Evening star., 1933-03-26
LILY. .PONS GUEST
ON WRC PROGRAM
Metropolitan Star to Make
Debut as Jazz Singer in
Circle Concert.
lily PONS, sensational Metro

Y lily PONS, sensational Metro
politan Opera star, will return
to the microphone tonight as
IL guest soloist on the Electric
Circle Concert over WRC and
other N. B. c. red" network stations.
During this program Miss Pons will
fulfill an ambition of long standing
and make her debut as a jazz singer.
For the occasion George Gershwin hes
written special paraphrase of one OF
his most famous songs, THE Man l
Love" For more than two weeks the
composer and Miss Pons have been re-
hearsing and arranging the score to
suit her voice.
The Variety Hour. with Eddie Can
tor and James Wellington, will origi-
nate in the studios of WSMB in New
Orleans. Rubinoff and his orchestra,
however. will contribute their share Of
the program from New York. For his
violin solos Rubinof will play "Ill
Never Have to Dream Again" and
Farewell to Arms"
College Singing Subject.
Marshall Bartholomew, an authority
bn undergraduate musical activities. will
discuss college singing during the pro-
gram from to AIS. The Singing
Spirit Of the Student World" is his
topic.
Bess Goodykoontz and DR.. Lewis A.
Wilson. assistant Federal commissioners
of education will speak on the "Our
American Schools" program from $50
to 7. Home economics in the public
schools and the effect of school train
ing on the home will be discussed.
Trade and Mark have arranged a
lively program for their 15-minute
broadcast from 7:45 to g. The Selec-
tions include louisiana Hayride," I
Played the Fiddle for the Gar" and
"Seven Little Steps to Heaven"
THE Discovery of Gold and the
Forty-Niners," q drama OF the Far
West, will be presented during the
"Great Moments in History" program
over WMAL and the N. B. c. blue"
network. William Artzt and SYM
phony orchestra will provide the musi-
cal atmosphere.
Robert Braine, American pianist
composer, will play several of his own
compositions on the program eOf John
Casker Howard from to $3.50. Howard
will talk on Our Junior Contempt
varies"
Arturo Toscanini will begin the pres
entation of his Beethoven cycle during
the concert of the New York Philhar-
monic Orchestra over WJSV and af-
hl1ated Columbia stations. Inc opening
number will be the stirring overture to
"Rgmont." The program also includes
the first two Beethoven symphonies
the Symphony in C Major" and the
Symphony in D Major"
Veteran In Leading Role.
Charles Coburn, veteran stage star
will have the leading role in the Roses
and Drums" dramatic sketch at 5
o'clock. The play will be The Ebb,"
with Civil War background.
Hal Kemp and his orchestra and a
group of soloists will present the Parade
Of Melodies program from $50 to 10.
The selections include hill-billy, novelty
and semi classical tunes.
Rev. Thomas F. Ryder, noted Paulist
preacher, will discuss The influence
OF Certain Views of Life during the
Washington Catholic Radio Hour over
VOL. The musical portion Of the pro-
gram will be presented by Florence
Yocum, soprano; Kathryn Bowers, con-
tralto; Ann Arlen, violinist, and the
Boys sanctuary Choir.
WOL's musical attractions include
concert OF operatic arias and a popular
pros am by Rodney Harris Vikings.