The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-19

The auditorium OF the Baptist Female
University was thronged with visitors las
night, the attraction being the Fourth
Annual Concert by the School of Music
About the stage there were encircline
palms and ferns, but the most beautiful
ornamentation was the Gloss of forty five
attractive young women. attired IN white
who made a picture of youthful grace and
beauty.
The audience was a splendid one in mum
bers and in attendance. The concert was
worthy of this, and it reflects great credit
on Director Wade r. Brown and Prof
Dunwoody. Each number of the varied
program was executed thoroughly anc
through all there shone the beauty Of
thorough cultivation, with talent and abil
ity upon which this had full sway.
1t was an evening of rare pleasure to
all, ana the audience did not grow weary
but each succeeding number won APP
plause, which at times desired encores
Many of the young ladies were recipient.
of rememberances in floral gifts. The
voice OF all who heard the numbers of the
program join in praise of the able instruc
ton given at the Baptist Female Univer
sit.,.
The first number of the delightful pro-
gramme was rendered by Miss Martha
Taylor. 1t was a piano solo, the Pres
dun Ruisseau' of Karganoff In its rendi-
ton Miss Taylor showed exceeding deliCa-
cy of touch and the light running passages
of the selection were especially noticea-
bic for their clearness. Bouquets of car
nations and applause were her reward.
This was followed by full chorus of the
members of the class which, directed BY
the baton of Director Brown sang most
charmingly "Rest Thee on This Messy
Pillow" by Smart. Then came a selec-
tion from Chopin, full of brillancy and
fire. this being his {. .'Polonaise, A Major
which was interpreted artistically by Miss
Ella Thompson.
A selection for the violin was the next
number, this being the Sixth Air varie'
of de Beriot which at the hands of Mr..
James Thomas received the admirable
treatment which this talented young ar
fist in his keen appreciation of his theme
was well able to bestow. The generous
applause of his audience testified their en-
joyment of the variations, the piano ac-
compartment of which was by Prof. Dun
woody A piano solo by Miss Alberta
Harris followed, her selection being the
NaiSc ImprOnlpIu,- U MaJOf, Dy hdH- III
this Miss Harris rendition was marked
by the clearness and vivacity needed A
bouquet OF carnations came for her, az
did much applause.
The audience was next entertained by
a vocal quartette, this being by Misses
Taylor. Rev. Smith and Josey who charm
ingly rendered Goldsberg's Good Night.
Then Miss Lalla Ellington, whose grad
uating piano recital was such delight
full event a few nights ago was heard ii
ole Olsens "Papillons OPP. So trickss
and vivacious selection which revealed
Miss Ellington artistic conception of Tho
spirit of melody The Petit Symphonique'
of Tours, a selection for two viollns, by
Miss Helen Smedes and Mr.. James Thomas
with Miss Mary Smedes at the piano was
most happily rendered, the tender note,
OF the selection swelling and dying II
most perfect accord on victims and piano
The applause this won was vigorous
Mary. Mary. Quite Contrary" by Far
mer as sung by the University Chorus
completely captivated the audience, who's