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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, APRIL 21, 1912. 8 I TEsn onlj Kt EDITED BT JOSEPH M. QCENTIN. CESDAT night at 8:30 o'clock, the ily opportunity to hear Mr. Kathleen Lswler Belcher sing In concert before she return to Europe where she expects to sing In grand opera In the French province will oc cur In the White Temple. Twelfth and Taylor streets, and moro than ordinary Interest l.i being taken In the event Intereat to hear Mn.I Belcher sing; amounts to a cordial curiosity, now that she la a nnisnea voc , F Batchelor: vocal solos, "A field and Miss Jackson, accompanist; reading. "The Selfish Giant," by O il ea r Wilde, musical setting by Lisa Lehman and read by lira Frank Kup per. with Miss Frances Batchelor as accompanist; vocal solos. "DecL Theurs Halle" (Warner). "A Child's Prayer" (Harold). Miss Zeta Marie Ilolllster; piano solos, "Prelude op. 28" (Chopin). (Campbell-Tlptoi.). Miss the great Jean de Resxke. Mrs. Belcher iu a favorite concert and church choir singer before she went abroad for study, and she has a large number of friends who have followed the progress of her career with pride and marked enthusiasm, glad to know that a girl born and educated In this city Is blos soming to be a grand opera prima donna. A late number of the Musical Leader and Concert Goer, of Chicago and New Tork. had thl.i to say concerning Mrs. Belcher, written by Its Paris corre spondent: "Mrs. Kathleen Lawler belcher was soloist at the Students' Atelier Reunion, and her numbers were: "Vool de Prtmavera' (Strauss), Auf dem Wasser Zu Slngen' (Schu bert). Ton Sourle (Catherine). 'Lex Ftlles de Cadiz' (Dellbes). For encores lira Belcher gave A Memory of Yes terday (Zulaeta). 'MatUmata' (Leon cavello). 'Away on the Hill' (Landon Ronald), and 'A Little Winding Road' (Ronald). I have already spoken of this singer's work, having heard her first at an audition at the atller of her Instructor. Alfred Raehrens; but last Sunday night Mrs. Belcher was In fine voice, and although she has sung at the students' meetings before, shows that she Is a prime favorite with them, as evidenced by their approval and ap preciation of her last visit among them. Mrs. Belcher's voice la of flutelike quality, which she handles with per fect ease and skill. Her coloratura passages are exquisite, yet her voice Is rounded off and also glvea good ef fect In dramatic passages." Mrs. Belcher was quite successful with her artistic Interpretations of the Debussy music. In Paris, and It will be a rare pleasure to hear her Debussy numbers at Tuesday night's clneert. Her programme on that occasion when she will be assisted by the Treble Clef Club, to which society she be longed when a resident of this city will be: "Chanson de Clgales" (La combe), and "O'er the S-a" (Vincent d'Andy). Treble Clef Club; "Caro Nome." from "Rlgoletto" (Verdi); "Auf dem Washer Zu Klngen" (Schubert); "Monditacht" (Schumann); "Standchen" (Strauss : "I and II Arlsettea Oub llees" (Debussy); "Green" (Debussy); "Deplus le Jour-Louise" (Charpentler) ; The Dusk Witch" (Ambrose), and "St John's Eve" (Chamtnade). Treble Clef; "From the Land of the Skyblue Water" (I'ldman); "Early Morning" (Peel): "A Birthday" (Woodmut); "Ombra Leg glera." Shadow Song from "Dinorah" I Meyerbeer). Mrs. Rose Coursen Reed will direct the Treble Clef Club and Miss Ceraldlne Coursen will be the club's accompanist. Mrs. Helen Lytle Kllls. Mrs. Petronella Connolly-Peats, and Miss May Breslln, former members when Mrs. Belcher belonged, will sing with the Treble Clef. Madame Hesse-!protte. soprano, is an artiste whom It Is a rare pleasure to hear ami her concert last Monday night at the Turnvereln gymnasium, under the asuplces of the Portland So cial Turnvereln Society, was a pleas ing success. Her art Is regal end qual ity of voice superb, and it will be a privilege to hear her again. The