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Valley Society News
and EDenfS

in Harrington with Mrs. Shotweil'm
1 mother, Mrs. E. burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. LII. III. Bushy 0f DriH-
coll, Texas, IRE in Mercedes. guests
in tho home az Mr.. and Mrs. II. *
Talbert.
Mrs. A. o. Payne has as her guests
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. y. T. Adams
ar California. who are visiting Mrs
Adams sister in ia Ferim.
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Announcement has been made of
the marriage or Miss Loyce Jen-
nings and lie Roy McClennan, both
81 Mercedes. which took place in
Edinburg Saturday.
Mrs. McClennan is the daughter Of
Mrs Blanche Jennings 81 Marlin,
Texas. She has been connected with
the Western Union here for severll
months.
mir. McClennan IN th1 son % Mr..
and Mrs. II. +. McClennag OF Mar-
cedes. He is now athletic coach and
instructor Of mathematics in the Hi
dalgo school.
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Mrs. Wright Has
Friday Bridge

Two tables Of members OF the Fri
day Bridge club met with Hrs. Ram
dolph Wright this week. Prizes
ven to Mrs. jas. A. Graham, first.
and Mrs. Hasbert Davenport, second.
A salad course and coffee formed
the refreshments.
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AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY

The last regular meeting Of the
auxiliary Of the American Legion
was held at thu home Of Mrs. Il. r.
Taibert. A report Of the fifteenth
district convention held at Harlin-
gen was given by Mrs. Talbert.
Mr.. -. RI. Campbell acted as host
e. and served 4 rcfreshment course.
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GIRL RESERVES

The Mercedes Girl Reserves held
their first meeting Of the year Wed
nesday afternoon az the senior high
school. The president, Hiss Harriet
Hausman. presided and announced
the cabinet officers for the ensuing
year a. follows: Ruth Wood. f-
nance chairman; Catherine Commons
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CLrR

The last meeting of the Campo
quos club was held III tile home III
Mrs. Frank McLennan north VI Mrr-
ceces. Adhesion was reached IN
regard TO the programs for the COM
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This young woman can tap a rap
ia tattoo on the typewriter. She
is Miss Marjorie Carlton, Of
Muncie, Ind, q freshman at the
Indiana Normal school, and she
has just learned that she won
q contest held in Washington, ID.
O.. for college students to deter
mine the fastest tipping coed"
She wrote So words a minute for
II minutes.
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RIngworm.-One bottle OF Imperial
Eczema Remedy is guaranteed 20 be
enough for any case. All druggists
are authorized TO refund your money
in il fails.-Adv. t4l
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S O GETTY


program chairman; Elsie Smith, ring
chairman; Estella Vann, publicity
Chairman; Martha Yearwood, pep and
music- Margaret Pierce, social chair
man; Anna Baum camp chairman:
Fay Eelle McAdams. service chairman
and Della Walker, membership chair
PERSONALS
Mrs. @. W. Metealf and sons, Glen
and Gale. who have been here. guests
in the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. :. q.
Bates, left this week. They met Mr..
Metcalf in Falfurrias and from there
they all went to FL paso where they
will spend tl- winter.
Mrs. John Herndon and daughter.
Sara Ellen, who have been visiting
relatives Ia Houston for the past two
weeks, have returned home. They
were accompanied home by MI. Herr-
don's mother, Mrs. s. w. Herndon of
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Phelan have re-
turned from Austin where they ac-
companied their son, David, who will
attend the State University this year
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ericsson and
son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ericsson
have returned from u two months va
cation Ia Iowa, Nebraska. Kansas,
Oklahoma and North Dakota.
Mrs. v. G. Tucker and two children
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Maria 10 the paved street were also
discussed. but definite action was
not taken.
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Mrs. u. n. Watson q charge or
a special program On state missions
at the regular meeting Of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary or the Baptist church
this week. The meeting was held at
the church.
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N MISS DUDE


