Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1897, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, —— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Aca ‘y of Musi Blair “Jane Eyre.” Bijou Theater—“The Burglar.” Columbia Theater._Margaret Mather in “Cymbeline. Grand Opera House.—“Trilby.” Tce Palace, 5th and L streets northwest.— Real Ice Skating. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—The Meteors’ High Class Vaudeville Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Sporting Duchess. New National Theater._“At Gay Coney Island.” Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Biograph. Carroll Institute Hall—Carroll Institute Fair. cugenie EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall Beach and river landings a ——— Rey. Heary Williams, charged with set- ting fire to the premises of Mary Mat- thews on the night of February Norfolk and for Colonial 7am. day held for the grand jury Miller, For ina n light, also cooking, go to Muddiman’s headquarters for lamps, gas stoves and oil stoves, 616 12th st., also 104 G st David Malone, charged with the larceny of a bicycle from Horace Cleveland, was held in $0 for the action of the toda jury by Judge Miller. ions of Britons hav er Domecq’s Sherries, so they are kinds of these can be had s original stock in cask to $254 gt. 409 7th st. or bottle from file. George Taylor, charged with the larceny from William Lehman, was to- y held for the action of the grand jury by Judge Miller. >: doz. Gould's, 9th st. Crepe paper napkins CHOICE CUTS OF MEATS. Go to John R. Ke th st. wing, Center Market. for Tendericin, Spring Lamb, eetbreads, Porterhouse Steak, Rib Lamb and New York Roast and Steak. Chops ton Corned Beef specialty. orge Jones, charged with cruelty to anim was today fined $ and costs by Judge Kimball. For Inauguration—-single windows, with privilege of balcony. Prin Pa. ave & lth. CITY AND DISTRICT. Christian Endeavor Work. » various committees of the Young “s Society of Christian Endeavor of Paul's English Lutheran Church, Rev. Dr. S. Domer. pastor, are particularly active at this time in making plans for new lines of work. The good citizenship and irformation committee, Mr. Geo. F. Muth, chairman, are planning to have a literature tble in the vestibule of the church, where the church papers and other good literature will be placed for distribution. They are ing aided in this work by the temver- ance and geod literature committee, Miss Lizzie Grosh, chairman. The social com- . Miss Burnetta Seitz, chairman, has nged a social for each business mi which is neld on the first Friday of month. The flower committee fur- nishes flowers for the church, and also to members of the church who are sick. ) order to raise money for this purpose they, will give a Martha Washington lunch er supper Monday. The commit- omposed of the following: Miss Min- miite nie Miller, chairman: Misses Gelia House, ertrude Barron, Ottie C. Miller, Mrs. J. ranville Meyers, jr. Messrs. Elmer H. Catlin, M. M. Rouzer, Hugh Augusterfer and George R. Linkin: a “The Franklin” in the Lead. Call and see In operation at the Franklin Steam Laundry—their $1,000 collar and cuff irouer. “Domestic” finish—Advt. Dr. Mackay Smith on Patriotism. stude! of Friends’ Select School listened very attentively to Dr. Mackay Smith's talk on “The Real Washington,” rday. The patriotic exercises, consist- tudents’ addresses and choruses, dith Totten, on behalf of the stu- ‘sented to Thomas W. Sidwell, an American flag. The addresses tation and acceptance were loudly i. A school dance, in the evening, taxed the new gymnasium for its accommo- dation. This is the first of the "97 school gatherings, and {ts success will call for More of the same sort. > For the Relief Fund. There will be an entertainment and hop for the benefit of the relief fund of the Joint lodg lL O.S. B, at National Rifles’ Hall, next Monday evening. The program Will be an excellent one, and It is expected that the hall will be crowded. > Resigns the Treasurership. Robert H. Martin, the secretary and of the Columbian University, has ignation to the trustees, to Mareh 31. Mr. Martin has filled most satisfactorily for the last seven vears and resigns to accept a more luerative position in Baltimore. ———— OW Paintings of Val Next week at Sloan's art rooms, 1407 G st., there will be on view 22 valuable oil paint- ings. being the works of Mr. Richard New- jr., an artist of note In New England The subjects 4 easing, well handled and worthy your attention. | Prices and cata- logues the exhibition. _— Memorial of John Boyle O'Reilly. A hand emorial tablet, a reproduc- tion of tt memorial erected by the n