num bers by the choral society were well aung. Dr. Augustus M liner, the Irish bari tone singer, who Is now completing a coast-to-coast concert tour, will give ui song recital at the Masonic Temple May 7. His tour began In Philadel phia six weeks ago. and will end In this city. Dr. Mllner has received cable Instruction to report at Berlin June 1. as he has been engaged by Carl Harder, the European Impresario, as leading baritone for a Uertntn royal opera-house. Those who have heard Dr. Mllner say that he Is dertlned to become the first representative of a new musical group In the field of American concert music. Dr. Mllner was born In Shandon Parish. Cork. Ireland. His father waa a celebrated oratorio singer and his mother, Ann Moore Mllner Is a direct descendant of Thomas Moor, the celebrated Irish poet. Several years of study In Ber lin have familiarized Dr. Mllner with the German language and song litera ture, and have enabled him to present a comprehensive programme. He Is rec ognized as an authoritative Interpreter of Brahms' songs and he recently gave a successful song recital at Spo kane. Wash. At the reception tendered the public by the Portland Willamette University Association. Monday afternoon. Mrs. Pearls Goulet-McOettlgan will be a soloist. She will be accompanied on the piano by Mrs. David Mackla. The reception will take place at the home of Mrs. P. J. Mann. The programme for the recital of the Monday Musical Club tomorrow afternoon will be: Chirus. "St. John's Eve" (Chamlr.ade). "The Dance of tha Dragon Flies" (Relnecke-Lvnes). Mrs. RoW Coursen-Reed. dlrectoi : vocal solos. "Autumnal Gale" (Grelg). "Pap .li La Ode" ((BraiimC. "aa But tar. Dream So Fair" (Metcalf). "Im Herbst" (Franz). Miss Maud Dammaach: piano quartets, "Petite Suites" (Claude De bussy). "En Bateau" (Ballet), Miss Lauretta Hlnmann. Dr. Emll Enna and Misses Mildred Kilns; and He. en Geo ble. e e For tha benefit of the Grand Array Relief Corps of Lincoln-Garfield Post. No. 8. a concert will be ' given at Chrlstensen's Hall. Thursday night and those who will appear on the pro gramme are: Mrs. Delphlne Marx, con tralto; Miss Sophia Shlves. reader; Stuart McGulre. baritone; Charles Dun can Raff, 'cellist, and Luclen E. Becker, pianist and accompanist. The numbers are: "Concert Walt. Op. 67, No. 6" (Maszkowskl). Luclen E. Beck er:' "Aria" from "Samson and Delilah" (Saint Saens). Mrs. Delphlne 'Marx; "Sally Ann's Experience" (E'.lza Cal-vert-Hall). Miss Sophia Shlves; song, selected. Stuart McGulre; "Wldmung" (Copper), Charles Duucan Raff; "An Irish Love Song" (Lang). Miss Del phlne Marx; "For Dear Old Tale." Miss Sophia Shlves: selected Stuart McGulre; "Scherzo" (Von Ooens), Charles Duncan Raff. At Grace Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning Mrs. S tow ers will sing "Fear Te Not. O Israel" (Protheroe) and in the evening Mr. Mulder and Mr. Montgomery will sing My Faith Looks Up to Thee" (Scbnecker). Lewis Newsom, basso cantante, has a sparkling, colorful voice of beauty and range, and he waa heard with success in a recital he gave, under the direction of Robert Boice Carson, last Thursday night It was also a pleas ure to hear Mrs. Rhea Carson, soprano, sing several numbers. The programme: "Flore Che Langue" (Rotoll). "The Horn" (Flegler). "Aria" from "The Magic Flute" (Mozart). Mr. Newsom; aria, "Ah For e Lui." from "La Travl ata" (Verdi). Mrs. Carson; "Kashmiri Pong" and "'Till I Wake" (Woodford Flndent. "When Love Is Oon" (Haw ley). "The Tramp" (Trotere). Mr. New som: "Seperazione" (Sgambati). "Vtl lanelle" ( Del Aqua). "Vol Che Sapete" from "The Marriage of Flgiiro" (Mo zart). Mrs. Carson: "Border Ballad" (Coven), "Love's Coronation" lAyl ward). "Dying Rose" (Tunlson). "Song of the Hybrias. the Creton" (Elliott). Mr. Newsom. Miss Laura Ferguson was piano accompanist. Soloists at the last meeting of the Tuesday Afternoon Club. Mrs. Rose Blorh