The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-25

the song eighteen months ago. in the | excitement of her emotions reached her | self-conscious self He believes that | this Is an entirely possible occurrence. | While in this hypnotic condition. self | imposed, she willed that she should sing bass. In other words, Miss Mur- ray Is actually the Trilby of the story book. although 1t was sne herself who created by hypnotic suggestion this ex- | ttraordinary voice
 Girl Gives Dem0nstratlon. A demonstration of Mlsss Murray's marvellous powers was given recently in the office of Dr. Gayer when a num- her of physicians were present. Al this time pr. Gayer, standing before to assist her by mental suggestion. Several of Miss Murray's friends who were present were confident that this mysterious power was effective and that Miss Murray had never before sung so well. Incidentally, Miss Mur- ray Is fearful that her voice may leave her as suddenly and mysteriously as it came Dr. sGayer believes that by hypnotizlng Miss Murray. who is a hypnotic subject. he can will that the voice shall be permanent. The Trilby of the story book, therefore, has become realty.
 The recital given by Miss Murray in pr. Gayer's office was naturally very extraordinary proceeding. The com pany assembled was one of unusual tn- teIligence. The names of several of the physicians present are well known in the world of medicine. It might be called a sympathetic audience. but one whose intelligence would scarcely be influenced by anything less than an &C., tual demonstration. Hiss Murray was introduced. She is an attractive young uoman, whose manner and even whose speaking voice gave no suggestion of her vocal ability. There was 8 gem eral discussion of the voice and the mysterious manner in which she ac- quired it Miss Murray had no theory to suggest.
 NO one has been more surprised than myself" said she. T enjoy my voice. perhaps, more than anyone. play with it like a toy and my only fear is that 1t will be taken from me-"
 To make the illusion more complete, this very critical audience left Miss Murray to sing alcne in the music room. The curtain was drawn. There was a brief accompaniment on the piano and this extraordinary voice took up the song. 1t is no exaggeration to say that those who had not before heard her on listening to her first note actually jumped. As the song contin-
  of every one present and when the song came to an end there vas a complet silence which was far more eloquent in it's way than any applause.
 Quality of Her Voice.
 Miss Murray's singing voice is a bas- so profundo of extraordinary range, power and timbre. It is no exaggera- tion to say--and several of those pres ent were well qualified to judge--that the voice has no superior. perhaps no equal, on the operatlc stage today. The somewhat fraIi form and rather narrow chest gives ont notes which would readily drown many an orches~ tra It would he compelling for in stance. even when heard in connection with large chorus, say, at the Metro politan Opera House, IL Is of a quality which would readily dominate large gathering of singers
 Here is tho mystery. Obviously the voice Is out of all proportion to Miss Murrav's physique. as if is to her tenn perament IL rolls out In great waves or sound There are, perhaps, few singers among the men at the opera house who could approach it fin volume. but it was the opinion of those who heard her that this is doubtful. As 10 the quality of voice there is again almost as great surprise as in it's power. Miss Murray has had her voice