Evening journal., 1914-06-23
GREET DIR. PYLE
At RECEPTION
and Musicale
Mrs. Bessie H. Luke Enter
tainS Delightfully."- in Honor
OF Returned Physician
elaborate PROGRAM BY
ARTISTS OF PROMINENCE

IN the handsome home OF Mrs
Bessie II. Luke. no. 1903 Gilpin ave-
nue., last night, amid lavish cut flower
decorations, set off by potted flowers
ana pains, many guests invited by
MIS-. Luke, assembled 10 welcome DR..
Joseph L. Pyle, recently returned
from an extensive trip abroad. Mrs.
Luke proved a most charming hostess.
Inc arrangements regarding the
music were placed in the hands OF the
fyle coterie, and this popular and
well known organization maintained
It's enviable reputation and high
standard set for many years musical
~.
As IN recitals past given Il taxes
the ability OF the management 10 find
tlme 10 allow proper opportunity to
nave all the talent heard as the aud
lence would like 1t, should time afford.
lhese gatherings are in a degree sim
iiar to the Bohemian sessions of the
we'll known Pen and Pencil Club Of
Philadelphia and the coterie has
not only afforded the keenest enioy-
ment IN years past in presenting sing
ers anu instrnmentalists Of ability
but has done good work in advanc-
ing the interests of those whose qual-
ihcations entitle them TO especial
mention and consideration.
The program given will al once In
dictate the high character Of the mu-
sic that always graces the hearings of
the organization. One OF those who
sang was Miss Elizabeth c. Bonner.
whose steady rise 10 fame In the mus
ical circles of Philadelphia and New
York has been watched with the
keenest interest by the friends since
her first appearance here She was
charmingly attired in handsome
gown OF pink satin She has A wealth
OF Yelvety contraltn tones that lack
not in evenness Of timbre in their
entire range She displayed her tai
ents and dramatic ability possibly "a
the best in her song. "The Cry 81
Rachel" by Mary Turner ganlter
This VAS followed by an oxquisifs
encore ION The shore" bv Neidiineer
1t WAS noted hy her friends that Miss
Bonner maintains her poise ami level
headedness always so essential 10
permanent success. Her friends con
fidently believe she can maintain the
poise and possession Of herself in
the future, which looms bright for
her
Mrs Jean Ogle McGillln. supported
by an excellent chorus made the
echoes ring with her fervid rendition
Of the "lnfammatus" by Rossini.
singing this difficult number and the
duet "Qui Est Homo from the same
number with Miss Bonner. Their
voices blended perfectly in its brill
liant passages Mrs. McGillin like
Miss Bonner acquires her fine quality
and volume of voice from parents
of high ability in music circles in
years past, and her many friends hope
for her a brilliant future.
Edgar D. Smith. now associated
with Grace Church choir, was heard
by his new made friends for the first
time. Mr.. Smiths tenor is smooth,
even, we'll balanced. He showed
careful training In the excellent read
ing Of his beautiful numbers. Miss
Lydia Saville possesses a voice of un-
usual power and quality which she
used to the utmost advantage in her
Miss Ruth Erickson ac-
companied by r. Leslie Carpenter
sang with a sweetness OF tonal effect
and clear enunciation that won her
new laurels.
The friends OF Carl Richard Lind
were again regaled with his selec-
tions delivered with his best style
and finish and he too has high pos
sibilities within his reach attainable
by careful training and study
Tho frin nf Mrs Harry Marie
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