Bauer, director, were: Mrs. John E. Wolff. Miss Carvel. Miss Rosalind Falm. Miss Irene Strowbrldge and Miss Tint Ledmldge. These singers are new members of this club: Mrs. Riordan. Miss Katherlne Thew. .Miss Evelyn Snow. Miss Irene Strow bridge and Miss Baric Mrs. Oiga Bartsoh Moreland gave a students' musicals recently and an in teresting programme was contributed by Miss Ksthryn Coburn, Miss Ada Holmes. John Dubois. Miss Lillian For. rell Powers. Miss Irene Stokes and Mrs. Frank Lewis Pursii. who all won credit. . A pleasant musicals took place last Wednesday at the home of Miss Jessie Lewis and several members ot fc.. u Spltai.er's orchestra took purt In a most Interesting programme. The principal numbers were an "Album leaf" for four violin". "The Weeping Willow Tree" and a beautiful "Bridal MInuett. ail compositions by Mr. Spltr ner. The fine dellcscy and subtle harmonies of Mr. Spinner's work are shown more clearly than ever In these, his latest compositions. Those as sisting In the entertainment were: Miss Elsie Lewis. Miss Dorothy Frazer, Miss Florence MacKlroy, Miss Jessie Lewis, Miss Agnes Tappenden. Jamleson Parker and E O. Spltzner. At a meeting of the Fletcher Music Club last Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. U. H. Bell. Irvington, this enjoyable programme was rendered: Trio. "Darkies' Moonlight nance." Mas ter Ralph Glesy, Jimmy Lively and Miss Beulah Pauer: "Hunting Song." Miss Agnes Black; "Sleep Song," Miss Anna Lee Smythe; "Ba Ba Black Sheep," Florence Pauer; polka, "Miss Annie Worlach; violin solo, "Dream Waltz." Master Stanley Houghton, ac companied on the piano by Miss Ar menia Houghton; "I Want to Be a Soldier," Jimmy Lively; "Vacation Time." Frances Lounsbury; "Cadet March." Ralph Glesy; "Dondo Mignon," Marie McDevItt; trio. "La Clnquatalne," Misses Marie McDevItt, Armenia Houghton and Dorothy Jameson: "Valse Brllllante." Beulah Bauer; "Will o' the Wisp," Dorothy Jameson. Friday night, at Taylor-Street Meth odist Episcopal Church. the sacred cantata "Esther, the Beautiful' Queen" will be sung by soloists and chorus, of Sunnyslde Congregational church, under the direction of E. S. Miller. Miss Olivine Flea will be the pianist. The cast of characters: Esther, the Queen, Mrs. E. 3. Miller; -Ahasuerus. the King. M. L. Bowman; Human, the King's counsellor and overseer of the realm, T. L. Chandler; Mordecal, H. F. Bolles; Zeresh, Hainan's wife. Mrs. J. E. Wolff; Mordecai's sister. Miss Lyla Ransom; Prophetess, Mrs. John Waldron; Mede- lan Princess, Mrs. Earl Phelps; neraia. W. H. Holt; scribe, L. E. Tilbury, beg- , gar. Robert Scott: nign priest. Avery Stelnmetx; Persians. Jews, pages, maids of honor, etc, by chorus choir of 75 voices, assisted by an orchestra or eight pieces. The proceeds of the oc casion will be devoted to the endow ment found of Willamette University. Since the rendition of the cantata of 'Queen Esther.' a month ago, at Sun nyslde Congregational Church," said E. S. Miller, the dlrctor of the concert, last night, "there have been a great many requests for repetitions of the concert and there is strong probability that In the near future definite an nouncements will be made. The popu larity of the cantata lies In Its very dramatic setting and the recital of a deeply laid plot to destroy an op pressed people, and their delivery. In- creased Interest Is also given by the Oriental costuming of principal parts and chorus and the fact of the parts being acted" Instead of their being aung. At the last concert the play was realistic enough to cause a four-year-old boy to rush up to me and ask If Haman had really been hanged." Miss Rosa Blackmore, pianist, will give a concert at the Multnomah Hotel. Wednesday night. May 2, when she will be assisted by Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, soprano; Charles Duncan Raff, cellist, and W. T. Boone, accompanist. Miss Blackmore Is a diplomoe of the