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¥ August 28, 1926 WINNETKA TALK 33 GALA PERFORMANCES END RAVINIA OPERA Leading Stars to Be Seen in Grand Finale of Fifteenth Season at Ravinia As the fifteenth season of Ravinia opera and concerts draws rapidly to a close the spirit of gala begins to manifest itself and Louis Eckstein in outlining the performances which will round out as brilliant a season of opera as this country has ever wit- nessed, has scheduled a repertoire that will long remain in the memories of those who appreciate the best in music. Between Sunday night, August 29, and Monday night September 6, when the season will end, two elaborate gala performances, the first consisting of a triple bill, the second, a double in which the leading artists of the Ra- vinia forces will take part, are to be given. Popular demand has made it necessary to give an extra perform- ance of "Lohengrin," this taking the place of the regular Monday night or- chestra concert. "La Navarraise," that tensely dramatic French opera which has long been popular with Ravinia audiences will be given its only per- formance of the current season, and the remainder of the offerings have been chosen from among those works in which the interest of Ravinia pa- trons have been unusually keen. "Madame Sans Gene" The new week will begin Sunday af- ternoon, August 29, when an orchestra concert will be given under the direc- tion of Mr. DeLamarter. All seats are free for these concerts. Sunday night will witness the second perform- ance of "Madame Sans Gene," the Giordano opera of Napoleonic times which has been added to the Ravinia repertoire this season and which was received with such acclaim that an- other performance became imperative. Miss Alice Gentle will be heard as Catherine Huebscher, a part well fitted to her dramatic and vocal ability, while Giovanni Martinelli will again be cast as LeFebvre, the soldier who became marshal of France, a role which he makes decidedly outstanding both in singing and acting. Napoleon Bona- parte, a role in which Giuseppe Danise has added to his repertoire and which may be considered one of the master- pieces of this baritone, will again be sung by this great singer actor. Others in the cast are Mme. Bourskaya, Miss | duct. Maxwell, Miss Paggi, Miss Falco, Mr. [that in it she has completely captivated Mojica, Mr. Defrere, Mr. D'Angelo her audiences. Edward Johnson, and Mr. Ananian. Mr. i wi - ' mn asian. Mr. Papi will ¢od another of the world's great Wag- So popular have been the Ravinia | ZAMS, will have, The sine ole: to performances of "Lohengrin" this sea- | HC NES Efpecia y en, gh h sn son, that an extra performance of this |2S Smnger and smear - wit e work--the third which has been given | Presents in so individual a2 manner as --has been scheduled for Monday | tO give it many new and revealing at- night, August 30, in place of the con- tributes. Toad Frevion 15 0 be cert by the Chicago Symphony Orches- | Lelramund, Miss Gentle is cast as tra. Mme. Rethberg, whose fame as|Ortrud, Louis D'Angelo as King Henry an interpreter of Wagnerian roles is|and Desire Deirere as the King's international, will again be heard as|Herald. Mr. Hasselmans will conduct, Elsa. She has made the role so| 'Manon Lescaut," Puccini's colorful thoroughly human and it reveals her | opera with which the Season was vocal beauty to such an advantage, (Continued on Page 35) i A New Day a Week for the enjoyment of more pleasant Did you ever stop to think that by sending your weekly washing to us, you could have a new day a week--52 holidays a year--for the enjoyment of more pleasant duties. Time is what we sell. Time is what you | need. A few words on the telephone or to Bill the Washington Laundry Man and washday would be removed from your calendar--your mind--and your home. Prim Prest Service All clothes, finished, ready to wear. Minimum bundle 10 Ibs. | (for instance 5 Ibs. flat, 5 Ibs. wearing apparel) $2.25. Hand- kerchiefs, 2 cents extra. An Attractive Home for individuals or small families who want the same service rendered by the finest hotels but intermingled with a home atmosphere that adds to the comfort of a short or long stay. There are attractive terms for long leases. Come and enjoy our cafeteria. For Reservations Telephone University 8000 Orrington Avenue, South of Church Street Evanston CALL IN BILL TODAY-- HE'S IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TODAY--AND EVERY DAY