Evening Star Newspaper, March 11, 1927, Page 10

rio = ILEKY PRENERE * WARKEDSUEESS #udience Is Enthusiastic Over Amateur Studio Pro- duction for Refugees. “Aleko,” the short opera in one act and two scenes, written by Serge Rachmaninoff, eminent Russian mu- siclan and composer, when he was finishing his conservatory days at the age of 18 in 1891, was given its pre- imiere performance in Washington last tnight at the Jewish Community Cen- ‘ter before an extremely enthusiastic audience. It was presented by the Zalipsky Opera Studio for the benefit of Russian refugees. Michael Fevel sky, noted Russian conductor, showed complete knowledge of and sympaihy with the work in the skillful manner in which he brought out the demi- nant passages in the score even with- out the original orchestral accom- paniment. The work calls for an or- chestra of 120 musicians. Rather than have it chopped by a limited or- chestra, without sufficient opportunity for rehearsals, the piano was the only accompaniment use¢. This decision was reached after' consulting Mr. Rachmaninoff when he was in Wash- ington a few weeks ago to give his annual piano re Mme, Maria Zalipsky, head of the studio, played the plano with a verve and accuracy that showed easy familiarity with the, Plot ¥rom Poet. The plot of “Aleko” was taken from & work by Pushkin, great Russian g.:ot, and dramatized by Nemirovitch- wntchenko. The music, heard for the first time here, impresses with a suggestion of French influence. Especially is the style of Debussy suggested in the pre- lude to the second scene. In the first scene, “The Song of the Chief” was quite impressive and dra- matic. It was sung by Nathan Bach- rach, whose bass voice has vibrant, deep quality, The chorus showed good direction in grouping. Vocally, the chorus had & tendency to shrill tones, which prac- tice probably will eliminate. Powerful Soprano Voice. The heroine, Zemfira, was sung by Katherine Hertzberg, who has a very powerful, dramatic soprano Vvoice. Her most beautiful air is sung at the beginning of the second scene when she tells Aleko, her husband, of her love for the young Gypsy. Also, she sang ‘the lullaby, an original melody very well. Jascha. Heifetz—not the famous vio- linist, but a young Russian baritone of promise—sang the title role, which was originally sung by Chaliapin, most commendably. He has a fine quality of voice and dramatic ability. Salvatore Carta, the young tenor, was at his best in the air he sang off- stage. Minna Oxenberg, contralto, had a small part as an old woman. Remarkably Well Done. For an amateur studio production, *“Aleko” was remarkably well done and the sincere earnestness of all par- ticipating in the production was evi- dent. It will be interesting to watch these young singers grow and the chorus develop through future pro- ductions. The members of the studio include: Katherine Hertzberg, Sarah Regardie, Pauline Grossberg, Miriam Grossberg, E:rlmoxde bl;ord %t:l‘li Arseneau, Min- enber; ris Kagan, Laya Kagan, Lillian Feldman, Hannah Stolar, Fannye Waltzmann, and Alfia Qarta, Salvatore Carta, Jean De Mars, John Burdwise, Nathan Bachrach, Louls Schuman and Jascha Heifetz. Attractive ballet numbers of typical Russian school as applied to gypsy themes were presented under the di- Tection of Mme. Vassilieva, by Pauline Pariseau, Estelle Norton, Tania Gnoo- 3 , O ene Lawrence, Shirley | Rosenburg, Margaret Harnett, Zara Krynitzky, . Beverly Marshall, Gloria Davis, Helen Bradman, Lilly Zalipsky | and Tania Vassilieva. FOUR HELD ON CHARGES OF ROBBERY AND LARCENY Colored Mem Arrested in Camden, Brought Here and Bonded for Grand Jury Hearing. Lewis Johnson Simms, Alvin Jor- dan, George A. Butler and William V. Higgs, all colored, recently brought back from Camden, N. J., to face charges of larceny and robbery, were arraigned in Police Court today be- fore Judge Robert E. Mattingly. “"All were held for the action of the rand, jury. Bond was set in each case, $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, being required. Simms and Jordan were charged with housebreaking, and on these an additional bond of $3,000 by the court. rceny case grew out of the theft of an automobile, owned by Joseph Fenwick of 1311 Wylie street northeast, March 5. In the robbery case the four men were charged with stealing by force and seizure of money and a watch, the property of Robert R. Clatter- buck of 718 Fifth street northeast, the same date. In the housebreaking charge, Simms and Jordan are said to have entered the Sanitary Grocery, 5140 Grant street northeast, February 27, and stolen groceries. Police who investigated the case were Headquarters Detectives Frank M. Alligood, Fred Sanberg, C. J. P. Webber and Eugene Davis, and C. A. Berry of the eleventh precinct. P T it NO “ATTACK” IS SEEN IN DENNIS STATEMENT Criticisms Intended to Be Con- structive Are Welcomed, Says State Department. The State Department today re- fused to comment on reports that a secret departmental document in- criminating high officlals in the Nicaraguan policy is in the possession of Lawrence Dennis, American charge d’affaires in Nicaragua, who recently resigned because of alleged favoritism shown men of wealth and social prominence in the matter of diplomatic appointments. In a statement authorized today by Joseph G. Grew, acting Secretary of State, the department added that some of the confidential observations with respect to the handling of publicity in the department, said to have been made by Dennis, “were based largely on inaccurate statements made to him in Managua.” The State Department declines to- consider Dennis’ statements in the nature of an “attack,” explaining that some were made in th€ nature of “constructive criticism,” which were “welcomed” by the department. The statement said: “The department always welcomes suggestions and constructive criti- cism from its officers in the field, considers them carefully and when found sound and feasible follows them. “The department has at the pres- ent tige under consideration sugges- tions fade by Mr. Dennis and other members of the foreign service, as well as the correspondents in Wash- ington who cover the department, concerning improvement of its methods of handling publicity mat- ters. 