to John Boyle O'Reilly, the esenied to the Catholic Univer- y by Mr. A. Shuman of Bos- esentation exercises were brief vugh a number of prom- hone the occasion by M Du Kelow made ¢ donor, and the was made by Dr. ‘or of the university. Advt. in high-grade oysters, fish and game, and New York cuts of meat—Advt. > natitute Fair. The first week of the Carroll Instituie 1 close this evening. So far a great est has b manifested in sd the ipis from both have come up to expec- patronage bestowed has been rous sort. and the managers feel confident that its suc- The fair will continue all ree most e ven aess is assu Bex! week. gen re o the New Chamberlin or Hy- at Old Point Comfort, or the Anne Hotel at Virginia Beach, the Norfolk and Washington most enjoyable. convenient, only direct route. Uninterrupted ep in cozy state rooms. Steam rie lights. Superb cuisine. Steamers leave every evening at 7 o'clock -—Advt. was given at the Fifteenth M. E. Church last night by Dr. J. ischoff. assisted by well-known local under the auspices of the Ladies’ jety of that chureh. The proceeds affair, which was directed by Chas. Swan. wili be used for the benefit of thar edifie Dr. Bischof was the chief Musical attraction on the program. giving two numbers on the organ, includmg the “William Tell” overture, besides playing a number of accompaniments. He was as- Sixted by Mise Belle Smith, Miss Blanche Muir, Mies Bessie Driver, Miss Mary Hob- good. Mise Jennie Barnes, Miss Mabel Perry, Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff, Miss Ruess. Miss Mason. Mise Zue H. Brockett au! Messrs. C. F. and E. E. Roberts, Ed- ward A. Lovy and Frederick Muller. RECEIVED OLD GLORY Flag Presented to the Oolored High School Cadets. Patriotic Address and Reply—The Exercises—The Stars id Stripes and What It Means. A large and intensely enthusiastic audi- ence assembled last evening at Center Mar- ket Hall to witness the presentation of « handsome flag to the Colored High School Cadet Pattalion by the Soldiers and Sail- ors’ National Beneficial Union of the Dis- trict of Columbia. After the rendition of the “High School Cadet March” by the Monumental Orches- tra, President James W. Butcher of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union called the as- semblege to order. The invocation was offered by Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, following which the hymn “America” was sung by the audience. Capt. Alexander Oglesby read a preamble and series of resolutions which were adopt- ed at a meeting of the Soldiers and Saiiors’ Beneficial Uniun October 5, 1896, in pursu- ance of which the flag was secured and presented to the battalion. After some introductory remarks by Maj. Charles B. Fisher, the presentation address was made by Maj. C. A. Fleetwood, and which in part was as follows: “There are some supersensitive persons who hold to the idea that the rising gener- ation should not be reminded of former days. I have no patience with such finicality. Rather would I stand with the grandest negro that ever trod God's footstooi Frederick Douglass—when he said, ‘Meas- ure me not by the heights to which I have attained, bu’ by the depths from which I came.’ And thus on this occasion, so big with subjects for thoughtful minds, I feei inclined first to glance rapidly over things as they were when I and my comrades were in years what you and yours are now. In those davs the laws of the south forbade with heavy penalties the teaching of ne- groes to read and write. They could not assemble, even in their own homes, for a wedding or a christening without a permii from the chief of police and the presence of a white man. They could not be on the streets after 9 or 10 o'clock at night with- out a pass from some white citizen without having their bare backs introduced to a cowhide or the cat-o'-nine-talls in the merning, bond or free. Here and in m own home of Baltimore a few small schools existed, by sufferance simply, in which we could acquire the ‘three Rs,” but we gen- erally graduated at ‘The single rule of three,” as it was then called, and I can never forget how a goed old man—a docter from sturdy New Hampshire, God bless him—had me come after nightfall to his residence, and, after locking and barring the doors, took me into the back part of the house, and so night after night pre- pared me to enter what is now called Lin- coln University, in Pennsylvania. “I need not recapitulate the advantages you have now,” said he, addressing the cadets. “You know them, and can contrast them with those days. But few, if any, of you stop to think that it Is to the brave men who come here tonight and their com- rades you owe in greatest