The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-06
SOUTH PORTLAND.
GRAND CONCERT WAS THE EVENT
OF THE SEASON.


voices. which for several weeks past hal
been under the careful training OF MI
Q. Stewart Taylor, gave the 1irst OF III
three concerts.
Despite the unfayorable condition:
of the weather, there was gpoo sizee
audience present, and the music-lovlnG
population Of South Portland could mol
have been surprised at the treat which
was afforded them.
The voices of the chorus blended most
tremendously. Arranged upon terrace
like seats on the STAGE the voices hlle1
the auditorium till the very walls seemed
to resoupd with gladness.
MIR. Taylor of course, directed, and ID
all the nnmb ers the effect Of his careful
training stood out prominently.
The opening number was most tttlng
one, the American Hymn" and Mrs.
Knapp's fine soprano rang out to par
| ticular advantage in the solo part, the
quartette following and leading to ia
grand climax which was nicely sustained
by the chorus.
| Miss Craft was introduced to the audi
ence in a rendition of Hoffman's IT Feel
Thy Angel Spirit" and her voice OF
rare sweetness and power won for her
great praise.
| Mrs. Downes sang "Love's Sorrow
in a most sympathetic manner, while
Mrs. Horgan's contralto was musical as
ever.
Mr.. Mackie was in good voice and his
Armorer's song from Robin Hood,
proved to be one Of his happiest efforts
The solos, duets and quartettes were
all admirably sung and in these Mr..
Taylor appeared to excellent advantage.
MIR. Spear in the "Heart Bowed Down"
was we'll received, while the accompan-
ists,s Miss Jordan, Miss Holmes and Mr..
Mcdonnell, filed their tryingSpositions
with much credit.
The affair was in every way successful
and the two remaining concerts are
worthy of the most liberal attendance.
at the Town hall tonight this pro-
gramme will be rendered:
Verdi, Anvil Chorus
Glover, Go Where the Mist is Sleeping
Mrs. Knapp.
Dsnza, The Girls of Seville
Miss Craft.
Parker. The Light Castanet
Misses Gatchell and Tlton.
Kjeruff, Last Night
Ladies' Quartette.
Barnby, freedom, God and Right
st.. ouentin. oh0rus' CONQUERED
Mr.. Fred a. Knight.
Hoffmap | Feel Thy Angel Spirit
Miss Graft and Mr.. Taylor.
Liszt, Polonaiss e Minor
Miss Jordou.
Miss Gatchell, Messrs Gilbert and Mackie
Sullivan, Lost Chord
Mrs. Nellie Brackets has returned from
a two weeks visit to friends in Boston
and Cambridge.
Mrs. Rachel Shanning, who has been
passing some weeks with relatives in
Boston, has returned to her home ON B
street. Knightvilie.
The regular weekly meeting Of this
Goodwill circle was held Monday eve
ming at the home of Capt. and Mrs.
Stephen Hutchinson. Arrangements were
perfected for jug breaking and supper
to take place in the near future.
Mr.. Alonzo Pettengill, who has been
enjoying vacation at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Pettengill,
has again resumed his duties as Chris
tian Crusader and has Joined his band
at Worcester. Mass.
The regular monthly conservation
meeting and roll call at the Y. p. 8. @.
E., was held Sunday at the Knightville
N. e. church and was led by Rev. L. Fl.
Bean.
There will be roll call and SOCIAL gath
ering of the members and friends Of the
Peoples Methodist church this evening
in the lecture room of the church at Z. 80.
All the members and friends of the society
are cordially invited. If stormy post
poned till further announcements.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mrs. Lizzie Bracket of Westbrook, has
been entertained at the home of Mrs. |
Frank Sawyer.
Mrs. A. D. Coolbroth has recovered
from her recent Illness
Mrs. Albert Spaulding is suffering from
severe attack of pluerisy.
The ladies'k aid of Elm street church
will hold it's weekly session on Thurs
day afternoon at the home of it's presi-
dent, Mrs. Frank W. Carter, Elm street.
hr. Frank @. Sawyer is convalescent.
Mise Maggie Cady of Portland has been
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Jensen.
Mr.. A. d. Coolbroth is entertaining
his sister, Mrs. e. II. Coo1broth of West
Scarboro for few days.
Mrs. Carrie Wilkinson, who has been
passing some weeks with her sister. Mrs
Fred Merrill at Lewiston, has returned
to her home on Kelsey street
Mr.. Charles How has moved his falni- |
~ from Portland to the house owned by
Mr.. Walter Nutter on Pearl street.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. |
Earbrick. Evans street, is very sick with
the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sargent, have
been entertaining Mr.. Rosco Benson
and family.
Miss Mary E. Dyer, accompanied by
Miss Gladys Miles of Chapel Street, are
passing o few days with relatives at |
Howsry bsask.
Macs Eaith Galligan who has been the
guest Of her aunt, Mr.. Martin Burke |
for few weeks, returned to her home in