The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-04

just as far as possible exercise of which
one is unconscious for every one to en-
joy. 1t should be just as far as pos
sible play which creates a sane mind
and a sound body
Big Crowd at Concert.
AS had been anticipated the COM
mencement faculty concert at Wash
burn chapel last night was a treat
for the music loving people of the col
lege and town. The audience was late
in arriving. but by $50 o'clock when
the first number was given, nearly
hundred chairs placed in the aisles had
swelled the seating capacity, and the
ushers were announcing that standing
room was available. Later people were
program was an excellent one, all of
the members of the teaching force of
the school of music participating with
the exception of Prof. Querne, who is
convalescent after a severe illness.
In order to avoid disturbance by in
coming late arrivals the doors were
closed prior to the singing of the Bri-
dial chorus, from THE Rose Maiden"
A number of the male members of the
WaShburn chorus who were possibly
reveling in the beauty of a clear moon
light evening, found upon attempting to
make their way TO the rostrum that
their entrance was barred 1t became
necessary, therefore, for the five young
men who actually took part in the
rendering of their numbers to endeavor
to create the proper voiume of sound.
OF course it goes without saying that
Prof. Klingenberg was received with
enthusiasm. The selection that he
chose, group by Grieg. was exceed
with great delicacy of touch. He re-
sponded to an encore.
Miss Helen Hogeboom' was at her
best in vianelle, Rural Song by Dell
Acqua. 1t was an excellent display of
coloratura singing.
Chopin group was played by Mrs.
Grace Gridley Wilm. delicately and
with excellent expression. Heller's
Cradle Song was given as an en-
core.
who played we'll a difficult piece of
music, the first movement being theme
and variations, followed by dainty
movement of a lighter and more rapid
character. Miss Phipps also responded
to encore.
Madame Lunde Souther captivated
the audience by her rendering of some
light catchy Norwegian and other
melodies. Her clever interpreting of
these songs brought forth hearty out
burst of applause which added another
airy melody to those she had already
sung Madame Souther has a rich
voice which shows the effects of much
training
An enJOyaDle NUMBER OF the program
was Mendelssohn's Concerto in G
Minor" by Miss Allabelle Troutman,
with the orchestra parts on a second
piano by Professor Klingenberg-
The closing number consisted of two
selections by the ladies' chorus under
the able leadership of Prof. George B.
Penny, and reflected credit upon both
Professor Penny and the members of
the chorus.
The program follows:
I0,-s5 aI (1l.1
Maiden" Cowen
WaShburn Chorus.
Cradle Song Album-Leaf - Sum-
mer's Eve-Puck-Three Norge
gian Folk-Dances. ... Grieg
Mr.. Klingenberg.
Question and Answer. Halle
And Love Means You. Rogers
Vianeiie, a Rural Song. :. Dell 'Acqua
Miss Helen Hogeboom.
Etude in c sharp minor-Etude in
Mrs. Grace Gridley Wilm.
Zigeuner-Weisen ....... SaraSate
Miss Helen Phipps.
Ma1gre Moi. .............. Pfeiffer
TWO Norwegian songs:
Blaaveis (BluefoWers) .. Grondah1
How Could 1 Forget You. ..... Emma
Spring Is Come. ..-..... Neidlinger
Madame Lunde Souther.
Concerto in G minor. .MendeIssohn
Allegro-Andante
Miss Allabelle Troutman.
Orchestral parts on second piano.
Carmena Waltz .. Wilson
Chorus of Elves: Farewell. CoWen
Ladies Chorus.