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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06

The 1880 Washington exhibit was in
the Corcoran Art Gallery; in Baltimore
it was at the Water Color Club, at the
Baltimore Friends of Art and at the
Maryland Institute.
Miss Gutman spent much of her time
between concerts and rehearsals paint
Spain for a twofold purpose, making
songs and general folklore which would
enrich the settings of both of these
arts. She also made a study Of the
national costumes in endless variety, as
particularly adopted by the separate
Spanish provinces. Every detail of
every dress, scarf and headdress was
noted. In Andalusia she had q COM
plete costume made by the authorita-
tive dreSsmaker Of the province, who
also assisted in obtaining the correct
headdress for the event for which the
costume was intended.
Miss Gutman has sold many can
vases especially modern water colors
of small landscapes and floral groups.
The significant sale of the year was a
purchase by the famous Cone Collec-
tors of Modern French Art.
Miss Gutman also Is very much in
terested in all work and societies con-
nected with animal welfare. She Is
the vice president of the Baltimore
County Humane Society, Is on the board
Of the Baltimore City Dog Shelter, a
member of the Societe Humane deS
Animaux of Lausanne, Switzerland, and
of the Humane Society of Florence,
italy.
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THE fifty-first concert of Latin Amer
lean music to be given Tuesday,
under the auspices of the Pan-American
Union, will feature the United States
Marine Band. Capt. Taylor Branson
the leader, has secured compositions
covering wide range of type as well
as of origin. The feature number will
be a special arrangement of themes
from the Brazilian opera I'll Guarani."
The composer, Carlos Comes. visited
the United States at the time of the
World Fair at Chicago and served as
guest conductor for the great orchestra
assembled for the exposition The over
ture from I'll Guarani" was rendered
on many occasions during the fair and
has become popular with major musical
organizations throughout the United
States. The selection to be played
Tuesday evening will receive its first
rendition in this country.
Four soloists from the Marine Band
will appear in the Pan-American pro-
gram. Second Leader Arthur S. Wit
comb will play some Latin American
airs especially arranged for cornet;
Winfred Kemp and Robert E. Clark will
play trombone and cornet duets: and
Vibraphonist Wilbur D. Kieffer will fea-
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made for him to study engineering at
Milan, where he went, but with the
secret intention of abandoning that
career and entering the Conservatory of
Milan. At the age of 20 he made his
debut as conductor, beginning q career
which was to make him one of the
leading musical directors Of the day.
1t Is Of interest to note that among the
great artists from Parma are Maestro
Toscanini' and Maestro Pizzetti, both
intimate friends and admirers of
Maestro Cont
Among the early successes of Maestro
Cont as a conductor were two seasons
at the italian Opera in Paris. where
he became intimately acquainted with
Jules MaSSenet and married his protege,
Lucle de Ferry, a lyric soprano. Nine
Cont has a small collection of letters
from Dubois, MaSSenet and Puccini to
her father, Of which she is very proud.
The season in Paris was followed by
others in the leading cities of Italy,
Portugal and Spain, Maestro Cont be-
ing knighted by the King Of Portugal.
After these he undertook the first Of
20 seasons in South America, taking
with him such stars as Tamagno,
CaruSo, Patti, Maurel and Battistini.
It was at this period that Amelia
Cont graduated with highest honors
from the Conservatory of Milan. After
playing with Toscanini on a concert tour
Of italy at the age of 16, she went to
France to play under the direction of
Saint-Saens and later to Austria with
Weingartner. At this time she was
offered the position of instructor of harp
at the Conservatory of Palermo, but
refused that she might be free to play
for her father on his last two trips to
South America.
In the year 1905 Amelia Cont toured
the United States with the original San
Carlo Opera Company, managed by
Henry Russell, under the artistic direc-
ton Of Maestro Cont and including
such celebrities as Nordica, Nielsen,
Constantine and De Segurola. After
second tour of the San Carlo Company
it became known as the Boston Opera
Company, with Maestro Cont as it,
musical founder and director. While in
this country she married Manuel Beren-
guer, for years solo flutist of Amelita
Call Curci. In 1915 she became the
first harpist of the Chicago Civic opera,
under the direction of Maestro Cam
panini, where she remained for is sea-
sons. During these years she also
devoted much time to teaching and
made several trips to Cuba and Central
America where she Is very popular.
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Distinguished Pianist Back
From Conference Abroad

