The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-03-29
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Winston-Salem, March 24.-One Of
the evidences of the approach of the
end of the school year Of the far
famed Salem Academy, is the number
of graduating recitals being given in
the college chapel. The last one, and
pronounced one of the most attractive
ever given, % place yesterday after
noon. Miss Maude Bullock, of Will
mington, and Miss Eva Harris, of
Reidsville, were the girls of the
hour" Miss Bullock, Is vocalist, Miss
Harris at the instrument. In her
playing, Miss Harris, who is really a
youthful prodigy in instrumental mu-
sic, displayed exceptional
equipment, combined with true must
cal instinct. The impassioned beauty
of her tones, in McDowelis ITO a Wa
ter Lily" will never be forgotten by
those fortunate enough to hear her.
Miss Maude Bullock, daughter of
DR.. ID. w. Bullock, one of the leading
physicians of Wilmington, and of the
State, by her wOndrous powers OF
song, held in rapt attention and de-
light her cultivated, if not critical au-
dience. Miss Bullock has been under
the musical tuition of Salem Academy
for three years, having shoWn great
NOSd1 IdlCII OCLOAC
cial course Of vocal n instrumental
music. She has a soprano voice OF
beautiful timbre, and II Is freely men
toned by professionals, that she Is
one of the coming singers of the state.
Her voice last night showed wonderfui
power and sweetness, and though she
is so young, it already indicates great
dramatic scope. as was clearly shown
last night in the Techaikowsky reel
Eative and aria. Then followed a
group of love songs, which was sung
with infinite charm, melting her ear
ers into a positively
mood. besides proving her mastery
over a variety of styles. Her pure
tones, good phrasing and diction re-
iecting alike credit on teacher and
pupil.
The following programme, winch
was rendered by Misses Harris and
Bullock, attest their ambitious accom-
plishments in the music world: Bach'
Fantasia in c Minor; Dussek, La Con-
ISOLATION, On. 30; TechalkoWsky' fleci,
tative and Aria, Farewell, We Hills,
from Peanne dare; Mcdowell, BY a
Meadow Brook; Mcdowell, To a Wa
ter Lily: L. B. Perry, Die Lorelel;
Nevfn, oh That We Two Were May
ing; Mcdowell, The Robin Sings in
the Apple Tree; Liza Lehman, You
and 1; List, Liedestraume No. 2;
NNlCOud, q ouICl1S w.
Recitative and Aria, Dove
from LIE Nozze di Figaro; Seharwen-
ka, Schezro from Concerto. OPP. 81.
The hall was crowded. the interest
of the many friends and admirers or
the two charming young musicians
being manifested in the masses OF
flowers received, the s~pontanlety ana
of enthusiastic applause.
In a highly complimentary report
of the recital, this morning 8 enter
prising Winston Journal prints ex-
ceIlent pictures of Misses Harris and
Bullock, and has the following well
considered preface relating TO tne
splendid equipment OF the college,:
The department of music in the
Salem Academy and College has been
Justly famous throughout the who're
Southland for many years past, put us
work has never been so
deserving of the highest praise, as
during the years since 1t came unoer
the direction Of Mr.. Shirley and Miss
Morrison, the heads of the piano and
voice departments, respectively.
The recitals given in the school,
eSpeciaIIy during the past two years.
have demonstrated their ability as
teachers of the very highest order
The school has always had a distinct
-ealization of the power of music
as an educator, though the study OF
music has by no means been lsoIated
from other forms of study No mind
can be broadened by continually feed
ing it on one subject So with a
thoroughness and conscienuousness
that deserves the commentator or
all. the teachers before mentioned
nave striven earnestly and their EFFORTS
have been truly crowned with sue
cess. to establish and maintain a hlgn
standard of musicianship and culture
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