measure these inestimable privileges. Hliterate as they mostly were, they could feel in their true, brave hearts that ‘who would be free him- self must strike the blow,’ and bravely went forth to battle for the freedom of a race. You probably do not know, though you should, that 178,975 black men enlist- ed in the armies of the United States, and that 36,347 of them laid down their lives for you and for the flag. There was a time when this flag was for us, as grand old Ben Butler said, only a ‘flag of strives in which no glory shon but, thanks be to the God of battles, and to our brave com- rades who followed that flag by land and sea, through cold and heat, sunshine and tempest, through storm of shot and snell and rain of bullets, that day has passed forever. If Necessary. “While we do not bring you this flag with the idea that you will ever need to bear it to battle, stranger things have hap- pened, and some day you may be called upon to march forth under its fclds to protect the capital of the nation from foes without or foes within, and, should that day come, you will not be found wanting. We read much in these days of ‘arbitra- tion,” ‘universal peace’ and all that sort of thing, but there is a more enduring reace where there is a good gun and a sood man behind it who knows how and is not airaid to use it, than in a thousand Bibles in these days. People send in long petitions against training young. men for war, but so long as blood is thicker than water, so long will occasions arise when the deep, strong heart of a nation will demande and will have the arbitrament of the swerd and the cleansing by blood, and then the read- jest man will win. Tonight we come to place in your hands ‘Old Glory" and tell you why we call it so. Most of you know that when the war which ended in freecom first began it was purely for the rreserva- tion of the Union, and was so »rclaimed by the highest authority in the land, and thus it was that the misguided slaves who first found their way through to the Union lines were sent back under guard to their masters, until big-brained Benjamin F. Butler solved the problem vy declaring the negro contraband of war, and that his re- turn to his master was giving aid and com- fort to the enemy. “And there, in cabin, hamlet and field, the negro watched and praye’ and waited for this flag, until up through the dank and tangled swamps, up through the dark- some pines, up through the green cane- brakes and snowy cotton fields, up through the vales and over the hills they saw its fair folds flying free, and on them written in letters of living light, ‘I come to break the bonds of the oppressor and to let the oppressed go free.’ Then, down on bended krees, with outstretched arms and ‘ear- streaming eyes, they lifted up their nearts and voices to God and shouted, Glory! aptized in this blood and these tears, Old ry it shall be till time shall end. We commit this flag to your keeping. Cherish it for what it represents. Value it for the sake of those from whom you receive it. March proudly under its folds upon the festal occasions that call you forth to pleasure and honor, but if at any time you are called upon to defend it from aby enemy, bear it forth with the words of the gallant flag sergeant of the Ist Leulsiana ative Regiment ringing in your ears and inspiring your hearts: ‘I will bring back this flag in honor or report to God the reason why.’ At the conclusion of Major Fleetwood’s address the “Star Spangled Banner” was surg, Prof. John T. Layton singing the solo part and the audience the chorus. The Acceptance. The address accepting the flag was de- livered by Prof. W. Scott Montgomery, principal of the Colored High School. Ad- dressing Major Fleetwood and the mem- bers of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Beneficial Union, Prof. Montgomery, among other things, said: “In rising to respond to the Rape, S08 teuching sentiments uttered by Major Fleetwood I am deeply sensible of the honor vouchsafed to one who highly prizes and praises the services rendered by the men composing your organization. “Naturally, the mind recalls the ‘battles, sieges, fortunes,’ that you have passed. “The heroic sacrifices made by you and your comrades on the ‘tented field’ can nev- er be lost or fogotten. In our heart of hearts we will treasure them. Your names are already inscribed upon the book of rational remembrance. “Your deeds and the deeds of men Ike you made us citizens, made this occasion possible. This radiant flag, by the match- less bravery of the veterans on land and sea, from many a battelfield, from many a deck, all unstained by treachery or coward- ice, is presented