Lelpsic Conservatorlum and studied there un der Professor Telchmuller for four years. She made a most successful debut at Stelnway Hall. Loirdon. In 105, with Ellen Beach Yaw assisting, and since then has appeared, at the principal concerts there and In other large European cities and Canada. A popular programme has been arranged, and among Mrs. Bauer's selections will be a number with cello obligato by Charles Duncan Raff. At Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, East Ninth and Pine streets, tonight, the Centenary Brotherhood or chestra, composed of 10 expert musi cians under the leadership of Buford Roach, will render these special num bers: "Fest." overture (LeupnerV: of fertory, "Serenade" (Schubert), violin, clarinet, cello and piano; recessional, "Commemoration" (Greunwald). Miss Lewis Dunn, dramatic soprano. will sins at the White Temple next Sunday afternoon. Miss Dunn has studied for grand opera In this city and also In England. e A special solo. "Cujus Anlmarn." from Rossini's Stubat Mater," will be sung this morning at the White Temple, by Obrad Gurin. John Claire Montelth has consented to sing at the Shakespetre Memorial programme to be given by the Wo men's Alliance at the First Unitarian Church Tuesday. Miss Dagmar Kelly, soprano, was soloist at the last meeting of the Monti Choral Club. Her songs were "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" (Paint eaens). "Melisaude In The Wood" (Goetz) and "Love I Have Won You" (Ronald). Miss Kelly's voice has made a remarkable growth In volume and quality since her recital last season when her charming singing won much favorable commendation. Miss Mabel Orton, contralto, will be one of the soloists at a Patton Home benefit to be given Friday, when she will sing "The Gondolier' (CoomDs). Miss Orton was soloist at a recent con cert given by one of the Order of Eastern Star lodges when her work re ceived many compliments. """Kunst und Kuenatler" and the Ber liner criticism on "Salome" were of great Interest to "Die Unterhaltungs Klasse," a German department of the Monday Musical Club. Mrs. Stafford will entertain "Die Klaase" Thursday, with a luncheon at the Multnomah Hotel. see Ludwlsr Harreschon, violinist, will soon make his appearance here In con cert. Mr. Harreschon Is a flrst-class .oini.t and has been studying under some of the leading violinists In America and has made a great success on xne stage. He will soon go abroad and en gage In violin study with leading violin teachers. w - Muslo and dramatto are combined to make Interesting a programme at the Concordia Hall last Thursday night. when the principal numoer, -An uia Time Rehearsal," an echo of early Portland, and written by Mrs. Simon Harris, was listened to with much pleasure. It Is a skillful bit of writ ing. The characters were: Hannah Einstein, played by Mrs. Ben Selling; Charlotte and Sarah, daughters. Miss Mildred Meyer and Mrs. Slgmund Slchel; Rosie Goldstein, Mrs. M. Baruh; Louise Well, Mrs. I. L. White; Jennie Conn, Mrs, J. Shemanskl; Harriet Roosenvelt, Mrs. F. Langerman; Rebecca Levy, Mrs. S. M. Blumauer; Esther Living stone. Mrs. P. H. Rothchlld; Louise Mandelbaum. Mrs. Cora Goldman; Aunt Betsy, Mrs. Bertha H. Myers; Koko San. Mrs. Caroline Lowengart; Totsy Sweet, Miss Miriam Shemanskl; Helnky Schu man. MIbs Madeline Stone; Herr Joa- Drawing -Room in the Home of Captain W. S. Biddle, Showing Steinway Baby Grand Piano 1 i r:. , r J'iilfL1; Oil : i -"r li j ;; - ii l hi h 1 1 1 f ! . . " ; , - ' ;rHTr .ClJsiM Irm0&ii .g.v.C- ' .r ...... .. - . . h .. i.. J To Those Who Understand and Appre ciate the Best, the Word Piano Suggests but One Name tetntoap Morrison at nwma Sherman May & Co. Morrison at Sixth chlm, Leo Samuelson; Florence CfRe gon, Mrs. H. W. Metzger. The accom panist was Mrs. A. L. Hexter and stage manager Charles F. Berg. A novel fea ture was the introduction of a Japan ese song-cycle by