The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-12-12
Superb Entertainment.

Superb Entertainment.
Grand Concert Given Under Aus
pices Of Henderson knight. Of
Pythias BY Richmond Talent
Was Greatly Enjoyed BY Cult
waited and Appreciative Audience.
The concert given under the aus
pieces of Henderson lodge Knights of
Pythias on Tuesday evening. Deem
Der, Bird, was one of the finest pro-
auctions Of the kind ever seen here
1t was a high-class performance in
every respect, and the very refined
| and appreciative audience that well
| nigh filed the Grand Theatre were
greatly pleased and delighted.
Richmond talent composed the
"company'-and they are artists, all
| OF them. equal to any professionals
and superior to some of the Lyceum
course attractions that have APP
peared here. Those taking part were
Mrs. Montrose Graham, soprano;
Mrs. E. H. Cloves. alto; Mr.. E. n.
Cloves, tenor; Mr. W. Martenstein.
bass; Mr.. w. W. Williams, baritone;
Miss Kate Elsemere Fuller, reader;
Miss Mary Willie Smoot, accom-
PIANIST. A combination of finer talent
is not often heard.
The concert opened with magnifi-
cent vocal quartette so inspiring that
it wes suitable beginning for the
varied and lovely program which
| was to follow. We give it below:
l. Quartette IT'S Morn...Gei bel
2. Soprano Solo (a) Ill Knew. Gaynor
tb) Because She Kissed It
MRS. MoNTRosE GRAHAM.
3. Bass Solo The Mighty DeepJual
Mr.. W. w. WILLIAMS.
f. Readings from james Whitcomb Riley.
Miss KATE ELsEMERE FULLER.
s. Quartette. The Merry Miller. Mend. lssohn
Mr.. AND Mrs. E. H. CLOVES, MRS Ora
HAM, Mr. A. w. MARTENsTEN
Miss KATE ELsEMERE FULLER
z. Alto and Tenor Duet
Faithful Forever. .Nevin
Mr.. AND Mrs. E. H. CLOVES.
g. Tenor Solo
Love Me and the World is Mine. Parker
Mr.. E. 81. CLOVES.
8. Bass Solo. The Red Scarf - Bonheur
Mr.. W. w. WILLIAMS.
10. Readings from Negro Dialect. Selected
MISS KATE ELsMERE FULLER.
H. Baritone Solo
Toreador Song Orom Carmen) w Bizet
Mr.. A. W. MARTENsTEIN.
II. Quartette (a) Forget Me Not...... .Baier
(b) Goodnight Beloved. .Pinsuti
Mr.. AND MRS. E. H. CLOVES, Mrs. Ora
HAM, Mr.. A. W. MARTENsTEIN.
An enthusiastic reception was &C
corded the singers and Miss Fuller
and their efforts were given the
closest attention marked by frequent
applause and evident signs of the
greatest appreciation. Individually
and collectively they charmed and
| delighted the audience whose appre-
citation and enthusiasm at times
knew no bounds. Each lumber re-
ceived an encore and even the third
appearance before the footlights did
not seem to satisfy the audience some
times.
In a program SO varied presented
| by artists of such high talent it is no
small matter to write about the per-
Torrance and accord each one the
need Of praise he or she so richly de-
serves. Suffice it to say it was a
brilliant success from an artistic as
we'll as financial standpoint.
Each member of the quartette is
an artist, two are valued members of
Miss Shoots Qnartette Choir aud
every Sunday the beautiful tones OF
the soprano and basso are heard in
the Second Presbyterian church of
Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Cloves are favorites
in Richmond musical circles and Mrs.
Cloves has had a most enviable ca
reer using her rich contralto in con-
cert and church service and charity
work. Mr.. Cloves also has held
most prominentpositions as a singer
and always responds most cheerfully
to the calls of sympathy where the
sweet tenor blended with the rich
alto has always brought tears.
! Mrs. Graham's voice caused great
enthusiasm. the perfect beauty of her
tone holding the audience enthralled.
She is one of Richmond's youngest
sopranos and the sweetness and puri-
ty of her voice with it's wonderful
compass will develop to make her a
great singer.
Miss Fuller completely captivated
the audience with her fine readings.
Her representations were realistic and
she could move her audience fro m
tears to laughter at will Combined
with charming personality she is
one of tho best readers we ever heard,
Mr.. Martenstein, who is consid-
cred one of the finest baritones in
the Richmond choirs, fully sustained
his reputation in finished rendition
of the Toreador song from Carmen,
and the rich, deep tones of Mr.. Will
Hams reminded one of Eduard
DeReske. Mr. Williams is an artist
and has recently come from the
| North to make his home in Rich
mond, where he will follow his chosen
profession as concert basso and also
choir soloist and teaching.
Miss SmOot has always been a ia
vorite in Henderson and it was a dis
appointment to the audience that
she did not play solo, but the de-
lightful and pathetic accompani-
ments showed her to he a thorough
master of the instrument. She
touches the keys lightly and caress-
ingly and again full and powerful,
carrying the idea of the composer to
the hearts of her hearers.
Miss Smootis a gifted and accom-
plishsd musician. She plays with de-
lightful Interpretation and exquisite
technique, and it is a great pleasure
to hear her whether as accompanied
or soloist.
Several in the audience remarked
on the unusual gifts of those taking