Mrs. j. Z. Armstrong was hostess
to the Worth While Club, northwest
of Mercedes. The regular routine
Of business was followed.
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I'm 1e25-1s2s she did graduate work
in the University Of Texas. and she
was engaged in newspaper work. Up
until the time Of her departure she
vas connected with the United
Printing company at Mercedes,
publishers Of the News and the Val
! ley Farmer.
| During the past winter Miss Nor
row has been active in the Little
Theater work in the Valley, in which
she played leading roles. One es-
pecially, Nancy" in "The Young
sst." She played the leading role Of
Diane in Seventh Heaven" the
Valleys Little Theaters first pro-
duction. which was given in Valley
towns, including Brownsville, Mer-
cedes, Pharr, Mission and Edinburg.
Miss Morrow represented Mcrce-
des in the Valley Mid-Winter Fair
at Harrington, in the Aztec pageant
as Goddess Of Night"
Miss Morrow was accompanied
to New York BY Miss Alma Baker
Of Justin, Texas. who graduated
from G. i. "A. in the same class. Both
young ladies are doing dramatic
work.
y . %
HONOR MISS DUDE
Miss Carrie DUDE, who left at the
weekend for Houston, where she
will make her home. was guest Of
honor at a pretty bridge given by
Misses Emma and Lenore Reistrer.
a. color scheme Of pink and yellow
was carried out In the tallies and
table accessories, and an abundance
NJ pink corona blossoms. In the
games Miss DUDE won high score
trophy, and Mrs. Arthur Uecker
scored for consolation. Miss Dubs
was also presented a pretty guest
favor
Other guests were Miss Dorothy
Nell Smith, Miss Fern Alfrev, Miss
Hildegarde Manske, Miss Thelma De-
teri Of Edinburg, Mrs. Arthur
Uecke and Mrs. Arnold Krause.
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ing years meetings. Council bust
ness was also discussed.
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Friday Bridge club with Mrs. Marshall White.
Evening star., 1928-02-26
A Toscanini Farewell.
A MoNG the most important of all

AMONG the most important Of all the
concerts offered in Washington this
season will be that presented at the
National Theater Tuesday afternoon.
March 6, when Arturo Toscanini returns
to the city for his second and last ap-
pearance OF the year as guest conductor
Of the Philharmonic Orchestra.
Toscanini's first appearance-hailed
as a distinct artistic and personal
achievement~-was the signal for one
of the most enthusiastic receptions ever
recorded a musician In Washington
music world. His second appearance Is
being kcenly anticipated bv those whose
tastes In music are Philharmonically
inclined.
In an effort to make this appearance
a memorable one. Mr.. Toscanini has
arranged program OF unusual beauty.
The program has its inception with the
overture 10 Rossini's Barber OF Sc
VILE" which will be followed immedi-
ately BY the Pastoral Symphony. No.
6" Of Beethoven. After the intermission
the orchestra will offer La Mer"-a
tone painting by Debussy. which has
Been declared the most lovely compo-
sition of all the works OF this French
man known for his lovely creations.
And to bring the program TO close
Mr. Toscanini indicates that the offer
ing will be the prelude and loye-death
from Wagner's tragic Tristan und
Isolde" These two last numbers were
offered In New York earlier in the sea-
son BY Mr. ToScanini and have been
declared the most outstanding program
med efforts OF the current music season.
This concert Is under the local man
agemcnt OF 7. Arthur Smith.
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Sylvia Lent In Recital.

CYLvIA LENT. Washington violinist.
- returns to her native city Friday.
March 9. in recital az the National
Theater.
The young artist. since her appear
ance here last season. has appeared as
soloist with the great orchestras OF
this country-adding new laurels 70 her
already enviable list or succeSseS-and
presently appears on the concert stage
as a yioliniSt Of some qualifications.
Sylvia Lent needs no introduction 70
Washington audiences. She IS what Is
termed "fayorite" among the music
fraternity-and her rights TO this claim
are fcStered by the sheer artistry OF
her performance She is an Auer dis
cip!e She was, in fact. the frs. pupil
10 be accepted In this country oy the
great master teacher. Upon his sd-
vice she made her professional debut
in Berlin playing other recitals IN
Dresden. Leipzig an: Munich. before
making her American debut. This lat
ter event occurred in New York n
March. 1923
Although barely -. this young artist
carries the burden OF great response
bility-that Of living up 10 the lauda-
tory press notices she has received In
the short tine she has BEEN before the
public-and. as Consequence. she now
feels herself bound 20 redeem any
prophetic promises.
This recital IS under the local man
agSmsnt OF T. Arthur Smith
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Miss de Sayn Outlines
Three Unusual PROGRAMS

