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Knocked out and rs enemy planes
destroyed during Fridays opera
tlons along the 2,000-mile front, the
Russians said.
The Germans bitterly resisted the
Soviet drives from Kharkov. espe-
clally on the western bank of the
Psel River, but their line to the south
was ripped open by Russian push
| between the Psel and Vorskla Rivers
which flow southwark into the
Dnieper.
A German communique, said Nazj
/ troops were engaged in heavy de-
fensive fighting in the Kharkoy
area and southwest of Orel but
insisted that enemy formations
which had broken through were cut
Off by energetic counterattacks and
were encircled."
Red Star said Russian forces pen
etrated to the east bank of the
Psel by breaking through the Ger
man line along two smaller streams
farther east.
SeVsk, which was captured yes
terday, and is IS miles south of
Bryansk, had been German 'front.'
Evening star., 1943-08-29
Concert Dedicated
To Eight Composers
Fran Latin America
BY ELENA DE SAYN.

An evening of music at the Aztec
Gardens of the Pan-American
Union has proved for many years
an attraction, we'll warranted by the
fine quality of the programs. Last
nights concert, dedicated to eight
Latin American composers repre-
sentative of Brazil, Argentine, Haiti,
Cuba. Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama
and Venezuela. brought forth once
more interesting selections from
these countries. They were expertly
presented by the Marine Band under
the direction of Capt. william F.
Santelmann.
Special mention deserves Angel
del Busto's Caribbean Dance from
''Suite in D Minor" in which the
clarinet section achieved distinction
by its flawless execution, Alberto
Galimany's DANA la Guacamaya, -
the trumpet making a fine display of
the melody, and F. A. Partichela S
'Jarabe Tapatio," played by Charles
Owen on the xylophone, accom-
panied by the band. Mr. Owen S
rhythmical precision was only sur
passed by the bell-like clarity and
swiftness of his technique. The
number was encored.
The soloist was Gloria de EsteveZ
vocalist, native of Cuba, we'll known
in the United States because of hel
many broadcasts. Senorita de Este
vez was heard in two groups oil
songs which she performed to hel
own accompaniment on the guitar
Her deep and sonorous voice made
the most of De Karlo's "Vaivan dt
Palmeras," Esperon's "Ay, Jalisco
No TIE RATES." Velasquez' "Besams
Mucho," Margarita Lecuana's "Ba
balu,' GUITARS "Guadala lara,
Lara's ''Noche de Ronda,' Roig'
"Quiereme Mucho" and Ernestt
Lecuona's "Por Corrientes Va Uns
Conga."
The well chosen program con
tanned five more selections: Nasci
mentos Marcia dos Aviadore
Brazileitors. Williams Primer;
Obertura de Concerto" Heraux'
"Meringues of Haiti, Hahns Bale
Music, from La Fete chez Therese
and the Jericho Rhapsody" by tn,
limited States composer, Morton
could. This only American com
nosition on the program was plsyet
as final number. preceding tn,
rational anthem, which concludes
the concert.
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National Negro Opera Co.
Acclaimed at Water Gate