ERNEST HUTCHINSON, pianist and
IL dean Of the Juilliard Graduate
School, who Is well known in Washing
ton, has returned to New York from
Berlin and Is en- route TO resume his
Summer duties as head Of the piano
department at Chautauqua Institution,
Chautauuua, N. Y. Mr.. Hutchinson will
teach and conduct master classes there
for six weeks during July and August.
This Summer school Is referred to by
DR.. John Erskine, president Of the
Juilliard School Of Music, as the leading
Summer music center in the country.
The piano department alone this season
has attracted more than 100 students
from all over the United States, who
will study with or under the direct
supervision of Mr.. Hutchinson. During
the Chautauqua season Mr.. Hutchinson
will play 10 recitals and his students
will present IL programs.
While abroad, Mr.. Hutcheson ap-
peared in recital at the Bachsaal in
Berlin, where he aroused tremendous
enthusiasm. As result Of this success
he has been asked to make arrange
ments for q European tour during the
season Of 1931-1932.
An unusual honor was bestowed on
Mr.. Hutchinson when the German
minister Of fine arts, Dr. Grimme, in
vited him to speak at a conference on
important questions of musical educa-
ton. The information he was able to
give OF artistic conditions In America
was attentively received by the promi-
nent musicians taking part in the con-
ference.
DR.. wilhelm Furtwaengler, conductor
OF the Berlin Philharmonic and the
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MUSIGRAPHS