Miss Carolyn Lowen gart, whose beautiful lyrio voice was heard for the flrst time since returning from abroad. Miss Lowengart has a voice of unusual sweetness and rare quality and sings with artistic finish. Mrs. Henry W. Metzger, dramatic so prano, was In fine voice and was heard to splendid advantage, in "Parla" (Ar dltte). Mrs. Metzger ought to be heard oftener in public. Miss Madeline Stone's "Ben Bolt" was a charming number. The violin numbers by Roy Marx. Lieu tenants Samuelson and Simon Harris, with Edgar E. Coursen and Mrs. Harris accompanists, were also pleasant fea tures. Little Miriam Shemanskl danced the minuet most daintily. The enter tainment was given by the Council of Jewish Women, for the benefit of the Neighborhood House. Quite a distinguished concert, from both artlstio and social viewpoints, was that given at the Multnomah Ho tel last Tuesday night by Mrs. Elfrlda Heller Weinsteln, dramatic soprano, prior to her departure for Europe, where she Is to sing In professional grand opera. Mrs. Welnsteln's pro gramme was one of good contrasts, one which showed the manirold beauties or her voice and power of artistry. She waa most cordially received and she SWEDISH ACTOES, IN NATIVE LANGUAGE. WILL PRESENT FOLK COMEDT AT THE HEILIO THEATER SUNDAY, APRIL 28. gave two encores. She was assisted by Mrs. Beatrice Dierke, solo pianist, who Tendered in artlstio style "Eugen Oregla" (Tschalkowsky) and "Le Cygne" (Saint Saens), Miss Frankle Richet Walker played most effectively one of her pretty piano compositions, "Arab Love Song." The piano accom panists were Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer and R. J. Hutchison. The programme and concert com mittees of the Apollo Club, Portland's well-known male chorus organization, William H. Boyer. conductor, think that the programme the club members will give at their concert at the Helllff Theater next Monday night, April 29, will be the best and most enjoyable In the eight years of the club's history. The concert will be given at the Hel lig, because the Apollo Club's officers believe the attraction of the music of fered will require all the space of that splendid concert hall, and especially as H. W. Newton, of Spokane, Wash., has consented to be the tenor soloist. Everybody who heard Mr. Newton two years ago when In his first appear ance before a Portland audience, he sang so wonderfully. Is anticipating a rare delight In his appearance at the coming concert. Mr. Newton possesses a really splendid tenor voice, and he is very successful In his Interpretation of music, from the most delicate and ten der to the powerful, thrilling composi tions that require Immense volume and fire. His solo numbers will occupy a generous share of the programme, and are of such variety and scope that the gramme: Chorus. "Tis Morn" (Gelbel), and "O Hush Thee My Baby" (Sulli van); trio, "Serenade" (Herbert), and "Serenade" (Wldor), violin, cello and piano; chorus, "The Skylark" (Barn by); soprano solo, "Sunbeams" (Ron ald), and "In the Time of Roses" (Relchardt), Miss Rogers; organ solo, Andante Maestoso, Allegro Rlsoluto, from the "Sonate in C Minor' (Sa lome), Miss Lamberson; chorus, "Now by Day's Retiring Lamp" (Sir Henry B, Bishop), and "Sing a Song of Six pence" (Walter Barnett): chorus for women'B voices, "The Daffodils," poem by Wordsworth (King Hall); contralto solo. "After Long Absence," from the Japanese poem by Lafcadlo Hearn. "Du Bist Wle eine Blume" and "Four Ducks" (Harold Vincent Milllpan), Miss Brown; trio, "Ase's Death," from "Peer Gynt" suite, and "Norwegian Dance" (Grieg), violin, cello and piano; chorus, "Bells of Shandon" (George B. Nevin), and "Gaily In Our Boat We Row" (William Woolley). Miss Metta C. Brown, soloist and director; Miss Margaret Lamberson, organist and ac companist, asisted by Miss Lilah Ro gers, soprano; Mrs. Charles F. Aue, violinist, and Charles F. Aue, cellist. Adolfo Jimlnez. an operatic tenoi who has made this city his home since last Summer, has left for Mexico City to accept an engagement offered him as solo tenor with a grand opera com pany playing at the Arbeu Theater, in that city. Mr. Jlminez will sing the leading tenor roles in "Tosca" and "Risroletto." The opera company in nubile may expect exceptional pleasure, which he Is now solo tenor Is the one . .. . . . .... . . 