tanned the high standard set by
Nine. Evanti. Another voice of fine
tlmbre was that of Charles Cole
man in the role of Germont, the
father of Alfredo. In the scene with
Violetta in the second act and in
his singing of the "Di Provenza'
aria, his voice was most effective
and his acting skillfully moderated
to the character and the sentiment
of the scene.
Handicaps Overcome.
The handicaps which the stage of
the barge presented as regards seem
cry were cleverly overcome and a
colorful and lavish setting was con-
trived artfully While the drawing
room of the first act was sumptu-
ously appointed, the garden scene
that followed was equally effective
in its simplicity. The eostuming
of the chorus and principals was
rich and pleasing to the eye in its
blending of color.
The chorus, 100 strong, was by far
the best vocally and dramatically
that has been heard in opera per-
formances in this city, the voices
being pure and sympathetic, excel
lently trained in the music of the
opera, and the singers carried out
their part of the story with indi-
vldual touches that kept the action
interesting at all times.
Several nl1f ct y,li,r .,o;.,nc
heard in the shorter roles of the
opera, including that of Ruth Lo-
gan as Annina, Gertrude Johnson
as Flora and Lindsay Mordecai as
CASTOR. The cast was completed
with William Robertson as Baron
Douphol, Mansfield Neal as Marquis
D'Orgibny, Horace Wilson as DR..
Grenville, Walter Morris as Joseph.
DR.. Scott Mayo as John and Cornell
lus Page as the messenger, all of
whom gave distinction to the mailer
roles. The ballet, trained by Adri-
enne Marshall, ballet mistress of the
company, distinguished itself in the
third act in the. several opportuni-
ties given it during the party at
Flora's house.
An orchestra of adequate size.
composed OF members of the Ma
tlonal Symphony, played on the
smaller barge moored in front of
the stage. The performance was
spirited under the inspiring direc-
ton OF Mr.. Vajda. So many people
were unable to secure seats due to
the very large attendance. that
the opera will be repeated tonight.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

that I needed gum" 1t. Anglin re-
lated.
The Arabs apparently under
stood, because they returned a few
minutes later with rifle. 1 told
one Arab to fire over the head of
the suspicious looking pair to see
what their reaction would be, but
the Arab interpreted my directions
the way he wanted and fired
straight at the soldiers. He missed
Instantly the two men were on their
feet, arms in the air, although there
was virtual arsenal at their feet"
While, the Arab stood guard. 1t.
Anglin collected a machine gun
two rifles and some pistols. Then
one prisoner explained in English
that they had hidden out since the
collapse of the German armies in
Tunisia in May They had buried a
comrade in the hills. The same
prisoner then solved 1t, Anglin's
problem on how to take his haul
back to his home base by volun-
teering to drive the jeep.
Every time you lick a War savings
stamp you helm lick the Ax;S
Evening star., 1943-08-29
BY ALICE EVERSMAN.

The National Negro Opera Com
pany covered itself with glory last
night in the presentation of Verdis
La Traviata" at the Water Gate.
Musically, dramatically and pictor-
lally 1t was an assured success to
which the thousands in attendance
gave enthusiastic recognition. The
major credit for the triumph the
organization achieved is due to
Frederick Vajda,' the director, who
rehearsed, staged and conducted
the performance, and to Mary Card
well Dawson. artistic director, whose
vision and energy created the COM
pany and surmounted all obstacles
IN its opera presentation here and
in other cities.
A well-chosen cast, headed by Lii
Ian Evanti, carried the story to its
dramatic conclusion with vocal ex-
cellenee and histrionic ability. Nine.
Evanti has sung the role of Violetta
In many OF the famed opera houses
OF Europe and has earned an inter-
national reputation for the fineness
OF her portrayal Poised and ele-
CANT in her delineation, she brings
out. at the same time, the frivolity
OF Violetta's life in way seldom
emphasized by other interpreters.
Her voice is brilliant with ringing
nigh tones and sparkling smooth
ness in f1orid passages. She made
a charming picture in each act with
elaborate costumes and jewelry.
Action Stresses Moods.
The famous "Ah, Fors e Lui" aria
was dashingly sung and its different
moods were stressed with bits of
original action. In Mime. Evanti's
development of the role from it's
lighthearted beginning to the tragic
end she accomplished it with a nat
uralness that registered all the more
effectively. The death scene was
knowingly portrayed and many high
points throughout the opera were
reached with consumate artistry,
scoring repeated triumphs for the
singer.
The opera was sung in the Eng
llsh version by Mr.. Vajda and for
the most part the clear diction of
the singers made the text thorough
ly understandable. Joseph Lipscomb,
who took the part of Alfredo. has
tenor voice of rich volume and
range that reached an appealing
degree of emotionalism, especially in
the second act. He acted with fervor
and in his duets with Violetta main
Evening star., 1943-08-29