to these young men to be gvarded by the young arm and the young heart's blood. We accept it from the hands of men who ‘leaving in battle no blot on their name,” have honored by their pres- ence the community. “Like the immortal aegis of Minerva, it will win recognition and protection every- where for all who shall love, cherish and henor it. “When the last veteran shall have passed into the Walhalla of Ameri heroes. when the muffied drums’ sad rolf has beat the soldiers’ last tattoo; when on Fame's eternal camping ground his silent tent is spread, this flag will inspire the young men who shall come upon the field of action, to cherish your bequest of honor and glory your deeds of valor and ‘ea The benediction was pronounced Rev. Mr. Johnson, after which @ drill dress parade was given by the the direction of Major Clarence ‘orm- ley. At the close of the dress parade the “SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1897-94 PAGES. » floor was cleared for dancing, which was kept up until a late hour. The committee which had’ charge of the exercises was composed of Major Charles B. Fisher, chairman; Major C. A. Fieet- wood, secretary; Gen. H. N. Smith, Capt. Alex. Ogiesby, Messrs. John P. Dixon, C. H. Davis, Alexander Freeman, Wesley Howard, W. H. Smith and mes W. Butcher. Profs. John T. Layton and Chas. Hamilton were musical director and leader of the orchestra, respectively. — A WORKINGMEN’S COUNCIL. Am Organisation Composed of the Building Crafts. The Building Trades Council, which is a representative body,. composed exclusively of the building trades of this city, was or- ganized September 18, 1894. Those experienced in the building trades, as stated in a preamble defining the pur- Poses of the organization, were convinced That in no other city of the United States was the necessity for a thorough combination and amalgamation of the va- rious building trades more apparent than in Washington. Unlike the larger com- mercial centers, where the largest per cent of skilled labor is engaged in the manu- factory industries, the building industry of the city, particularly during the prosperous decade immediately preceding the format‘on of the council, was the most important as affecting the interests of the organized crafts. The objects of the coun- cil, as set forth in the preamble and con- stitution, are “to centralize the united ef- forts and experience in the building trades to form one compact body, with common interests, to prevent that which may be injurious and to properly perfect and carry into effect that which they deem advan- tageous, and for the common good of all.”” Established upon this basis, the -:ouncil soon became a very successful organiza- tion, composed of the following locals: Bricklayers’ Union, Carpenters’ Union, No. 1; Brotherhood of Carpenters, No. 190; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Car- penters’ Assembly, 1748; Plasterers’ As- sembly, Painters’ “Assembly, Stonecutters’ Unjon, Granite Cutters’ Branch, Stone- masons’ Union, Tinners’ Assembly, Struct- ural Iron Workers’ Assembly, Electrical Workers’ Union, Steamfitters’ Association, Galvanized Iron Workers, Steamfitters’ Helpers. The thirteen trades represented were en- titled each to five delegates. To maintain this basis of representation cach of the four organizations of carpen- ters were limited to one delegate, and, to equalize the craft representation, one dele- gate-at-large was chosen by the Carpen- ters’ Council, which was an executive body maintained for the mutual interest of the several organizations of that craft. Mr. O'Brien's term expiring in January, 1896, Mr: William Silver of the Granite Cutters’ Branch was chosen as presiding officer, and, as an evidence of his popular- ity, he has been elected successively three terms, having been chosen by unanimous vote of the council for presiding officer during the present term. While the object of the formation of the council was stated to be union of the bulld- ing trades for the common interests of all concerned, it finally became obvious that the union was not producing harmony. AS a result of organization, a majority of the building trades were union organizations, and thus gave character to the council, which was not approved by the District Assembly 66, which is the local represen- tative body of the Knights of Labor. There is frequent friction and dissen- sion, largely due to the efforts of the as- semblies to control the council and make it auxiliary tq D. A. 66. At no time was D. A. 66 or the local fed- eration tolerant of the council, and it was never formally recognized as a legitimate bod. but was rather regarded as tres- ing within