o'clock
The subject of the lecture will be
."The MUSICAL Education of Child"
Those interested are invited to attend
without charge.
Mr.. Williams In recognized as one
OF the foremost music educators of
this country and is an authority con.
corning the musica education of
children.
Evening star., 1927-10-23

Katherine Riggs. harpist, and Flor
ence Howard. soprano. viii be heard
In ..The Romance OF the Harp" as the
opening event for the third season of
the Georgetown Ten Events course
early In November.
Last, night Miss Riggs and Mrs
Howard gave their delightful recital
talk before the faculty and student
cody Of the National Cathedral School
Evening star., 1927-10-23

Samuel Shipman is announced to
write the book of musical comedy
In which Molly Picon, the Yiddish
comedienne, will appear later In the
Evening star., 1927-10-23

Oba Jan Gibson. lyric, assisted by
Elizabeth Gardner Coombs. pianist.
rendered a lecture program at the
vesper services for the new 7. w. C..
A. last Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Evening star., 1927-10-23

A VIOLINIST well known to local
= musicians is j. G.. van Hulsteyn,
who is connected with the Baltimore
symphony Orchestra and also the
Peabody Conservatory OF Music OF the
Maryland city. Friday night of this
week. Mr.. van Hulsteyn will present
the first of two public recitals at the
Roosevelt Hotel where he also has
established his residence and studio.
In the program Friday the violinist
will be assisted by Alexander Sklarev.
ski, pianist, who was graduated from
the Imperial Conservatory Of Petro-
grad. with gold medal honors in 1908.
and later studied under Busoni and
Wurmser In Berlin and Paris. respec-
lively. Howard Thatcher will be the
accompanist for Mr.. van Hulsteyn.
The program. which will begin at
$50 pm. will include:
sonata in G Minor for Violin. .Tartini
Allegro moderate.
Larrhetto--allegro commodo.
ar, Mr.. van Hulsteyn.
"chorns Of tha whiiriine Dervishe.. ''r0''"e
.,.o1d.. 1ovs ns.,n Beethover;saint saen. en-:
Mr.. sklarevski " 'e"e' ,i'''1'
Aaasio from Concerto No. III. .'o.qRofF spohr
Mr.. van Husteyn
Adagio from Suite for Two ViolBs"
fby reuuestb .,.....,M Moor
J. c. van Hulsteyin' and Gwsesndolyn van an
Husteyn.
''Nocturne In Minor" ...,. Chopin
"Mazurka in G sharp Minor. ...... .ChoDin
Waltz In Flat Major. Chopin
Mr.. Sklarevski
Adagio from Concerto No ~. vieuxtemps
Variations in p Minor" vieuxtemps
Mr. skiarevski - ''''~'
Evening star., 1927-10-23
FREDERIC n. sARn.

=, October f. 1927
Dear Mr.. sard-I am glad 10 hear from
you that our views regarding the proposed
ocnuDert centennial prize competition are in
are 10 oiiclate as chairman of the American
Jury IN this connection
nope this competition will bring forth
work lmbued with the importance OF the
event u shall help to commemorate
very sincerely YOURS
'signed.J WALTER DAMRoscH.
Evening star., 1927-10-23
WALTER DAMRoscH.

October g. 1897
hrst in response to our invitation io he
CHAIRMAN ,lI Of the American jury. has correct.
i.hIerpreted the motives and the purpose
with your views. and we shall without any
anpigulty make il clear to composers that
spove all we are seeking works that will
pc worthy tribute to the genius of schu.
Ger. and that the use of his sketches for the
themes. is optional
10 accomplishing this purpose the publ
catlon OF your letter will be helpIuI and !
hone you will give us permissior1 TO do 40
Faithfully yours
Evening star., 1927-10-23

CREAT good news! Found, at
" last, after long years of involved
searching and much pleading for air
and time on the part of music critics
"a musical parsonage willing to un-
dertake the refereeship of compiling
oates" for local events musical, not
only the big professional, but the
smaller. local affairs. in an attempt
TO diminish as far as possible the
complications that have arisen sea-
sen after season over q multiplicity
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
COUNTY CENSUS
ORDERED

A special census will be taken by
the Census Bureau of the territory
in Arlington and Fairfax counties
that it is proposed to be incor-
porated in Alexandria City, Va.
Before adjournment of the an
nexation proceedings which have
been going on before three circuit
judges at Arlington county court.
house, until December 20. presiding
Judge Brent and his associates,
Judges Coleman and Halsey, ac-
ceded to a request OF Alexandria's 8
counsel that the Census Bureau be
requested to take the special cen.
sus. Alexandria will take its own
census within the corporate limits
of the city.
Yesterdays final session before
Christmas closed with a final out.
burst from Commonwealth's At.
torney w. c. Cloth and Crandall
Mackey on the subject of maps.
Judge Brent refused to permit Ar.
lington. counsel to have the use of
the maps prepared as part of Alex.
andria's case during the holidays.
Judge Brent explained his de.
cision was based on a statement by
Carter Hall to the court that Alex
andria's engineers desired to do
more work on them.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
D. c. WILL DANCE
NEW YEAR IN