Victory box spring on legs,
with roll-edge felt mattress
in woven striped ticking. In
eft. Gin. size only.
Evening star., 1943-08-29
Warren {. Miller Elected
Head Of Army-Navy Union

Warren E. Miller. Washington at
torney, was elected national COM
mander of the Army Navy Union
at the closing session of the organi-
zation's 56th annual convention at
Cleveland, the Associated Press re-
ported last night.
Mr.. Miller, native of Terre
Haute, Ind, has been a resident
OF this city for the last % years,
residing with his wife and daughter
at 34 Nicholson street NV. A vet
eran of the World War and gradu-
ate of National University law
school, the attorney has maintained
a private practice since his admis-
sion to the bar.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

Long Wearing. Choice OF sew
eral oriental and American
patterns in rich colOrs.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

Full spring construction, with
reversible cushion seat and
attached pillow back. Covered
in cotton tapestry.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

Every time you lick War savings
stamp you help lick the Axis.
Evening star., 1943-08-29
Truman Committee Plans
New Inspection in Alaska

A new inspection of military and
naval installations in Alaska, to
check progress made during the
past year, was announced yester-
day by the Senate War Investigat-
ing Committee, headed by Senator
Truman, Democrat, of Missouri.
A subcommittee of three, headed
by Senator Kilgore, Democrat, OF
West Virginia will make the trip.
The other members are Senators
Wallgren, Democrat, of Washing
ton and Ferguson, Republican, of
Michigan. The Truman committee
viewed the Alaskan defenses about
year ago.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

There are more than 10 conven-
tsnt branch offices for Star Want
Adsn located throughout the city.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

line base since the close of the
winter campaign.
The Red Army shifted the as
sault south of Bryansk after push
ing through Orel and Karachev,
reaching the Bryansk forest Is miles
east of Bryansk.
Evening star., 1943-05-29

position to complete their studies
prior to July /. 1945.
Another method of solving the
problem was proposed this week by
Thomas Alfred Trip, secretary of
the town and country department
OF the Board of Home Missions
OF the Congregational Christian
Churches.
He suggested creation of State
wide religious "manpower boards
which would have authority to fill
vacancies, double up congregations
and close churches. Eventually, Mr.
Tripp said, national religious
"manpower board" might be set up
under some interdenominationa
agency.
A survey of the clergy shortage
which Mr.. Tripp recently completed
showed that the average clergyman
is being forced to cram eight davs
OF work into seven: that retirement
will be unknown for the duration
and that theological students NAV
be obliged to assume certain parish
responsibilities as early as their
freshman year,
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Christian Science

The Christian Science lesson-ser-
mon for tomorrow is Ancient and
Modern Necromancy. Alias Mes
merism and Hypnotlsm, Denounced. :"
Services are held in all churches
and societies at II m. and repeated
at 8 pm, except ir Third Church,
at 5 pm. Sunday school is at II
a m. All are invited to attend the
services and the Wednesday meeting
at pm.
Among the citations comprising
the lesson sermon is the following
from the Bible: Thou are nv
hiding place; Thou shalt preserve
me from trouble Thou shalt COM
pass me about with songs of de-
llverance.' psalms, xxxii.7.)
The lesson sermon also includes
the following passage from the
CHRISTIAN Science textbook. Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
lures by Mary Baker Eddy: The
christian Scientist wisely shapes his
course and is honest and consistent
in following the leadings of divine
Mind" page 45oD
Evening star., 1943-05-29
DR.. Pruden 10 Preach
On One World Tomorrow

