The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-02
A GREAT MUSICAL EVENT.

terized as AN Eminent Musical Success.
The musical event of the year in
Mitchell, and one that is always antici-
pated with pleasure, is the song recital
given by Miss Goodykoontz's vocal and
instrumental class, in which she was
assisted by Maude Sisby-Nichols, plan
iste and Maude Kimball, violiniste.
An audience that was at once critical
and Appreciative, and large in numbers,
was in attendance at the Baptist church
Tuesday evening when the recital was
given. The opening number was CIV
en- by the ladies chorus of 20 voices,
the accompaniment to which was
played by Miss Goodykoontz on the
pipe organ and Mrs, Nichols on the
piano. The selection was rendered with
fine effect and showed the work Of q
master hand in the drilling. Miss
Goodykoontz selected good com bina-
tion of voices for the chorus and the
number elected merited applause. The
chorus also gave the closing number
on the program. May Welch and Miss
Goodykoontz rendered pretty piano
duet, which was followed by a ladies
quartette, Miss Bras, Miss Hooper,
Mrs. Burlelgh, Mrs. Mcconnell, sing
ing 'The Smiling Dawn" by Handel
in fine harmony. Maude kimball as
tonished and charmed her hearers with
her excellent violin selections. Since
she has lived in Chicago she has been
cultivating the violin and made won
derful progress. The little lady ap-
peared twice during the evening and
was enthusiastically received each
time. Her first selection "Air Varie,"
by Dancla, gave Maude an opportunity
to do some fine work and she respond
ed to the demands OF the difficult num-
ber. Her second number was a double
one, playing "Cantilena,' by Bohm,
and la Cinquantaine," by Gabriel
Mario, and in each of these selections,
which were Of different construction,
she made deeper impression on the
audience. Maude has good concep
tion of the authors ideas and conveys
them iutelligently through her violin.
She produces a splendid tone and her
bowing and presence are charming.
The little lady has a bright future be-
fore her. Miss Florence Gregory, who
has rich soprano voice, sang ga Sum
mer Night" by Goring-Thomas, in a
very satisfactory manner, her voice be-
ing strong and clear and full of express
sion and confidence. Miss Curran and
Miss Becker sang a duett from Der
Freischutz that was we'll received, the
ladies singing nicely together. Master
Ralph Huyck came next with a piano
solo, very pretty arrangement OF
Home Sweet Home, by Presser. The
young man was a revelation. when he
had finished his number, in piano play
ing. He rendered his selection in
splendid style showing good execution
in the variations and adaptability at
the piano. Ralph is alright and should
receive great encouragement in his
studies. Miss Curran, Of Alexandria,
sang GA Spanish Serenade,' by Burg
muller, 80 acceptably as to call forth
much applause. Probably one of the
very best numbers on the program was
the duett by MIR. Harold Beckwith and
Miss Gertrude Becker, singing II Feel
Thy Angel Spirit, "by Graben-Hoffman
1t is a number that req uires good voic-
g. good harmony, good execution and
strength behind them all, and these
requisites for the successful rendition
of the piece were abundantly supplied
by the participants, and was considered
the gem of the evening. They sang
with precision and expression. giving
finished touch to the number. With
Miss Goodykoontz at the pipe organ
and Mrs. Nichols at the piano for this
selection the accompaniment was par
ticularly fine. Miss Windle Miss Bras
Miss McGovern, Mrs. Mcconnell and |
Mrs. Burleigh sang "Dinah Doe" with
ticularly pleasing. 'Toreador's Song"
from Carmen, gave Mr.. Harold Beck
with an excellent opportunity in which |
his baritone voice, deep, rich and
round, was heard in satisfactory way.
1t was magnificent song and Mr.. Beck
with gave it splendid rendition. Miss
Gertrude Becker sustained her excel
lent reputation as vocalist of high |
order in singing "My Sweetheart and
l." She was in good voice and gave
to the plumber a charming rendition.
Her singing is always a pleasure and
her work has been frequently endorsed
by THE REPUBLICAN on previous oc-
casions.
Miss Goodykoontz can certainly feel
gratitied at the great success of the
concert and at the rapid advancement
of her pupils.
In THE DRAMATIC LINE.