The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-12

did training of the club and the rare
quality of the voices, modulated and
harmonized to blend as one. produced an
effect displayed in this splendid num-
Der, that could not fail to make an i'm
preston on all who were fortunate
enough to hear them. A vigorous encore
was responded to with an amusing selec-
ton.
The second number of the club was
taken from the Scotch, My Home is
Where the Heather Blooms, robin
Hood. by De Koven. The songs of Scot
land are always popular, and almost as
dear to the hearts of the people as the
songs of our native land The accent
and dialect in this piece, as rendered by
the Apollo Club was perfect. This piece
also was supplemented by an encore.
The next number was a waltz song
Gay Hearts" by Macy The execution
displayed in this piece called forth a great
amount of applause. which it required an
encore TO quiet
The first number of the second part
was a sacred selection entitled 'Remem-
Der Now Thy Creator" by the famous
composer. Rhodes, and was one of the
best of the evening. The sentiment of the
piece was conveyed effectively by the
artistic shading and modulating.
The second number was a touching
sentimental ballad entitled 1T Was Not
So to Be by NessIer. This was used as
a chorus piece. with a solo obIigota. which
was very effective
The next selection was one familiar 10
all. but nevertheless an always welcome
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arranged by Foster. The touching way
in which this was sung brought tears
to the eyes of more than one.
The last number on the program was
also taken from the Scotch. and needs
no words to describe it. The name,
Annie Laurie, tells all the beautiful
sentiment contained in the old song,
brought out as only the Apollo Club
could do.
The success of the club is due for the
greater part to the excellent training
they have received. This. combined with
the splendid quality of the voices make
them the best organization of the kind
in the west. The club is now under the
direction of Charles A. Ellenberger. who
has much TO Go with its continued sue
cess.
The appearance of Mrs. Francis
Hughes Wade, harpist. was marked with
expressions of pleasure from all parts
OF the house. Her every move was full
of grace. displayed to advantage by her
tall, perfect form. as she moved across
the stage to where her sweet toned in
strument, the harp had been placed.
As her fingers touched the opening
chords of the "Marche Triumphate." by
Godefroid a silence came over the great
audience that remained unbroken TO the
end OF the selection. As the opening
bars of the beautiful piece foated across
the room, they seemed convey prayer
to the hearts of her hearers and as she
passed on toward the close one could
almost see the triumphant march to the
temple. There was moments pause
as she ceased. and then the whole house
broke into hearty applause Mrs Wade
graciously reappeared with an encore in
the form Of a very pleasing medley.
The second number given by Mrs Wade
was a Fantasia from Parish Almans. and
displayed exquisite touch and shading
The third selection was a two
part piece. The first part was entitled.
Murmuring Breeze" from Hensen. and
the second from Hasselman's call, "Balse
de Concert" In this selection Mrs
Wade displayed skill that was a reve-
lation in itself. Not one of her hearers
last evening but what has a greater APP
probation for the marvellous instrument
she uses. and admiration for the manner
in which she drew forth the music from
it.
At the close of her first number Mrs
Wade was presented with beautiful
boquet of roses by the members of the
Apollo club.