Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-24

h been. studying with Mrs. Frederick Mkzyin.. the Now York vocal teacher. gave their annual recital Tuesday eve- :sing In the Broad Street Christian church. Tho edifice was filled by an attentive. Appreciative and satisfied audience. The pupils showed the re- suit of careful training, and the faith full work on their part. and some very promising voices were revealed.
 Numbers of particular interest were those given by the ladies of the choral club, which were sung with not only exquisite blend of tone, but with mark ed precision. The recital led many in the audience to hope that this chor- us may become enlarged by the addt- tion of male voices, a permanent or ganixation in Westerly
 The accompaniments of Miss Violet BoAes, because Of their musicianly and sympathetic qualities were special fea- tures. The obligatos played by Miss Charlotte Maxson. violinist Mrs. Lloyd CrandalI, ceilist, and Silas T. Nye. program follows:
 Ladies, Chorus:
 Cd Ashes Of Roses. Woodman (b) Barcarolle-Tales of Hoffman, Soprano Solo-Ange1s' Serenade, with VAnD11 obIigato, Braga
 Miss Alice Avery. csessalto solo-The Wind that Shakes
 Miss Anna crandan Soprano Solos:
 lal The Angel Voice Gin Italisn,m
 Giaconda, PonchtelH eb) Spring Song Gin French) )-sam- ssn and Delila, Saint-Saens
 Miss Mildred Taylor. Tenor 4olo-Dreams Tosti Thomas James.
 Contralto solo--Agnus Dei, with vio- lin, cello. piano, Btzet
 Miss Marjorie Buffom. Soprano Solo-Elsa's Dream-Lohen-
 Miss Katharine Price. Contralto Solo-Lungi da1 Caro- Rene.
 Secchi
 Nflss Sara Budlong
 Soprano solo-Thou Brilliant Bird, with flute obligato, David Miss Jessie Capron. Bass Eolo-Arm! Arm! Ye Brave!
 Handel James Bliven.
 Soprano solo-Elegie. with cello obli-
 Miss Althea crandall. Cortra1to Solo-Slave Song,
 Del Riego
 Miss Elizabeth Perry. Soprano Solo-Pastoral, Saint Saens Miss Clara Pashley. Bass Solo-Du Tambour Major-Le Ca1G AmDrO1S0 InOmaS
 Frederic Martin.
 Contralto solo-Jean, Burleigh
 Miss Mary Whipp1e. Soprano Solo-Elizabeth's Prayer Tnnhauser, Wagner
 Miss Bessie Cross. Duett from Aida, Verdi
 Miss Price and Miss Taylor. Ladies Chorus:
 (a) Dreaming, Hawley (b) Morning Hymn, Henschel It win be noted that Frederick Mar bass singers in the country, contributed to the success of the recital of Mrs Martins pupils. MT. Martin was a former resident of Westerly and is a brother of William s. Martin, manager of the Smith Granite company. The collection of paintings by the late Johnness A. OerteI, thirty six subjects, including the Rock of Ages which was created by Oertel and painted in Westerly while the artist resided here, has been hung in the brary, under the direction of James E. Kennedy. custodian of the Memorial and Library building. The paintings are now on exhibition and for. the free inspection of the public. The collec- tion embraces a variety of subjects,
 
 character. A painting of St. Paul is hung directly over a portrait of Rem brandt, by himself. and gives oppor- tunity to judge of the merit of the two artists. MT. OertePs studio was located on Gravel1y hill, now known as part of Pleasant street. Then it was the only house on the hill, which is now lined with the homes of Ital- ians. the section now being the Italian colony of Westerly.
 Miss Elizabeth champIain, "Aun, Bstsey," received many friends at he1 homo in Maple avenue, Tuesday, an6 was heartily congratulated on heI ninety sixth birthday. Miss Champlir served cake of her own making. which recalled to mind to some of the vis- ttors the day when they cut their wed ding cake that was made by Aunt Betsey." The old woman was in gooG spirits and extended a cordial welcome to callers. She declared that aside from her weakened eyes and a little rheumatism, q am all right, thank the Lord. say. it's a pleasure to know that I have so many true friends, anG I feel that I am not alone in thi. world.' t
 Miss Champlin received many gift. of value. but one she appreciated fully as well as the rest, was large birth. day cake, with ninety six candles, pre- sented- by Mrs Sarah LoveIand, wealthy resident and lifelong friend O Aunt Betsey.
 !. Maria, a younger sister of Mis-. Champlin, married William Page. wht was known as 'The Professor" ant