One World" will be the subject OF
Dr. Edward Hughes Fruden tomor-
row at the First Baptist Church at
945 and II am.
The third and last of the series of
union services will be held at 8 pm.
at Calvary Baptist Church with DR..
Peter Marshall speaking. The COM
bined choi-s of New York Avenue
Presbyterian. Calvary Baptist and
First Baptist Churches will sing
The young people will meet at the
church for hike and nature hunt
in Rock Creek Park at $50 pm.
Monday.
Members of the Christian Re-
formed Church will have a fellow
ship social at 8 pm. Tuesday
evening.
The B. Y. P. U. Speakers Con-
test will be held at pm. Wednes-
day. Dr. Pruden will preside.
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Brodburn Memorial
Methodist

Special services tomorrow atsp.m
VIII include the presentation of the
service plaque.
The service. which is sponsored by
the young people. will present the
plaque through Chaplain Henry C
Fraser. U. S. A.
The wife or parents of each serv-
1ceman. who are connected with the
church will insert his name in the
plaque.
Evening star., 1943-05-29

this week when the Living Church,
Episcopal weekly, opposed plans for
church representation at the peace
conference on the ground that if an
official church delegation attempted
to advocate concrete proposals of
political nature 1t would find it.
self loudly disclaimed by leading
church people outside its member
ship"
Should internal dissensions de-
velop within the delegation, the
journal added. it would "cut a sorry
figure among the more worldly nego-
tiators who know what they want
and can marshal support to get it."
AS an alternative the Living
Church proposes that all Christian
groups, including the Roman Cath
olic, cooperate in providing daily
worship services during the entire
period of the postwar peace confer
ence. 1t suggests, also, that the
sermon be delivered by a trusted
Christian leader" who would at
tempt to express the viewpoint of
the Christian church on the basic
problems involved In establishing
world order.
Face Clergy Shortage.
One of the most serious problems
facing the American Protestant
church-the growing shortage of
clergymen-is being tackled by re-
ligious leaders.
To assure an adequate supply of
future ministers the Federal Council
OF Churches has requested draft
deferment for l8-year- -olds who pro-
pose to become Psychological stu
dents.
Under the church plan, which will
be submitted to selective service au-
thorlties, registrants intending to
study for the ministry would ask
for IA deferred classification
when filing their draft question:
nalres. However, they would be
required to produce proper church
credentials from a recognized COL
lege and theological seminary.
According to present regulations.
undergraduate students in pre-
theological fields are eligible for de-
ferment only if they are full-time
students in good standing in a rec
ognized college or university and in
Evening star., 1943-05-29
"AhCIENT AND MODERN
hEcR0MANcY, ALIAS,
MESMERISM and
HYPN0TISM DENOUNCED"

SERVICES
Sunday School-ll AM.
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETING
fESsf RAp1o PROGRAMS SUNDAYS
sEcoND AND FouRTH FRIDAYs.
1913 PM. STATION wRC.
READING ROOMS
FIRST H-1612 K st.
NV. Hours. 9 to 9 Except
WEDNESDAYS 9 to 7 and Sun
days and holidays, 2::30 to
SECOND CHURCH-621 Pa. Ave.
Sc. Hours, 10 to 9 except
Wednesdays. 10 to 7; Sun
days and Holidays, 2:3o to
$500.
THIRD CHURCH H-Color o
Bldg, 14th and G SIS. Hours,
$3.50 to 9 Except Wednesdays,
$50 to 7:30, and Sundays and
holidays, 2 to g..
FOURTH CHURCH-Riggs Bank
Bldg, 5000 14th St., 9 to 9 week
days; Wednesdays, $50 to 7;
Sundays, 2:30 to $50 pm.
Holidays. 2::30 to $50 pm.
FIFTH CHURCH-1626 Wiscon-
sin Ave. NV. Hours, Mon
day, Wednesday, Friday, Sat-
urday, is; Tuesday, Thursday,
is, TO; Sundays and holidays,
rs.
Al are reicome TO attend our church
services and use our reading rooms
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Dr.. John f. Briqqs
To Be Honored
AT Fifth Baptist
Pastor Will Retire
After 81 Years Of
Ministry Here