n K ILDRED MULLIKIN, organist,
MI and Paul Gottwals, tenor, will
V give q program at Mount YER
Il non Place NJ. E. Church
South at o'clock Wednesday
night. The event is under the auspices
Of the church's school of music.
The organist will play prelude and
Fugue in @ Minor" Bach; a group of
four selections from the Lake Con-
stance Suite" Of Karg-Elert; three com
positions by r. Deane Shure, Spirit
Wind" "Kidron, Brook of Sorrow" and
Cathedral Cliffs; Memberships
Sonata No. O."
Mr.. Gottwals' numbers are TO in
clude ariaS from Haydyn's Creation
and Handel's Messiah" and Samson;
o group OF songs, "Dvorak's Songs
My Mother Taught Me-" Celeste
Aida" from Verdis opera, and "Ah,
Moon of My Delight" from Liza Leh-
manns I'm a Persian Garden"
Elizabeth sherier. assisted by her
students. Agnes Fogelgren, Virginia
Pigg, Ellen Leane and Frank Law, cell
list, with Alice Law at the piano, pre-
sented program at her residence
studio June 81.
Warren F. johnson will give an organ
LCClJdl dJ SLluICIl VI IIl6 fllRTlIIlS
at 1880 o'clock this evening. He will
play Finale" from Sonata No. 8"
(Carl Reinecke); "Berceuse" Harry
(Farjeon) and "Scherzo" eugene
Gigout).
Mary Helen Howe, chairman of music
Of the District of Columbia Catholic
Alumnae, arranged the music for the
special Sacred Heart services during
May and June at the Visitation Monas-
terry at Bethesda, Md
The soloists for these services in
cluded Mrs. William ]. Walsh, soprano:
Mrs. Sinnot, contralto; Mary Helen
Howe, coloratura soprano: Clement
Geibel, baritone; Aloysius Horstkamp,
tenor, and Fanny Sylvia Howe. soprano.
Louise Ryan McNerney presided at the
organ.
The exercises of the Preparatory
School Of the Washington College OF
Music were held last Monday evening
In the college buildings.
Those receiving certificates In the
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various grades were: Edith May Harri-
son, Claude Holmes, Faisa Elvove,
George B. Kennedy, jr; Fulton Krur-
saw, Pascha Slavin. Estelle Tabb, Marion
Wolberg, Sylvia Cohen, Theresa Cor
rado.. Sidney Greenspan, June Hall
David Humphrey, Edwin Mcleod, On
bert Street, Abba Schwartz, Evelyn VII
Iams' Mildred Bryant, Goldie Niefeld
Rita Rubinstein, Mary Webb Pauline
Slavin, Mary Louise Marriott, Sara eau
then, Francis Dowden, Pauline Lichten-
berg, Edith Harrison, James Thompson,
Lily Pappas, Harry Slime, Emily Nick
las, Dora Dobkin, Dorothea Mann.
Bella fash, Virginia Grove, Ella Marie
Boote, Jerome Plitman, Waldo Banos,
Frederick Roy, Emanuel Bretendeau,
Mcpherson Hubert, Arthur See, Roger
Allanic, Howard Crawford and Joseph
Haimovitz.
Beatrice Seymour Goodwin presented
Eleanor Virginia Dyer, contralto. as
guest soloist at Grace Episcopal Church,
Thrifton, Va, last Sunday. Mrs. DYER
sang 20 Rest in the Lord" from Men
delsohn's oratorio Elijah"
The Kaspar Concert Trio presented
program at the College of William
ana Mary, at historic Williamsburg
oNAlS 81 AAlC dIH WAS 50 enjoyed
that the group was asked to make a
return engagement. This was Mrs. Law
sons fifth appearance there.
The trio Is composed of Anton Kas-
par, distinguished violinist Of this CITY
and his two nieces, Ethel Garrett Kas-
par, pianist, and Francesca KaSpar
Lawson, soprano. Each member Of the
trio gave two solo groups and opened
and closed the program with ensemble
selections.
The choir of st. Stephens Church,
Margaret NJ Slattery, director. gave 4
farewell concert last Sunday night in
honor OF the Rev. L. Vincent Fitzeer-
aid, who is leaving to take charge Of q
parish OF his own and who has been
very interested in choir work during
his stay in this parish.
The soloists were Angelina Ciffo. Nora
O'Connor, Rose Green and William
Cross.
Miss Slattery, who played the organ.
accompanied all the singers in their
solo selections
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1880 kilocycles and W-2XAF on
$3.50 kilocycles, so that the program
may be rebroadcaSt from the stations
in the principal Latin American cap
itals.
The program is as follows:
/. March, Union Panamericana" tGaleano).
Honduras
United States Msrine Band.
Capt. Taylor Bransoa, conducting.
2. Folk melody, .Horas de Melancolia"
(Arranged by NeyrellesI 80. Mexico
United States Marine Band.
3. Third movement from the suite Babylon.
Queen of the Night" tElie) Haiti
United States Marine Band.
4. Vtbraphone solo. Serenade La Paloma
Wilbur D. Kieier.
S. Grand selection from the opera III
First rendition in United statesJ
United States Marine Band.
s. Vocal solos
.. "Ojos de Juventud' eyes Of Youth
b. Ia %snanS ..ta de Fiesta" Ne GT6e
Morning OF the Festival Day
c. 'Rayito de Sol" jThe Suns. Raw
Rodolfo Hoyos. Mexican baritone.
George II. Wilson, accompanist.
7. Characteristic, FL Condor Pssa"
G United state:; Marine Baud.
.. Indigenous MAyan Minuet" tCastillol.
United States Marine Band.
.. Ballet, La Fete Chez Therese tHahnl,
United States Marine Band.
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ture two Latin American numbers by
request. The assisting artists will be
VocalistS.
Abigail Parcels, q young Brazilian so:
prano, reached the United States but a
few weeks ago directly from engage
ments in the leading opera houses OF
Rio de Janeiro and Sac Paulo, Brazil.
Besides arias from Brazilian operas, she
will sing a group of folk songs from
Brazil, accompanying herself on the
guitar. and wearing native Indian cos
tune for one number.
Rodolfo Hoyos, Mexican baritone ap-
peared in Pan American program two
years ago, and his temperance is in
the nature of a popular demand. Senior
HoyoS is recognized as possessing one Of
the most impressive voices that has
come to us from his very musical land.
He has appeared with the leading opera
companies of Mexico and is we'll known
as an operate and concert artist in the
leading capitals of Latin Ameica
The entire program from $50 until
1890 pm, Eastern standard time, will
be broadcast over station NAA, Wash
ington, D. c., $50 kilocycles, and the
last half hour will be sent out over a
chain of the National Broadcasting Co.
The International General Electric Co.
of Schenectady will use its two short
wave radio channels, W-2XAD on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06
American Soprano Carries
Native Programs to Europe

