Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

singers who have become per-
sonal friends of Atlantans
through their visits here each sea =
son, are now receiving the adulation
OF large audiences abroad. On the
continent. as in the South the opera
singers are entertained socially in
the best circles Scott IS a favorite
in London, where he is now singing.
His invitations to exclusive social
affairs are too numerous for his ac-
ceptanCe of half of them Scott is
a sort of Beau Brummell in London
ana his clothes are copied by fash
ionahle Caruso Dingh Gilly and
Emmy Destinn are all now appearing
In London. One of the notable sue
cesses of the season has been Des-
tinn's singing in Aida"
Putnam Griswold has been signal
ly honored by the Kaiser this sea-
son. He sang at the royal wedding,
and since that event, he has been en-
tertained by Berlin society. A re-
ception given for Mr.. and Mrs. Girls
void was a recent event, attended
by a large representation of the
American colony, the hostess being
Mrs. Anna B. McElwee. During the
course of the reception, Eloise Bay
lor, of Chattanooga, Tenn, who is to
sing the coloratura roles at Barmen
Elberfield next season, was heard in
several highly pleasing numbers.
A recital was given last Monday
evening at the Georgia Avenue Pres
byterlan Church by the Sunday
school class of Miss Carmen Wer-
Der A good program was given, the
free-will offering taken up at the
close of the entertainment going to
the manse fund.
Miss Margheretta Carter, a popular
young singer who recently graduated
from Cox College, is now singing in
the choir of the Westminster Pres
byteTiGn Church, on North Boule
ward. Miss Carter gives a solo at
eacn of the Sunday services, and her
beautiful voice is heard to best ad
vantage in the songs seiected.
A piano recital on Thursday
evening was given by Raimond
Barth, teacher of music. at his
home on the Boulevard. The young
girls taking part were Misses Cath
crime Crichton. Virginia Collier
Myra Day, Nellie Frankel Dorothy
Marie, Ruth LiChenstein. Ruth Nor
ris, Ida Russ. Raj Russ Marion
Wells, Janet Wiseberg. Mrs. Barth
leaves Monday for Europe to spend
the summer s
Miss Nina Hansen, assisted by Miss
Louise Richardson was heard in a
beautiful program of piano numbers
Wednesday evening at the studio Of
her teacher. Miss Eda Bartholomew.
The recital was one of a series being
given by pupils of Miss Bartholomew
in piano and organ. Miss Richardson
is a well known young girl who has
an exquisite voice. She sang on this
occasion, Just Awearin' For You"
In the Garden of My Heart" and
two or three other numbers. Miss
Hansells selections included Gavotte
B minor-Bach; Sonata Pathetlque
Beethoven. Etude. Black Study, Op.
10. No. >, and other selections from
Chopin.
Who Is the American Wagner?
Such is the inquiry at large among
opera devotees in all parts of the
country as a result of the recent an
nouncement of the prize opera COM
petition under the auspices Of the
National Federation of Musical Clubs
Whether he will come from the ranks
of recognized writer's or from the
camp of the unknown is affording
much interested speculation.
In Los Angeles, where the winning
opera is to be produced at an expense
Of $4,000 in June, 1915. music lovers
have already organized. The Los
Angeles American Opera Association,
with f. w Blanchard at its head, is
arousing interest in every musical
sphere, and that there will be many
redoubtable contestants for the $40
600 prize seems assured
Names of contestants are being
steadily received by Mrs. Jason Wal
ker chairman Of the American Mu-
sic Committee, at her home, 116 South
Michigan Avenue Chicago, and eX-
tensive plans are under way for
reaching American writers in all parts
of Europe.