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EDITED BT JOSErH M. QUKNTIN.
vniS afternoon the Portland Sym
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I phony Orchestra will be heard
Ita second concert at the Helllg
Theater, and m-lth the memory of the Ini
tial concert and the attending triumph
rre.h In mind. Portland muitc-lovera
are looking forward to another great
musical treat.
It should be a source of pride to
Portland that this city haa so fine an
orchestra aa the rortland Symphony,
and that It has taken the lead this
season In the field of symphonic music
In I he Pacific Northwest.
There "nas been a dearth of this
class of music hre for so long that
the Tortland orchestra supplies a long
felt want In this series of concerts.
Carl Denton, a well-known Port
land muslrlan. and highly esteemed by
his colleagues, wilt conduct today's
concert.
Th programme prepared Is sure to
prove the most attractive one heard
here In many a day. The "Leor.ore"
overture. No. 3. by Beethoven. Is a
number unequaled for grandeur and
sublimity. Schumann's First Symphony,
which will be the principal musical
nffertnr. has been produced It times
since lsi by the Boston Symphony Or
chestra, the last time being October
of this year. This symphony, which
mill be given for the first time In
Portland this afternoon, was written
by Schumann In the remarkable time
of four days, when the composer was
hut 31 years of age.
There will al.-io be three light r.um
brs on today's programme: (lou
nod's "funeral March of a Marionette."
Meyer-llelmund's "Serenade Rococo"
for strings and bells, and Drlgo's
"Serenade," The finishing numbers
will be Wagner's "Volsplel" and Intro
duction to the third act of "Lohengrin.
A feature that should commend It
self in sll concert-goers will be the
analytical notes on the programme.
These analytical notes are sure to en
hance the listener's appreciation of the
different numbers.
Mrs. John Wolfe was contralto soloist
at the recent recital at the Sunnyslde
t'orgregatlonal Church and will take
part In a cantata soon to be given at
that church.
Mrs. Carlln De Witt Joslyn. a song
writer and composer who haa recently
come from Montana to this city to re
side, has been appointed state vlce
presldert for Oregon of the National
Federation of Musical Clubs. Mrs.
loMyn Is keeping busy as soprano solo
1st. She rang at the tea given by
Mrs. Davis last week, singing "When
the Time Comes In" tMiiard) and
"Venetian Love Song" (Molloy). She
also sang a group of songs at the Wo
man's league entertainment given at
Kllers Hall last Thursday night, her se
lections being an "Italian Waltz Song
and "The Serenade." ope of her own
compositions, both words and music,
and for en encore. "Where. Parting,
Are You?" also one of her own compo
sitions. Mrs. Joslyn has been Invited
to give a song recital at the Patton
Home early next month.
At a recital given at SOS Tillamook
street. In which Miss Anna M.Brl.le
presented Miss Irene Hagcnbuch and
Miss Anna Denby. these two young
students were successful In their ren
dition of the old maulers. Mrs. W. B.
Hamilton sang "Pay Dream" (Strelea
kii and two encores. 'and Mrs. F. J.
Mitchell played a violin solo, Schu
bert's "Serenade."
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This musical programme will be
given, under the direction of Mrs. Fred
1.. Olson, at the metelng of the Wo
man's Club Friday. 3 P. M.: Trio. "Opus
IT" (Kdouard Shupp). with synopsis by
Mrs. Km ma B. Carroll. Piano, Mlsa
Francis Hatchelor: violin. Waldemar
kind; 'cello. Henry von Praag.
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Mrs. May Dearborn Schwab and her
husband. Richmond (Pickt I!. Schwab,
have left for New York City to make
their home there for some time to
come. Mr. Schwab Is considering a
business proposition to .locate In New
York City and Mrs. Schwab la to busy
herself with advanced vocal study and
recital and church choir work there.
She came to this city, with her parents,
from New Tork State, 'over ten years
ago and today Is one of the most es
teemed lyric soprano soloists In Ore
gon. She has a clear, sweet, high-set
soprano voice of remarkable purity and
Is at her best at ballad singing. In ren-
derlng Thomas' and IVllbes' composl-
iwni ani in cviuraiura wora requiring
trills and tine Interpretation. She was
lately .soprano soloist at the First
I'nllarian Church choir and formerly
occupied the same position at the Taylor-street
Methodist. First Presbyterian
ami First Congregational Church
cholra. She has also won success here
in concert work.
