Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-09
Mary Howe concert and Rally sunda

The we'll known, cultured and techni-
/ cally perfected voice OF the great singer
, Mary Howe, was heard to the best advan-
| tage, as positively she never sang better
than she did Saturday evening IA the Uni
versalist church at South STAFFORD. The
points especially noticeable about this
gifted artists work Saturday evening were
the liquid purity and crystalline evenness
OF Der tones, reminding one of a string OF
beautiful pearls, which in "The Bird
Song with flute obligato) wss spec ally
noticeable. Seldom Is chromat c work
| perfected, but with Mary Howe such is
not the case. "Tho Swiss Echo Song"
with the numerous cadenzas, gave proof
that this artist has wonderful voice con-
troll. Mary Howe was richly and becom-
ingly gowned. She possesses a charm OF
manner not to be described until
one has felt its magnetism.
To no one OF her numbers did she receive
warmer applause than her encore
"Home, Sweet Home, and as this great
singer and beautiful woman stood there,
lingering long on the words, "Sweet
Home this thought flashed across the
audience, "A perfect woman nobly
planned, to love, to comfort and COM
mand, and so gifted singer, which do
we most admire?
The obligato work in "The Bird Song"
as rendered by Mr.. Wilder. showed per-
feet 20 troll Of the inst um mt, eyenness OF
technique and true conception and in
depreciation OF every passage in this num-
Der TO the end. The tones cannot be de-
scribed by words. The other numbers
given by Mr.. Wilder Saturday evening
and his soul-inspiring response Sunday
morning was proof positive OF Philip
haie's criticism, Americas greatest flut-
ist.n
Mr.. Frank James Greene has strong
tenor voice, which shows cultivation and
is under good control. His tones were
round and full, and given with confidence.
His solo, "Love Absolute" was finely
phrssed and interpreted.
Mrs. X. Nj. Chase Of Bethel has a re-
msrkably liquid soprano voice, and al
most perfect intonation, showing much
cultivation and good reserve force. Her
sacred solos Sunday called forth the
warmest praise from all musical critics, on
account Of the depth OF expression.
Mrs. Marston has a heavy alto voice, and
IN the quartette work it was at its best.
Her solo, "A Dream" called forth a
warm response from the audience. A very
pleasant feature OF Mrs. Marton's solo was
her daughters accompaniment.
Mr.. Robertson, pupil OF Mr.. Wilder,
has most promising voice, and we shall
look with interest for more OF has work.
Miss Blanche kidder, as accompanist
and soloist, showed a delicscy Of touch
and a true appreciation OF the different
parts. Her solo was bright and showed a
high standard OF work.
Mrs. Mabel Hatch Avery, as reciter, was
received and gave several pieces
with her usual charming manner, espe-
cially her "Ich liebe Dich" with accom-
paniment.
At the Sunday morning service, the
house was well filed in spite OF the intense
heat. Scripture lesson was read BY Rev.
Mr.. Rollins of Union Village A selected
4uartette sang LEAD, Kindly Light
Prayer was offered by Rev. Henry Cum
mings, pastor emeritus at STAFFORD duet
by Mr.. Wilder and Miss Kidder; solo by I
Mr.. Greene, "City Divine;n Rev A. j, /
Eastman spoke on the "Unity ~ Enort:u /
solo, abide with Me, Mrs. Chase Of 4
Bethel; Col. Scarf recited an original I
poem, "When I Get Rich.
Rev. Geo. W. Bicknell ID. d., OF Cam ]
bridge, Mass, gave the address Of the dav
rom these words, $40 think on these
hings.n Or. Bicknel gave a most elo- 4
luent and earnest address in manner q
s hich held the closest attention Of his
audience. The afternoon and evening
erVIces consisted Of singing by the solo
SIS. praise services and short addresses bv +
listing clerEymen
SIR. Hunt Of the Worcester v. n. c. A.
vas present. Col. Scarf recited bus
amiliar poem Of Sunshine Hiram
Rev. Fl. =. X. Whitney. the promoter Of
his gathering. deserves much praise for
he manner in which the exercises we're
.onducted and the results secured, a. il
vas very profitable and pleasurable oc-
aston.