The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-04
SUCCESSFUL CONCERT
FOR fRESH-AIR MISSION
Festival of Songs by Mrs. Chris
tian's Pupils an Artistic and
Financial Triumph.
LARGE SUM IS REALIZED

The first of the entertainments for the
benefit of the Fresh Air Mission was the
festival of songs given last evening by the
pupils of Mrs. Mary Jeffery Christian, un-
der -drs. Christians direction. The enter
tainhent most successful one and
the large auditorium of the German House
was filled almost to its capacity by friends
OF the musicians and those interested in
the Fresh Air Mission.
Tbs programme was enjoyable and well
arranged, and its rendition reflected credit
on Mrs. Christian, who has worked untir-
ingly for weeks TO make it a success. The
first part of the programme included a
number of concert selections and. while
rather ambitious for singers so young, was
acceptably given.
Tn principal numbers were given by Miss
Helen Egan. Miss Clara Peckmann and
Mr. Clyde Long Miss Egans solo, Char
mant Oiseau." from "PerIe du Brezir'
DAVID. with flute obligato by p l.. Mon
tani, a bird song requiring purity and
clearness of tone, was admirably given.
Miss Peckmann sang ''Plus Grand Dams
Son obscurite," from "Reine de Saba
tGornod). with feeling and grace Mr.
LONGS solo was 20 Thou Sublime Sweet
Evening Star" from '.Tannhauser." His
voice is baritone of sweetness and un-
most enjoyable of the evening. The cho-
rus numbers-"Carrivale by Rossini the
Spinning Chorus from THE Flying
Dutchman." by Wagner, and "Infam.
matls.' by Rossini, were given with spirit
and finish.
The second part of the programme in
ciuoed several choruseS and songs from
lgnt opera, and both in singing and acting
the participants showed excellent training
- sasrd tne n pa Pale Moonlight" Moon from Blue
pedrd, given Dy eight girls in dainty green
gowns, with black picture hats, and eight
men in shirtwaists and hannels was de-
iightfully rendered as the Opening humber
and several encores were demanded. Miss
kuoy knode, who possesses an unusually
sweet mezzo soprano voice, and Mr.. Long
sang No One in the World" the pretty
duet from 'sThe Runaway Girl" in a man
ner SO clever as to be recalled several times
The Language of the Flowers" from
.Ins Toreador." given by Mr.. Long and
cnorls; Wise Men of All Ages from
The Mascot" by Mr.. Harry Porter and
chorus; The Pickaninnies." from ''The
Hicks. and the Lullaby" from 'Erminie :"
BY. Miss Overman and chorus. were sung
spiritediy In appropriate stage settings.
The orchestra numbers, a selection from
"Carmen' and a selection from ssThe Sho-
gun. were excellently rendered by the
Uontani and the Grand Opera House or
chestras combined.
The only number on the programme bv
Mrs. Christian was given toward the close
o. the programme Mrs. Christian chose
The Last Rose of Summer for her selec-
ton. and the beautiful ballad was exoui-
siteiy sung Mrs. Christian has a soprano
voice OF unusual richness and power She
wore a beautiful gown of lavender chiffon
and filter, with lilac hat and carried a
single American Beauty rose During the
evening Mrs Christian directed the or
chestra.
Mrs. Christian was assisted in her con-
cert by Mr. Harry Porter as stage man
eger and Mrs Samuel K Ruick, accom-
PIANIST.
Several hundred dollars were cleared by
the concert for the benefit of the Fresh Air
fund an
The members of the chorus for the light
opera selections who appeared in costume
we're Winifred Kennedy Hazel Severns.
Euoy knode, Helen Egan. May Peckmann.
katherine Egan. Ada Salmon Laura Reed
Aurzella Mogel, Clyde Long Jesse John
son, Arthur Long, Edward Strong, Edwin
HICKS. Harry Peckmann. Edwin MoeeI-
Glen Howe and George voglesong.
The patronesses for the concert wera
Mrs c s Denny. Mrs. A d. Gates. Mrs
Artnur Jordan. Mrs. Henry Eitel. Mrs.
Inomas Villers, Mrs. A. NJ Noe Mrs 7
6- Bosier. Mrs. l. NJ. Dunning Mrs. ]. NJ
Dairympie, Mrs w T. Brown Mrs Henry
severins, Mrs. A. C. Kimberlin. Mrs. i r
Elam, Mrs. s. S. Dyer and G.. V. WooIen