The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-01
BENEFIT NETS $3.50
FOR YOUNG HOWARD
Tvs Y&aHn71d Citizens Help
Boy Climbing Rapidly to
Musical Fame.

Over twelve hundred persons con-
tributed $255.64 at the testimonial con-
cert given last evening at the Coli
scum, under the direction Of the Rich
mond Music association, when Miss
Mary Ann Kaufman, contralto, and
Wesley Howard, violin, assisted by
Miss Alice Knollenberg and Miss Ruth
Yeo, accompanies, appeared in public
recital. The Richmond Symphony Or
chestra and the High School orchestra
under the direction of Lee B. Nus
baum. assisted materially in adding to
the success of the affair.
Miss Kaufman. who has been study
ing for the last few years in Chicago,
was a revelation to many when she
sang aria, "Ah Fors'e Lui" (The One
of Whom l Dreamed), from La Travia-
ta,'' by Verdi. Miss Kaufman has a
wonderful voice. and knows how to
sing, getting more out of her singing
than most vocalists. She responded to
an encore, at the close of which the
leave the stage.
Many persons who have been fol-
lowing the career of Wesley Howard,
were eager to hear him last evening
and to note the improvement in his
work since going to school in Boston.
He played a violin concerto, No. 8,
E-minor from Suite No. p, by Rode.
in a masterful manner. Miss Ruth
Yeo was his accompanist. Mr.. How
ard did not disappoint his listeners in
the least. He showed remarkable i'm
provement over his work last year,
when he appeared in benefit recital
before going to Boston. His tech
nique is remarkable and his stage APP
pearance adds materially to his sue
cess. He is musician who feels what
he plays, getting perfect tone quality
and the best there is in his instru-
ment. Prof. Hicks, his former teach
er. was delighted with the manner in
which he played last evening.
The orchestra deserves it's share of
credit for the excellent manner in
which it played Ballet Music from
Faust" from Suite No. p. by Gounod
The orchestra was under the direction
of Lee B. Nusbaum. So loud was the
applause after this number that the
orchestra was compelled to play again
Miss Kaufman was heard again in
four very attractive compositions
The numbers were we'll selected, and
she sang them with such peculiar
sweetness that it was hard to tell
"ulCI u Iue lOuI was tue IIIOSI pItdS'
ing. The first of the group, THE Lark
Now Leaves It's Wat'ry Nest" by
Parker, was particularly pleasing. and
the young singer demonstrated her
vocal talents in this number. At the
close Of the group Miss Kaufman was
encored again and again, and was pre-
scented with several handsome bou
Quets Of flowers. The audience was
not satisfied, compelling her to sing
again.
African Dances" Nos. 2 and 4
by Coleridge Taylor, as played by Mr.
Howard, seemed to please the audi
ence more than his first number
There Is a sort of pathetic sweetness
running through this number that is
especially appealing. He was pre-
sented with a handsome floral tribute
after his number, and was forced tC
respO~d to an encore. He played an
old. familiar song, always so pretty on
the violin, my Old Kentucky Home
After he had played the number, sc
loud was the applause that he was
forced to repeat the selection. His
accompanist. Miss Yeo, added materi
ally to the success of his work.
Miss Alice knollenberg played all OF
Miss kaufmans Accomplishments.
The program was concluded with
Tannhauser March, by Wagner.
After expenses were deducted from
the receipts, about $3.50 was left which
will be turned over to Mr.. Howard tc
help with his musical education.