Midnight jewellers on New Year
Eve will dance the New Year in
and onward into Sunday, January
], no matter who pays the fines
when court opens the following
Tuesday.
An adverse court decision in the
case of Jean Monk, convicted Of
permitting public dancing until
a. m. last Sunday, and the an
nounced determination Of Corpora
ton Counsel w. w. Bride that he
would "prosecute to the limit" all
violations of the Sunday law, will
not deter Washington's night jazz
palaces,
Monk. manager of the Fellowship
Club. was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail or $40 fine. He appealed.
AS far as could be learned the
Monk case caused not even ripple
of excitement or concern among the
night club devotees and managers.
Wardman Park Hotels adver-
usement concerning a big night
on New Year Eve at that popular
hostelry. is still running and reser-
'vations are being made.
Although Maurice Karka, who
runs Club Lido at the Hamilton,
expressed some doubt last night
concerning just what New Years
Eve would bring forth, it is ex-
pected there will be dancing there
also.
At Thomas Circle where Robert"
holds forth nightly at the Chanti-
cler, this genial host explained that
1t was club and is permitted to
stay open after midnight into Sun
day morning. William at lie
Paradis was silent on the subject,
but his silence was expressive.
The Arlington will hold its New
Year dance as announced, and the
explanation was made that as there
Is no charge for dancing. the law
would not be violated. The
philosophy Of the Arlington is: "You
pay for your food. There is music,
and il you want to dance, then
dance"
The same situation exists at the
Willard and virtually all other
places where they have music
with meals and patrons are accus-
toned to dance.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
MRS. COOLIDGE
SHOPS EARLY
BY CORINNE RICH
Universal Service

With her holiday shopping done,
in accordance with the nationwide
slogan, shop early" Mrs. Coolidge
was resting yesterday in anticipa-
tion OF very busy Christmas Eve.
Besides setting her household in
shape for the greatest holiday Of
the year sne has to appear at many
places that day.
There are baskets to distribute to
the poor at the Central Union Mis-
sion in the morning and the same
sort Of thing at Salvation Army
headquarters In the afternoon.
Tree to Be Lighted
And at In the evening Mrs. Cool
idge will go with the President to
Potomac Park to light the Commun.
ity Christmas tree a ceremony that
attracts thousands every year.
After the official lighting Of this
tree which will bear hundreds OF
varicolored electric bulbs the Pres.
ident and Mrs. Coolidge will walk
back to the White House and have
dinner, simple family affair.
Soon after the Choral Society Of
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will appear. singing carols, at
the front portico Of the White
House.
Son Home for Holidays
Christmas Day will be q home
affair for the Coolidges. Young
John is home from Amherst Col.
lege and is tie only house guest.
There will be church in the morn.
ing and the family dinner at night.
1T will take them the rest OF
the day to unwrap the Christmas
presents that are pouring in from
every part of the country" a White
House attache explained.
Mrs. Coolidge Is particularly fond
of Christmas trees, and last year
decorated one herself with little
ranger ana all that sort of thing
underneath. She is planning some.
thing similar this year.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
Olympic Runner Dies
In Polish Castle Fire

WARSAW, Dec. 23.-Eleven per.
sons including Alfred Freyer, Po-
lands crack Olympic sprinter, were
killed in a fire yesterday, which
destroyed the ancient castle of
Count Zdzilsaw at Dzikow, near
Jaroslau. Eleven persons were in.
jured.
The castle contained the most
famous picture gallery in Poland.
A Rembrandt and other canvases by
old masters were burned.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
Ousted School Head
To Remain in Chicago

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-William NC
Andrew. suspended superintendent
Of public schools. will remain in
Chicago at the expiration of his
term, January s. and spend his
time at the public library in study.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
Tobacco Men Upheld
In Protest on Scales

RICHMOND. Dec. 23.-Not only
have tobacco planters been complain
ing a great deal lately. about low
prices, bur they were credited with
having cause for protests against
the use Of incorrect scales, it was
learned today.
A survey Of scales used in ware
houses by the State department of
agriculture shows that Is were con-
demned for adjustment and repairs,
while 21 per cent were found to
be weighing in excess. or in favor
Of the buyer.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23

Most Of his labors viii be di. |
rected toward politics.
McAndrew was suspended at the
instance of Mayor William Hale
Thompson. who accused him OF
being in cahoots with the King
Of England.
1t is reported that McAndrew
also will devote much of his time
to lecturing.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23

INSIST-0n the delivery Of your
Times or Herald every day. IL
you do not get your Herald by
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or The Sunday Herald by 5
q. M. call Main 500. Delivery
is guaranteed and your copy
will be sent you Immediately
from The Times Company Office
BY special messenger.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23
Urgent Deficiency Bill
Is Signed by President

President Coolidge yesterday signed
the $20S, 100000 deficiency bill.
The bill was rushed through Con.
gress to provide money for depart.
ments which were severely handi-
capped when the Senate filibuster
prevented passage Of the second de.
ficiency bill during the last session.
The Washington times., 1927-12-23

Reservations made now through the
who's Who" announcements win as
gnre you Of enjoyment ON New Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16
PAIR OF TITLE BOUTS
ARE SLATED TONIGHT