In speaking of singers, apply the
ord "artistic" only to Tetrazxlni, Sem
brlch. Schumann-tieink. Blspham. Ham
lin and others who by reputation and
ability to sing may be classed as art
istes: really good professionals may also
he classed aa artistes. But never stu
dents. Students may develop Into be
ing artistes, later on. and perhaps not.
The same rule holds gi d In Instru
mental music.
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A programme will be given by the
Treble Clef Club, under the direction
of Mrs. Rose Coursen-Reed. at the next
meeting of the Monday Musical Club
chorua. Mlsa Clara Hqwell will assist,
giving Csdman'a new Japanese cycle.
"Sayonara." with Mlsa Geraldlne Cour
sen aa piano accompanist. After this
programme a joint rehearsal of the
Tuesday Afternoon Club, Girls' Chorus
of Washington High School. Monday
Musical Club Chorus and the Treble
clef Club will be held under Mrs.
Heed's leadership.
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This programme of songs of Robert
Franz waa given by Henry O. Lettow.
baritone, assisted by Mlas Madeline
Stone, at the last meeting of the Tues
day Afternoon Club, under the direc
tion of Mrs. Rose Coursen-Reed: "Aus
Metnen Grosses Schmerzen." "Maed
chen Mlt Pern Rothen Muendchen."
"tiute Nacht," "Vergesen." Mr. Let
tow; "1m Herbst." Miss Stone; "Staend-
hen," "Marie." "Die Helle Sonne Leu
elite!. "Cs hat die Rcse Stch Beklagt."
Mr. Lettow. .
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An interesting piano recital was
given, December . at the home of Miss
Jocclyn Foulkes. In addition to the
musical numbers, two papers were read
by Carolyn Canpon and Nancy Holt, on
tne Uvea of Grieg ar.d Rubinstein.
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Dr. Emil Knna will give two lecture
piano recitals after tne New Tear. He
also expects to produce his new his
torical opera. "The Dawn of the West,"
some time In the Spring of lll.
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Music lovers of Portland and vicin
ity will b,e greatly pleased to learn
that definite steps are at last progress
ing toward giving a murloal festival
In this city next Spring, either In May
or In connect. on with tne Rose Festi
val early In June. Hearty co-operation
haa already been given the project by
leadtng choir directors, mlnletera and
others.
It Is expected that, as far aa pos-
slble. all church choirs of Multnomah
County will unite In one grand chorus
for two evening concerts. One even-lna-
the oratorio "Creation" Is to be
rendered, and the second night the pro
gramme will no doubt be made up of
varied selections which will appeal to
the best Ideals of musical ai t. For the
matinee, it Is planned to have another
chorus which Is to be composed of
1000 boys and girls. wr4 will give a
more populsr programme- The leader
of both choirs Is Frederick Elmer
Chapman, director of music In the
Portland puhllr schools. It Is planned
to bring soloists from the East, to en
gage the Portland Symphony Orchestra
and to use the temporary auditorium
In Kamm's field. Steps are already
taken to enlist the united choir chorus,
so that the rehearsals may begin aa
early In the New Year as possible.
This musical festlvnl emanated In
the committee of the Multnomah Coun
ty Sunday School Association, of which
Rev. Albert Khrgott, minister of the
Kaat Side Baptist Church. Is the presi
dent. The purpose of the festival Is
Mrs. fi. J. Halsias, .ew "prao,
at M. David's Kplscepal ( kurck.
to stimulate higher musical Ideals
among the choirs of the county, to
arouse "esprit de corps" among the
various singing societies, to add an
other attraction to the growing musi
cal popularity 6f the City of Portland
and to further the work of the Sunday
schools throughout Oregon. It la hoped
that other choruses, aside from church
choirs, will participate. The singers
are all expected to be of such effl
clency as shall contribute to the effi
ciency of the chorus. In maintaining
the .highest possible standard of must
cal excellence.
"1 am so sorry not to have heard the
singing of the male-voice Welsh choir.
Has It really left town? I heard It
was the best we have t-rer had here In
that line!" These are sample expres
sions heard In many quarters within
the past two days with reference to the
concerts given last Monday and Tues
day nights at the Bungalow Theater
by the Mountain Ash Male Choir from
Wales, The choir's singing w-as su
perb, and probably Harry Lewis, tenor
soloist, was the very best tenor we
have heard In this city for 10 years
at least, both for fine quality of voice
and volume. The audiences did not fill
the theater at either concert, so poor
the response by the Portland musl.
cal people, although Welsh residents
were faithful attendanta. No financial
statement haa been Issued by the Port
land management of the choir, but It
Is stated that the receipts did not meet
expenses, wr.lch are supposed to be
about $1200.
