Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1930, Page 22

B—6 GRAND JURY HOLDS CARVER QUIZ TODAY Ax Murder of Wife and Son Charged in Warrant After New Evidence. % By the Assoclated Press SEBRING, Fla,, April 5—Newly dis- covered evidence, scribed by officials as “incriminating” Willlam Randolph Carver, former Philadeplhia real estate man, was ready for presentation today to a special grand jury called to investi- gate the deaths of Carver's wife and 2- year-old son, and a colored yard boy. A warrant charging Carver with kill- ing his wife and son with an ax, and with shooting to death Ben Whitchead, the yard boy, was sworn out yesterday and served on Carver, who is in jail. ‘The warraut folowed interrogation of new witnesses. Some of the witnesses appeared be- fore a coroner's jury and after the hearing, a new verdict was returned saying the three met death at the hands of “unknown persons.” It recom- mended that the grand jury further in- vestigate the case. ‘Witnesses at yesterday's inquest testi- fled they saw blood stains on Carver's clothing when they entered the home after hearing pistol shots. One wit- ness sald Carver was washing his hands, and another witness told the coroner that the accused man's hands and arms were wet with water when he ar- rived. MUSIC FLORA KEEFER'S RECITAL. One of the most earnest and musicianly of singers in Washington, Flora McGill Keefer, appeared in her second annual recital here at the May- flower Hotel yesterday afternoon. The large ballroom was nearly filled and the audience was most enthusiastic. As usual, Mrs. Keefer presented a program that showed careful - selection and preparation, She has never sung more delightfully than she did yesterday. Her round high tones are always a pleasant surprise as she is gencrally considered aefinitely a contralto, although she gives her own opinion of her voice as “mezzo-contraito.” She sang two Handel selections, rarely heard, particularly effectively for her first group. The “Furibondi” was truly inspiring and it was refreshing to note the enthusiastic way in which the singer put herself completely into the mood of the song. Mrs. Keefer's second group, German Heder by Hugo Wolf, Schumann and Brahms, brought beautiful numbers sung with true lieder style and ad- mirably correct German diction that made no concessions in pronunciation to favor the tone quality, as is done sometimes by even the most pfofession- al singers. The third group of songs was even more interesting from novelty | point of view. “Plaine d'Ariane,” by Coquard, is an exquisite song quite unfamiliar on programs here. “La Pavane,” by Bruneau, is equally charm- ing, though in lighter mood. *“Stornel- latrice,” by Respighi is always welcome and that composer's “In Alto Mare” is a highly dramatic brief song that should prove a worthy addition to song literature. In her last group Mrs. Keefer gave songs in English by Rach- * maninoff, La Forge, MacFayden and Densmore. Mildred Kolb Schulze, another Wash- ingtonian who has become particularly noted for sincerity and careful prepara- tion of works she presents in public, gave unusually well blended accom- paniments to Mrs, Keefer's readings of her songs and also presented a short group of piano solos. She gave two brief and clever Debussy selections, “‘Serenade a la Poupee” and “La Petit Berger,” and Schuett’s dashing ar- rangement of the music from Johann Strauss’ opera, “Die Fledermaus.” H.F. Y. W. C. A. OPERETTA. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” @ musical fairy tale in three acts, was presented last night by the Girl Re- serves of Washington in Barker Hall. This was the fourth annual operetta to be presented by this group of girls. ‘The libretto and music were written by Jessie L. Gaynor. The music and drama presentation were under the leadership of Lucy Clark Street and Alice Sigworth Morse, respectively. Colorful settings and original costumes designed by the girls themselves, spe- cial dance numbers, ensembles and solos added much to the attractiveness of the program. The story is told al- most in its entirety by song and dance. With a large cast composed of (includ- ing choruses) well over 59 persons, the operetta was put over in excellent style, under adverse conditions, there being a decided lack of space both on the stage as well as behind scenes. ‘The Queen of Godare, played by Catharine Schofield, a vain, arrogant creature, jealous and enraged because her place as the most beautiful woman in all Godare had been usurped by her step-daughter, Snow White, played by Mary Middleton, orders her killed. The plot moves quickly, the hero prince and princess being happily united at the end. Prince Donaldo was portrayed by Helen Middleton. The work of the two sisters, Mary and Helen Middleton, who played the parts of the princess and prince, re- spectively, was outstanding. Both possess charming voices and in _the duet, entitled “In the Garden of My Heart,” which they rendered twice, they were especially delightful. Martha Fisher, danseuse, as the spirit of the storm gives an excellent exhibition of char- acter dancing. “The March of the Guardsmen” was the outstanding choral number of the evening. The other choral numbers were all commendable. The members of the choruses were girls in the various high school organ- izations of the Girl Reserves. Central, ‘Tech, Eastern, Western, Takoma Park, Silver Spring’ and George Mason High Schools were represented. Mary Middle- REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1930. From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. Eddie Dowling Tops All At Warner’s Earl This Week. THIS is Eddie Dowling week at the Earle. The star of “Sally, Irene and Mary,” and many other Broadway successes is to be seen and heard both on_the stage and on the screen. Behind the footlights he is his most ingratiating self, singing a song cr two, telling a very funny story and smiling with the genial smile that has won him numberless admirers. On the screen, his