Evening star. [volume], December 14, 1936, Page A-14, Image 14

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VINSON PREDICTS
RAYBURN VICTORY
Certain Texan Will Be
Chosen House Majority
Leader.
Br the Associated Press.
Backers of Representative Rayburn,
Democrat, of Texas in the virulent
contest for the House majority leader
ship said today the Texan not only
was certain to be selected for the
position, but that he might be named
unanimously.
His campaign manager. Representa
tive Vinson, Democrat, of Kentucky,
asserted:
"We now believe there is a very
good chance that Mr. Rayburn will be
named floor leader by acclamation.”
He said that by the time House
Democrats hold their organization
caucaus early next month, Rayburn’s
strength should be so manifest that
his election might be unanimous.
Supporters of Representative O'Con
nor, Democrat, of New York never
theless asserted they still were opti
mistic over his chances in the race—
so bitterly fought that Representative
Rankin, Democrat, of Mississippi, one
of the contestants, has proposed that
all the candidates withdraw in the
interest of party harmony and sup
port Representative Doughton. Dem
ocrat, of North Carolina for the
leadership.
Vinson said Rayburn had pledges
from 64 to 76 Democratic Representa
tives in six States where O’Connor
had claimed strength.
Rayburn is certain, he said, of 26
©ut of 27 votes from Pennsylvania, 12
of 15 from California. 4 of 5 from
Iowa, 12 of 22 from Ohio, 8 of 8 from
Louisiana and 2 of 2 from Kansas.
The Rayburn votes from those six
States, he said, are about two-flfths of
the total needed to elect him. A can
didate must receive a majority of the
votes cast in caucus, or 167, if all 333
House Democrats in the new Con
gress participate.
In addition, Vinson said, six out of
North Carolina’s eight Democrats are
committed to Rayburn.
... •-—
ENTRANCE APPROVED
C. Marshall Finnan, superintendent
of the National Capital Parks, has
approved plans for a new entrance to
the superintendent's residence at
Mount Vernon, leading off Govern
ment property. The entrance will be
ronstructed by the Mount Vernon
Ladies’ Association, owners of the
shrine, and will be built off the north
ern terminus of the east parking
space, Finnan said.
The park chief promised that the
entrance will not detract from the
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, as
It will be hidden by shrubbery at the
parking place. Charles C. Wall,
assistant superintendent of the estate,
occupies the residence that will be
nerved.
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Clarinets $36.00 up
Trumpets $19.95 up
Saxophones $68.00 up
Drums $5 up
Banjos $32
Mandolins $11
Guitars $6
Ukuleles $2.25 up
Violins $10.95
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OPEN EVES TILL XMAS
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Orchestra Reaches Peak
With Bauer Its Soloist
Home From Tour, Musicians Inspire Hearers
With Brilliant Playing—G. W. U.
Glee Clubs Featured.
BY ALICE EVERSMAN.
THE National Symphony Orchestra and Its conductor, Hans Kindler,
returning from a highly successful tour in the Eastern States, gave its
faithful adherents in its home city one of the finest performances in
Its history yesterday at Constitution Hall The concert was dedicated
to the works of Beethoven, and Harold Bauer was the soloist. The combined
Glee Clubs of George Washington University were heard in the last number,
the "cnorai Fantasy," togetner witn.j
the orchestra and Mr. Bauer at the
piano.
The technical development of the
orchestra always has been followed
with interest by the large number of
concertgoes, who show by their
faithful attendance their gratitude for
having the opportunity to hear sym
phonic music. Yesterday the ques
tion of mechanical progress was lost
sight of in the appreciation of the
spirit which animated the entire per
formance. Such play as yesterday's is
what endears an organization to its
public, sends it home rejoicing and
refreshed, and signifies the passing
of the orchestra from the status of
a merely local group to the broader
destiny of an institution, worthy of
national acclaim.
There were several points about the
performance of this all-Beethoven pro
gram that deserve special comment.
First, the excellent arrangement and
choice of the numbers. If there were
any present who might have had the
idea that Beethoven's music is either
too heavy or too incomprehensible,
they surely could not have felt that
way at the finish. For there was pre
sented the two sides of the master that
must appeal to every one. the lyric
and the dramatic. The former was
embodied in the beautiful "Concerto
No. 3 in C Minor." for piano and
orchestra, the latter in the "Corio
lanus” and “Egmont” overtures, with
the “Choral Fantasy” combining the
two.
Responsive and Versatile.
The next point to be appreciated
was the skillful manner in which the
orchestra was. at one moment, a pow
erful solo unit and, in the next, a
subsidiary to the piano soloist. In
both the overtures the orchestra was
virile, pliant and expressive and, when
accompanying, subordinating itself to
Mr. Bauer’s ideas in helpful and artis
tic fashion. Again, the nuances were
sharply defined and created under the
influence of feeling, crisp, warm and
vibrant. The unity of intention and
the fine co-operation between Dr.
Kindler and his men were rewarded
by the enthusiastic outbursts of ap
plause they awakened in their
listeners.
Harold Bauer added another tri
umph to the many to his credit with
his poetic playing of the Beethoven
“Concerto.” Mr. Bauer is a superb
interpreter because he dominates both
with his ideas and his technical- per
fection. One catches the idea and im
mediately it is given beautiful form.