| ELENA DE SAYN'S string quartet
Elena dc Sayn. first violin: Gwen
| oolyn Van Hulsteyn, second violin;
Lydia Brewer, VIOLA Margaret Day.
| cello. and assisting soloists will give
series OF three Monday recitals March
-. l9 and IS. in commemoration of
Franz Schubert. the date of whose
! death will be celebrated by centennial
this year.
The German Ambassador and Frau
| Won Prittwitz head the list of patrons
The programs Of the concerts will be
dedicated TO three composers: Schubert
Brahms and Kreisler, and will be given
az 4:30 O'Clock In the afternoon. In
order to lend the atmosphere of GEN.
tury ago TO these "Trois Apres Midi
Intimes" the Du Barry room of the
Draper Building. 1705 X street north
west. has been chosen. charming In ap-
pearance and exceptionally suitable
acousticaily
Sophocles r Papas will be heard on
the first afternoon in the Schubert S
cello. which will have its first per
torrance in America Nation Boyce,
pianist, will assist In the nocturne for
violin, cello and piano. The quartet
will close with Schubert's last work for
TWO violins, viola and cello, opus l61
| considered beautiful. yet rarely heard.
At the second afternoon. dedicated TO
| Brahms, two monumental works BY
that composer will be presented. The
program will be opened by his Horn
| Trio in e Flat" for violin. French horn
and piano, the horn part being played
by Belgian artist. Miss de Sayn, violin
| ist. and Nation Boyce. pianist. will
| complete the combination. The other
composition heard with piano accom-
baniment will be the famous double
concerto for violin and cello Margaret
Day playing the exacting part. not
often played by woman This con-
certo was heard In Washington
several years ago at one OF the SYM
phony concerts, played by Paul Ko-
chanski and Felix Salmond. Walter
Damrosch conducting. Nation Boyce
Viii contribute three Brahms piano
solos.
Compositions of Fritz Kreisler. grea,
yiolinist. will give his followers another
opportunity TO admire his versatility
In the third and last concert. dedicated
TO him. Miss de Sayn will open with
Two tfanScriptions and five original
compositions by Mr. Kreisler, assisted
by Nation Boyce at the piano. On this
occasion Washington viii hear for the
first time Kreislers unusual string
quartet. so unlike anything he has evei
written before. rich In musical and
dramatic contents.
Due TO the limited seating capacity
OF the hall. tickets will have a private
sale only. They may be obtained from
Mrs, Helen Ray Hagner. i705 X street
Or from Miss Elena de Sayn ny mail
There VIII not be any sale OF tickets
at the door on the afternoon OF the
concert
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Recital at Takoma Park
March 3.

NINE. AMELIA LUEcK FRANTZ.
Boston concert artist, with her
son. Daiies Frantz. will appear In a
joint recital at Washington Missionary
College, Takoma Park. Saturday eve
ming. March 3. at 8 O'Clock. Nine.
Frantz Is a dramatic soprano known
on the concert stage OF the East and
Middle West for many years, her voice.
with wide range and clear intonation,
winning for her long list OF successes
Dalies Frantz. as s0loi6t and as his
mothers accompanist, has also much
success in the music circles. At the
age of he made his debut on the
concert stage as his mothers accom-
paniSt and at IL he won a prize In a
tri-state contest among $50 contestants,
oi which he was the youngest, In 1925
he won scholarship with the JuIliard
Foundation, in New York City. and
studied under Guy Maier concert pian-
ist and noted teacher Last year Mr.
Franz was soloist with the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra
The recital Saturday night Is the
*eventh number nf the Washington
Missionary College iyce1m course
which is open 10 the public.
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Symphony Concert by the
| us. Marine Band Orchestra

ONE OF the early symphonies Of
Franz Schubert will be included In
the regular monthly symphonic program
to be presented In the auditorium at the
Marine Barracks Wednesday night at
8:15. As this year marks the observance
Of Schubert's death one hundred years
ago. Capt. Branson has selected one of
the least known symphonies Of this
great figure Of the romantic period OF
music for this concert. The Second
Symphony" was written in 1914. and
while 1t does not compare in design.
lacking the subtle devices Of develop
ment Of his c major and unfinished
Symphonies. 1t breathes the spirit OF
Schubert. 1t is in four movements. the
first largo -allegro vivace. the second
movement a series OF variations on an
andante theme, followed by an allegro
vivace "a time and closing with very
lively presto movement.
The overture, "Polyeucte," by Paul
Dukas. the eminent modern French
composer, known by his amusing scherzo
'L'Apprenti Sorcier," will open the pro-
gram. This work was composed as a
prelude to the tragedy, "Polyeucte," !"
written In 1640 by Corneille. the greatest
tragic dramatist Of France. Another
Frenchman of the modern school OF
French music Is represented on the pro-
gram with decided novelty number.
Musician Lugaresi Terzo OF the Marine
Band will play the premiere Rhapsody
for B-flat clarinet with orchestra ac-
compartment" by Claude Debussy The
program will close with Ma Vlasi," by
| Smetana.
The other programs OF the week will
/ be: Thursday, Barrack auditorium at 7
pm. tband:
| March. America Victorious" Bagley
! Overture. "Leonore No. b.. Beethoven
| Srrcnade for flute and horn It'll
! PRINCIPAL Musician CLAYTON LINDSAY. flute.
! Principal Musician Adolphe Soldier.
French horn.
Petite Pet Mjouterre;'. ;'.........'.'.''' Pu'm Rohn,
SECOND Hungarian Rhap.ody' List
| Marines hymn. The Halls of Montezlima y
| The star SpangIed Banner
Friday. auditorium, Marine Barracks,
| at $3.50 pm:
March "Bav State Commandcry". . Burrell
Overture. The Bartered Bride. E. Smetana
! taD old Folk. at Home" transcription for
| strings hy Busch.
| Clarinet Solo. Premiere Rhapsody. for T. fiat
clarinet with orchestra accompaniment
Musician Lngarcsi Terzo.
| Grand scenes from Carmen B'zet
suite s dorrhes,ra. % Peer Gyynti ....,.. .Gr,eg
| tal Morning.
| III A>e's Death.
| fci Anitra's Dance.
| fdi Dance Of the Inns. - q,
| The Star Spangied Banner.
Evening star., 1928-02-26
ballroom Clog Makes
Successful Debut.