This letter was sent to T. G. Rich
ards, director of the Mountain Ash
Male Choir, by a committee represent-
ng the Orphena Male Chorua. of tbia
city:
It was the privilege of the writer, to
gether with William Manaall Wilder, di
rector, and a goodly number of the mem
bers of the Orpheua Male Chorus of Port
land, or., to listen to the first concert given
he-e under our direction be the Mountain
Ash ilJle Choir, and thla letter la Bent you
aa expressive of the fraternal feeling of the
m,mh, .. i.w-.i organisation toward
the members of the association represented
by you. as well as the Individual sentiments
of the slcnerm.
Tour club haa come OOOO miles over land
and aea to site ua pleaaure. Ton expect and
receive, no doubt, because deserved, the fav
orable commendation of our mualcal critics,
but It may not be ungrateful to you to know
the frellns of those of ua. whose alma are
coirmon with your own. but whoae exprea
s on of thii- feeling rarely finds its wsy
Into the public r-rese.
Klrm. then, oa atrangeni. but aa loyal
friends of that sreat English-speaking em
pire with which we feel we have a common
destiny, wa welcome you to our country and
our city. secondly, aa modest lovers and
students of good muale. we tbsnk you for
the pleaaure you have given ua; and thirdly,
aa men and aa muslrlana, we urge you at
some subsequent date to come again with
aufflclent advance notice that we may not
be rei-lplente of benefits ot.ly. but dispensers
of courtesies It will deltcht us to extend.
We regret the necessity of reheareal for a
rapidly approaching concert forbhla a repe
tition or our enjoyment of last night by at
tendance upon tonight's concert,
Mr. Wilder, at th conclusion of the per
formance laat night, gava expreaslon to the
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unanimous feeding; of the members when he
said: "In precision and purenrrs of attark.
In tonal purtty and power. In dellcary and
command of phrasing and ahading. In
realisation of tf-mpo. In responslvanees to Its
director end In intelligent and sympathetic
reeding-, the work of the choir was not only
excellent and exceptional, but It was also
educational and inspirational."
The writer, from the kriowjedre of ac
tive association with male chorXis work In
LelDSlc. Berlin. Lordon. New York. Phila
delphia and Chicago, dealrea to emphasise
and Indoiee the statement of Mr. Wilder
and make It hia own.
There la still another feature, which I
would comment upon and that feature re
flects equal credit upon director and singers.
You advertise the latter as mostly priie
winners, but certainly all are artiste. They
prove lhrmR.lv.. true artists. Individuality
la loet Id the effort for a common artlalic
aucceas. Ther teem to have al! to them
selves with Victor Huso: "There Is no pri
macy among equate." and to have put be
hind them a!) petty Jealousy and desire for
personal pre-eminence. Aa a result, they
alng aa one man. or rathe.- as four voices
harmonloualy eommlncled It la a great tri
umph, for vou and for t:iem. In the hop
that we may hear yos aaaln. we remain, on
behalf of the Orpheus Male Chorua of Port
land. Very truly vours.
WILLIAM JIANSZLL WILDER.
plreclor.
WILLIAM K. LOWREY.
L. HK'KA President. I
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The New York State Society of Ore
gon gave an interesting concert last
Tuesday night in Chrlstensen's hall,
and the fine programme waa irreatly
enjoyed by the many members and
their friends who were present. The
selections were: "Spring Song." Triple
Trio Club: "Song of Araby." Alec Stew
art: "Valse Brllllante." Mlrs Marlon
Nell: "Pream River." Mrs, O. Y. c5rI
mon: ."Barcarole." Triple Trio Club;
"Uood Bye." Mrs. St. Clair Morris; "My
Hero." Mlsa Margherlta V. d'Aurla;
"Kerry Dance." Mrs. Salmon, Mrs. Mor
ris. Mrs. Montague: "Spring's Awak
ening." Miss Olga Golberg: "King
Carles." I W. Whiting, and "The Call,"
Triple Trio Club. Mme. d'Aurla was
director and Mrs. Emmet Drake and
Mrs. R, U. Montague piano accompan
ists. The date of next meeting la Jan
uary 9. when the annual election will
be held.