talents are somewhat submerged a war drama entitled, “Blaze o' Glory,” whose flame never gets be- yond the feeble flicker stage. Still, the latter isn't really Eddie's fault, because the poor synchronization prevents him from getting started, but once started, the music and the sentimental story render the most glorious service. It seems that once upon a time there was a music hall favorite who god into the war as soon as he was able, and then distinguished himself by disobey- ing his captain’s orders and not shoot- ing a German soldier who was cutting down his little Christmas tree in front of his trench. Furthermore this Amer- ican hero—Eddie Dowling, of course— finds himself, after an attack, in the same shell-hole with the German, and instead of doing away with him, helps him to put on his gas mask and by so doing gets badly gassed himseif. Home from the war at last, and mar- ried to a Betly Compson characteriza- tion, this war veteran finds himself with a bad cough on account of that same gas attack. Rendered almost mad by its persistency, in a kind of delirium, he shoots a man whom he imagines he sees making love to his wife and who, gentle reader, turns out to be that very German soldier who had come over especially to help him with his cough. From then on the coincidences come so fast and furiously that it is wl:llnlgh impossible to recount them all. The remainder of the program is devoted to an amusing comedy—"The Family Next Door,” the newsreel and the usually pleasant orchestra selections. E. de 8. M. “Under a Texas Moon" At the Metropolitan. MUCH the most important parts of “‘Under a Texas Moon,” the featureat Warner’s Metropolitan Theater, are its theme song and the brief glimpses al- lowed of those three dark-skinned beau- ties, Myrna Loy, Raquel Torres and “prodigies” of Washington, appeared n the featured selections of the Friday Morning Music Club program in Barker Hall yesterday morning. Thev wer. Isaac Minovich and Milton Schwartz. Moreover, their concluding number was a concerto in one movement which was written by Mr. Schwartz. It was an interesting number, showing a sense of irue musicianship and suggesting that in time the young composer will de- velop a very individual style. It has a rather modern, minor-keyed chief sub- Ject and a gayer, light melody in brisk tempo that concludes the movement. It is written for two violins without piano and showed the ability of the two players to blend their tone niccly into true ensemble effects. With the assistance of Dora Minovich, the gifted pianist, sister of Isaac, the two boys played Bruch's “Song of Spring” and | two movements from Moszkowsky's suite | very well indeed in opening the| program. | Sade Styron, pianist, who has become | especially identified with her interest | in early music and the ancestors of | the piano—the clavichord and harpsi- | chord—gave a group of works of Mo- | zart, Schumann, Cyrill Scott and' De- | bussey, winning an encore from h(‘r‘ audience. Her Mozart was perhaps the most effective selection. Mrs. William T. Reed, contral showed artistry and a sense of dramatis values in hef singing of a group of songs by Secchi, Schumann, Hinson, Steiner and MacFadyen. HE SENIOR STUDENT RECITAL. The adult student body of the Wash- ington Conservatory of Music present- | ed its annual recital at the school last | night. Viola Moxley, who has a charm- ing voice and pleasing personality, was | heard jn two songs effectively. A Chopin nocturne was played by Marcia Williams, who has good command of technique and expression. Eloise Nyce. | another pianist, appeared to advantage ' in two works. Youthful Bernard Let- taeu gave a powerful touch to his read- ing of “The Warrior Song,” by Heller. Ralph Whalen played the famous *“Ber- ceuse,” from “Jocelyn” as a cornet solo with good tone and expression. Others on the program were Gene- vieve Jenkins, Alma _fartin and Marie Rojas, with Christine Vermillion win- ning an encore for her performance of “Salute a Pesth,” by Kowalski. Miss Vermillion played with ease, command of her interpretations and authority in style. She also accompanied the or- chestra of the conservatory in the first movement of Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony,” Ernst Ladovitch conduct- ing. The hall, lobby and reception room were filled with an enthusiastic audience. JOINT SONG RECITAL. Gilda Sansonne, coloratura soprano, and Giuseppe Bruno, baritone, accom- panied by Elizabeth Gardner Coombs, gave a joint song recital at Pierce Hall Thursday night, when their interpre- tation of both operatic and song selec- tions were very well received. Mme. Sansone, a newcom>r here, was handi- capped by a heavy cold, yet she gave a worthy rendition of “Depuis le Jour” from “Louise” and followed it with “Care Nome" from “Rigoletto” ‘The Lark” by Bishop. ‘The rich Italian color of Mr. Bruno's tone is a feature of this young bari- tone's singing. He sang the famous barber's air from “The Barber of Se- ville” with spirited interpretatjon and style that delighted his audience. He o showed command of the true bel to, “singing tone,” in “Nom e Ver,” by Mattei. The singers gave duets from “Il Tro- vatore” and “La Traviata.”” Mrs. Coombs, addition to her accompani- ments, gave Liszt's arrangement of the waltz song from “Faust” and “Rush Hour in Hongkong” by the young mod- ernist, Chasins and A7aV /YA TaYITaYATgViTgY Ve LIgYIYRYATaXA R e Y North Cleveland Park. possible modern improvement, open Come out and see them. around to Windom, or out Wisconsin 1106 V. Ave. Dec. ton is a student at Central, while her sister Helen is a_student teacher at ‘Wilson Normal School. The seven dwarfs were students of the elemgntary schools. The chorus of the Guardsmen| was from the George Mason High School of Alexandria. Previous to the performance Kath- erine Moritz played violin selections. ‘The operetta is being repeated this afternoon at 3:30 in the same péurvev. LOCAL VIOLINISTS' CONCERTO. 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