DR.. John E. Briggs. retiring min
lister of the Fifth Baptist Church
after a pastorate of "a years, will be
honored at II am. tomorrow.
He will preach on The Christian
Race" taking the first text of his
ministry. Recognition of visitors
and acknowledgment Of communica-
tions will be given by c. Clinton
James. A tribute to Dr. Briggs will
be paid by j. Howard Ingram, chair
man. board of deacons. Remarks
will be made by George B. Fraser
president OF the District of Colum-
bia Baptist Convention. and by Rep
resentative Jed johnson of Okla
homa. J. Elbert Tune will lead in
the reading of the Scriptures and
the Rev. Virgil M. Hobbs will offer
the benediction.
After May 81 DR.. Briggs will be
the pastor emeritus.
Offices held during his ministry
have been: President of the Bap-
tist Ministers Conference of Wash
ington; president of the D. c. Bap-
tist Convention, 1916 and 1917;
member of the home mission board
of the Southern Baptist Convention,
Atlanta, Ga. for 20 years: trustee of
the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary of Louisville, KY. for 80
years; trustee and member since
1926 of the Executive Committee of
the Eastern Baptist Theological
Seminary Of Philadelphia. which he
helped to found; member of the for
eign mission board of the Southern
Baptist Convention, Richmond, Va,
since 1896.
In 1917 Richmond University con-
ferred upon him the honorary de-
gree OF Doctor of Divinity. In 1925
this same degree was conferred by
his alma mater, Mercer University.
Evening star., 1943-05-29

Episcopal Church. which recently
adopted resolution asking the
President and Secretary of State to
use full influence" towards the
adoption of the plan.
The Episcopal Diocese o. Virginia
this week unanimously urged that
the Right Rev. Henry St. George
Tucker, presiding bishop of the
church and president of the Federal
Council of Churches, be included in
the United States delegation to the
peace conference. 1t was recon-
mended that Virginia's two United
States Senators place Bishop Tuck
er's name before President Roose-
velt as man eminently fitted to
become an envoy or commissioner to
the peace conference.
A variation of this proposal is
being urged by Church Management.
pastors trade journal, which has
addressed an open letter to the
President and members of Congress
suggesting that mature Christian
scholar" be selected to participate
In future peace negotiations, and
tc serve as a ranking member of a
peace commission wherever it is
established.
The man selected, in the view of
this church paper, must be a person
OF sufficient training and breadth
OF mind to comprehend the whole
body Of Christian truth and it's i'm
plications. who could bring it's in
f1uence to bear upon all the prob
lens that arise in making postwar
adjustments The paper adds the
suggestion that 'he would want to
counsel with him the most capable
representatives Of other religious
viewpoints, the one aim being to dis
cover the right course at every stage
Of the proceedings"
Cleveland Ministers.
Acting on the proposal. the Cleve-
land Ministers Association has
urged President Roosevelt to con-
slider appointing Prof William En-
nest Hooking of Harvard University
to any United States delegation to
the postwar conference. A resolu-
ton. unanimously adopted by the
association. described Prof. Hooking
as "eminently qualified to represent
American Christianity
Some Roman Catholic circles are
suggesting that Pope Plus be invited
to participate in peace table negoti-
ations. Father Thomas j. Donnelly,
president of John Carroll Univer-
sity, Cleveland, said recently that if
the Holy See accepted an invitation
to have representation at the peace
table the peace efforts would have
neutral, impartial and just UNI
pire. with an international viewpoint
conductive to the best interests of
all the world
Another plan advanced is that a
religious conference be set up to COL
laborate with the peace body. This
type of proposal was urged recently
at the convention Of the Union Of
American Hebrew Congregations.
Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, eXecu-
tive director of the union. urged
that a peace conference Of religions
meet side by side with the peace
conference of nations.
A similar proposal was indorsed
last week by the Episcopal diocese
Of Connecticut. which suggested that
the Government set up postwar
advisory body composed of repre-
sentatives of recognized branches
of the Christian churches"
1t is likely that these plans will
be critically discussed within the
churches. The debate was launched
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Christian Youth Center
To Open at A|mas Temple