1 1 .3 I j 1. 1 i. .i .1 Vw, . w.ll.linnii'ii 111 IWilLl n,.u ...... . . .. V Willi II M'Jill'll '9 I I A ' - : yj .W fir' (ikPt. .fe- i ' jr,f ' ..... - V- . I Wlb d :. ' -; " .:V: 'i ' " v "' . ''.' !- ' i ' -Hv ., . . ! I v "'. li i ' ' , v '' .- v.. -w-.-. - ,7i' Ti tfsiftii'issr inriiiirnriirirmiiimiir" n.., f . . r - . -,s .f.:.. , - .- ...i..,-. .... ii -in ir 1 ti 1 . - .. r,,,,..., . I .... . . . ,,.,,,. ,11 ,, roles "Pllkvlsten Fliekor. or, as it is ex-pressen in tngnan, ine nmmi t In the Swedish language with Swedish actors nterpretlng ml the .roles 1 ''"D ' ' . . Aorll tS. at the Heillg Theater. t nut." ftnaraf rr.Tndv win Ha mi&xea dv me cwmmu . . . ; . . , - v , ... t i uriiuh oxtnra farl and Mrs. Anna fieu ana meir aauKnier, airs. ..B2!IJ h.PTr.rSU?m te in the past. The comedy will be one o, 1 puuiic may expect citefiuuum yiucou . , for Mr. Newton, In addition to splendid In wl finish and most careful and Intelligent j stars Interpretation as a singer, possesses the I At itars sung before iney became famous. Interpretation as a singer, possesses the At tne last meeims 01 mo 1 ! added gift of rare personal magnetism. ! Afternoon Club a snort programme 01 i One especial number, "The Nun of j operatic arias was given, undor the I Nldaros." by Dudley Buck, will give direction of Mrs. Rose Coursen Reed: Mr Newton a big solo feature, with a "La Cieco." "La Gioconda" (Ponchielll), good vocal accompaniment by the Club. .anss uien driver, '" This concert will give the public an 1 adoro." "Roberto 11 Dlavolo (.Meyer opportunity never heretofore possible beer). Mrs. Nella Noyes-Feemster; of hearing the remarkably good choral ! "Con Vien Partir," "La Flglia de Rcg i i r .Ha rinh Th n. i glmento" (Donizetti), Mrs. Margaret I fl - . i, 1 .. . ! dr-av nf Vancouver. Wash.: "Valzer dl irons 01 1110 AJiuuw 10 no. v " l' ; . -. w ...1 .,.v....ik... ih.ir 1 Musetto ." "La Boheme" (Puccini). Mrs. have required all the space of the Ma- j Sanderson Reed. New members of the . . . n WA Ulao Hort niHa flat MlHfl M Pr- sonlc Temple, wnere previous concerts have been given. In addition to the space required for these subscribers. 1 the Hellig will accommodate many hun dreds of the general public, so tnat those who. through lack of seating ac commodation, have been unable to at tend the concerts of the past, may now have a chance to do so. The concert selections are both technical and popular. Perhaps the most striKing namoer on the programme is the CaDtaln." of . Bohannon. the famous poem written by Walt Whitman to commemorate the assas- 1 sinatlon and death of President Lln- iln and the close of the Civil War, club are Miss Gertrude Ost, Miss Mer cedes Sims and Miss Laura itoren. An Invitation piano recital by stu dents under the direction of Miss Mari A. S. Soule will be given at the First Christian Church, Park and Columbia streets, tomorrow night at 8:30 o'clock. A. Campbell, tenor, and Henry Ber tulelt. bass-baritone, were the sololsU l.