The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-06
THE MUSICALE LAST NIGHT.
The Elegant Home of Mrs. w. FL. Hole
man Thrown Open to Her Friends.

man luTOWn OpGH 10 I1eT II TlelluS.
The Methodist congregation is engag
ed in furnishing the parsonage, or rather
in completing the furnishings, and the
good women of the church, always in
the lead, when it comes to "good works."
made it the occasion of most enjoyable
evening.
Last night the charming and hand
some home of Mrs. w. III. Holleman, on
Hillsboro street, was thrown open to
friends; the interior and grounds We're
brilliantly lighted, and some two hun
dred delightful guests gathered to hear
a musicale, participated in by some of
the most talented amateurs Of the city.
The programme, which was long and
varied, opened with a trio of three vio-
Inns and piano, by Misses Helen Smedes,
Florence Boylan and Master James
Thomas. This was a happy selection,
and showed the skill of the young per-
formers. Following came a vocal SOLO
Day Dream, Strelezki-by that charming
soprano, Mrs. G.. w. Bryant. Her voice
is a favorite in Raleigh, and always mer-
its the applause given SO heartily. Her
singing is melodious, and her voice mod
ulated with that perfect control so nota-
bic in artists. Miss Lula Holden played
with unusual power and expression Ley
bach's LA Somnambula." She has rare
Interpretation and her piano playing is
always enjoyable. Miss Florence Boy
Ian rendered as violin solo one of Coop
er's catchy marches, and was heartily
applauded. Miss Gertrude Bush then
sang double number - Strelezki's
dreams" and Helen Hoods "Disap-
pointment," making a fine impression
with her mezzo-soprano voice. Following
this, very enjoyable number, two violins
and piano, was presented by Miss
Smedes and Master James Thomas.
This was charmingly rendered, and was
full of rich harmony. Miss Ethel Watt
played piano solo which was enjoyable
and displayed to advantage her power
of Interpretation. Miss Minnie Tucker,
whose melodious and sympathetic voice
is always heard with pleasure, sang
Thou Art My ALL" by Dradsky. She
graciously responded to an encore, sing
ing with much pathos and tenderness, to
the delight of the audience The last
item on the programme was a violin solo
by Miss Mary Johnson. She played with
ease and produced in exquisite tones
Dancla's lies Puritains." Her tech
nique is good and her tone coloring ex-
cellent. She is violnist of decided mer-
it, and will take rank as a specialist on
this greatest of instruments.
After the music. refreshments were
served, closing a most delightful eve
ming.
The following was the programme:
/. Violin trio-Simple Aveu. :. .Thome
Misses Helen Smedes, Florence Boylan
and Master Jim Thomas.
2. Vocal solo-Day Dream. :. Strelezki
Mrs. G. w. Bryant.
). Piano solo-La Somnambula Leybach
Miss Lula Holden.
t. Violin solo--March Jungue. Cooper
Miss Florence Boylan.
5. Vocal solos-Dreams. :. . Strelezki
Disappointment Helen Hood
Miss Gertrude Bush.
6. Violin duett-Petite Symphonic
Miss Helen Smedes and Master Jim
Thomas.
7. Piano solo-Rondo Turc. Herr
Miss Ethel Watt.
s. Vocal solo-Thou Art My AL. Bradsky
Miss Minnie Tucker.
8. Violin solo-Les Puritains. .Dancla
s@a Miss Mary johnson.