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Mrs. C- T. Salmon Is the new soprano
soloist at St, David's Episcopal Church
choir, and although she has not sung
at many public affairs aa soloist, her )
clear, soprano voice and graceful vocal t
style have gained her many warm ;
frlefids. Formerly she was a member j
of the soprano section of the Boyer j
choir at Taylor-street Methodist Eplsco- J
pal Church, and latterly was soprano ,
soloist In the choir of the Atkinson ;
Memorial-Congregational Church, East i
rwenty-nintu ana Everett streets.
Olga Stceb will play the Orleg A
minor piano concerto Sunday after-
noon. January 7. at the Heillg Theater, j
with the recently organized concert or
chestra which Phillip Pelx will conduct.
The orchestra will play the finest con
cert pieces In the repertoire but not
heavy pieces. Possibly, however, aoine
of the more charming short symphonies.
such as certain Haydn, Mozart and the
Schubert unfinished compositions will
be on the programmes. It Is stated that
If the forthcoming concert is well pa
tronlzed that the manager of it. who.
by the way. Is a business man In this
city, will finance a series of biweekly
concerts of the same nature and ""111
Introduce first-class soloists. "
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The soloists list week for the Wed
nesday Afternoon Women's Club, under
the direction of J. William Belcher,
were Miss Hazel Hardlc, soprano, whose
numbers were "Matlnata" (Tostl) and
"A Minstrel Lover" (Gechl). and Miss
Jennie Donnell., contralto, who sang
"Adoration (Thelmai and "Love In
the Southland" (Kunkel)
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William "O'Connor and Arthur L. Har
per were the soloists for the Monday
Night Male Chorus. J. William Belcher,
director. Mr. O'Connor's numbers were
"The Barley Sheaves" (Needham) and
"I Hear You Calling Me" (Marshall).
Mr. Harper sang "The Bandolero"
(Stuart) and "Good Bye" (Elizabeth
Youel Allen).
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Of special interest at the White Tern.
pie tonight will be the singing of Gou
nod's "Sanctua" by a selected chorus of
0 voices. Arthur Harbaugh. tenor.
whose excellent voice and singing re
ceived such favorable criticism when
he was presented last July In recital by
J. William Belcher, will sing the solo.
Miss Ida Wachter will sing "Mv God.
My Father, While I Stray" (Marston)
at the 6:15 o clock service tonight at
the White Temple. Miss Wachter will
be presented In recital this Winter by
Mr. Belqher.
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The violin and piano aolos played by
the Misses Mary Jessop and Katherlne
Kern; were much enjoyed recently by
the Mothers' and Teachers' Club of
Brooklyn School.
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Die L'nterhelltungs Klaus has In prep,
aratlon one of Heine's poems set to
music for the coming "Afternoon With
German Authors and Composers." Die
Klasae will meet Thursday with Mrs.
Hare. 2't Caruthera street.
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Mrs. Delphlne Marx, contralto, enter,
talned the membera of the Tuesday
Afternoon Class, under direction of
Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, last Tuesday,
and the programme waa: "Out of the
night" (Lang): "The Coyote . 8ong"
(La Forger): "Spring" (Hlldach); aria
from "Glaconda." "Malnacht" and
"Wlegenlled" (Brahms); "Mur wer die
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HOBERT BOICK CARSON.
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- ' - Portland, Or., Dec. 15, 1911.
Sherman, Clay & Co., Morrison at Sixth, City. Gentlemen: The tone of a piano is the first consideration of a vocal teacher. AVe use Stein
way pianos in our studios because their tone is rich, pure and true, and an invaluable aid in voice-placing. "Whether a delicate accompaniment
for a light voice, or an orchestral support for a chorus is desired, the Steinway is supreme.
- Sincerely yours, MR. AND MRS. ROBERT BO ICE CARSON.
Victor
Victrolas and All
the Records
Where
Sehnsucht kennt" (Tschaikowsky) ; arte,
from vsappho" (Gounod); "Like As the
Heart Deserveth" (Allitsen): "Morgen'
(Strauss) : "Oh Azure Era" (Schneider) :
t "Lfs Than the Dust" (Flnden). Other
selections were given by .miss irene
Strowbridge. contralto, and Miss Grace
Brown, contralto. Mrs. Bauer will 'pre
sent Miss Brown In recital next month,
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The Pacific University Glee Club and
orchestra gave Its annual concert !n
this city at the White Temple last Fri
day night and presented a most enjoy-
Brill, photo.