the domain of the two Being composed largely of unions and organized on a union basis, no serious de- fection occurred until D. A. 66 and the local federation imposed the boycott upon the local breweries, in November, 1805 The sentiment of a majority of unions composing the council was not favorable to the boycott, while those of the K. of L. assemblies indorsed it and demanded that the council do likewise. This a majority refused to do, for the reason that the council had no jurisdiction in the matter. Not being a legislative body and being maintaincd for the specific purpose of unionizing building construc- tion, the question of the boycott was left to the consideration of the various unions, As a result of the refusal of the council to be governed in the matter by the ac- tion of D. A. 66 and the local federa- tion an attempt was made to disrupt the bedy by the withdrawal of all the K. of L. assemblies, including the plasterers painters, tinners, structural tron workers and carpenters and the unions of stone- cutters and carpenters. While the withdrawal of these organtza- tions reduced the distinctive craft repre- sentation to nine, the usefulness and effec- tiveness of the council was not seriously impaired. The aggregated membership of the se- ceded organizations did not exceed 400. Sirce then several organizations have been admitted, and at present the follow- ing trades are represented: Bricklayers’ Union, No. 1; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Electrical Work- ers. Granite Cutters, Brotherhood of Car- penters, No. 10; Steamfitters’ Association, Stone Masons’ Union, Galvanized Iron and Cornice Workers’ ‘Associations Union, Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators. The two last mentioned organizations were recently formed, and restore the composi- tion of the council to a representation of every important building trade in the city. As now constituted, the Building Trades Council is composed’ exclusively of trade union organizations. Under these conditions perfect harmony exists, and during the past year, through co-operative efforts, much has been accom- plished for the advancement of the in- terests not only of the building trades, but of union labor organization generally. ‘The final secession of the several organizations determined those who remained loyal to the council to provide against such possi- bilities in the future vy limiting the eif- gibility of organizations to representation to those holding only a union charter. Of course this provision excludes K. of 1. assemblies, but as the body is composed exclusively of the building trades, and all those trades being now represented, it is said that this exclusion does not impair the efficiency of the body. Close relations exist between the Building Trades Council and the Central Labor Union, and in any matter of mutual in- terest there is earnest co-operation and support. The council meets every Tuesday evening at Electrical Workers’ Hall, 108 lith street northwest. The officers of the council are: William Silver, president; F. W. Goueden, vice president; J. M. Boyce, secretary; Richard Lanis, treasurer; Gor- don Beverly, sergeant-at-arms. —— Through Sleeping C: to Toledo. Commencing February 21, the B. and 0. R. R., in connection with the B. and O. 8. W. and C. H. V. and T., will establish a daily line of Pullman steeping cars between Baltimore, Washington, Columbus and To- ledo, via Parkersburg and Athens. The west-bound train will leave Baltimore 10:15 p.m., Washington 11:25 p.m., and arrive at Columbus 2:55 and Toledo 6:35 next after- roon. This ts the best service ever offered between Washington, central Ohio and Michigan, and will doubtless prove to be popular with the public.—Advt. ——_ — The Academy of Forty. The Academy of Forty held its February session with Miss Emma M. Gillett as di- rector. The topic of conversation was “the Bradley-Martin ball” but the busi- ness meeting occupied a large part of the evening, and the conversation was limited. It was voted to celebrate the 22d by a visit to the Waggaman galleries, individually, and afterward by a dinner at the Shore- ham, collectively. A committee was ap- pointed to invite Helen Gardner and Rachel Foster Avery to be guests of the academy at the Shoreham banquet. The following toasts were assigned to the academists:“The father of his country and other fathers,” Emma M. Gillett; ‘‘Our representatives, and how they represent us,” Sara A. Spencer; “The accident of childhood,” Mary H. Wil- liams; ‘“‘Women in the twentieth century, Ellen 8. Mussey; “Old maids’ children,’ Catherine Garst; “The last days of the oligarchy,” Ruth G. D. Havens. ——— $1.25 to Baltimore and Return via B. and O. R. R. All trains February 20 and 21, valid for return passage until fol- lowing Monday—Advt. —_—-— Save a Dollar. It’s one dollar made. Chestnut coal, No. ¢ ELDe i uated’ Gatto Read nt Sona ——_— The Best Lumber, $1.00 Per 100 Feet. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th and New York av. IN MUSICAL CIRCLES Tuterest Felt in the Coming Uoncert of Mine. Lillian Nordic. town College Glee Club’s Enter- tainment — Other Items. Mme. Lillian Nordica; who comes to us with the proudest laurels of Bayreuth still fresh upon: her, is-a oenvincing -instance that art knows no nationality, genius no geographical boundariesz For one would not look to cold, gray, staid Maine to pro- duce the dramatic fire, the tropic com- plexion of voice, the splendors of tempera- ment, the facile adaptability to exquisite training that combine to make of Nordica the greatest: dramatic soprano of this gen- eration. To have earned the foremost place in the lyrie academy of her own country might well satisfy the ambitions ef even.a Nordica, but when to that is added the glory of commanding acclaim and pre-emi- nence in the cosmopolitan congress of operatic genius that drew all the world to the last Wagnerian festival at Bayreuth, fame may be said to touch its zenith. Nor- dica’s surpassing successes in the most ex- acting roles in the Wagnerian galaxy must endure always in the art annals of the world. To Americans the episode is one of pride and encouragement. It is a fine thing to know that among the great dramatic singers of this century the greatest has come from the native soil and surround- ings. The company that will appear with Mme. Nordica in the concert announced for next Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Lafayette Square Opera House has been selected with an especial sense to the at- tainments of the chief figure in the organi- zation. Mme. Scalchi, the contralto, has a record of successes almost without parallel in the world’s foremost opera houses. At the Metropolitan, in New York, at Lon- don’s Covent Garden, and in the royal music academies of the continent her name is always one to conjure with, and it would be difficult to name a living contralto who could stand comparison with her. Barron Berthald, the tenor of the Nordica organi- zation, was last season the eminent figure in the Damrosch German Opera Company, and criticism accords him no equal, save Jean de Reszke. Mr. Jno. C. Dempsey, the baritone, and perhaps the best-known bari- tone on the concert stage of today, has won his best successes in oratorio. His voice is remarkable alike for its sympathy and resonance. Mr. Luckstone, the pianist, who was with Mime. Nordica on her previous concert tour, completes what is beyond question the noblest association of musical talent gathered for concert purposes that is now before the public. A new ladies’ quartet has been organized, composed of Miss Fanny At Lee, first so- prano; Mrs. Anna Craig Hills, second so- prano; Mrs. Clara Y. Flint, first contralto and accompanist, and Mrs. Margaret No- lan-Martin, second contralto. Three of the ladies are pupils of Mrs. Harriet Mills, and it is with regret that Mrs. Mills de- clined the directorship of the organization, owing to her inability to give the neces- sary time to the position. She feels great interest in its success, however, and be- Heves that under the able direction of Mr. Gannon, whom the ladies have selecte the organizaiion will reach a high stand- ard. i Mrs. T. C. Noyes and) Mrs. Shaler will be the vocal soloists at the next organ re- cital given at St. Mark’s.Church on March 2. a a The Georgetown College Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs will hold forth in Gaston Hall on the evening of March 1. The differ- ent numbers on the musical program are receiving the finishing touches; the man- aging committee has arranged all the ac- cessories; the patronesses have been select- ed—everything is waiting in first-class or- der for the evening itself, when the colle- gians intend to outshineall previous efforts in their musical performances. Nor is this tc be the only card of the year. The young mrsicians are booked for concerts in some cf the cities, particularly Balti- more, Richmond and Philadelphia. Hence the approaching debut cf the present. or- ganization will be am earnest of what they hope to perform on their trips. The university giee, banjo-and mandolin organization, for one of such young years, has a creditable history. -It was organized in "83 by Prof. O'Gorman, S. J., and the combined efforts of professor and mem- bers soon brought the clubs to a front rank among