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The Washington times., 1935-09-06

Eight piece outfit consisting Of two modernistic
metal beds in contrasting color schemes, two
guaranteed coil springs, two soft, comfortable
mattresses, moderne mite table and hand
some moderne table lamp complete with shade.
What value! Buy on our easy terms!
The Washington times., 1935-09-06
Two Pick Locks
And Escape Jail

CHR1sT1ANsBURo. Va, Sept.
6 (SpeciaD .-Fashioning a key
out of piece Of metal, James
Ferdinand Dill, colored, and viii.
liam Smith, white, unlocked three
doors, the last of which was solid
metal, and escaped from the Jail
here.
The Washington times., 1935-09-06
Interna tIonaI News Service

More than three million dollars
worth of projects out of a total
of 18 million dollars of Pennsyl-
vania's Work Progress Admins
tration program has been reject
ed by Harry L. Hopkins, Works
Progress administrator, it was
learned today.
The applications have scarcely
reached Hopkins desk after hav.
ing been transferred from the
The Washington times., 1935-09-06
Cambridge Granted
$15,458 WPA Grant

CAMBRIDGE, Md, Sept. 6.
President Roosevelt has approved
a grant of $15,458 to Cambridge
for completion of the municipal
park and yacht basin and sewer
construction, it was announced by
the division of applications and
information.
The city applied only for a
grant, without a loan, stating it
will be able to finance the con-
struction, which is estimated at
$34,350.
The Washington times., 1935-09-06
Only a Dime Left,
Fugitive Gives Up

LYNCHBURG. Va, Sept.
(SpeciaD Down to his last dime,
Tom White, "a, of Pulaski, Va,
requested Lynchburg police to
accept his surrender on a charge
of bigamy. He said:
81 have been hiding for over
a year and 1 am tired of dOdg.
ing. They want me for bigamy,
but / am not guilty"
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Federation Notes.


GERTRUDE LYONS, president of
the District of Columbia Fedora
ton Of Music Clubs and member of
the national board of directors, and
Mrs. Fred Lane McGrifin, recently
appointed chairman OF church music,
attended the 1885 Talbot Festival Of
the Westminster Choir School, which
was held three days, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. in Princeton. N. j.
A conference will be held with DR..
John Finley Williamson. who will out
line a plan for the 1886 national music
week celebration in the District of
Columbia. rehearsals for which will
commence this Fall and arrangements
will be made for two rehearsals during
the Winter when DR.. Williamson will
be present. Choir and club directors
and singers are sending in their names
for registration to Mrs. Lyons and
Mrs. McGriffin.
Thirty-five clubs were represented
at the annual general meeting Of the
District of Columbia Federation of
huSlC SiUDS ldSI NlOlIIdy cNtlllIlS anu
reports were given by the organization
presidents. of the work accomplished
by their clubs or choirS. The annual
report of the president, Mrs. Lyons
received rising vote of thinks. Betty
Morris, violinist. and Helen Spasoff
pianist, gave musical program. All
junior counselors, club and choir pres
idents signed a letter of appreciation
to Mrs. Roosevelt for the reception
given to them at the White House on
May 7. Mrs. James L. Guion, state
junior counselor. gave certificates to
the junior counselors for the members
of their clubs who were declared win
ners In the recent junior contest.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Sylvan Theater Events.
THREE al fresco events are ar

THREE al fresco events are an
nounced by the Summer Festival
Committee of the Community Center
Department and the Office of National
Capital Parks for the month of June
at the National Sylvan Theater at the
Washington Monument, opening We'd
nesday, June 10, at o'clock with a
concert by the United States Army
Band. conducted by Thomas F. Darcy,
followed by performance of Gilbert
and Sullivan's operetta, THE Mikado' y
presented by the Estelle Wentworth
Opera Group conducted by Miss
Wentworth. In the cast of The
Mikado" will be heard Alma Harris,
Margaret Horn, Alice Deckman. Mil
dred Sherman, Ira Meyer, Ray Baine,
Harry Yeide, Harry Grove, Walter
Perry, and the Wentworth Chorus of
80 trained singers.
The second event will follow on
Monday night, June "a The Wash
ington Community Players will repeat,
by request, their successful presenta-
tion Of Three Short Plays" recently
presented at Roosevelt Auditorium,
preceded by concert by the Com
tnunity Center Civic Symphony Or
Chestra. conducted by Bailey F. Alart.
The third June event will take place
Thursday. June 81, when the United
States Marine Band, conducted by
Capt. Taylor Branson, will play the
preliminary concert at o'clock, fol-
lowed by concert by the Lisa Gar
diner Dancers and the Washington
Composers Club.
Another interesting musical event
is being planned for Sunday night,
June 30 when, If present plans go
through, the Nathaniel Dett Chorus of
Washington will be heard in concert
at the Sylvan Theater.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Summer Classes.