His tone combines crystal clearness
with rounded vibrancy in a way not
duplicated by any other pianist before
the public today. In almost non
chalant fashion he set about building
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his musical structure. Suddenly, one
was deep In the beautiful unfolding
of the first movement of the "Third
Concerto," next carried Into the mov
ing and noble utterance of the largo
and then swept to the brilliant and
gay finish of the rondo. It was a
lovely performance, uplifting and In
spiring.
"Choral Fantasy" Brilliant.
The piece de resistance of the pro
gram was, however, the "Choral Fan
tasy,” heard for the first time locally.
The audience which had the privilege
of listening to Its premiere was not
as fortunate as yesterday’s, for the
orchestra had been hastily recruited
and hastily rehearsed, the singers were
inadequate and the pianist was as
Beethoven himself who had not had
time to wi-ite out his part except for a
few indications to guide him in his
improvisation. Yesterday, every par
ticipant was In top form.
The singers from George Washing
ton University, who had been excel
lently prepared by their director, Dr.
Robert H. Hannon, were vocally pow
erful enough to arrest attention above
the loudest fortissimo of orchestra and
piano, and their clear, fresh voices and
well-balanced ensemble were a pleas
ure to bear. Mr. Bauer, in the beau
tiful Introductory piano passages,
established the atmosphere which the
orchestra caught and carried on in an
intensely impressive reading. The
music is full of light and lyricism, ris
ing to the moment when pianist, sing
ers and orchestra unite in the glorious
paean of the finale.
Thunderous applause and cries of
"bravo” brought Dr. Kindler and Mr.
Bauer out repeatedly to Join the or
chestra and chorus In the ovation.
Deaths Reported.
Harry Brill. 71. 1125 Sprint rd.
Linda P. Kerr. fll). Stonelelgh Courts.
Myrtle R. Mayers. K8. 7405 Alaska ave.
Cleg W. Wild. 58. Providence Hospital.
Herbert H. Pillow, 47. Homeopathic Hoa
Raymond R. Pumphrey, 40. 3511 Nlchola
Marcua*H. Wright, 39, Walter Reed Hoe
pltal.
Hilton J Mart*. 37 026 New Jersey ave.
Isabelle Humphrey. 25. Casualty Hospital.
Woodrow Glascock. 24. Tuberculosis Hoa
InPant to John E. and Elisabeth A. Me
Oahey. Sibley Hospital.
Samuel H. Wheeler. 04. 115 L at.
Rosa Huckstep. 61. 34 G st. s.w.
Sallie Grier. 59. GaUinger Hospital.
William P. Osborne. 54. 1534 T st.
Ellen Nesbit. 50. 307 11 th st. n.e.
Joseph M. James. 33. Freedmen’s Hospital.
Infant Edward Yaney, Freedmen’s Hospital.
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OTTAWA, December 14 UP).—Gov
ernment offices, schools and many
business establishments In Canada
are to be closed today In observance
of the birthday of King George VI.
(Shortly after his accession the King,
In London, asked that his birthday
receive no official observance.)
Births Reported.
Andrew N. and Irene Inacoe. girl.
William B. and Florence 9. Willard, boy.
William B. and Rachel A. Oliver, alrl.
Alan and 8ylvla Carter, boy.
»nd Mary Freeman, girl.
He wall H. and Mary Ollutrap. boy.
Percy E. and Prlnceai Johnson, airl.
Randolph and Anna Parker, boy.
John and Janie Samuel, girl.
Qeorae and Alice Hankins, boy.
Charles H. and Florence Davie, boy.
Samuel E. and Kathryn L. Harris, boy.
Matthew and Bertha Marton. girl.
James L. and Cassle Redd. boy.
Charles E, and Ella M. Smith, boy.
ALASKA’S MANHUNTS
SIMPLIFIED BY PLANES
By tha Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Wash.. December 14.—
Man-hunting from the skies has made
the flight of Alaska fugitives a dan
gerous and futile enterprise. United
States Marshal Thomas Gaffney said
last night.
"In the old days, catching a fugi
tive often meant weeks of dog team
travel through the wilderness.” he
said. Now with the law In airplanes.
It’s a matter of hours.
He recalled, a killing last Spring.
"It was at an isolated spot 25 miles
from the nearest human habitation,”
Gaflney said. "When I satisfied my
self as to the identify of the suspect,
he had several days start with a dog
team. A pilot and I took to the air
and within a few hour* wa swooped
down and had our man.”
MONDAY
AND
TUESDAY
A two-day sale of nationally advertised quality
foods that lowers the already low prices. Every one
of our twelve super-food departments co-operates.
One of America’s
Largest Food
Markets
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OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRY SAUCE - I'lz Vbc
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AUNT NELLIE’S FANCY MINCEMEAT >*' 2 £ 19c
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Italian Cook rcg 44.
Spaghetti Dinner. Pk« | /
Crescent Delicious is*. A4.
Peanut Butter_fc I
Beech-Nut
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TOMATOES_2 >».• 19c
TENDER
BROCCOLI ix,-~ 12c
ORANGES T^sl:.r .. 20 <<* 25c
ALL MEAT CLUB n A "Vf»
FRANKS lb|7
FRESH LIVER J*.
PUDDING ,b 15
FRESH PHILA. , A
SCRAPPLE >b IQ
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| FRESH FULL CREAMERY
TUB BUTTERib.36c
IMPORTED
DANISH BLUE
CHEESE... ib.49c
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