Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-02-04
ETA CLIFFORD YOUNG

4 great musical treat is in store
for the music loving people OF Phoe-
nix on Tuesday evening, February 6,
when the Phoenix Choral society I'M
der the direction of Mr.. c. r. Nuet-
eel will give it's first choral concert
at the Arizona school Of Music. The
choral numbers over 100 voices and
includes all Of the best vocal talent
in and around Phoenix. The pro-
gramme for this first concert is one
which will appeal to the most artis-
tic as well as to those who find the
lighter and more tuneful music of in
terest
Ii is difficult to select the most
pleasing number on the programme
but all will agree that the musical
setting to LongfellOw's Wreck of
the Hesperus' is beyond question a
great musical work, full of tuncful
melodies and dramatic climaXes,
which carry one through from over
ture To finale with almost breathless
suspense and pleasure.
For those to whom the realm of
grand opera holds greatest charm the
program lends entire satisfaction.
The scene J. act from "Tannhauser"
by Richard Wagner introducing the
famous Elizabeths prayer, the bari
tone solo by Wolfram" and the i'm
mortal Pilgrim chorus. are too well
known TO require further comment.
other numbers on the program ar,
the Spinning chorus from the opera.
Flying Dutchman.' the Bridal
Chorus" from the opera "Lohengrin.'
the Pilgrims Chorus" from the op-
era. lombard and a word setting
to the famous Blue Danube" waltzes
by Strauss
Such an organization as the Phoe
nix Choral is worthy OF encourage
ment and with the above program a
large and appreciative attendance can
be assured. Few cities can boast OF
such an organization. The Soloists
for this first concert will be Mrs.
\. G. Hulett. Mrs. VIM. Sargent. Mr.
\ l.. Vogt and Mr. John Armstrong
Mrs. J. G. Adams and her daughter
Margaret entertained friends with an
automobile trip to Castle Hot Springs
and a weekend spent at that popu-
lar resort. They motored over Fri
day. the trip being perfectly delight
full at this time Of the year. Several
or the party are here directly from
Chicago and their comparisons Of
Phoenix and home weather were most
unfavorable to the big city by the
lake The jolly friends who made
up the party We're Mrs. Adams. Mis-
Margaret Adams. Miss Elizabeth Me
Hugh. house guest Of the Adams.
Miss Bagley Of New York. Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Atha. of Glendale. Mrs.
Nell and Miss Nell of Chicago. Mrs
l. n Chalmers, Mrs. Robert Craig.
Messrs. Winsor Day. Norris Carpen-
ter. Foster Rockwell. VIM. McCord.
Scott Donohue and the latter's
friends. Messrs Small and Hanne-
berg Of Chicago. Messrs. Warren and
Charles Macarthur Of Chicago and Mr.
Benno Nell.
The Priscilla Club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Peatross. Mrs. T.
NJ Lanston being the hostess, Mrs
Frank Woodruff of Cleveland. Ohio.
was the guest of the club \ delicious
luncheon was served and a most en-
joyable afternoon spent Among those
present were MeSdames Young. Day.
Stewart, Yeager. Butler, Doran. Rod
gers. Lamson, Irvine. BOurman, Pea
tross and little Miss Bone. grand
daughter of the f. NJ. Lamsons. The
club will meet with Mesdames Butler
and Doran February 14th.
Mrs. II. \. Reynolds Of Grand juno
ton. Colorado. a sister Of Mr.. Levi
Young of this city. who has been in
California for several months. will
spend the remainder of the winter in
Phoenix as the guest Of her brother
and his family.