THE Bekefi-Deleporte Institute Of
l. Dance will open the second
Summer course at the studios, 2040
S street northwest, wednesday, June
26, for 10 weeks of classes at special
Summer rates. It is further an
nounced that in the Summer special
production will be presented by the
students taking the Summer course.
All types Of character, ballet, tap,
acrobatic and musical comedy work
will be taught during the Summer
Glasses will be held for both children
and adults, including work for begin
ners as we'll as advanced students.
Also a teachers course is being ar
ranged.
Glasses will be held Wednesday and
Thursday in the coolest hours of the
day or evening. Special equipment
has been arranged to make the studios
comfortable.
The faculty will include Mr.. Bekefi,
formal ballet; Mr.. Deleporte. aero
battles; Mr.. Lytell. tap and rhythm.
Further details and registration can
be made at the studies.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Final Recitals at College.

THE closing recitals OF the year az
the Washington College Of Music
began last evening. when William
Holden played his artist diploma piano
program. Elizabeth Rankin King,
pianist, and Lenna Orr Gauss, con-
tralto, will be heard this week on
Wednesday at 8:45 pm. Miss King
plays the Little Organ Fugue in G
Minor" Of Bach'S arranged by Sana-
rolf; the Beethoven Sonata, Op. 10,
No. 81; the Edward Ballade" and an
"Intermezzo" by Brahms and the
LiSzt Spanish Rhapsody" the or
chestral part on a second piano by
Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Gauss will sing
the Spirits Song" by Haydn
"Lesperto nocchiero," from the opera
"Astarte," by Bononcini; "Chere Mutt.
by Bachelet: lie Cloches," by De-
busy. and The Sea" Of MacDowells.
closing with the Strauss "Serenade
Melvin Creamer, young blind pianist
who has held the Hugh Rowland
Roberts memorial scholarship during
the past year, will play on SATURDAY.,
assisted by Margery League, soprano.
Mr.. Creamer plays the "E Flat Minor
Prelude and Fugue." Bach; the Han
del Harmonious Blacksmith" the
"Andante Favori in F." Beethoven
the e Major Nocturne" "BerceuSe"
and "A Flat Impromptu,' by Chopin.
and the "Old Love Story" The Tryst-
ing Place" and In Autumn" by Mac
Dowell, also the Weber Concert
stuecke,' the Braille copy of which
was prepared for Mr.. Creamer by Mrs.
Harold Randolph, widow Of the late
director of the Peabody Conservatory.
Miss League will sing the Pace" aria
from Verdi's Fora del destino"
"BoiS EpaS," by Lully; The Answer"
by Terry; La Forge's Sleep Song"
and Song Of the Open"
Next Sunday afternoon the gradu-
ating class, alumni and faculty will
be guests at the college of the presi-
dent, Fanny Amstutz Roberts, from 4
until Z o'clock.
Frances Dowden. Martha Ianvon
Ristine and Mildred English, pianists
Marguerite Moncure, soprano, ano
Grace Powell, violinist, are scheduled
for recital on June II and l9.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Pan-American Concert.
THE first of the series of outdoor

THE first of the series of outdoor
concerts presented annually by
the Pan-American Union will be given
on Tuesday evening, from 9 to 1890
o'clock, in the Aztec Gardens Of the
union. The instrumental portions of
the program will be presented by the
United States Army Band, under the
leadership of Lieut. Thomas F. Darcy.
The assisting artist will be the Mex
lean tenor. Luis Alvarez.
The program will consist Of num-
bers from most Of the countries of
Latin America, and will include sew
eral compositions played for the first
time in the United States.
Luis Alvarez. the assisting artist, is
one of the outstanding singers Of Mex
leo. having appeared on the programs
presented over stations XEB and KEW
in Mexico City. Mr.. Alvarez will sing
two groups of songs, the first con-
sisting of "Timida," by Jose Briseno
of Mexico; "Eres Tu." by Miguel San
doval Of Guatemala. and "Cuesta
Abajo," by Carlos Gardel Of Argen-
tina. The second group will be COM
posed Of "Princesa, by Nano Rodri-
guez Of Colombia; Maria Elena" by
Lorenzo Barcelata of Mexico. and
"Ojos Verdes." by Milo Menendez Of
Cuba.
From $50 to 1920 o'clock the pro-
gram will be broadcast over the facil-
tiles of the National Broadcasting Co.
Station NAA of the Navy will also
broadcast this portion of the program,
which will likewise be sent to all the
republics Of the American continent
over the short wave stations Of the
International General Electric Co. at
Schenectady and the Westinghouse
Electric Il Manufacturing Co. at
Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1935-06-09

