The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-24
Mss KEATIyGs RECITAL.


Heating at the New Memphis theater last
night, the occasion being a musical recital
by her pupils assisted by number Of
friends whose accomplishments have given
them high position In the popular favor.
The program had been prepared with COM
mcndable regard not only TO the capacity
OF the pupils, but TO high musical taste,
so that, the pupils showing rare proficiency,
the audience was given great deal OF really
good music. This solicitude was most ex-
emplary, and we trust that the efforts OF the
pupils OF other teachers who may give pub
lie recitals In the future may be rs well d.
rccted. As consequence OF this intelligent
direction the audience was kept deeply In
terested until the last number had been
given.
alma Tyrolienne' was played by Miss
Sophie Leon with admirable facility and nc
curacy. Pinutis "Bedouin Love Song was
sung by Mr.. Malcolm Mcdowell TO the great
satisfaction OF the audience. The song itself
was n trihe low for his voice, but he acquitted
himself most crcdltabiy. His baritone Is Of
fine quality, strong and clear and shows
careful cultivation. "The Shepherd Boy
was played by Miss Julia snced. whose
gnce Of execution was reinforced by an In
tclligcnt perception unusual In one so
young. Mcrkers Positions Morgcnlied"
was played by Miss Josephine Burford, and
eyinced q lightness Of touch and much
sympathy. Miss Jennie Walker sang The
Roses Greeting" and gave II beautifully.
Her voice Is rich and round. very flexible and
full OF charm. The audience was delighted
discovering In her singer OF whom Memphis
will yet he proud. Miss Nellie Chapman
played passages from Schumann and showed
not only mro appreciation Of this master Of
songs without words" but defines OF
execution which gave erquisitely the color
quality that characterizcs his compositions.
Miss Lucine Crcnshaw gave some ballet
music by Maxsenet, and was both fluent aud
exact, As one must be with particular music
of this natum. Miss Willie Coward gave
Chopin valse (opus o. No % very hap
PLY, successfully main tanning the emphasis
Of the theme and acquittIng herself with
considerable distinction. Mr.. Clark Knowl-
ton then sang Mrs Moncriens Creole Love
Song and capiivaicd tho house. Mr.. Knowl-
tons voice continues 90 improve. II Is a
high baritone, though Its tenor quail
ity II positive and delightful. lie
sings with extraordinary case. and his
voice l. Of that sympathetic sort which acts
upon the scnsbilities Of his audience As a
violin strain upon the harp Of the piano.
lie has acquired confidence. and his work
Is marked by great discretion. Tho degree
81 success which Mr.. Knowlion may
Of application. Miss Mintie Rowland
gave the very engaging Romance
Sans Paroles" by Ravina, and was
IN no way embarrassed by is technical dIni.
cultics. Miss Chichester sang Holden's TO
My Dear Love" the special exoelenccs OF
her voice being IL high register accuracy Of
attack and is lucidiiy In fodtum. We
think n was made evident that special sue
cc.. awaits her IN ensemble music. Miss
Blanche Miles played schulhoTs Souvenir
de Kief." composition requiring the closest
attention 10 expression and at times great
dash. She gave Il with much spirit
and thoroughly deserved The applause
she received. The first part Of the program
closed with plano duo by Miss Heating
and Mrs. Tobey, the composition being Mo-
zart's "Don Juan" This was altogether adj
mirabie. The unisonanccs were wonderfully
well preserved. In time and movement
there was that effectiveness which bespoke
thorough comprehension and tho most en-
tire subordlnaiion Of tho performers "a
the spirit Of the composer They
entered into u with feeling that aiiested 4
nne sense Of artistic appreciation, and the
double recall which was awarded them told
that their triumph was genuine.
That those who heard these young ladies
and gentlemen may properly appreciate The
degree OF exceIlenee they atiained-tos II