Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-11-05

The accompanying clipping is from
the Cheyenne Leader and speaks of
Miss Smith, a young lady well known
here In Denver and highly esteemed
for herself no less than for her musi-
cal talent Our correspondent says in
addition:
This article concerns one OF our
girls, Miss Mae Smith, who is deserv-
ing of much commendation.
Capt. Chas. Young and Prof. Wade
Hammond OF the 9th Cavalry rendered
Miss Smith a benefit recital at Capital
theater Sunday. October 2s. The IA
nous 9th Cavalry band most ably as
sisted Miss Smith. Also a chorus of
40 male voices. charmingly led by
Mrs James e Smith in Songs OF
Sorrow"
most appreciative audience greet
ed Miss Smith. and each number was
heartily applauded. Miss Smith is
possessed OF rich, sweet soprano
voice which was shown to great ad-
vantage in. 20. Thor. Divine Redeem
er. Misc Smith returns to Boston to
resume her studies. and many are the
good wishes that attend her by hosts
of friends and acquaintances.
Miss Smith will give recitals, at
Lincoln and Omaha, Neb.. Des Moines,
Iowa, and other points
May every good attend her. as a
young woman deserving and one that
her race should feel proud OF.
Miss Mae Smith who will make her
debut before a Cheyenne audience in
the Ninth Cavalry concerts at Capt.
tol Avenue theater on Sunday after
noon and evening, deserves word
OF introduction before her appearance
on the stage Miss Smith, is the
daughter of Mr. Smith. well-known
colored citizen of Cheyenne, and was
born and reared here. She was edu-
Gated in the public schools here and
won respect for herself and her am
bition. While still schoolgirl Miss
Smiths unusual voice attracted IA
vorable attention. and II became her
wish to cultivate the talent she pos
sessed While the colored people as
a race, are noted for their sweet sing
ing few individuals have won dis
unction in the musical world, two no.
table exceptions being Black Patti
and Blind Tom. After leaving school
Miss Smith went to Boston. and en-
tered the conservatory of music,
where for three years she has been
a student After three years of
ing in her girlhood days has ripened
and developed. until her friends pre-
dict bright future for her on the
concert stage.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. ]. NJ.
Carey. wife of Governor Carey. in
vited about thirty OF her friends,
among them musicians and singers
who are competent critics, to assem-
BILE at her home. and Miss Smith was
engaged to appear before the select
company, and give an hour of sing
ing. Miss Smith and her family are
well known to Mrs. Carey and to all
old time residents of Cheyenne, and
in this manner Mrs. Carey was en-
abled to assist the young singer in
her career Miss Smith possesses a
clear soprano voice peculiarly SYM
pathetic; and she chose simple mcio-
dies that touch the heart. to sing for
Mrs. Carey's guests Her manner
was quietly 'self-possessed and unas-
suming and she played her own ac-
compartments. Among her selections
were Little Drum" "A Winter Lull
laby,"" There. Little Girl. Good
Night" Daisies" and with each num-
ber her confidence increased. and her
clear voice rang true and sweet. Miss
smiths singing was generously ap-
plauded by her audience who were
quick to recognize her real talent and
give her the encouragement and rec
ognition due for the pleasure of list
ening to her. At the close Of her
program, Miss Smith modestly retired,
after receiving just praise she de-
served An informal evening was
then enjoyed by the guests, and Mrs.
@. l.. Hinkle and Mr.. Bradley con-
tributed some impromptu vocal and
Uano numbers, and several selections
were played on the victrola, all OF
which were enjoyed. The evening
closed with the serving of delicious
refreshments.
Tho gracious introduction which
the first lady OF our state has given