their college corfreres. The first concert was held in Washington on the evening of March 24, "4. The program was an elaborate one, and was excellently performed. Since their debut the musical clubs have assisted in many of the uni- versity fetes, being elways a prominent factor in the public debates. On next Mon- day evening, when the Philodemics hold forth in their annual forensic disputation, the musical program will be rendered by the glee men. The program the young men will give at their concert on the Ist of March consists of irstrumental and vocal solos, quartet singing and horuses. Among the patron- esses who have already become affiliated witk the university concert are Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Olney, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Lamont, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Shi- ras, Mrs. White, Lady Pauncefote, Baron- ess de Fava, Madame Patenotre, Madame Depvy de Lome, Madame de Mendonca, Mademe de Laza Arriaga, Mrs. Wagga- man, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Tracey, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Barnum, Mrs. Horsey, Mrs. May, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs. Gorman, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs. Huff, Mrs. Sartoris, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Munn, Mrs. Clagett, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Mattingly, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Reid, the Misses Morris, Miss Patterson, Miss Mont- gcmery, Miss Barbour, the Misses Roach, Mrs. McCahil, Mrs. Sands, Miss McCahil, the Misses Patten. Mrs. Charles Shaler (Miss Stidham) will sirg Mendelssohn's ‘‘O Rest in the Lord” at the Epiphany Church on ‘Thursday evering next, during the rendition of Stain- er’s “‘Jairus,” a sacred cantata, directed by Mr. Hal Leighter. The following is the cast of “Priscilla” as far as completed: Priscilla, Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff; Barbara, Miss Edna Scott Smith; Resignation, Mrs. Gertrude Bangs Burnes; Faith, Miss Edna B. Doe; Prudence, Miss Corine MacFarland; Stand- ish, Mr. Theo. Friebus; Higgins, Mr. W. H. Conley. The remainder of the cast will be announced in a few days. A chorus of unusual excellence is now under rehearsal, the regular rehearsal hall being over No. 1105 F street, and the affair is progressing with every prospect of splendid results. A large and brilliant list of patronesses is being secured, and will be given, together with names of the remainder of the “Pris- cilla” personnel, in the near future. This opera has. been remarkably success- ful wherever it has been-presented, and at« its coming representations it will have the supervision of the composer, who ts also conducting: the rehearsais. The names in the cast will readily be recognized as be- longing to some of the best local singers, and it is anticipated that:the performances No Baking Powder Works like Royal. OYAL Baking Powder is ‘I fave samples of all sorts sent to me. After an honest trial, I have always returned to the old re- liable, the-‘Royal; none suits me as this one does. : a ee ». | “REBECCA A. BAKER; 66 A New Loeal Female Quartet—Geerge- ‘will be among the best ever given here by amateurs. ‘The Lawrence School of Muste, Prof. Geo. W. Lawrence diractor, will give its menthly recital next Friday evening at § o'clock at 984 F street northwest. Prof. Lawrence will be assisted by Mr. Iseman, Violinist; the Ideals Mandolin and Guitar Qvartet and Prof. Arthur Yundt and pu- pils in selections for violin, mandolin and guitar. The program is as follows: ‘“Ma- rimbo Bells,” Prof. Yundt and pupils; piano sclo, “The Alps,” Miss Emma Greene; song, ‘Supposi: Bead Flora Daly; “an- a reeron; piano solo, “Pastor- ale,” Miss Gertrude Peach; vocal solo, “My Mies Kate Daly; ‘impromptu, Mr. Lawrence; cava’ ina, Ernani “Fly With Me,”: Mrs. Milton Mh: = Me. Mra. Odell: violin solo, “Rhap- m Hauser, Mr. Iseman; quartet selection, the Ideals; Barlo Medley, Prof. Xundt_and pupils; song, “Sweetest Story Ever Told,” Mrs. Griffin; piano solo, “Im Zigennerlager,” “Miss Gertrude Beach: Stacata Polka,Mrs.Milton Odell; violin solo, ‘Simple Aven,” Mr. Iseman; ‘song, “En treaty,” Mr. Lawrence; Daisy Polka, Mrs. Florence Huss; vocal solo, selected, Mr. Brian Yocal waltz, “I Am Thine rs. E. Marceron, and quart selected, the Ideals. Fitsne Profs. H. B. Saltsman and Wm. de Ford will give a complimentary piano and song recital in their studio next Wednesday evening. A fine program has been arranged, and will be rendered by their pupils, as- sisted by the Ideals Mandolin and Guitar Quartet. These informal musicales, which