In Local Music Circles

Of concerts this Summer and for the
next season.
A musical program by Mrs. E. NJ
Kitchin, Gwendolyn and Robert Sutton
and Louise Winfield preceded a one
act play given at the Takoma Park
Baptist Church on Friday, May 81.
Mary liant Couch will present the
following students in piano re-
cital at the Women's City Club, 736
Jackson place, on Friday at O'Clock;
Wayne Dorman, Patricia Scherz,
Nancy Simmonds. William Weaver.
Emma Jane Hilliard, Parker Dorman.
Rita Thorn. Rebecca Edwards, Bonnie
Curpen, Dorothy Edwards, Alice
Lewis, Marian Riley and Charles
Mitchell
Dorothy Sellers and Maxwell Gallo
way, from the studio Of Helen Turley,
will assist in two groups of songs.
A piano recital will be given BY
students of Gustav Weckel at his
residence studio, 1929 New Hamp-
shire avenue, on Saturday evening at
8 o'clock. The students performing
are: Josephine Bertolini, Norris Ken
nedy, Winston Payne. Patricia Sarle
and Helen Urner. The public is in
Vited.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Students Give Recitals.

THE Won Unschuld University OF
Music announces a piano recital
Of Elizabeth Gates, pupil of Nine
Marie Won Unschuld, tomorrow at S:l5
o'clock in the Women's City Club
The recital is given in partial fulfill
ment of the requirements for the de-
gree of bachelor of music In the piano
artist course.
On Friday at s:15 o'clock, Laurette
Martin will give a recital at the
University of Music in partial fulfill
ment of the requirements for the
degree of piano teachers training
course.
The commencement exercises and
recital of the Won Unschuld University
of Music will be held this year in
Pierce Hall Saturday. June %. at 8:ls
pm. Graduates are Elizabeth Gates
and Adele Merriam from the piano
artist course and Laurette Martin from
the piano teachers training course
The baccalaureate address will bt
given by Dr. Walton c. John, senior
specialist in higher education Of the
United States Bureau Of Education.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Additions to Faculty.
WASHINGTON MUSICAL INsT1.

M ASHlNG ION MUSICAL lNSI1-
TUTE announces the engagement
Of three more Washington artists to
the faculty-Elena de Sayn, concert
violinist and instructor; Sylvia Meyer
harpist of the National Symphony
Orchestra, and Dorothy B. Paul. in
structor in ear training, solfeggio and
elements of music.
Miss De Sayn was an artist pupil of
Otakar Sevcik, Leopold Auer and JAG
ques Thibaud, and is an authorized ex-
ponent of these masters.
Her professional debut in Berlin and
London was followed by extensive tours
of the United States, Canada and Rus
sia. Her programs have attracted at
tention because of their individualism
and included several festivals Of three
concerts each, with the assistance of
the Elena de Sayn String Quartet, an
nual recitals, radio engagements and
other important appearances. During
the u years of her residence in Wash
irgton she has won prominence as a
teacher and repertoire coach.
Miss De Sayn, who will teach ex-
clusively at the Washington Musical
Institute next season, will have several
courses in the art of violin playing.
A newcomer to Washington, Dorothy
B. Paul has the graduate and teach
ers' diploma from the New York In
stitute Of Musical Art and uses the
system of ear training of that school.
She was also associated in New York
with Angela Diller in classes for chill
dren. Mrs. Paul will have entire charge
of the elementary and advanced ear
training work at the institute, besides
classes in solfeggio and theory.
Sylvia Meyer has won her place as
one of the best harpists in the coun-
try. Carlos SalZedo has written that
Miss Meyer is an outstanding harpist,
to my mind one of the best in the
country. Whoever studies with her
will be sure to absorb the best in harp
knowledge"
The institute will conduct its usual
Summer school up to the 18th Of Au-
gust.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Wins Peabody Decree

WILMER T. BARTHOLOMEW. son
w of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Bartholo-
new, 1909 Crittenden street north
west. Washington. D. c.. formerly of
Shamokin, Pa, has the distinction Of
being the first to receive the master
of music degree. conferred for the first
time by the Peabody Conservatory Of
Music, Baltimore. this year. The de-
gree was officially conferred upon Mr..
Bartholomew on Friday evening, May
81. by the president Of the board of
trustees Of the Peabody Institute at
the graduation exercises. He holds
his bachelor of arts and master of
arts degree from George Washington
University Washington, D. c. and
has taken other required academic
work at the Johns Hopkins University
tBaltimore) and obtained his Peabody
teachers certificates in piano in 1928
and in harmony in 1881,
Among the students from the Dis
trict of Columbia who received their
teachers certificates are: In piano,
Leah Efenbach; in violin, Bernard
Milofsky: in violoncello. Louis A.
Potter, jr.. and in harmony. Everett
w. Stevens.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Music Teachers Meeting.

