Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-29

eight-hand selections were snle,d,a,,.
played e0 spiendidly
Alice Baker, but fourteen years =,
age, not only assayed to NAV S No. VI
Donnells "Hexentanz, but eyocntod ,,o
most charmingly this dance of utSo ~
witches, which was the most difRonI. @
NUMBER on the program. Her toncb
IN the light delicate passages brong6t ft
OUT every note clearly with no intis
nation of blur, although her hands
are SO small they barely reach on
octave, not a note escaped its f',u M
expression in the rendition bv tbis
talented girl. " 'niS
Romance Hongroise" sbowed ooos
and careful work by Evelyn % pos' soyu
man, who was perfectly composed and
played delightfully."-. O''u anu
one Of the best numbers was o1to,
len Scenen," in the hands of Miss Mvr w.
Tie Lantz. Her thorough knowledga 90
music Interpretation and fine eSoo', VI
able. ''o'' ENJOY
MISS Ruth Manning's rendition 90
Valcik' showed conscientious worl
and musical ability of high class A.
though Miss Mary Plgler has NOT been
Studying for the past year, her bean-
tlfully given "Valse ChromatiuueS was
treat. was
AN arrangement by Miss Shelton Of
De Jocelyn's "Berceuse" for viol;ns
organ and piano was an exquisite bit
OF work by four talented musicians
Viola Vercler, Miss Pearl Vercler Miss
shelton and Miss LaRue East Ae tbo
strain softly died away the audience
as one person, felt the thrill of its
cadence. VI ITO
whether it be simply or difficult
Whatever selection Viola Vercler nIavs
wins the hearts Of her audience II
would be hard to find a yiolinist who
could play "Chanson Hungarian" and
the dainty response Romance" more
beautifully than this talented Young
woman gave these number Miss Yer.
cler's many friends and admirers are
watching her career with the greatest
interest and are predicting splendid
success and a great name for her
among violinists. She studied under
William Wallace Graham, who has re-
Gently returned home from Europe
Miss Pearl Vercler shows the same re-
markable talent. These young women
are building for themselve a reputa-
tlon for splendid work with their cho-
sen instruments.
Miss Bertha Clark's unusual mode
of entertaining is a pleasure TO an
audience, Most charmingly she whls-
tied the song of the Swallows" and
equally beautiful was the response for
encore, Come Fair Maiden and Dance
With Me-" Miss Bernice Clark playing
"a delicate accompaniment for each
solo.
Miss Mabel Lantzs unusually fine
contralto voice was heard to great ad-
vantage in "The Nightingale and
Tosti's Goodbye" a fitting finale to
a memorable occasion. Miss Lantz, al
ways true and dependable, never sang
better nor received more enthusiastic
applause. Salem is unfortunate in
losing one Of her favorite vocalists
and also fine pianist. The Misses
Lantz are removing with the family to
Bay City for residence.
This last recital was the excellent
closing event of a successful years
work. Miss Shelton will enjoy a rest
and recreation, resuming in the fall,
the musical education of her pupils
who have been given in recital exhi-
bitions Of good work from hard study
and thorough practice. Surprises will
be presented in the coming season by
pupils who are working for their first
presentation recital numbers.
In honor of Miss Lola Belle Cook,
whose marriage to Ivan Belllnger was
an event Of last Wednesday, Miss Lot
tie Penn and Miss Frances Pohle were
hostesses with a delightful surprise
miscellaneous shower, on Friday ev-
ening, June twenty-first.
Embroidery and sewing, with games
were diversions until late in the ey
ening, when a big white parasol in
verted and filled with daintily wrapped
packages, concealed in a mass of
Madam Caroline Testout roses was
presented to the bride-elect
After the excitement and Joy Of dis
closing the pretty presents, dainty re-
freshments were served by the hos
tesses. Asked for this most delightful
affair were: Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Paul
Hauser Mrs. Hagedorn, Miss Margaret
Graham, Miss Hattie Beckley Miss
Stella Graham, Miss Ethel Casebere'
Miss Marie Bennett, Miss Florence
Metcalf, Miss Alta Altman, Miss Ger
trude Eakln, Miss Theodosia Bennett
Miss Margaret Hodge, Miss Mabel
Stark and the Misses Poole,
ase
In compliment to Miss Pearl Dean
house guest of the c. d. Babcocks, a
picnic was arranged for last Sunday
and trip up the Columbia river IN
Mr. Babcock's launch. Twelve guests
were asked to enjoy the affair
AT five o'clock on the morning OF
June twenty-fifth, in the home Of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs John Gremmels'
757 Center street, Mabel Minnie Louise
became fbe bride of Floyd Allen Boy |