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24 NOTABLE AUDIENCE HEARS “TRAVIATA” Washington Opera Company Gives Excellent Perform ance of Work of Verdi. A large and exceedingly distin guished gathering led by President and Mrs. Coolidge and including Gen. Pershing and many members of the diplomatic corps as well as resident society made a brilliant assembly at the Washington Auditorium last night to listen to a generally admirable ver sion of the famous "hiccough opera." by Verdi. "La Traviata,” as produced by the Washington Opera Co., Edouard Albion, director. ’ . Verdi, master of tuneful melodies and rich dramatic coloring in operatic composition, in this opera has pro duced one of his finest works that was destined to become extremely popular. The story of "La Traviata” is based upon the well known tale of Camille, also called "The Lady of the Ca mellias.” It tells of Violetta, a beauti . ful woman, the toast of all in her so phisticated circle, who falls in love with a young man who ardently re turns her affection and woos her. She, however, is a victim of tuberculosis, j The young man's father persuades j her to give up his son, whom she tin- ; bitters and disillusions. At the efld. j in spite of this disillusionment and i his unjust insult to her at a ball, j he comes to seek forgiveness and I Violetta dies in his arms. In away, "La Traviata” is a "one- j man.” ol rather one-woman, opera, j Thalia Sabinieva, soprano of the I Metropolitan Opera Co., acquitted I herself very well in the title role. [ She sang her complicated cadenzas ; in artistic fashion and put dramatic • olor into her tones as well as acting | the part excellently. There were very few cuts in her part, or, in fact, in the opera as a whole. Russian Baritone Pleases. Ivan Ivantsoff, Russian baritone, was remarkable in his interpretation, both vocally and histrionically, of the role of Georglo Germont, father of Alfredo, the hero. Ilis voice is beau tiful and rich in quality. He is a thorough artist in his singing. His Italian, too, is excellent. This was quite the best role that he has done here, although his previous charac terizations have all been interesting. His duet with Violetta in the second act was one of the high lights of the performance. Ralph Errolle was quite satisfac tory, both in appearance and voice, in the role of Alfredo, lie rose to the opportunities of his aria in the last act especially well. An unfortunate bit in the opera was the playing of a piano accompaniment for Mr. Errolle off-stage in the first act, which was pitched in a key that did not harmon ize with that of the orchestra. Mr. Samossoud, however, showed his usual fine judgment in subduing the orchestra almost to silence, to lessen the discord. The orchestra has im proved consistently and played the overture and other orchestral selec- ! lions of the score in a delightful man ner. The orchestral accompaniment for the singers also was admirably done. , Many Olliers in Cast. Os the other singers. Paola An anian. premier buffo of the Metropoli tan, did not have a role to show his great talents, but did sing the part of the doctor in fine style. Mary Lucia Fish, an American singer who has re cently returned from study abroad, was to have sung the role of Flora, ♦ »»♦-»»♦« ♦ * ♦"»♦♦ • * * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ->»-»♦♦ »♦ ♦ »«♦«!> ♦ ♦♦».*- ** ♦♦ ♦ * «* .4/? Unusual Opportunity | p to Tour 1 FLORIDA 1 \ All Expenses Included 0 2 A a a Wonderful 12- JDav W ATER and V M | 1 H LAND ROUND TRIP H I TOUR of 11 M|| America’s most promising State. Terminating at • *• Ty>ate Washington hr bus In Balti- i'• . rw< o. . 2 2 more—mjkmf oonneuon with Met- r IFSt I OUT otaftS tl chants and Miners Steamship to Jack- •* Isonville. Florida. This water trip in- \1 ilO C1 ZZ • ■hides the 22nd. 2:ird. 24th and 25th iTiaV % SeCOIIU ” ol May. At Jacksonville, the tour * continues alonx the East coast of Flor- «»-«/• 9Q tx ! ida. affording inspection of ROCK * TI i LEDGE. COCOA. STUART. DAYTONA. n . , ttl Indian river orange belt Rpsprvat ions Must hr in 8 MIAMI. CORAL GABLES. COCOA NUT , _ , „ , „ 8 I GROVES and arriving in HOLLY MflV 17 and May 24 Hi WOOD. The return trip is the same " n . , It nespectively 3 j | 8-DAY RAILROAD A “«,H SIGHT SEEING TOUR d. § ON" MAY 29th our next rail and sight- N g g seeing tour starts, offering you the same t 8 a BUS trip along the Dixie Highway as in 8 I the water trip—PULLMAN SERVICE ♦} substituting the water \Cay. All ex- 8 penses are included. g 8 1 II TEMPERATURE MAY 12 2 Open Evenings xw"v£* c,tT p thi 10 p.m. J u 1 I H-I-Etnr.j 44 ♦<♦♦♦ ♦ »+-»♦*♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ fAt ♦ »♦♦♦ * »♦»♦♦»♦■♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦»♦ I under the stage name of Lucia de i Nunez. 