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Al though the Territory of Hawaii has been an integral part of the Federal Union for 29 years, no Chief Execu- tive has ever come here. . ‘William Howard Taft, who was here both as Secretary of War and Gov- ernor General of the Philippine Islands, planned several times while he was President to visit both Hawaii and the Phillppine Islands, but the opportu- nity never offered itself. Taft be- Heved in traveling. He thought it was the only way the Chief Executive could get in touch with the people and see how they live. Visitors to the White House are restricted, and the President only gets a casual glance at them, and White House visitors are not typical of the great American peo- R« & whole. It is realized here that President Coolidge is not much of a traveling President, also not much of a sailor, despite_his numerous trips down the placid Potomac. Mr. Coolidge, though using the yacht Mayflower more than any previous ident, has mnot yet made a trip on her in outside waters. He likes the sheltered secur- ity of the Potomac, and seldom ven- tures more than 40 miles down that waveless stream. Not Fond of Ocean. So far as the ocean itself is con- cerned, Mr. Coolidge desires no fur- ther association wjth it than an occa- sional stroll along the North Shore of Massachusetts. So the people of Hawali haven't much hope that the present Chief Cxecutive will visit these islands, and they probably will make no effort in that direction unless the President should run again and be elected for another four years, in which case he will be strongly urged to visit Hawaii before 1932. 1if Mr. Coolidge i ceeded by another President, an im- mediate invitation will he dispatched to_him. Problems touching these islands are bound to come befose the Federal Government with increasing insist- ence as time goes on. ‘The main prob- lem of Statehood must be met also before many years roll around. Senti- ment on that question is sharply di- vided here. 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Some of the best thinkers of these islands have not the slightest fear of the growth of the Oriental population or its eventual effect upon the history of the islands. There was a tremen- dous influx of Orientals before the exclusion acts were passed, and if they had not been adopted these island would have been inundated with yellow race. Despite all the agitation over the Oriental language schools and the efforts to stop them, which were overthrown by the Supreme Court, many racial students see that the second generation of Japanese from o their parents. Children Are Citizens. These children, who are entitled tc American citizenship, have been regi tered by their parents at the Japanese consulate as desirous of remaining loyal subjects of the Emperor through all their lives, but such registration was done by the parents without the consent or consultation of the chil dren, and will have no effest on the C., FRIDAY, TARCH 11, 1927. children’s choice when they become of age. As the older Japanese die off, the ties which now bind the children to the land of their ancestors will be gradualiy but surely weakened. &t is expected that the third xenera- #on, while retaining all the ethno- logical and racial traits of previous generations, will be thoroughly Ameri- can in spirit and loyalty. It has al- ways been said that the Japanese will not assimilate, a fact undoubtedly true of those who come as immigants, but the second and third generations will be assimilated, at least politically and spiritually. The real Japanese prob- lem here is to find work for educated generations as they come along. A President could see much here to interest him 1n peoples, in farming and in industry, and he ciuld see as well some of the most marvelous scen- ery in the whole world. (Covyright. 1927.) ———— Kosher Meat Suif Dropped. 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For attempting to raise money | among the Iroquois in New York State and Canada with which to press the Indians’ claims against the United | States Government, two Indians were under arraignment in the crowded courtroom. After hearing evidence today indicated the defense will be t Indians were acting in good faith, | Judge Decarie today announced volun- | which | the tary statements will be received from the defendants March 22. Wha d:".’:;’;.’;n / /) i PARTS OF SKULLS FOUND Package Containing Bones Fouue at Hartsdale, N. Y. HARTSDALE, N. Y., March 11 (# —Police today were attempting to un ravel the mystery connected with the finding of the tops of two skulls in 2 carefully wrapped package near the Hartsdale National Bank late vester day. Doctors said one was that of & man and the other a boy. 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