ELIZABETH GUTMAN, American So
prano. is returning from Europe
after triumphing as q propaganda in
the interest of the evolution of Ameri-
can music on the continent. A native
of Baltimore. Miss Gutman has many
friends In Washington, too. She has
visited many large cities. giving recitals
in Milan, Vienna Venice, Turin, etc,
In q descriptive repertoire of old, mod
ern and intermediate period songs. She
was assisted by LaZar SaminSky. d.
rector of the choir of the Temple
Emanuel. who explained the origin.
evolution and growth of American song
literature, its unique atmosphere,
through geographical ALLEGATION and
specific colloQuialiSm. This was illus
trated in songs by Miss Gutman.
The program covered various periods
and gradations from Stephen Foster to
George Gershwin. Following the early
Foster songs were typical Kentucky
mountain songs, transcribed by Howard
Brockway; the Southern Negro spirit
uals Of H. T. Burleigh. as well as other
Southern Bayou and Creole songs, typi-
cal Western American cowboy chanties
and ballads, followed by examples by
modern American composers. The mod
ern school was represented by Charles
T. Critics, Emerson Whithorne, Ernest
Bloch, John Alden Carpenter and Mr..
Saminsky.
U. S. Programs Requested.
Miss Gutman was invited to present
these concerts in European countries
by special request and definite arrange
ment, making her appearances under
the auspices of the International So
ciety for the Promotion of Modern
Music and the New York Polyhymnia
Society.
In Turin the great italian musicolo-
gist, Franco Alamo, composer OF Res
direction" who completed Puccinis
"Turandot," headed the list Of patrons
to present the soprano.
Mr.. Alfano arranged for the singers
return engagement in 1881 for concerts
at the conservatory, of which he Is the
director.
The success of the concert in Vienna
was Immediately cabled to the United
States. After the enthusiastic recep-
ton Of the concert in Milan, the vocal
department of the Milan Conservatory
sent a request for the list of all the
songs presented. including the names
Of authors and publishers so that they
could be added to the conservatory's
curricular repertory.
Singer. Also Paints.
Few in the musical world are aware
that Miss Gutman is also q painter of
renown, and those in the world of the
art Of color are unaware that she Is
equally equipped as a talented singer.
This year again her canvases and water
colors, in which she now is specializing,
have been exhibited, as In past seasons.
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10. Duet for cornet and trombone. Ia
Winfred Kemp.
Robert E Clark.
IL. Native Dances tCerYantes) $500. Cuba
- United States Marine Band.
a. Casa de Caboclo" (Tavares),
b. alma Adorada" tMixnone>. Brasil
c. "Sorri' iself-accompanied on guitarl
Abigail Parcels, Brazilian soprano. NN'
49, Waltz, "Sobre las Oss" lover the
Waves) tRosas) .................M Mexico
United States Marine Band.
"a. March. "Cancao do Soldado" (The Sol
United States Marine Band.
Is. Vocal solo, "Ojos Tapatios'' Eyes Of the
Guadalajara Girls) tVelasquezl.
Rodolfo Hoyos
George H. Wilson, accompanist
10 "Cueca, "Manana' tarransed by MissudC :.
United States Marine Band
II. Cornet solo, "Estrellita" Ponce Mexico
Arthur S. Witcomb. second leader, United
states Marine Band.
Is. Vocal solo, Aria" from the opera III
Guarani' tGomesl ............... Brazil
Abigail Parcels.
10 VibIaphone solo, "Hindo Love Song
Wilbur D. Kiefier.
tFirst rendition in United States)
20. Criolla, "On the Playa (Gigantel,
United States Marine Band.
Star Spaneled Banner"
Announcers will be Enrique G. Can
ova and Herluf Provensen.
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ID. A. r. News

