Evening journal., 1913-02-04
Mr.. Russell DELIGHTS
TN OLD TIME SONGS

Most enjoyable throughout was the
matinee OF song given yesterday af-
ternoon by Wilford Russell, of Lon
don, England, at the home of Mrs.
H. Coleman dupont Mr. Russell was
accompanied in his songs by Mrs
Russell, who showed special adapta-
ton as an accompanist, because oi
the unsual ease Of execution and ex-
pressive Interpretation of the differ
ent songs.
That Mr.. Russell was indeed a
barytone versatile was shown by the
unique and varied program chosen by
him. The quaint little melody, THE
{ Lass With the Delicate Air" was well
and exDressiyely rendered The de-
lightful Irish brogue was we'll brcugni
out in the charming songs typical of
! the "auld countree THE Ould
Dochter,' and THE Low Backed
Car All Mine Alone" Come in a
Dream and the House of Memoir
les" were sung with all the charm
peculiar to the ballads of Old Eng
land, especially the House of Mem
ories" which was full of a tender ro-
mantle appeal.
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose, -
an old Scotch favorite, was well
given. "The Love Tree" a quaint
little ballad telling of the love of two
little birds, was especially charming
With a most attractive accompan-
ment full OF ripping melody. THE
College Song" was fine and was great
/ ly appreciated There was much ap-
plause when Mr.. Russell waved a
small American flag in the interpre-
tation of the song. because the col
q ,ege man thought Yankee Doodle
+ Dandy" was the best of all.
! Several character interpretations
were given by Mr.. Russell with telling
effect as was shown by the applause
received.
otto from Mobile, who moved II
j Mobile because he had an Automo-
I bilc,' was more or less of a tongue
twister With its "ottos" and autos
brought out in rapid succession, but
was, nevertheless. most effective.
one OF the best OF the character
sketches was his impersonation Of Z
negro woman in Ma Loving Honey.
UT was spendid. g Like YOU" giver
with strong English accent, was typi
cal of We English Johnny tmonaclC
and all)
uncle Joshs Experiences Will
the rheumatic the "A A'leopath,
"ncmeopalu, and "Cyster-o-path
: doctors and his final declaration thai
all paths lead but to the grave was
Z full of a dry humor which brought
much applause
The representations of Harry Lau-
der as given by Mr. Russell in THE
Picnic" and "Roamin' in the Gloam.
in were thoroughly Lauder like
and splendidly effective. The mono
) logue introduced in the songs was
, Quaint and humorous.
The musicale was given in the large
duPcnt drawing room. and seldom hal
benefit entertainment been present
ed amid more charming surroundings
Palms, fern and roses made attrac
tive decorations. Several hundre,
guests were assembled in the draw
ing room, and beautiful conservatory
adjoining, where tea was served afte
the musicale.
AT the close, Colonel BENJAMIN
Nields thanked the audience in behal
of the inmates of the Home OF Merci
full Rest for whom the benefit wal
given. He also thanked Mrs. duPon
for her gracious hospitality in givin,
the use of the roo-a. and Mr.. and Mrs
Russell were cord lly thanked for tn,
pleasure which they had given.
A delightful social time was enjoy
ed at the tea. Miss Amy =. dupont
Miss La Motto and a number o.
others assisted Mrs. dupont in serv
ing.
The patronesses we're: Mrs. I
Coleman DUPONT, Mrs Lammot du
Pont, Jr., Miss Amy dupont, Miss La
Motto, Mrs. John b. Bird, Mrs. 9th
Nowland Mrs. Charles l.. Patterson
Mrs. Richard Reese, Mrs. Robert II
Richards, Mrs William c. Spruance