Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-08

rectiOn. AS opening number for tn
program Miss Magers selected che
rus from "Chimes Of Normandy LEG
end of the Bells with Miss Mabe
Lantz, soloist. The story runs-Henr
Marquis of Corneville, disguised as
wandering seaman, returns after man,
years exile to his ancestral home nea
; Corneville, an old Normandy village
He questions the villagers about thu
Chateau Of Corneville, which is sup
posed to be haunted and is answered
by Germaine and chorus in the LEG
end Of the Bells" This was a six-par
chorus representing the tones of tn,
different bells from the high pitched
Of soprano and first tenor, to the fuller
and deeper tones of second tenor
alto, baritone and bass. Miss Lants
as soloist showed a most beautiful
voice and excellent Interpretation In
description Of the Legend of the
Bells" The thirty-five voices in the
mixed chorus, are all excellent and
most of them professional. They sang
in splendid style The Stabat Mater
by Rossini, whose brilliant, but most
melodious setting to that celebrated
hymn, describing the lamentations OF
Mary as she stood at the cross, is the
most famous Of all distinguished mu-
sical settings to the Stabat Mater by
renowned composers. The well trained
and excellent voices gave the two
choruses from Stabat Mater with great
feryor and splendid Interpretation.
Mr.. Gile as bass soloist in the first
chorus, presented a deep smooth voice,
most pleasant to hear and showed in
telligent Interpretation of the beauti-
full lines. Miss Inez ,Denison was at
her best in the soprano solos and OBJ
| ligatos, which were Of great range, to
G altissime, and very difficult in tech
nique, requiring much volume. The
first solo, For All Eternity" showed
good, full voice of high range and
ability in expression. Miss Vercler
assisted most charmingly with violin
obligato, adding to the beauty of the
selection Miss Marguerite Flower
captivated all by the exquisite sweet
ness of her tones in her beautiful
Spring Song This required rapid
changes in time and expression and
its sustained high notes and trills.
Miss Fugate possesses a deep, rich
contralto voice and sang in most pleas
ing manner Sunset by Dudley Buck.
In the trio from Verdi, "Ttila," Mr.. j.
H Spencer, tenor; Mr. A. H. Gile, bar
itone, and Miss Bushnell, mezzo-so-
prano, with perfectly blended, smooth,
rich voices, impresslvely sang this
beautiful selection. The audience
showed its hearty appreciation of Miss
Ruth Reeds rendition of the difficult
aria from Joan of Arc, which gave
evidence Of careful study, much talent
and an excellent voice. Mrs. Seba Case
Wall has a beautiful, light flexible So
prano voice, showing to much advan-
tage in the brilliant waltz song" by
Ware. Miss Verclers violin obligato
was artistic and effective, especially
fine was her imitation of the echo of
the bird notes. "The Cry of Rachel, -
sacred song by Salter, requiring
much dramatic power and artistic
shading, showed the excellent high
soprano voice of Miss Inez Denison,
possessing great power and giving
much promise. Miss Greta Phillips
sang 'Nuit d'Amour,' by G. Thomas,
very artistically and with distinct
enunciatlon, showing musical tempera-
ment and careful study. In the rendi
ton of april Morn" Miss Ermine
Bushnell's rich, full mezzo-soprano
voice was flexible, clear and express
sive. The Soldiers Chorus from
Faust" was sung as. only men Of pro-
fessional ability and excellent voices
can sing the soul stirring, patriotic
selection. This number, one Of the
finest, was most heartily received.
Throughout Miss Erixon's singing, one
feels the sincerity of Interpretation and
artistic finish that comes with careful
study. Her beautiful tones and rare
sympathy showed to great advantage
In her two selections ','Jeannio," and
IAN Irish Folk Song" The brilliant
and difficult duet from Rubenstein,
sung by Mrs. c. L. Starr and Miss
Ruth Fugate, was one of the most
pleasing numbers on the program, The
voices were fine and the work excel
lent. Miss Ada Mlller's two difficult
selections were given In excellent high
soprano Of marked vocal talent, and
with deep feeling Salter's ''The Lamp
Of Love" and Sterns "Printemps,' she
interpreted splendidly. Miss Mabel
Lantz has beautiful mezzo-soprano
voice of freshness, clarity and power.
Her ability to interpret successfully
the Little House O. Dreams" as well
as well as the difficult selection from
Faust, "De Lorely," gave evidence Of
talent, an unusually fine voice and ad-
vanced study. Throughout the entire
program Miss Bernice Sauter remained
at the piano with quiet dignity, follow
ing each singer most helpfully. Mr..
T. S. Roberts organ solo, March from
Suite" was a splendid example Of
what a soul imbued with the spirit of
music can do, when sight is lacking.
This number was most enthusiastically
applauded. Mr. Roberts accompanied
all the choruses. giving a splendid
note OF finish The beautiful decorat-
ing for this recital was planned by
Miss Nina McNary, who is noted as an
artistic decorator and who has had
charge Of the floral work for many
large functions. She was assisted by
Mrs. r. c. Baker. Miss Anna Reinhart
and Miss La Verne Gibson. The ushers
asked for this occasion were: Miss
Louise Cronise, Miss Rita Steiner Miss
Nancy Shaife, Miss Hazelle Downing,
Miss Maud Durbin, Miss Eugene Belle,
Miss Louise Kellog and Mr.. Gueffroy.
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