The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-10
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old gentleman. But she was still more
overpowered when It was pointed out
to her that the tiara Of brilliants that
had sparlxled in her hair had disap-
peared since that touching episode.
The WilkesJBarre Kodak has the fol-
lowing kindly comment upon Miss Sadie
Kaiser. who 10 winning % much favor
as a vocalist in London: The welcome
that awaits the return Of that fair
singer. Miss Sadie Kaiser. ought to be
q rousing one. This brave httle woman
did more than many people give her
credit for when she went across the sea
and accepted the hard and serious work
involved In musical study. The IA
nous Emma Abbott used to say that
none knew. save those who have en-
dured 1t. the fortitude and self denials
that are demanded OF vocal student
In Europe. 1t is always and ever hard.
ceaseless. unsympathetic labor, with
the heart at times almost broken down
with the thought Of possible failure.
Then the life among strangers, far from
home and with no familiar voice to
cheer when hope is dropping. All these
things are hidden from the friends Of
those studying abroad. and 1t Is safe to
say that Miss Kaiser has had her share
Of them. 1t Is sincerely hoped that
when the little lady Is finally released,
which will not be for long time yet. as
she expects to return after brief home
visit. she will win that applause
and fame which waits on the kind OF
preparatory work she Is doing.
Miss Elsie A. c. VanDervOort. Of New
York, has been engaged for one year
as the contralto soloist Of the Elm Park
church. Miss VanDervoort sang there
last Sunday. and 1t Is rarely that a
singer receives such universal praise
as was bestowed on this young lady.
Those who were fortunate to be pres
ent at the morning services brought
friends with them In the evening to
hear her. nor was anyone disappointed.
She possesses voice Of wonderful COM
pass and Of the richest quality. She
reads music at sight and Is a thorough
good musician. The Elm Park church
Is to be congratulated upon having se-
cured such q fine voice to complete
their excellent Quartette. which will
now be composed Of Miss Sullivan. Miss
VanDervoort, Mr.. Wooller and Mr..
Thomas.
An interesting anecdote Is being told
In New York about Mime. Melba. On a
recent occasion she took the part OF the
queen in 1.-The Huguenots" at a per-
the performance little child was play
ing near the door. In the midst of one
Of the exquisite thrills Of the role. the
child became excited and, running to
its mother, who was In the audience,
cried In audible manner: "Listen,
mamma, birdie, birdie" The effect was
magical. The audience broke forth into
q storm Of applause. After the per-
formance the great singer said: Moth
ing has ever pleased me more in all the
things that have been said Of me in all
my life."
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Tallie Morgan was In New York this
week in consultation with the music
committee Of one Of the largest
churches of that city, he having been
sent for the forepart Of the week. 1t is
possible that he will be engaged there
this coming winter. Mr.. Morgan has
received several offers from New York
before, but the salary has not been up
to his demands.
The chorus Of the princess Bonnie"
was tried for the first time Thursday
morning by Willard Spencer, the COM
poser Of the opera. and he was we'll
pleased with 1t. 1.-The Princess Is in
daily rehearsal and It will receive its
first metropolitan production at the
Broadway theater, New York, Sept. 2.
Professor Haydn Evans will be the
organist at the Elm Park church to-
morrow.
w. c. Weeden will assist the Young
Mems Christian Association Glee club
at the gospel meeting at Nay Aug park
tomorrow afternoon.
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Mrs. F. D. Brundage, solo soprano,
and Miss Maggie Jones, solo contralto,
at the Penn Avenue Baptist church, will
enjoy vacation during August.
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The choir Of the Green Ridge Presby-
terian church will have vacation dur
Ing the month Of August. The musical
service will be congregational. led by
George F. Whittemore. with Mrs. c. F.
Whittemore as organist.
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Miss Lydia Pichel will sing at the
Penn Avenue Baptist church tomorrow.
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