The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-21
CONCERT
A GREAT
SUCCESS
Excellent Entertainment In Y.
N. C. A. Hall Under Auspices
Of Roger Williams Association

One OF the best concerts that has been
given in the Y. Nj. c. A. hall during the
past year was that given under the au-
spices OF the Roger Williams association
last evening The talent consisted OF
Madame Caroline Gardner Clarke OF Bos-
ton. soprano; Herbert L. Clarke. cornet;
Fred 8. Gardiner. tenor: Mrs. Sarah
Goodspecd Burdick. mezzo- soprano. Al
bert T. Foster. violin Mrs. Minnie Little
Longley Of Boston, piano; Ralph Fo!ser
Kneeland. reader; Mrs. Minnie ~. Ken
yon, accompanist
solos by Mrs. Minnie Little I.ongley ~
Boston. and her "Memento Capriccioso.'
the third number Of her selections was
exquisitely rendered. and with a brilliaocy
that fascinated the audience. Few piaa-
lists have been so well received by Provi-
dence people. Her work In accompany
ing Nine. Clarke was very finished.
showing careful study and training In this
special department OF the profession. "Ah,
Cupid" was rendered by Mr.. Herbert L.
Clarke director OF ClarlSe's Proviience
band with tho same force and sweetness
that gave him an international reputa-
ton as a cornet soioist. and his Russian
Fantasia" displayed his wonderful Lower
OF execution I'm rapid movements.
He responded to liberal encores. The
next on the program was a group Of
songs by Nine. Caroline Gardner
Clarke OF Boston who has been heard In
this city In oratories. but this Is proba-
bly, the FIRST time I'm special concert work.
MY Hearts In the Highlands" capu-
waited her hearers. and when she reached
the upper register, In Danger. by Bul-
lard, with so much distinctness and ao-
ouraoy OF tone, the audience was very ex-
pressive OF their delight. and she re-
sponded TO a generous encore. Her
Spring Song" was beautiful, and An
Irish Love Song" and The Years at
the Spring won the same hearty APP
plause. Her remarkable voice carries so
much of soul with IL In all OF her songs.
seems TO be the secret Of winning In an
unusual manner the admiration OF her
listeners.
The readings by Mr. Ralph Folger
Kneeland were specially well rendered.
his selections delighting the audience,
showing careful study and good tudg-
nent In the rendering Mr. Fred s. Gard
iner, who has held the honor for num-
Der OF years of being one OF the best
tenor soioists In the state, was received
with the same enthusiasm that mas
marked his former work In this city. His
Recit and Aria in Native Worth. was
specially suited 10 bring out the richness
, OF his voice. and he responded 10 an en-
core with selection that displayed It's
| fexibility ana perfect clearness OF tone.
Mr. Albert T. Foster. who Is one or the
foremost violin soloists OF our city, rem
dered Wfeniawski's Polonaise. Op. T..
with a touch and pureness OF tone that
delighted the audience, and he responded
to an encore which displayed still further
HIS perfect execution.
His Concert Waltzes" were the last
on the program. and they were listened
to with wrapped attention. receiving most
favorable comment Heavens Decree
by Reeves. was duet, sung by Mrs
Sarah Goodspeed Burdick, who Is the
leader OF one of our city choirs. and Mr..
Fred g. Gardiner. Their voices blended
beautifully, and the sweet song was re-
| ceived with marked appreciation by the
| audience, and because II was written by
d. w Reeves II won double approval.
| They responded TO an encore. Mrs Bur-
| dick has a rich mezzo- soprano voice, ana
| she sings with great care and accuracy OF
| tone and with an expression that accords
| with the sentiment OF the song. Her
work was highly appreciated MRS:
| Minnie A. Kenyon. as piano accompanied,
| showed marked skill and a careful con-
| ceptlon of what Is required In her work.
| Taken as whole the Roger Williams
| concert. which IL the first the organiza-
| tion has given, has proven one OF the
| highest class that the people OF Provi-
| dence have had the privilege OF attending
| in many months. The attendance was
large.
Before the concert there was meeting
of the association, which was simply
business session. a number OF new MEM
bers being elected, and II was voted to
accept the invitation of Mrs. Hope A.
| I.assone. the secretary and treasurer TO
| have the next meeting held at her resi-
| dence at ooo1 Broad street, Edgewood, X
l.. Wednesday afternoon, Feb. lS.