1 At the last moment, however, a substitution was found necessary and Gladys Mathew of Sew York sang the two roles of Flora and Annina. She is very pretty and has charming stage presence. Her voice of lyric quality is sweet and she sang both parts very well. Louis D’Angelo and Raymond Oonybeare sang other smull roles satisfactorily. Albert Sheffer niann of Washington did tlie small part of the Marquis of Obigny well. The chorus of the Washington Opera Company supported these sing ers adequately. The shading of tones in some of the choral numbers was admirable and they seem to be con stantly improving in poise and dra matic ease. There was no ballet work to mention in this performance, only the slightest attempt at a gypsy dance being made. Enrica Clay Dillon deserves much credit for the setting, which had much atmosphere and formed good back grounds for the performers. CHING SLAYER GETS LIFE. Special Dispatch to The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 14.— Isaiali Butler, convicted several days ago of first-degree mtirder in having waylaid and killed Joseph H. Ching, a Leonard town attorney, was sentenced here this morning to life imprisonment. Butler is a negro. Jealousy byer a colored woman who had visited King's office was given as the motive for the crime. Ibb Say PEP to your grocer the peppy bran food ! t THE .EVENING STAR. WASHTNOTOV. T>. C„ THTTRSDAT, MAY It. 1925: 6,000-MILE RAILROAD PLANNED IN SIBERIA Russia to Go Into Unexploited Ter ritory Rich in Gold and Other Resources. By the Associated Press. LONDON, May 14. —Details of an ambitious Russian plan to construct a ~ s, SALE FRIDAY i I ( ) doors open at j IV J 9A. M. SHARP 1 I V 919 F Street N.W. 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The information was conveyed during a conversation regarding the settlement of private British claims against Russia and re financing Russia. j M. Rakovsky said the Soviet gov ernment intended to proceed at the earliest possible moment with the building of a new track through northern Siberia which would traverse 6,000 miles of unexploited areas con taining immense undeveloped wealth in gold, platinum, timber, furs, mam moth ivory and fisheries. The Soviet envoy suggested that England furnish the vast quantity of necessary ma chinery. M. added that the Soviet government intended to bring Russia’s transport system up to the American standards. As part of the celebration of the cen tenary of the opening of the first rail way line the London and Northeast ern Railway will run a procession of early engines and coaches, led by Ste phenson's No. 1 locomotive. GAS PRICE BOOST HELD DUE TO CUT IN RESERVE Principal Refineries on Atlantic Increase Charges Despite „ Higher Production. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 14.—A general ad vance in-gasoline prices along the Atlantic seaboard \vs-s announced yes terday by most of the principal refin ing companies. This increase, taking place in the face of private reports of another large gain in the average , daily gross crude oil production last j week, was generally construed in j Wall street as an Indication that the ! surplus supply of stocks was being j heavily drawn upon as a result of | the recent record-breaking consump- i tion. The Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey originated the increase by raising do mestic prices . one cent a gallon throughout its territory and gasoline j for export a half cent a gallon. When two people engage in a row they will expect you to join in if you don’t leave. L." JACOBS & CO. T-A-IL-O-RS 413 11th St. N.W. - . The Famous JACOBS Make FullT-ine of Summer Goods On Hand. Price— ss9.oo We Incite Your Inspection o L. JACOBS &. CO. 0 413 11th St. N.W. n