Dtiloa, Today's Director
Carl
mt l'oatert or Portland Sym
phony Orchestra.
able bill of attractions. The event was
reviewed, fully. In The Oregonian of
yesterday.
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Miss Sylvja Blackston, the Australian
contralto who visited here a few weeks
ago. sang last Wednesday night with
success at a concert of the Seattle Male
Glee Club. "Miss Blackston's pure con
tralto voice," wrote one Seattle news
paper critic, "was very effective In all
her numbers, which were well selected,
and did full Justice to a sweet voice of
warm and pleasing quality. In Gluck'a
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Studios
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Mr. and Mrs. Carson came to Portland from Chicago some two
years since, and have taught and song their way into the hearts of oar
music-loving public. In the following letter they tell why they prefer
and use the STEHTWAY PIANO :
Sherman May & Co.
a large, well-selected stock of Steinway
recitative and aria The Fargo,' her
culture and musical refinement were
evident to a marked degree." 'Another
critic wrote: "Miss Blackston's voice
Is wonderfully rich and winning in the
middle and lower register. She sings
with Intense, although well-controlled
feeling."
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The Apollo Club, of male voices, gives
its first concert thla season at the Ma
sonic Temple auditorium Tuesday night.
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The Orpheus "Male Chorus, under the
direction of William Mansell Wilder,
has two rehearsals a week at present
at - Eilers' Hall. Tuesday and Friday
night.
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This morning at Grace Methodist
Episcopal Chirch. Miss Ferguson, Mrs.
Stowers and Mr. Montgomery will sing
"Hear Our Prayer" (Abott), and tonight
Mlsa Frances Gill, daughter of J. K.
Gill, will play a violin selo, "Venetian
Song" (Nevtn.)
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A Christmas cantata, for four voices,
will be . given at the First Unitarian
Church at next Sunday morning service.
December 24. under the direction of
John Claire Montelth. The cantata,
which Is entitled "Story of . Bethlehem,"
by W. R. Spense, Is composed of solos,
duets, quartets and -trios, and will be
sung In place of the regular musical
part of the service. . ........ ......
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At the last meeting of the Monti
choral Club. In addition to the chorus
singing. Miss Alma Gilbert gave a
group of songs, including "Dream of
Arcady" (De Koven), "Love" "(Mattel)
and the prelude from "Cycle of Life"
(Ronald). Miss Gilbert will substitute
as soprano soloist In the Hassalo Con
gregational Church choir until after the
Christmaa services.
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Reports of fine vocal work done by
John Claire Montelth, baritone, come
from Albany. Or., In regard to the part
he took at the recent Elks' memorial
services. Mr. Montclth'a numbers were
"Gloria" (Buzzl-Pecela) and "Guard
While- I -Sleep" ( Warrington). Both
numbers showed to advantage Mr. Mon
telth's vocal technique and his control
of a flexible baritone voice.
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Mrs. Harry McQuade has been en
gaged as soprano soloist In the First
Unitarian Church choir, to fill the va
cancy caused by Mrs. May Dearborne
Schwab, who has left for New York,
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More than 400 people attended the
piano recital given last Monday night
at Chrlstensen's Hall, under the direc
tion of Miss Marie A. S. Soule, in which
the
grands and uprights are on display and
these boy students appeared and did
good musical work: Charles Dundore,
Jack Dundore. Gordon Soule and Philip
Chalmov. They all showed praise
worthy zeal, to which may be added
talent, in the rendition of these num
bers, playing entirely from memory:
Duet, "Sonatina" (Von Weber). Gordon
Soule and Philip Chaimov; "Berceuse"
(Hofmann), "Valse Brllllante op 34,
No. 1" (Chopin), Charles Dundore;
"From an Indian Lodge" (E. JJacDow
ell), "Valse Entralmenf! (Wachs), Gor
don Soule: "Evening Star" (Wagner
Liszt), "March de Concert" (Wachs),
Jack Dundore; "Barcarolle" (Nevin),
"En Courante" (Godard), Philip Chal
mov. Part II Duet, "Processional
March" (Ringnet). Charles and Jack
Dundore; "Butterflies" (Greig), "Night
ingale" (Liszt), Gordon Soule; "Dance
of the Dwarfs" (Greig), Jack Dundore:
"Bridal Procession Passing by" (Greig).
"Rhapsodie Hongroise" (Liszt), Philip
Chaimov: "Caprice" (Newland), "Air
de Ballet" (Chaminade), Charles Dun
dore;. "Military March" (two pianos),
(Schubert)', Gordon Soule, Charles Dun-,
dore, PhillnChalmov and Jack Dundore.
