The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-16

Delightfui was the Introduction in the second part of the aflegory of the camp fire songs. and wonderfully well did the chorus perform the part as- signed to them in rendering the songs. The never-dying "Suwanee River" sounded sweetly coming from the lips of the children and the adult chorus. The Southern camp Is at this juncture bivouacking in the dancing light of the fires, and tales and songs constitute the relaxation in which they are in- dulging.
 From the Northern camp immediate iy following arise the strains of "Co- iumbia, the Gem of the Ocean" The temporary peace portrayed by the sim pie oid-tims melodies is very convinc- ing. One would not think of war with such music in the air. Calm prevails.
 The reveille Is heard. first from one side. then from the other. Finally the calls of the rival bugles blend har- moniously. The opposing hosts are alike preparing for the coming strife. | Nor Is the storm of battle long in descending. The boom of distant can non sounds oninously, followed by the rattle of musketry as the men prepare for action. The discord of strife de- den shock and sustained din bespeak
 
 The charge. impetuous and daring, is made, and in the conflict the strains of Dixie and Maryland, soar aloft above the crash of arms and the thunder of the cannon. until finally the almost superhuman effort is shown to be in vain, and only retreat remains for the defeated.
 The climax of the allegory is attained in the battle. With the subdued din of conflict is gradually mingled q majestic funeral dirge. emblematic of death and glory sublime.
 The magnificent allegory Is brought to a close with the happy strains of Johhny Comes Marching Home, typify- ing the end of the war and in the patriotic song America, the emblem of the united country Is portrayed.
 The performance last evening was thoroughly delightful. The genius of MT. Innes in moulding Into homogene- ous and sympathetic whole the i'm dividual clements which constitute a band were pleasingly demonstrated. and his success in harmonizing the work of the chorus with the band was remark able
 A very entertaining feature of the concert was the singing of the solo artists with the band. Miss Virginia Listemann made her initial appearance last evening and captivated the entire audience. She possesses clear, true soprano voice of wide range, and dis plays a vivacity which combined with exceptional beauty enthralled all who heard her D. Peyziti also made his initial appearance last night and filled acceptably the part which he sang. He has a facile voice of considerable sweetness. though at times one felt that more feeling would have contributed to the effectiveness of his rendition. MT. Pezziti does not possess a robust tenor. but his voice was adequate to the compositions which he sang. The audience was highly entertained by his singing in the original the beautiful melody, "Ah. So Pure,1 and other seiec- tions.
 Miss Elaine DeSellem in her work of the evening strengthened the impress sion that she possesses the most charm ing contralto voice ever heard in Mont gomery. She was heard by those who attended the afternoon performance in several selections.