-rnt week for the Monday Night Male Captain. My I cnorum, J. mu. .., The text is t-ampoeu ""'""'" I." Song (Kliiot), ami 1 juuc iuu inu beski). Mr. Bertuleit sang "Du Blst Wle Eine Blume" (Schumann); "Rattle His Bones Over the Stones" (Peter), aaa- oin ana tne ciobb 01 me i.ivu vnr. . . n graphic lines the poet portrays the ! and "She Alone Charmeth My hip of state entering the harbor of j ness" (Gounod) Anna Eng- the regular series presented by the society In the Swedish " "'fy ,y5eVong numbers from popular compositions rendered under the direction of Profes sor K,nE tS 'rmU'her t'oh.s" hmvT bJeV added to the comedy In many places. Rollicking humor " "AmonghTpVy Z?2$$, BrotUtrotn. Ellen H.lstrom. CarltTnge. HenUnge, Carl Thorslund. Marie Tapper, Anna Peterson and Alex Ehgstrom. victory at the end of her perilous voy- age, but with her captain lying dead upon the deck. The dramatic qualities of the poem are heightened by the ; music which sets out in splendid con trast the various moods of the poem. Though somber in tone, this number is thrilling and powerful. In striking con ; trast is the "Plainsman's Song." a 1 breezy galloping song of the bold rider ! of the plains. The most pretentious ! number is Dudley Buck's cantata "The ' Nun of Nldaros." The words are taken ! from Longfellow's "Tales of a Wayside Inn." The music is typical of the com poser and Is written In his happiest vein. Other members not heard before in Portland are "A Spring Madrigal." "Reverie" and "The Elfinan and i Dreams," the latter an unaccompanied number with obligato soio Dy uom j. Zan. whose baritone voice Is dis played to the best advantago in this charming seranade. The programme: "Carmena," (Wil son): a "Lullaby," (Brahms), b "A Spring Madrigal," (Sabin): solos, "I Sent My Soul." "Alas That Spring" and The Worldly Hopes" (Liza Lehmann), Mr. Newton: a "My Name Is Where the Heather Blooms" (DeKoven), b "Annie Laurie," (Dudley Buck); "Captain, My Captain." (Bohannon); "Plainsman's Song." (Bliss): a "Reveries." (Storch), b "Elfman," (Gibson); "Violets," "Sad Memories." "Life's Twilight." "Only a Rose," "Evening Song." (Downing, Mr. Newton: "Dreams," with baritone obligato solo by Dom J. Zan, (Be schnltt); "Nun of Nldaros," with tenor solos by Mr. Newton (Dudley Buck). It is noteworthy that In the pro gramme of the concert to be given at Calvary Presbyterian Church Tuesday night there appears a group of songs by Harold Vincent Mllllgan, who was formerly organist of this church. His many friends In Portland will be glad to know of bis success as a composer of music. Mr. Mllllgan is now organ ist of Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New Tork City. Tuesday night's pro- At the last meeting of the Wednes day Afternoon Women's Club, J. Wil liam Belcher, director, solos were sung by the Misses Vivian Marshall, so prano, whose numbers were "Seque dllle." from "Carmen" (Bizet), and "Shadow March" (Del Rlego), and Anna McGlvern, contralto, who sang "Rose of My Heart" (Lohr), and "Down in Nod-a-way" (Gaynor). Miss Florence ' Westengard is plan ning a programme for the inmates of the Patton Home for the Aged, to be presented there Friday night and shs and her sister, Melba. will furnish some of the evening's entertainment. Both have been heard at a number of recitals since their return from their study abroad. Miss Melba being an accom plished violin soloist, while her sister has won credit for her piano playing. The musical announced to be giver, by Francis Richter, the artistic pianist, at the tea-room of the Meier & Frank store, was postponed from yesterday to May 8, at the same place. On thut occasion Mr. Richter will give one of his high-class piano recitals, and Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer has agreed to sinir a song composed by Mr. Richter when he was 16 years old. Mrs. Fred L. Olson's singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" was enthus iastically received by the large au dience that filled the Gipsy Smith Au ditorium last Tuesday night to hear Senator La Follette. of Wisconsin. Mrs. Olson sang "Comin' Thro' the Rye" as an encore and it was so gen erously applauded that she had to re peat it. Miss Eva Johnson was the soloist at the annual convention of Congrega tional churches, held at Laurelwood Church last Wednesday, her selection being "Eye Hath Not Seen," from Gaul's "Holy City," and her singing waa much appreciated 4