are held monthly, are much enjoyed by the participants and their friends. The Sunday Night Music Club spent the evening at Mrs. Julius Ulke's, on 8 street, and played the fotlowing program: Men- dlessohn’s “‘Schonen Melusine” overture: his “Capriccio Brilliant,” solo part by Miss Elsa Ulke, with string orchestra: and one movement of his violin concerto by Mr. Lovy, with string quintet accompaniment and Wagner's “Tannhauser” overture; Vor- spiel to “The Meistersingers:”” ing Star” and the introduction and chorus of the “Messengers of Peace,” from his ‘‘Rientzi.” Mr. Lovy also played'a Legende by Bohm. ——__ Rev. Dr. Rogers’ Reception. Rev. Dr. A. G. Rogers gave a public read- ing and reception in the Church of Our Father last night. Dr. and Mrs. Rogers have been married fifteen years, and last night's affair was in the nature of a mar- riage anniversary. The church was crowd- ed to the doors by the friends of the well- krcwn lecturer and his wife, and many were forced to stand during the entire pro- grem. Dr. Rogers was assisted by Miss Carrie Jordan, pianist, and Mr. Tracy, cor- netist. The lecturer gave readings from the works of Mrs. Burnett, Dickens, Mar- low and others in his usual finished style. After the entertainment nearly five hun- dred friends were welcomed by Dr. and Mrs. Rogers at an informal reception. Re- freshments were then served in the church parlors under the direction of Mrs. Peetrey, Miss Perham, Miss Alice Chanker, Miss Dana Peetrey, Miss C. E. Webb, Miss Mir- iam, Miss Sophie Kellogg and Mrs. T. E. Williams, es $4.50 Con Large pea or No. 2 chestnut. JIchnson, 1919 M st.—Advt. —— The Waggaman Gallery. The finest private art gallery south of Baltimore is now owned by Mr. Thomas E. Waggaman of this city. In some respects it surpasses any private collection in the United States, as it contains a complete collection of water colors of the modern Dutch school, and perhaps, historically con- sidered, the finest collection of Japanese, Corean and Chinese art objects, bronzes, porcelains, lacquers, swords, pottery, screens and scrolls in the country. It has also fine examples in oil of Sir Joshua Reynolds (English school), Josef Israels. Mauve, Maris, Neuhuys and Kever (Dutch school); Troyon, Millett, Carot, Isabey and De Camps (Barbison school); Wyant, Gay, Davies (American school), and many others. Mr. Waggaman is generous in giving the use of his gallery for charitable purposes, and on Washington's birthday it will be n from 10 to 5 for the benefit of Wimo- laughsis. Mr. Richard N. Brooke, who aided in the selection, will be at the gal- Jery from 10 to 12. eS Practice makes perfect. Gude has plenty -of practice in floral decorating and design- ing. Satisfaction always assured. 1224 F.— Advertisement. —o Full of Information. A. Geary Every business man, as well as every housewife, should possess a copy of The Evening Star Almanac. It contains infor- mation carefully gathered from every source, valuable alike to every one. Twen- ty-five cents buys it at any news stand or The Evening Star office. Se A Young People’s Entgrtainment. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor of the Gunton Temple Presby- terian Church held the most successful so- cial in the history of the society last night. The chapel was prettily decorated with potted plants. An interesting program was Provided by the social committee. The unique way of serving the refreshments was one of the features of the occasion. Every member brought a box of luncheon. Every box was numbered, and numbers corresponding were given out, sometimes two or three numbers for the same box. 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It is to be a stock company, and the idea is that it will be possible to pay dividends on the stock, and yet at the same time to furnish homes that will be cheaper and fe comfortable and desirable und far more than the existing alley tenements. Justice Brewer will preside, and the vice Presidents of the meeting will be Justices Brown and Harlan, Mr. Carroll D. Wright, Commissioners Ross and Truesdell, Rev. J. Havens Richards, S.J. Representative Jo- ward of the board of trade, Justice CC. Cole, Rev. 8. M. Newman, men and Dr. C. 8. Busey. je exercises will open with Rev. Wallace Radcliffe. ‘There will he ag. dresses by Mr. Elgin, R.L. Gould. Ph-D. ot Kew ae Rev. Dr. Newman, Trepresent- ni e Civic Center; Bi: resenting the central Tee chr. Joy Edsen, for the board of trade, and Surgeon Gereral St: ; r the improvement ccmpany. ’*"S for the —>—___ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real Rey. B. L. Whit- estate. Frank T. 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