The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-05-11

To even the close friends Of Miss
Mary Kaufman her fine work in the
part OF Priscilla" the leading role
in the opera Of that name to be CIV
en- shortly, will prove a revelation
and a delightful surprise. This en-
thusiastic and talented singer has
been working for some time under
Mr.. Edward Taylor. who is producins
the opera and her progress and de-
velopment is marked. When the
time comes for the opera to be given
Miss Kaufman will be SO per
feet and clever In her part that her
work VIII 20 far to bring success to
the production. Her scenes with Al
den and standish are immense. June
and 2 are the dates set for this
great performance.
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Mr.. Hans Schroeder OF Chicago the
celebrated baritone who assisted In q
recital given in this city recently
made Q very favorable impression last
evening in Indianapolis when he sans
at the Robert Park Choral society In
its production of Gounod's mass in
honor Of st. Cecilia at the Roberts
Park M. E. church. The Star says
that he Is gifted with remarkably
poised voice, admirably suited to such
compositions as those of Schubert
Schumann and Brahms. which were
among his selections last night
Tho Choral society's singing of 7Gou
mods mass was thoroughly pleasing
in most respects. The composition
was weakened noticeably by the sub
stitution of English for the original
Latin. for which the music was writ
ten, . substitution that made impos
sible the shades OF expression in Ger
tain portions of the mass that are
given in it's true form. The chorus
evidenced conscientious effort at per
fecting the composition. however, and
the result was one Of compliment both
to the chorus and to Edward Taylor
the director.
Mr.. Taylor is directing the opera
Priscilla" which will be given in this
city June first and second under the
auspicAs Of the ladies' auxiliary OF the
r. N. G. A.
Miss Mary Seaton of Indianapolis
who Was expected In the city last
Friday. to be the guest of Miss Ruth
0llchrist was unable to come. How
ever Miss Seaton has arranged tt
como over Friday. Saturday evening
Miss Gilchrist will entertain at cards
Mr.. George Moore. Of Indianapolis
Friday evening Miss Seaton will be Z
guest 1T the dance to be given by MI
Norman Craishead in the Odd Eel
lows hall.
The annual commencement dance
OF the Cambridge City high schoo
will be held Friday evening. May Is
Several persons from this city will be
In attendance.
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Miss Sadie Goodall of Peru. Ind.
will be the guest of Mrs. Ira Swishel
for few days.
Miss Ruth Bartel. Miss Mable Hase
meier and Miss Mable Keller will at
tend dance at Liberty. next week.
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In another month school boys and
girls will be looking toward the goa
for which they have striven since thu
days when. in short frocks ant
knickeTbockers, they started fol
sohool-and that Is graduation. Par
ents and friends are looking now fol
appropriate gifts for the young PEG
pie.
Of these there are many. Books. o.
coruse. are most acceptable. One
wants IN attractive volume OF favor
ito poems or the latest novel. gotter
up with good illustrations and 4 fas
chatting cover. And along with book.
are = wide selection Of excellent pic
lures framed in exceedingly good
style.
A gift which any boy or girl is sure
to b delighted with 10 = coat sweat
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mountains, it is Indispensable. The
Angora ones are light and warm. but
are rather more expensive than the
heavier wooden ones
For the boy or girl who plays ten
mis- racquet of their favorite make
will be warmly accepted.
Then there are light unlinsd gaunt
let gloves OF soft buckskin. a rubber
lied silk overcoat. chiffon veil and
other little accessories for the girl
who motors. Also riding crop with
q gold or silver mounted handle, en-