Gov. Welles Society, Children Of the
American Observation-Disclosures Dorothy
and Ruth Howe recently entertained the
society in their home, on Newark street.
Josephine Davis, jr., president. pre-
sided. Maj. Emig reported that the
large campus flag which Gov. Thomas
Welles Society had recently sent TO
Berea College in Kentucky, had been
received. Franklin Wilson and friends
rendered musical numbers. Edgar Nor
ris, Clifford Irion and Robert H. Nc
NELL made addresses. Miss Catherine
Spengler sang, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Mallette r. Spengler.
Mrs. Percy z. Quin, national president
OF the c. A. r., stated she was much
impressed with the meeting. the first
she had been privileged to attend. A
social followed the program.
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Noted Harpist Comes Here
And Plans Concert Series

4 MELIA CONT, who for is seasons
- has won distinction for her work
as harpist of the Chicago Civic Opera
Company's organization, has resigned
and come to make her home in Wash
ington, where her son, Arnaldo Beren-
guer. is q student in the School of
Foreign Service Of Georgetown Univer-
sity. Nine. Cont Is planning q series
OF concerts to be given here next season.
This harpist has perpetuated a re-
markable record Of fine artistry dating
back to the eighteenth century. In that
period her grandfather, Luigi Cont, was
clarinet player in the orchestra of
Maria Louisa, wife of Napoleon and
Duchess Of Parma, italy, where she held
court. This position was secured for
him through the influence of his father
n-law, DR.. Carlo Ruspaggiari, physician
to the court Of Maria Louisa.
1t remained, though, for Luigi's son.
Arnaldo, father of Amelia Cont, to
place the name Of Cont among those
OF the worlds artistic Celebrities.
Although playing second clarinet In the
orchestra with his father, plans were
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Goucher, xylophone, win be heard in
solo numbers.
Tuesday night at Sylvan Theater the
program will include the overture
"Tancred" (RoSsinD, excerpts from the
musical play "Chu Chin Chow" and a
trombone solo played by Musician Jerry
Cimera.
OF special interest on the program
to be played at the Navy Yard We'd
nesday night Is the suite "Bresilienne"
Nepomuceno). This suite was pre-
sented to the Navy Band by the COM
poser.
Other concerts this week will be
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3
O'Clock in Navy Yard and Friday, $50
pm, 1T Mount Alto Hospital.
Detailed programs will be published
daily in The Evening Star.
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Chaminade Glee Club
Announces Recent Election

THE following officers were elected at
the business meeting of the
Chaminade Glee Club June 1s: Presi-
dent, Louise Munsey; first vice presi-
dent, Grace Weed; second vice presi-
dent, Edith Henrickson; secretary, Mil
dred v. Myers; treasurer. Laura Lind
ley; librarian, Miriam Abel; assistant
librarian, Miss Homrichausen; publicity
chairman, Gertrude Karst.
be Elizabeth Black, Erminie Leonardo
and Roberta Ericsson.
About 80 members of the Chaminade
Glee Club enjoyed a boat trip down the
Potomac River June 40. They were &C
companied BY few guests ot the club.
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met Tuesday night in the new quar-
ters secured by the president, Mrs. Cora
L. Mandy at the Soldiers, Sailors ond
Marines Club, 1015 L street. Mrs,
kathleen Broome and Mrs. A. Gene
we've Craig were elected to member
ship. Mrs. Hattie Canada was elected
Junior vice president, succeeding Mrs.
Caroline M. Curry, who died June 10.
The following officers were installed
by Mrs. Addie w. Hickman: Mrs
Esther Lippold, senior vice president;
MRS. Hattie Canada, junior vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Irene M. Graf, first color
bearer; Mrs. Eva Schultze, third color
bearer. The corps will recess until
August 10.
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The schedule of concerts to be played
by the United States Marine Band dug
ing the coming week will be as follows:
Mondays pm, concert at Marine Bar
racks.
Tuesday-a:30 pm, concert Of Latin
American music at the Pan-American Union
Wednesday-7:30 pm, concert at united
States Capitol
Thursday-7:30 pm, concert at Sylvan
Theater.
Fridays pm. concert at Naval Hospital.
Detailed programs are printed daily
in The Evening Star.
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THE SOLDIERS HOME BAND.