"MADAME WALTZ" gentle and
rhythmically toned. was con-
quered by her more boisterous rival!
jazz Tempo" last Friday night. when
the new ballroom clog" which requires
speeding of the waltz time. made Its
debut before the gathering at the Delta
Kappa Club dance. held at the Wash
ington Hotel.
The new terpsichorean novelty was
presented by Grimes Lincoln Seniff. its
originator and his partner, Miss Agnes
Taltavuil.
This is the first time In the history
of dancing that the usual waltz music
has been "specded." and in doing Sc
Senid has satisfied the desires Of many
collcgiates.
The ballroom clog" consists of two
major steps-the fivcs and the regular
waltz movements. The fives arc exc
Cuted as follows: Tap once on righ,
foot. execute three taps on the left. and
return to the right. accomplishing an
other single tap. That is one five. Then
the dancer starts on the left foot dane
ing the same movements. ending on the
right. These ''fives" fit In through the
waltz at break intervals" with the
regular steps of the waltz combined
The dance is not difficult.
Evening star., 1928-02-26

THE closing date for entries IN 'he
$4,000 international prize contest
for the Schubert centennial. as an.
nounced last Sunday. has been advanced
from March 81. 1928. to April 80. 1878
in response to requests from American
composers.
Musicians In the Southwest and East
asked the international advisory BODY.
with Otto II. Kahn chairman, TO extend
the ner!od in which entries for the con-
tes. NAV be filed An extension OF one
month has accordingly been granted. IN
order to permit musicians who otncf-
wise would BE- late TO compete Ior
rrizer. Since American musicians are
competing for the first time with Euro
pean composers. 1t Is felt that every
facility should be granted to them. 4
similar extension has been granted ihr
the European zones. In al! zones IN"
national ,u:ies will meet the first weeK
In May and the prize winners WI b.
selected for submission TO the interna-
tionai Jury in June.
In view OF the many inquiries regard
ing the exact scope Of the contest. the
following verbatim extract Is made from
the terms:
What 10 the contest iore
OF the following ratecort"~
,at SYrIpboni" works III on" ar more
Movements ntesent"d an ait'th"fsis ot
The iyri-ai gcuus of schubert tif 'ir.itrat"'
to his memory on The ofcastnH "i his cen
tsnhial
tbt Variations on Schubert themes.
In the executions at works 10 ih"@e cafe
goItes composers have the widest latitude
bath for content and fntni, a.~ free to us"
Schubert themes for quotation or for pnr'
poses uf variations. atnd are ent.iIcd 10 u~'
- hubert saeiches.
The Judgment will be rendered on
two counts: First, intrinsic quality OF
the composition; second. lis fitness to
the centennial occasion. There are ten
zones and separate juries for each zone.
One member from each al the zone
juries will b. named for the nterna-
tional Jury. the eleventh 10 IL" chosen
BY the Vicnnese Society Of .he |rie.ids
OF Music.
For the benefit o! those who have not
yet filed entries. II Is announced that
complete information regarding the
| contest. instructions for entries. etc.
are obtainable from the Columbia Pho
| nograph Co. Schubert Contest Depart
ment. 1919 Broadway. New York City.
The national juries are composed of:
| Ausiri1~~Pfuf Guido Adler. ttoheit II. GER
| Ru@rhtu- Aaudyrxcwski. Jusef Marx and
Fraux Srhaik.
EngIaui---sir Hugh Alien. Sir Thomas
Evening star., 1928-02-26
The Imperial Male Quartet
Gives Concert Tomorrow

