Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-11

Salem's best musical people listened
TO an array o. Salem's best musical
talent on the above occasion Thurs e
day evening. 1t is safe to say this
town has never had such a gathering
Of artists as at present, nor suffered
such loss as the temporary depart
ure OF j. Carlyle Denton, who leaves
for England 10 study music.
The program was opened with a
few well chosen words by Prof. Scobie,
the oldest teacher OF music in Salem.
lie had not imagined Carl Denton had
50 many friends-everyone seems to be
his friend. So many had been willing
TO go OF the program that he had
been compelled TO take only prOfes-
siOnals, and he begged the audience
not to attempt an encore for anyone.
lie called on Mrs. Willman TO play the
first number, and her appearance was
greeted with applause and greater
aDpIause followed her beautiful and
highly spirited rendition. Salem has
never had woman pianist, equal to
Mrs. Willman.
Mrs. Holland sang a very sweet
waltz song. that was utterly spoiled
by the had acoustics of the Y. VI. T..
A. Miss Shelton proved most skill
warmly spplauded. The violin trio
followed by Prof. Denton and Misses
Brown and Nicklin, his pupils, and
both well-known and popular players.
The students fully justified their
masters reputation. The air was a
sad one and probably expressed the
feelings OF Prof. Denton at parting
with so many friends and pupils
Prof. TillsOn played an instrumental
reverie that showed masterful touch
and finest expression.
Prof. Heritage sang "Honor and
Arms" from Handel, again display
ing his powers in operatic music Of
the most difficult character. He was
accompanied by Herr Fleck, who
then played paraphrase from List
in his most highly finished manner.
Herr Fleck as performer on the
piano is probably without an equal In
Oregon. He plays with freedom OF
expression and a thOrOughness and
mastery OF most difficult compositions
that is almost marvellous. His execu-
tiOn is wonderful and his audience
were delighted to the uttermost.
Many declared no such performance
had ever been heard IN Salem. Prof.
Denton now played "Cavatina" by
Ruff, his farewell public rendition at
Salem, accC mpanied by Miss Denton
IL was splendid exhibition on the
violin. At the close Miss Lelo
Nicklin stepped up and presented him
with a beautiful ring, with neat
speech. Mr.. Denton was taken off
his feet, so to speak, and for a few
moments could not control his feelings
so as to express few words OF thanks.
Prof. Scobie said the show was over
and then followed a social reunion at
which all present shook hands with
the young musician and wished him
'bOn voyage"
Refreshments were served by bis
pupils and general handshaking fol-
lowed. After cake and lemonade Mr..
Denton and Miss Brown, his advanced
pupil who will take up his work with
most of his students, played duet.
Mr. Heritage and Mr.. Sam Burrans
sang "The Larboard Watch" and re.
ceiyed storm of applause
The master of ceremonies, Prof
Scooie was then persuaded to give
81 Fear No Foe," and Mr.. Burrans
was recalled to sing "The Vacant
Chair" He is a splendid tenor
lately from England. This closed one
Of the most pleasant and successful
musical evenings ever enjoyed in OuI
| city.