A Christian youth center will be
opened at o'clock tonight at Almas
Temple, 1915 K street NV. 1t will
be especially for men and women
in uniform and for students and
the youth of all churches.
The featured speaker will be Rep
resentative Paul Cunningham of
DeS Moines, Iowa. He will be in
troduced by Albert Brason. Part
of the program will be a Victory
broadcast with James Prentiss,
divinity student at Bowdoin Col
lege, in charge.
The center will serve free sup
pers to service men and women with
members OF the Young Business
Girls Club acting as hostesses. Free
bowling alleys for them are also
provided.
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Calvary Church to Note
"A Day of Remembrance

"A Day of Remembrance" will be
observed at the Calvary Methodist
Church tomorrow. At II am. a
service flag will be dedicated in
honor of the men and women who
have gone from Calvary homes and
church fellowship into the uni
formed services, at present 1T. The
topic of the Rev. DR.. Orris Gravenor
Robinson will be The Worlds
Greatest Patriot"
The flag is being presented to the
church by the young mems bowling
team.
At the evening service DR.. Robin
son will discuss the question, Shall
We Continue to Starve Our Demo-
cratic Friends?"
Evening star., 1943-05-29
Dr.. Wagner to Preach
At Wallace Memorial

In the absence of DR.. C. E. Haw-
thorne. who is attending General
Assembly, the pulpit of the Wallace
Memorial Church will be occupied
tomorrow by two of its members.
At II am. the Rev. Glenn ". Wag-
ner. president of the Washington
Bible Institute. will preach. His
subject is The Great Need of the
Church" 1t. William Oncken, for
merly of the faculty of the Stony
brook Boys School, Long Island. will
speak at pm. on christianity or
Religion
DR.. Thomas A. Lambie, who served
many years as medical missionary in
Ethiopia and in the Sudan, will be
the speaker Tuesday evening.
Evening star., 1943-05-29
First Church Of Christ Scientist
sunhay sfhnnl Erasun
''Where Is Your Treasurer"

In the 6th chapter Of ST. Mot-
thew's Gospel, verses lo through
y, we have these words, "Loy
not up for yourselves treasures
upon eorth, where moth and rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves
break through and steol:
But Ioy up for yourselves
treasures IN heaven, where neither
moth nor rust doth corrupt. and
where thieves do not break
through nor steoI:
FOR where your Treasure is,
there will your heart be oIso."
To me, think no qreoter truth
could be found than in these
precious words Of the Lord, Jesus
Christ. We find people oojno
through life who seem to have q
qrond and glorious time, but
never spend ony money to help
preach the Gospel. They never
help on the rodio broadcast, or
poy for newspaper articles, or
build O church, or anything for
the cause of our gracious Lord
and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Who
gave not O port, but all thot we
might be soved.
Some people think doing
charitable deeds like buying cloth
ing for children, and giving to the
poor, and doing good deeds. os
building hospitols and institu-
tons, thot God will be satisfied
with it.
Nay | soy to you, we ought to
do these things, but 10 per cent
Of every Christion's money should
90 TO promote the Gospel Of the
Lord, Jesus Christ. When God
speoks Of laying UP treasures on
this eorth. He wonts US to know
the only thing thot will lost in
eternity ore the souls won to God.
You may not be O preacher, q
Sunday School teacher, you may
not ploy the organ or sing in the
choir. You soy, 81 am not going
to give my money to preach the
Gospel with"
II every one took the ottltude
in life that you do, who would
build the churches, who would
teoch boys ond girls Of Christi
You didn't sit until the lote
hours studying the Word Of God,
and praying that some one might
be soved. God soys, "Where your
treasure is there will your heort
be oIso."