Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
MUSICAL TREAT
Given By St Johns Association
 al lhe Buckingham.

iuipi CooioH oH u iui 6C uuuiOhSS "AASAA was more than satisfied with the pro- gram rendered. Although when the organization decided to render a con- cert in the Buckingham, many of It's friends were of the impression that the association was undertaking big task. both financially and as to the quality of music that would have to be furnished in view of the xecel- lent concerts that had preceded, nevertheless the organization had the necessary confidence and last nights program showed that the confidence was not misplaced. for the musical was a triumph for the performers. The chorus work was fine, the solo, ists were we'll appreciated while the Euterpean quartet composed of Mrs Wright Calvert, Miss Bessie Good win, Mrs Robert May and Mrs Isaac Beecher Clark was encored again and again. It is one of the best quartets heard in Waterbury in a long time and those present last evening will be very desirous of hearing it again in the near future. IL certainly added much to last even- ing's success.
 The work of the chorus under the direction of Isaac Beecher Clark was rare treat and the thirty-fiye voices at times last evening made the audi ence realize what fine chorus it was that was singing. Evidently the members of the chorus have profited hy fhn ivc cty,, ots Nf thni lao d- CT as was shown by their shading. the blending of the voices and the spirit with which they rendered the various numbers last evening.
 The opening number, King Wal demar's Chase" gave the audience an insight as to what to expect as the number was sung with certain finesse that one anticipated some thing even better before the finale. And they were not disappointed in their expectations for in Sulli- vans Lost Chord" which was given with the string orchestra, piano and organ accompaniment, the chorus surpassed the work of the opening number. George Tompkins, the youthful violinist who is making rapid strides in his profession was concert master, with A. J. Blakesley at the organ and Hans Saro at the piano. In this number, the chorus sang most effectively. The blend ing of the voices, the shading, the tonal balance, sufficient amount of sentiment, were there, the compost tion being exQuisitely rendered by the singers, not to mention the re- suit obtained with the piano, organ and orchestra accompaniment. King Olaf's Christmas" was the final number on the program. and this was also we'll handled by the chorus.
 It is natural for an audience to favor the fair sex, and many un- doubtedly would lean towards the Euterpean quartet when selecting the feature of last evenings musical for that reason, but by an impartial music lover the selection would in all probability have been based on ability. The quartet was forced to, respond to four encores and the au- dience did not seem to be content even then. The four voices blend finely. and for intonation, with de- lightful delicacy, with just the right enunciation, the quartet will equal any similar body that can be found within many miles of Waterbury.
 The tenor of the evening, Morti- mer Howard. has good voice, with plenty of power and the require ments of we'll trained voice. Song of Thanksgiving" Thou Art Mine All" and ''Du Bust die Run"
 Thomas Daniels. the basso, also was in good voice and with his wide range and the power of which he is capable, he did his part in a praise worthy manner. His German song, Tn Einen Kuhler Grunde," was one of his best efforts. ''The Two Grena- diers." with which the audience is familiar, sung for an encore. was beautifully rendered. Mir Daniels can be depended upon to hold his end up almost at any time. His best effort was "The Sword of Ferrara." an old Spanish melody. It was given with dash and spirit that showed the ability of the singer.
 One of the features of the evening was the piano playing of Henry J. Dunn, whose solos were very enjoy able. The '.Fantasie" in c minor of Johann Sebastian Bach. was excel lent and given with the artistic in- depreciation by the player. brought Mir Dunn into immediate favor with the audience. His other numbers, especially Liszt's "Rhapsodie. No TO-" called for much skill. but though difficult they seemed easy to the fingers of the player. This was Mir Dunn's first appearance in Wa terbury and music lovers will expect to see and hear him frequently here- after.
 The concert was in keeping with other events of a musical nature given in Music hall. although much more enjoyable in many respects for the varied program produced. In a classical way it did not equal the Bonn recital. but in regard to pleas ing the audience it was one of the most successful yet given.
 Too much praise cannot be given Isaac Beecher Clark, who prepared and managed the excellent concert. for the success of the affair. Hans Saro. always a favorite. accompanied the soloists in his usual artistic style. and music lovers know what that means. \. ]. Blakesley. who pre- sided at the organ. made his instru- ment heard in the few numbers he was slated for. It would have been a rare treat had this we'll known or