The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-17
RECITAL OF PUPILS.
1t Was Given in Be. Luke's Parish
House Last Nirht.

This town will wake up one Of these
mornings to the realization that some
extraordinarily fine voices are being
developed In the vicinity Of Scranton
ana that people with some natural vo-
cal ability are now enjoying opportuni-
ties here such as any city might we'll
be proud to claim.
The pupils of Madame Timberman-
Randolph gave a recital last night at
st. Luke's parish hall when seventeen
soloists gave a fascinating programme.
Some OF the singers have not been
heard In public, and at least three Of
them fairly astonshed the large att
dience present with the unexpected
beauty Of their voices. Nearly all have
received the chief part of their musical
instruction from Madame Tlmberman-
Randolph and the marvellous progress
which could be noted by those who have
watched their advance for the past
three or four years Is indeed slgnifi-
cant.
The choruses last night were directed
by j. M. Chance and that is enough to
say that they were the perfection Of
choruses. The brilliant MAY queen"
number and 20 Blest Redeemer" were
sung with exceeding smoothness and
finish. feature of the programme
was the presence of Charles Doersam,
who played some of the accompany.
ments. Mrs. Genevieve Baker was ac-
companied most of the numbers, was
very satisfactory in her work.
Miss Grace Spencer again delighted
her friends with her superb singing of
the "Sommeil' solo and Spanish
Romance"
Miss Eleanor Reynolds who most GER
tainly has career for her choosing,
made sensation with her great solo,
20 Divine Redeemer." Such a big
round resonant contralto is seldom
heard.
Miss Ida Garagan seems to sing with
more charm every year. Her work in
the trio and duet was no less excellent
than in the splendid solo of "Delibes,"
so suited to her tones. Miss Elizabeth
Bunnell sang most sweetly in the duet
with Miss Garagan and gave a pleas
ing Interpretation Of the Rossini idea.
Miss Ethel Shoemaker is one who will
yet be heard far beyond this commun-
ity. She has a singularly flexible and
lovely soprano which has all the re-
sonance which Madame Timberman-
Randolph succeeds so we'll in impart-
ing to her pupils. Miss Shoemaker Is a
niece of w. W. Berry.
Miss Alice Burns was among the most
attractive soloists. She sang two pref
ty little songs in a sweet and limpid
voice which shows many possibilities.
Miss Rose d. Gallen made a distinct
hit with her solo. "Protestations,"
with Mr.. Widmayer's violin obligato.
Her lower register is particularly musi-
cal and attractive.
Mrs. Bertha Colvin Lister. who is
such a favorte soloist in the city, sang
a spring song exceedingly we'll.
Miss Isabel Clarke, stately and beau
tiful. sang that exquisite "Song of
Thanksgiving" by Allitscn, with re-
charming effect. Her voice
has SO many possibilities that it is in.
teresting to watch it's development and
she is heard far too seldom in our city.
Miss Henrietta Harris is little maid
Of sixteen but she has temperament and
a beauty of tone that made her songs
among the favorites of last evening.
Miss Clara Langford of West Pttston,
who has frequently been heard here
and always with pleasure. gave the
solo. "Grass and Roses" with excellent
effect. Mr.. Widmayer played an obli-
cato for this number
Mrs. r. c. Won Storch has an excep-
tionally sweet and vibrant voice. She
sang two numbers, "Du Bist VIE Fine
and the beautiful "In Blossom
Time." by Needham, and her songs
were among the distinct successes Of
the programme.
Miss Eleanor Doud sang a lovely
Spring Song by We'll. with taste and
charm. Ralph ID. Williams. who is al
ways heard with pleasure. never sang
better than in the two fine solos by
Schumann and Strauss. His middle
tones have gained much in the past two
years.
One of the best selections of the eve
ming was the Verdi trio by Miss Spen-
,er, Miss Garagan and S. II. Kings
bury.
Mr.. Kinssbury's voice came out ex-
we'll in the solo work and the |
hree blended beautifully.
No encores We're allowed last night |
and although the programme included
many numbers it was not long.