The band of the United States Sol
diers' Home, John s. M. Zimmerman
leader, and Anton Pointner, assistant,
will give three concerts as usual-Tues-
day, Thursday and Saturday afternoons
at $50 o'clock In the bandstand.
The full programs, which combine
Light and classical selections, will be
published In daily Issues Of The star.
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THE u. s. NAVY BAND.

A new march, Naval Aviation"
(Benter), dedicated to the aviators of
the Navy, will open the program by
the United States Navy Band at the
Capitol tomorrow night. Other COM
are scenes from Delibes' ballet sylvia"
and Haydn Woods rhapsody Virginia"
6trley GArdneE. cownek and Louis
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Donizetti's "Lucia" Tonight
In English on Steel Pier

nONIzETTI'S Lucia di Hammer
moor" will be sung in English this
evening by the Steel Pier Grand Opera
Co. In the ball room on the Steel Pier
at Atlantic City.
The principals include Melvena Pass
more, coloratura soprano, Chicago Civic
opera Co.; Mae Mackie, contralto, Phil
adelphia Civic Opera Co.; Harold Han
sen, tenor, American Opera Co.; Leo de
Hierapolis. baritone, Philadelphia Grand
opera Co.; Amund Sjovik, basSo, for
merly San Carlo Opera Co., and Fran
cesco Curci, tenor.
Next Sunday evening Thalia Saba
nieeva, coloratura soprano, Metropolitan
Opera Co., will sing the role Of Violetta
In Verdi's La TraWata" with the Steel
Pier Grand Opera Co. Others In the
cast include Mae Mackie. Judson House,
tenor, and Leo de Hierapolis.
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Friday-ooncert at east steps of the Capt.
toll at 7:30 pm.
Detailed programs will appear daily
in The Evening Star. The Army Bands
policy of featuring variety programs Of
classic, popular and solo numbers will
obtain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06
New Sound Apparatus Patented.

Newest of the patents acquired BY
DR.. Theodoris Henrick Nakken Is one
issued by the Patent ONCE on apparatus
for photographically recording and re-
producing sound. Rights are assigned
to the Nakken Patents Corporation, in
which Warner Bros. recently acquired a
substantial interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06
Service Band Dates.
THE U. s. ARMY BAND.

4 leader of the United States
4 Army Band, will be out OF
~ town Wednesday. He is to be
guest leader Of the Newark
Philharmonic Concert Band, Newark
N. j., when he will conduct q program
beginning ct $40 Wednesday night
The opening number will be the COM
position written by Capt. Stannard him
self and dedicated to The Star, known
as "The Washington Evening Star
March" The leaders other very popu-
lar march composition, National Vaude-
vile Artists" will be played later in the
program.
Activities for the Army Band in
Washington this week include:
Acknowledgement at Garfield Park at 7:so
pm.
.Tuesday-Concert at Walter Reed Hospital
at $50 pm.
Wednesday-concert at Sylvan Theater at
,Thursdsy- Concert at Esbereulsr HOSPITAL
Of 2:4e Pm. Concertsat Oh Army War Col
iege Ut eco p.yn.