Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1928, Page 25

ME. GADSKI WINS ACCLAIM AT OPERA Singer, Appearing at 20th Anniversary, Is Superb as Brunnhilde. The international festival of grand opera got under way last night with fiying pennants of colorful performance and warm enthusiasm by the audience when the second opera of the eight to be presented, Wagner's “Die Walkuere” Wwas given in Poli's Theater. Mme. Johanna Gadski. who was cele- | ting her twentieth anniversary on the American operatic stage last night. was the recipient of a huge bouquet of Pink roses and received almost con- tinuous applause from the minute she appeared in the famous Brunnhilde war cry at the opening of the second | THE EVENING PLAY CONTESTANTS PICKED FOR FINALS Pythian Temple, 8:30 o'clock. Mrs. Emma Bowan, chairman. ‘The Harrison Men's Bible Class of Congress Street M. E. Church will give a minstrel show, “Cornfed Cutups.” 8 a'clock, in tae lecture room of the | church. Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 27, O.E. S.. will give its annual card party, dance and entertainment. 8:30 o'clock. at Wardman Park Hotel. Charles Louis | Gable, chairman. i . Lebanon Chapter. O. E. 3., will con- duct a card party for the benefit of the endowment fund, 8:30 o'clock, at the | Burlington Hotel. _The Soclety of Natives will meet, 8| {o'clock. at the Washington Club, Seven- and Woodlothian Players Will Compete. The four winners of the climination contest in the District of Columbia one- act play tournament, who will compete in the tourney finals at Western High Central, Cleveland Park, Towne|pmma L. Ostrander and Miss Sarah E School February 25, were announced by | Dorothea Lewis and John D. Long. el e | the judges last night as the Central The Writers' League will mect, | Community Company. the Cleveland |o'clock, at Thomson School. Prof. | {Jumes L. Moneyway will speak on the | _—_—-——-—__"-“-.'-__—-0 STAR. WASHINGTON, Park Players, the Towne Players and the Woodlothian Players. The winners were announced after the presentation of the last four plays, in the Columbia Heights Community Center. Rev. John J. Callahan, Miss Simons were the judges of the prelim- inary presentations, while the finals will be judged by a committee of dramatic critics representing the local news- papers. The plays to be presented at Western High School and the members of the winning companies are: Central Community Compas "The | Vallant,” Frederic J. Haskin, jr.. Frank L. Beisser, Robert M. Miller, ir.: Cleveland Park Players—“The Jest of Hahalaba,” Philip S. Smith, George S. | DG fype 2 e st . 4 0wt | WOMEN HEAR REPORT ‘ ON HAVANA PARLEY FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1928. Philip Cole, Willlam Stimpson and Richard Sawyer. ‘The Woodlothian Players—"Poor Old Jim,” Robert A. Halsted, Mary H. Lingle and Bratl Holmes. Maj. S. M. Parker Dies. Maj. Samuel M. Parker, 50, U. S Army, retired, died at Salt Lake City, Utah, Wednesday, according to War Department advices. Born in Minter, | "0 ol 5 Ter e wae GrAARAted) iomi (N MAL: n',’,i, women of the 21 American republics tary Academy in June, 1903. During | y.cterday by Infantry in the National Army and as |4 meeting at the party’s headquarters. retired July 5. 1920, for disability. HIS held in honor of the birthday of Susan widow, Mrs. Janet R. Parker. resides at | B Anthony. The speaker is the wife of 3575 Highland place, Salt Lake City. !Luis Munoz-Marin. representative in Described at Meeting Here. Campaign for Equal Rights Treaty | The work at the Havana conference an equal rights treaty was deseribed | j was one of the women who addressed ithe sixth Pan-American Conference. and was given an ovation during the course of her address yesterday. “We women feel ourselves ‘o be citi- (zens of the spiritual country of Pan- America.” she said. “Old barriers ol natfonality need no longer hinder under- standing and confidence. In four languages, but with one mind, the women of the Americas have proved their solidarity. That was cne of the great results of the work of the com- mittee of international action of the | National Woman's Party at Havana." Mrs. Ida Husted Harper. author of “The Life and Work of Susan B. An- | thony.” gave an intimate talk on the suffrage pioneer's work. Mrs Richard ' Wainwright presided at the gathering 25 New York of the Economic Commission }Mr!. Emile Berliner, chairman of the of the Porto Rican Legislature. She | District branch of the party, and mem- bers of the District committee were hosteases at tea. E™MITHS TORASEES FIRE PROOF BUILDING CRATING,PACKING, SHIPPING WANTED-LOADS 7O AND FROM PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK BOSTON RICHMOND AND POINTS SOUTH FURNITURE INSURED CALL NORTH 3342-5343 |Subject “Forty-five Minutes' Course in | Short-Story Writing.” A benefit card party will be conducted by the Sodality of the Shrine of the | Sacred Heart, 8 o'clock, in the parish {hall. Proceeds will be added to the | fund for erection of the Chapel of Our Lady. in the church. | Representative Frederick M. Daven- | Tk PALALS P OYAL act. until the final curtain near mid- port will be guest-speaker at the meet- night. Mme. Gadski sang superbly: her ing of the Men's Club of Foundry M clear diction and traditional