NEW YORK. December 16 Up
Junior lightweight crown against Joe
Click of this city. and Newshoy Brown
of Sioux City. Iowa. will struggle with
Icy Schwartz of New York for the
fiyweight title in double champion
ship bill in Madison Square Garden
tonight. Both bouts will be over the
15-round distance.
Morgan has been installed as to
favorite over Click. Their tussle is
down as the stellar attraction to begin
at 10 pm.
Ever since 1925, when Morgan de-
throned Mike Ballerino out Los An
geles way, the Coast fighter has sue
cessfully turned back all challengers.
He won a close decision from Click a
year ago. Morgan is % years old, one
more than Click.
The New York state Athletic Com
mission will recognize the victor Of the
Brown Schwartz go as the ffyweight
champion, succeeding Fidel La Barba,
who vacated the title to enter college.
Nevertheless, Promoter Tex Richard
intends to pit the winner against the
top man in the Frenchy Belanger-
Ernie Jarvis battle at Toronto next
Monday night. The winner OF the
Toronto bout is to be acknowledged
champion of the fiyweight ranks by
the National Boxing Association.
This will be the first fiyweight titu-
lar duel to be seen in New York since
the night La Barba trounced the Eng
lish invader, Elkey Clarke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16
BIC LEAGUES BALK
| AT BASE BALL WAR
Draft Pact Minors Propose
Fails to Annoy Majors
at Joint Meeting.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
N YEW YORK, December t.
Rumblings Of base ball war
NJ had subsidized today. The
i major leagues stamped ap-
prevail upon the scrapping of
the draft system as proposed by the
minor circuits.
This action, taken at a joint meet
ing Of the National and American
Leagues here yesterday, marked the
close of the base ball gathering and
left the next move over the draft
situation up to the minors.
While the majors expressed willing
ness to terminate the major-minor
league agreement on next January IA.
when the seven-year period of it's
operation expires, should the minors
so desire, they also agreed to a truce
until February /, when the minors
will make known their wishes.
Meantime, the present agreement
stands. Abolition of the draft. which
Is not considered likely, would cause
the minors to function separately and
out of the jurisdiction of Commits
sioner Kenesaw M. Lands.
Without the joint understa nding
between the two groups as now pre-
walls, there would be no draft, no
rules on the sale or recall of PLAYERS
save those instituted by the majors
While upholding claim that the
agreement is in force as long as
Lands holds Office. the ma ors called
for showdown on-the minors chal-
lenge by passing the following resolu.
ton:
Resolved. that the major leagues.
in reply to the inquiry of the National
Association (of minor leagues) inform
ed the National Association that the
major leagues are willing to have the
major-minor agreement terminate on
January IA, 1928. if the National AS
ISOLATION so desires"
This decision from the ajors ~ As%
surprise to the minors whose comAiYeI
tee requested until February before
taking a definite stand in the matter
The minors committee consisted of
John Fl. Farrell, Herman J. Weisman
and William G. Bramham.
The muddle arose during the recent
minor league confab in Dallas Five
leagues were ordered to discontinue
the modified draft and at the same
time the proposal was made to end
the minor-major agreement at the eX-
piration of lands first seven-year
term of office.
Eighteen amendments to major
league rules were adopted. including
legislation for punishment of players
wagering on ball games or accepting
money to exert themselves harder
against rival club.
Robins Complete Deals.
Wilbert Robinson, manager of the
Brooklyn Robins, announced that he
had turned Johnny Butler, third base
man, over to the Cubs, who, in turn,
will send Eddie Pick, infielder, and
some cash to Milwaukee to reimburse
the Brewers for sending Harry Ri
conda to the Robins.
He also announced that he had re-
leased Gus Felix, outfielder, and Bobby
Barrett. utility infielder. to Buffalo as
part payment for AL Tyson. outfielder,
recently acquired from the Bisons.
Announcement Is expected soon of a
trade whereby Bling" Miller of the
st. Louis Browns will be turned over
to the Philadelphia Athletics for
Pitcher Sam Gray. Outfielder Walter
French or lie Bourveau. The deal was
practically completed last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16

Watching Hagen and Armour in
a recent exhibition in Ohio I was
chiefly interested i'm the way Hagen
negotiated the sand traps. Time
after time from lies that the ordi-
nary golfer would use a niSlick to
get out of, Hagen took his putter
from his caddie. Even when the
sides of the trap were fairly steep
he putted the ball onto the green.
Most of these puts were dead to
the pin.
Crack golfers prefer putter out
of trap when the occasion war
rants. They know that an explosion
or chip from a good lie I'm the sand
is one Of the hardest shots Of all to
control. So a putter is used when
the lie Is good and the side of the
trap has no 0verhang at the top.
Sides of traps near greens usually
have some rough spOts-clusters of
unmOwed grass. But this will not
check ball putted with sufficient
run to carry through. Hagen is a
master at this form of approach
from traps. His method is the same
as for putting on the green.
Weight well on left foot, elbows
slightly spread and a wrist motion
taking the club back inside the line
and bringing 1t forward through
the ball ON the line of the putt.