THE final meeting for this season
= of the Washington Music Teach
ers' Association will take place tomor-
row at the Arts Club, 2017 I street
northwest, at 8:15 o'clock. There will
be reception by members Of the
Executive Board, musical program
at 9 o'clock, after which a buffet
supper will be served, weather permit
ting. in the garden
The artists appearing at the final
meeting include Flora McGul Keefer,
soprano; Myron w. Whitney. baritone
Felian Garla. pianist; La Sale Spier
in Henry Gregors compositions DR..
Edward Hipscher. president Of the
Philadelphia Music Teachers Associa-
ton. will come to Washington to
address the meeting and will speak on
Those Who Give
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Opera Quartet.
Opera

A MOTHER Metropolitan Opera
quartet will give an all-operatic
program in this city at Constitution
Hall next season as one Of the attrac-
tions Of the series OF five evening con-
certs to be given by Dorothy Hcdgkin
Dorsey.
The quartet will offer as It's soprano
Helen Jepson. a new artist. who made
her debut with the Metropolitan
Opera Co. last January at the pre-
miere Of I'm a Pasha's Garden"
Edward johnson. the tenor OF last
seasons quartet. who has recently
taken over the task Of directing the
activities Of the Metropolitan Opera
Co, has withdrawn entirely from the
concert stage. His place will be taken
by Charles Hackett, leading tenor of
the Metropolitan Opera, who made his
first appearance with that organiza-
ton last January with Lily Pons in
"Mignon" The contralto and baritone
parts in the quartets performance will
be handled by Rose hampton and
Richard Bonelli.
Evening star., 1935-06-09

Will register on large stage.
rock-like musicianship Is absolutely
essential, for the success of a per-
forms nee depends on the sure myth
mic sense and trueneSS to pitch. A
too late entrance in a musical meas
ure or unstable rhythm will not only
affect the SoloiS'. but disturb the
work of the orchestra and the other
artists Clear enunciation and knowl-
edge of languages, beyond the tour
lists medium, is obligatory at the
present moment Of opera production.
When all this has formed solid
foundation, the different clements
must work in perfect coordination
under the direction of the mind. One
must be intelligent and quick think
ing. ready for any emergency. When
| on the stage The mind must be alert
to follow the music, direct the act
ing and watch The character de-
velopments of the other singers. Even
with perfection arrived at in these
details, there remains the inner de-
velopment Of feeling and understand
ing of human reactions and their
presentation by means of facial ex-
preston and appropriate gestures
Chaliapin is the greatest artist hf the
present in character portrayal, for
he not only understands and sssimi-
lates, but gives out again with
naturalness that proves the strength
Of his concentrated absorbing of de-
tails that make a type Lawrence Tib-
bett is gradually assuming a front
place as singing actor, and several
of the younger American singers show
talent that makes for wide recogni-
ton
A national opera house would not
only prove a stimulant TO students,
but it would also provide an enter
tainment of mighty cultural order,
once it is adjusted to the needs and
desires of the audiences of this coun-
try. We need opera as an outlet
for the vocal talent which is capable
of more than the concert stage de-
mands. We need an opera house
in this city especially, for the pub
lie that loves opera is more constant
in Washington than in other centers.
We need the attraction that a sea-
son of opera would be- to draw closer
attention to the music activities of
the community. And, above all, we
need to be energetic in Seizing every
opportunity to make of this Capital
the equal of any European one in its
cultural aspects.
The question Of the future of opera
in this country cannot be longer ig-
nored. and Washington can set an
example by the stand it takes On the
proposed department for government
tai inclusion and the plans for a ma
tional opera. The desire for opera in
Washington is not a sentimental one,
but a pure business proposition, with
the addition that it contains wide
reaching benefit Of cultural quality.
The Carrying out of the planned prof.
ect would bring more students, draw
more auditors to the city, besides CIV
ing a much needed opportunity for
this side Of the musical art 10 be
known and developed.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Do Not Agree

