Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
BY E. de S. MELCHER.


Miss Farrar, Mile Pons, or some
renowned artist is singing for the benefit Of
the unemployed fund, or for this and that
something, at any rate. which demands financial
attention. Throughout the country musicians
are doing their utmost to help out in any way
possible.
This is welcome event-and one which
proves what Stokowsk said not long ago.
namely, that music is becoming more and more
important to daily lives and that when
things are not they should be we often turn
to this, the most soothing of the muses., for
necessary impetus as we'll as inspiration.
Washington is not behind in such thingS-in
fact, it see rs rather to be ahead. Particularly
gratifying is it to note what the Community
Chest is plotting and what cordial response
there has been among local artists. Under the
direction of G. c. Capped (this has previously
been announced in The Starr many prominent
musicians have agreed to assist in weekly
broadcast programs which are to be promoted
by the Community Chest. These artists will be
heard Thursday evenings (Charles Trowbridge
1ittman started the series last Thursday eve
ming in a notable program) from AS to IL
pm over Station WMAL
From the list of artists who have donated their
services you can see what a worthwhile event
this is likely to be-and was-with Mr.. TIT
mans first concert over the air. The list Of
artists is imposing one and includes, as they
used to say, such "favorites" as Miksa Merson,
pianist who will be heard this Thursday; Helen
Helen Ware, violinist; John Marville, baritone;
Katherine Riggs, harpist; Felicia Rybier,
pianist; Ruby Potter soprano; Mabel H. Dun
can, cellist; Hazel Arth, soprano; Louis A. Pot
ter, pianist; Earl Carbauh, baritone; Dorothy
Halbach contralto; the Glee Club of George
Washington University, the Capela Choir,
artists from the Washington Musical Institute
and the Musical Art Institute and a program to
be conducted by Hans Kinder, director of the
Washington Symphony. All of these splendid
artists are taking time and much valuable
energy for the promotion of this important
cause, and since it is impossible to give them
a great big hand in the usual audience way one
may at least wish them well, well the
Community Chest in its new and especially
urgent drive.
h 10 event of the future is being looked for
ward to more eagerly than the initial ap-
pearance of Yvonne Gall, Of Paris favorite
daughters at the first of Mrs Lawrence Town
sends morning musicales at the Mayfower,
which is to take place December 2 at the
familiar hour Of 11:15 am Mile Gall has been
In this country since the early Fall and has
won many tributes for her art ct the opera in
San Francisco and, more recently, N New York.
When Mile Gall appeared in San Francisco
Redfern Mason, prominent music critic SAID:
"PariS sent Yvonne Gall. It Is q boon Tor
which we are grateful Miss Gall has the most
Parisien Of all virtues, exquisite taste. lovely
lyric voice is hers" Mile. Gall win share the
first Townsend program with Edward johnson,
who needs no introduction to this city. Few
win forget his memorable performance as Peter
Ibbetson last season when the Metropolitan
Opera Co. journeyed to the Fox Theater.
THE dance this season is receiving special con-
~ sideration in Washington. John Martins
Lectures at the Mckinley studios are doing
much to stimulate interest in this art, and
many other interesting events will transpire in
this field before the Winter has run its course.
Evelyn Davis, for instance, who had private
seances this Summer in Dresden with the near
immortal Frau Wikman (she is a frau, has
been chosen by the American Association Of
University Women to head a study discussion
group on the modern dance. This group which
will be formally inaugurated BY meeting on
Tuesday evening at the clubhouse 1884 street,
plans to meet twice monthly thereafter Con the
first and third Tuesdays), and should have an
interesting season Of speculation and valuable
instruction in this individual art Membership
In this course, incidentally, will be free and Is
open to the public.
Great interest, too, is being shown in those
two local opponents Of the Dennishawn dance
methods, Marion Chace and Lester Shafer who
VIII give their own dance recital, together with
George Cornwell, composer pianist, of this city,
a week from Monday evening at the Wardman
Park Theater. Rumor has it that these two
young dancers have been so successful in and
around this city that perhaps their school will
become the pivot for all Dennshawn activities
in the future. At present that is only rumor,
but those who have had the good fortune to
see these young artists lin action" will no doubt
have recognized the tremendous vitality of their
work
A N interesting program will be presented at
\ the University Club this Thursday evening
The artists will include Gretchen Hood, So
prano, who it will be remembered formerly sang