The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Annual Entertainment Proves a
 Brilliant One,
15O MEMBERS IN CHORUS
Successful YearNln Music Department at Judson Is Closed, Faculty Being Much Pleased With the
 Work Accomplished.
BY cHARLEs B. CARER.

OiiEnIEO D. OfAh En-
 Marion, May -(speciai)-When the curtain rose at Judson college last night 1t presented one of the most beautiful pictures the eye could wish for The stage was tastefully decorated in love ly flowers, more than 65 young ladies com posing the sight singing class were to be seen grouped about the stage, from which was rendered one of the most magnf- cent programmes heard in Judson for many years.
 Students, citizens and a large gather ing of visitors filled the large auditorium to It's capacity, and so pleasing was the concert that the most orderly conduct was maintained throughout the long perform ance
 This, the annual concert, will long be remembered as one of the most important events in the history of this session.
 The first part of the evening was given to the cantata by L. Denza, entitled "The Garden of Flowers"
 The stage was profusely decorated with fens, evergreens and roses, and the in spring picture presented was one long to be remembered as the many young ladies were to be seen grouped about the decor ations.
 The first chorus, Rise Up. Rise Up. o Happy Morn" was sung with delightful lightness. grace and spirit which capti- vated the ears of the audience, even as the magnificent picture had caught the eye
 This was followed by g quartet, "The Lark Hath a Song of Perfect Joy" beau- tifully sung by Misses Hudmon, Knight, Carver and K Hightower White But terfly Wandering Through the Garden" was graceful and dainty, Miss Check of Woodlawn rendering the solo part.
 Miss Lucille Bell sang the alto solo. Lovely Rosebuds," very effectively. Summer Freezes" and "The Bee," both full choruses were charmngly sung. In the last mentioned number Miss Powell's voice foated out in elearest and sweetest obligato above the chorus.
 Miss Fleming Cockes sweet voice suited admirably the solo, 70, Happy Streamlet" The grand climax was reached in the Good NJ Skht' and "Garden of Flowers So Fair" when all of the singers seemed to lose themselves in delightful farmonies and sang with true artistic feeling.
 The last part of the programme was mostly given by the graduates in piano. forte, organ and voice ~4
 Miss NeIle Daughdrrr.la layed brilliant ly chopin's "Grand Val lt.an A Flat" Miss Mary Patrick played Mil6enbdrg's Arab ian Night" with charming effect Mos zkowskfs Spanish Dance" was given by Miss Inez Moore with true musical taste
 
 Dudley Bucks "Triumphal March," was indeed one of the most pleasing of the evening, while Miss Barnes of Gadsd<1 and Miss Williams of Talladega Miss K Hightower and Miss Robertson of Missis- sippi each played their different numbers with true artistic feeling.
 Miss Mary Patrick the only voice grad nate of the session, sang Lynes' Spring Song" the violin obligato being played by Miss Dansby. Miss Patricl1's voice, a lyric soprano of good quality and range, flute-like and of the upper register, suited admirably the song Her singing was tistic and enthusiastically received.
 Special mention must be made of the number given by the Glee club, and Sul- livan Bartlett's arrangement of the Lost Chord" sung by Miss Marie Daughdrill and IA of the advanced pupils in voice, with Miss King at the orgen. The solo part in this was rendered In a most artistic manner which was greatly en- joyed. The accompaniment played by Mrs. King admirably supported the singer end the effect was satisfying in every way.
 The last number on the programme was "The Bridal Chorus from '"rhe Rose Maiden" sung by a chorus of 150 girls
 The excellent work for which Judson has so long been noted has been sus- tained during the present session. The voice department under the direction of Mrs Gurganus ably assisted by Miss Adams and Miss Dudley. is larger than ever before. MT. Frederick Goode, the director of music. assisted by MT. Bruner, are to be congratulated on the high stand ard of work done.
 With these competent teachers and Mr. F. L. Powers, as director. who will re- turn from his year abroad for the next season. the Judson will stand highest in her history for efficiency in music.