Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

pidyed an admirably arranged list of @ @nulnpers Tor the pleasure of those who hao heard the first recital and others who had reached town by later trains and cars.
 Opening with a musicianly render Ing of an Offertoire by Reed, which served well to demonstrate the beautf- ful tone and complete equipment of the new Pope memorial organ. Miss Fuller selected for her second number dainty Idylle by Sellars, melodic and full of charm.
 At this point a solo by Mrs. George T. Lord, chorister of the church, was heard with great pleasure. In a voice or noteworthy reserve power, clear and finely modulated, Mrs Lord sang Isra- fel. Edgar Allen Poe's beautiful words set to music by Oliver King, a co1npo- Sit1on dignifed, requiring nicety of phrasing and a certain dramatic quail ity of interpretation which the singer fully appreciated.
 Hofmann's Barcarole in lighter vein. given by Miss Fuller as the following number. was in happy contrast, pre- ced1ng the beautiful Chorus of Angels by Clark. which requires not only dig ital but manual and pedal vigilance and skill, while the clear accentuation Of the theme taxes a players alettness. TO many hearers this was the most pleasing number in the whole delight full list. although the Gounod March Romaine, which closed the half hours playing found much favor with the lis- tenerS.
 Trinity M. E. Church.
 There was general interest in hear ing Waldo $. Newbury, the young Academy student who as organist at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church had so willingly consented to do his share in entertaining the Merchants week visitors.
 While the musician is young, his
 
 but was well balanced, solid and one requiring wide Knowledge and tech nical skill. IL opened at 11.45 with James F. Rogers Tocceda in E flat. played with confidence and assured control. of the instrument. Then came the favorfte Mignon theme, the Ga votte. by Thomas, which was equally well interpreted In the third compo- sition, the Andante from Symphony PathretiQue. the brilliant and showy work by Tschaiskowsky, the player made an especially good impression, particularly in the brilliant finale.
 There was g. marked and pleasing contrast as he gave the Lefebure- Wely Offertoire In E flat as his next number and he sent his audience away with the inspiring and patriotic theme ot The Star Spangled Banner finger ing in their memory, his final selec- ton being Dudley Bucks variations, with their intricate wool of melodic elaboration.
 More than one listener expressed re- gret that the three fine recitals could not have come during the afternoon, when hundreds of other music lovers might have had the privilege of hear ing the skilled players. The musical morning was one of the most delight full incidents of Merchants week, grat- flying in point of attendance, atten- tioH, and emphasizing the musicfanly talent of which Norwich can boast. The three churches were selected as being nearest to the business center of the town, quickly accessible for visit ors arriving by train or trolley. Other musicians in the city expressed deep interest in the success of this form of entertainment and the committee had spontaneous and generous proffers of aid from them, in case their services should be required.