The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-12

which may be drawn from the instru-
ment by a master hand.
Mr.. Starke, who is in charge of the
brass instrumental department, con-
tributed concert arrangement of The
Last Rose of Summer" which was
beautifully rendered and appreciative-
ly received.
Little Miss Virginia Walker. the
twelve-year- daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. o. Walker, in her performance
OF Gustav Lange's Thine own" ar
ranged for the piano, gave evidence
that she has before her a musical ca
reer. She plays with all the musical
instinct of touch, tone, color and ex-
preston of the mature artist.
Miss Ada White, who is always
favorite with Pensacola audiences,
gave new proof Of the richness and
beauty of her fine soprano voice. 1t
has that rare dramatic quality and
sympathetic timbre which appeal to
the heart as we'll as the ear.
Haydn's Gypsy Rondo." as rendered
by Miss Elizabeth Watson, was played
with the spirit and dash this compost
ton demands. and was an evidence of
the talent and proficiency of the per-
former, who is the attractive young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Wat
son.
Meyerbeer's "Oh, Paradise as sung
by Mr.. Leland j. Henderson, gathered
new beauty. and was but another evil
dence Of the gifts of Mr.. Henderson,
who finds his chief relaxation in music.
Miss Mamie D. Bryars in Lebierre's
Caprice Bohemien." and Miss Katie
Lee Bryars in the "Fete Champenoise"
both gave evidence of rare talent, and
the Pensacola School of Music is to
ba wi 81 hax ho
services OF these two talented mu-
sicians as teachers in the junior piano
department.
Professor Scott is no1 only a teacher
Of note. but a composer. as well, AMI
Doctor w. J. Benn in the baritone solo,
'Tubal CAIN" and Mr.. w. S. Garfield,
in the tenor solo, THE Gypsy Trail
the music of both written by Profess
sor Scott-proved the composer most
sympa thetic. Doctor Benn and Mr..
Garfield are both well known to Pen
sacola audiences, and were in fine voice
last night. and were received with
much appreciation.
Miss Elizabeth Moreno In Mendels-
sohn's magnificent Andante and Rondo
Capriccioso, proved herself mistress of
the piano forte. The Capriccioso de-
mands the utmost delicacy and refine
ment Of touch and Miss Moreno, who
has inherited a natural gift of music,
which has been cultivated to a very
high degree, gave an Interpretation Of
this fine classic which demonstrated
her an artistic.
Mrs. Mia Osborn Bonn, in the reci-
tative and aria: Farewell, Ye Hills"
with orchestral accompaniment, gave
another evidence OF her power and skill
as a musician. She is rarely gifted
and tutored in the best modern schools
of music. =
Professor Scott, who played Chopin's
majestic "PoIonaise in \ fiat" descrip-
tive of the approach Of a regiment of
cavalry. received an ovation from the
audience. attesting to his wonderful
rendition Of this composition.
The concert number of mandolins
and guitars: Lolita DAmore," by Mr..
Alonzo Distasio and pupils, was a very
delightful, number of program replete
with charm.
The accompanies were Miss Char
lotte Erson and Miss CharliebeIle
Laney. and their proficiency added
much to the musical program.
1t was announced at the commence |
ment Of the program that there would
be no responses to encores, owing to
the length of the program, but the