THE fate Of the proposed Summer
concerts by the National SYM
phony Orchestra on the Potomac now
depends on the outcome of a contro-
verSy between the Orchestra ASsocia-
ton and the local Musicians Union
over the importation of a few musi-
clans that fill important places in the
orchestra and are deemed essential by
DR.. Hans Kinder, the director. to
maintain the high artistic standard.
1t is reported from the Office of
the association by C. C. Coppel. man.
ager, that all other matters pertain
ing to the Summer concerts have
been satisfactorily arrnaged and def
mite announcement regarding the first
program awaits now only on this
matter of personnel.
Evening star., 1935-06-09

The ideas which Dr. Slrovlch has
set in motion are the very ones about
which many have dreamed but never
hoped to see materialize. To those
who love the dramatic art of the thea
ter and opera it seems so reasonable
to combine them under one roof and
to gather under their fold all the other
related arts. The need of such build
Ing is logical one and bound to bring
In sufficient revenue to make it worth
while. 1t is something with a future,
another and potent attraction for
this Capital City. with a drawing
power extending to the limits of the
country and, in time, even beyond.
Many of the advanced thinkers have
understood the value of national
theater 1t was the dream of Wag-
ner's life, and he wrote at length of
1t, covering every objection and con-
vincingly setting forth its advisability.
The drama and its sister, the music
drama, are as old as civilization. 1t
seems natural outlet for emotional
relief to react the dramas of national
or private life. as we'll as a means of
picturing types of humanity to amuse-
ment or educational ends. The in
f1uence of the stage on questions or
customs of the moment has always
been a potent one, and one to which
philosophers or psychologists turned to
give weight to their theories.
Although few realize it in this coun-
try, where opera takes a subordinate
place in music activities, the music
drama contains a greater power than
the drama of the theater. for in addi-
ton to the appeal of the story there
is the appeal of music. This fact is
not yet fully realized here, for the
story development of the opera is
clouded for most of us by the use of a
foreign language, leaving almost solely
the musical part for our appreciation.
When the time arrives that opera in
foreign tongue is banished from our
opera houses in favor of native works
or translations of old favorites. then
the natural ability of Americans for
dramatic portrayal will find another
and richer field in the opportunities
offered by operate production.
Since opera is so little heard in this
country the value of an operate train
ing as an all-around musical education
Is not appreciated. For many people
opera singers represent individuals who
are endowed with a special tempera-
ment and personality in addition to
their vocal gift, and this idea has
dominated any consideration of the
years of study back of the finished
product. However, opera singers are,
In every sense of the word, not born,
but made, and by the hardest labor.
They must first be equipped with
fine. strong voice and the essentials
for making a personality.
Work begins with the training Of
the voice. which differs somewhat
from ordinary vocal instruction in
that broadness of effect must be
studied, rather than detailed beauty.
Then comes the training of the body
in stage department, the well-poised
carriage and sweeping gesture that
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Orsanists Convention.

THE 1885 Convention of the Amer
- ican Guild of Organists, Charles
Henry Doersam. warden, will be held
in New York City. June "a to %, in
elusive.
Among the high spots of the pro-
grams will be symposium of Byzan-
tine. Gregorian, Russian and Hebrew
music, the illustrations to be given
by the Byzantine Vocal Ensemble, the
choir of Plus x School, the Russian
Symphonic Ensemble and the choir of
Temple Emanuel.
The recitalists include the greatest
artists in the country, and American
music will be featured.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Correction.

TN THE review on last Monday of
l. the dance recital by pupils of the
Bekefi- Deleporte Studio, the name Of
Phyllis Schwartz was inadvertently
substituted for that of Virginia Barry
in a solo number of THE Evolution
of the Tap" Miss Barry accom-
plished the feat of executing the in
tricate steps of the tap dance on a
drum" with a diameter of about "a
inches, with apparent ease. Miss
Barry also appeared in two solo
dances in the Tschaikowski Nut
cracker" ballet which was given as
the first part Of the program last Sum-
cay evening at the Jewish Com
munity Center.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Chorus Returns.

DEACON GEORGE Z. ONLEY an
nounces the return Of the Yourp ?
Mems Jubilee Chorus of the Friend
ship Baptist Church. A special pro-
gram of Gospel and spiritual songs
under the auspices of the Deacon
Board and for the purpose Of aiding
n the great Spring rally in the
church will be presented tomorrow at
the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1935-06-09
Special Dancing Course.

nation of a Summer course in
tap and stage dancing under the di-
rection of Gene Ashley of New York
This is the first season that this de-
partment has been included in Miss
Chace's school. Mr. Ashley has been
a member of the casts of several New
York successful productions during
the last two years and most recently
was in the cast of Life Begins at
$40" Mr.. Ashley will conduct a spe-
cial class for beginners, as we'll as a
concentrated course for teachers.