phrasing E. Ehurch this evening. Subject. “The always were delightful. She also show- | Spirit of America in Foreign Affairs.” These Have a Prominent Place! ed the skill that is hers alone in the| clever way in which she managed every moment of the dramatic business of her Tole. It was a great ovation that the famous singer received and she was as marvelous & Brunnhilde as ever. Knoch Shares Honors. Sharing first honors with Mme. Gadski was Ernest Knoch. conductor of Wagnerian works. He too, wrought marvels last night. They were appreciated. too. Storms of ap- plause greeted him when he finally took the fourth curtain cali at the end of the first act, along with the Sieglinde of Elsa Alsen and the Siegmund of Paul Althouse. After each act Mr. Knoch ‘was shown how Washington apprecia a truly fine conductor. The orchest under his skilful, ever-watchful gu ce, plaved very well indeed and al- gers were allowed suffi- their voices never being Another well known name in the world of singers for some time. Mme. Charles Cahier, was on last night's prograz. Mme. Cahier was the Fricka. and a very fine one, t00. was the scold- ing wife of Wotan. ruler of Valhalla. sung by Howard Preston. Fricka. all righteousness. had none of the sym- pathetic attitude of Wotan Elsa Alsen in the role of the un- happy Sieglinde. was magnificent The last was devoted chiefly to shing the motive for the next opert he “R: of four. “Siegfried.” introducing the Valkyrie in a group of well assorted solo and ensemble vocal efforts. It was a truly inspiring performance and the Washington company. Mr. Al bion. director. deserve much for pre- senting so fine a performance. The Valkyrie. all imported from New York. deserve special mention. They werc Edna Zahn. Marjorie Meyer. Til- la Genunder. Merran Reader. Berty Jenny. Stella Pryer. Ruth Mcllvaine and Mabel Ritch. Enrica Clay Dillon also deserves a bouquet for the many touches put into the stage settings to unify end emphasize the various mo- t Particulariy apt and original was use of the fire in the setting of th> firct a~t which foreshadowed the fa- mous fire spell scene later on. There will be no opera tonight, but wmorrow night Delibes’ “Lakme” will b sure br a cast lad by Luella Melius and Maurice Capitaine. H. F. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. TODAY. Grotto Band and Drill an informal leap year lard Hotel. A.meeting of the Carbery Parent- Trather Association will be held at the school at 7:45 o'clock. in th> kinder- gzrton room of the scnool A card party given by the Parent- Teache: Asenciation of Suitland School will be held 2t Suiland community 8 ociock. Refreshments and Dr L Isracl. rabbi of the Har Zinai Cangregation of Baltimore, will speak at the young peopie’s service at the Sixth Street Synagogue. 8 o'clock. There will be music by the cheir and Cantor No- vick. The mior and Intermediate C. E. of tne Ninth Street Christian Church will an entertainment at the church. & o'clock. The John M. Beauchene Post, No 28, American Legion. will nominate officers 8t 2 meetinz. 7:30 o'clock. in the office John R. Teunis. 1108 Sixteenth the Sodalil ! 8t. Peter's 8 o'clock. at the Wiliard Hotel, he National Praternity. Delta Sigma. will give a dance at L'Aigion Club masquerade Valentine n Rule Council. 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FUTURE. | The Prince Georges County Teachers' | Association will have a banquet at the Burlington Hotel. February 18, at 6:30 pm. Dr. Mary Dabney Davis of the United L States Bureau of Education will speak | before the Child Study section of the | District of Columbia Home Economics Association Monday. 8 pm., m the! Friends” Meeting House, 1811 I street Subject: “Contribution of Modern | Child Training to the Security of the ' Community."” Chapin L. T. L. will meet tomorrow, | 1 p.m.. in Rosedale M. E. Church. Al children invited to attend. Gamma Delta Sigma Sorority will | t‘:‘x"b a dance tomorrow at L'Aiglon ul | Representative W. H. Sproul of | Kansas will address the social session of Columbia Lodge. No. 85, I. B. and ! P. O. E. W., Sunday. 430 pm., at the Elks Home. 301 Rhode Island avenue Music. Public invited. | George Washington birthday dinner | dance at the University Club Tuesday. Dinner, 8 pm.: dancing. 9. The Alumnae of Randolph-Macon Woman's College will meet Sunday. 3| pm.. at the home of Miss McKiever, | apariment 309. 1915 K street. All who have attended the college and prospec- tive students are invited. Lincoln Park Citizens’ Association will meet Monday. 8 p.m., at Bryan School. | The Associated Chatities will have a speaker to explain the work of that association A theosophical symposium will be held tomorrow, 8 pm. at headquarters of the League for the Larger Life in the ballroom of Stoneleigh Court. The Players’ Guild. under direction ot | Rev. Francis J. Hurney, will give & per- | formance in Carroll Hall tomorrow, 8:20 p.m., for the benefit of Lincoln Post Sons of Veterans. The entire receipts 80 to the post for relie{l work. | The meeting of the Monday Evenins Club has been changed to Tuesday, 8 p.m.. at the Y. W. C. A.. because of the | meeting Monday evening of the Citi- zens' Conference on Community Wel- fare. 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