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Varied and Interesting music of both
the old and new schools of musical cul.
ture marked the concert given by R. J.
Hutchison, last Wednesday night, at the
White Temple, and the entire event will
be pleasantly remembered because of
the rare and strange music sung, mak.
lng the offering one of positive value.
The programme of selections has already
been published In The Oregonian, but It
is worth while to speak In passing of
the artistic manner in which that print
ed programme was arranged, and the
care taken In Its printing and presen
tation. Much of the black type used Is
old English, the paper Is superior, and
the critical notes ariven were very much
appreciated. The selections chosen were
from the works of Brahms. Liszt, vitau. i
Malllnson, Debussy and Godard. Of
these, the strangest contributions were
from Debussy,- "De I'aube a Midi Sur
La Her," "Jeux de Vagues" and "Hymn
to Apollo." The phrase "new music"
is written over them, and both color.
and texture are peculiar, yet alluring.
Mr. Hutchison- correctly estimated
them to be nearly "unslngable," and the
abrupt accompaniment which Debussy
has written, does not In the least help
th vocalist. It rather retards but It
Is Debussy and certainly creates curi
osity to find out what on earth is com
ing next. Miss Leah Slusser deserves
credit for singing these difficult selec
tions so prettily and with so much vo
cal skill. The Brahms number was
finely sung by a quartet consisting of
Mrs. Elfrida Heller Welnsteln, Mrs.
Delphlne Marx. John Ross Fargo and
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s,3se , .
RHEA WKAVIilt CARSOX.
On Sixth
at Mor
rison, Portland
for sale.
Stuart McGuire, with piano aecompanl.
ment splendidly played by Mr. Hutch
ison and Miss Laura Fox. Miss Gene
vieve Frazer, pianist, and Mrs. Susia.
Fennell Pipes, violinist, both showed mu
sicianly ability and gracefulness In in
terpretation. Mrs. Welnsteln waa al
home in the Godard selections and sang
with much ability, and Mrs. Marx ex
hibited the beauty of her voice in Mal
linson selections. Mr. Burton, tenor,
also did good vocal work. The arrange,
ment of the concert platform waa artis
tic, also the management of the soft-
ened lights.
It is satisfactory to know that instru
mental and financial difficulties were
overcome, and that the San Francisco
Symphony Orchestra gave a successful
concert, under the direction of Mr.
Hadley. -
a a a
"Musical men are never business
men." "Oh, I don't know. They finger
a lot of notes, anyhow." Judge.
T HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Lark In Bull Hosts at
Family Function.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Lark In Ball was celebrated at Bonita,
December 8, when their children E.
E. Ball. H. A. Ball. Mrs. Aaron McCon
nell. V. M. Ball and their families, as
sembled at their parents' home ta
enjoy a quiet dinner.
Mr. Ball was born In Illinois In 1832.
He Is an Indian War veteran, having
served in Texas as a noncommissioned
officer, in the campaign of 1854 against
J .'"I "m.an.cneB- "e CSM lne P-1
, I b"K captain of a wagon train
Russell and Waddell. In 1870, he was
appointed Government miller for the
lakima Indian Agency, and served, in
that capacity three years.
His wife, Adaline Robbins, was born
In Indiana, In 1845 and came to Oregon
in 1852. She is a granddaughter of
Nathaniel Robbins.. who was one of the
signers of the Oregon Constitution.
They were married In 1861 and four
years later moved to their present
home, where they have lived for 48
years. Since Mr. Ball began the task
of hewing out a home In the wilder
ness he has seen the dense forest give
way to broad fields, with steam and
electric railways passing his door. He
now owns a valuable farm.
There are few of the early settlers
who can recall more vividly the little
village of Portland than Mr. and Mrs.
Ball.
. They have seen almost Impassable,
roads changed to paved streets, and
forests to factories and the suburbs
of the city pushed to within five
miles of their home.
Although Mr. Ball Is nearlng the
8Gth year, his mind remains clear and
though feeble in body he was able to
take his accustomed place at the table
with his children seated around him
as in the days of theirachlMhood.
DIRECTORY.
Studio of Oratory
and Expression
608 Eilers BIdg., Main 3385
MARIE A. S. SOULE, MUS. BAC.
PIA.VO AJVD HAHMOM,
SB3 Thirteenth Street.
Beginners Preferred.
Both Phones Marshall 520. A 72 J.
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