THE Imperial Male Quartet. w.
Arthur Mccoy. first tenor; Edward
G.. Lippitt. second tenor: j. Benton
Webb. baritone. and Francis p. Heart
sill. basso will appear In one OF It's
two annual concerts at the Metropoll- =
tan Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
A varied program of music. ranging
from classics and old-tinle favorites to
the popular songs of the day, will be
given. The quartet has established
itself as one of the most popular groups
of male singers in Washington. and It's
concerts have been largely attended.
Emma Ostrander. head of the Os-
trander School Of Expression. will as
Sist with the program. Miss Ostrander
is we'll known dramatic coach. thor
oughly experienced in training the
atrical stars In dramatics and eX-
preston. She has appeared often as
ChautauQua lecturer and has traveled
extensively with the famous fremont
Quartet of Boston.
The program will be:
l. 'Thn Heart of YOU tf,om The New
- ''''''' Ar Parks
=: Baritone soo-"R Rolling Down 10
MIR, wehh.
;. IA, "Mammys Lullaby from
'Humorcsutie1 .......... DvoraN
tb) sweet ami Low ........ BARNEY
The Quartet.
1 Tenor srio-'The Want of You
Vandrrpooi
Mr.. Mc,'oy.
- htHCth-S . '''''''' ""
Miss Ostran,i"r.
q. Rass solo--''The Kings Prayer.
,from 'Lnhengrini ....... Wagner
Mr.. Hcar:s,l.
:. tai Moonlight and Roses" from
"Andantlno in fat'l .Lcmare
tn Venetian Love Sang NeNin
The Quartet.
Aylw ard
Mr.. fppitt.
q. 4 rroun of old song favorites-
tal Sweet Adchne.'
thi The Old Oakcn Rucket.'
tc' star of the summer Night.
The Quartet.
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Metropolitan Opera Casts
For Washington Announced

SELECTION OF the operas to be pre-
sented in Washington by the Metro
politan Opera Co. during the week OF
Aprii Is has now made possible an
nouncement OF the artists who will ap-
pear in support Of the stars. MRS:
Wilson Greene has charge of the local
appearance of the company.
In support Of Rosa Ponselle. the SEN
sational dramatic soprano whose In
tarpretation OF the title role OF
"iyorma" has proved an outstanding
sensation Of the New York season o.
the Metropolitan. will appear Ezio
Pima, one OF the Metropolitan's baSsos
who has only once previously been
heard in this city. when that opera Is
presented here Wednesday evening.
April Is.
A truly all-star cast will support
Feodor Chaliapin. the famous basso'
in Boris Godunof. which will be
given Thursday afternoon. April l9. the
group including Armand Tokatyan'
tenor: Ina Bourskaya. mezzo soprano
and one OF the most attractive and
charming OF the Metropolitan's sing
ers. and Maria Claussen. the popular
contralto.
The performance OF Romeo e:
Juliette" Saturday afternoon. April 81,
featuring Beniamino Gigli and Lucretia
Bori in the. title roles. will be made
additionally notable from the fact that
Lawrence Tibbett. the young American
baritone, and Paul Ludikar. one OF the
best known of the Metropolitan's oaSsoS
will be heard In supporting roles
Florence Easton. Lawrence Tibbett
Maria Claussen and others OF the great
Metropolitan roster will be heard IN
"Tannhauser." which will close the
local season Saturday evening. April 81
A large chorus. an orchestra Of s.
pieces and the Metropolitan corps de
ballet will accompany the company on
tour, so that the presentations In this
city will be in every respect equal TO
those given In New York
Evening star., 1928-02-26
Roland Hayes in Russia.

GLAND HAYES. according To n
~ teleeraphic communication from
MoScow, has made a profound impress
sion upon his first audience ut Russian
workers and peasants The American
negro tenor iourneyed to MOSCOW where
he sang at the invitation ot the Russian
government The classical part cf his
program was received with great en-
thusiasm. and when he sang negro
spirituais. this public, drawn from a
people Of poignant folk songs, gave him
an ovation such As Is rarely, II ever,
known IN the concert halls of present
day MOSCOW,
Italy and Holland. as well as Russia,
flrst heard the remarkable singing of
Roland Hayes this season, After four
tours 1T America, he has devoted the
present concert season % tour ~
Europe. to which he owes so large 4
part Of his early recognition Roland
Hayea has given recitals In England,
France and Germany. He viii sing IN
various eastern European cities this
spring,
Next Autumn Roland Hayes viii re-
turn "a America tc make his ntth tour
oi hls own country,