The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-03-15
The Chautauqua

each day as the Chautauqua pro-
crosses and the program increases in
attractiveness- It's success gives rise
to the hope that future years viii see
annually Chautauqua seasons on
larger scale and for longer period
in this city.
The piano contest Saturday after
noon, following full concert by the
Hearons Sisters, was the occasion of
many friends of the contestants
gathering with the Chautauqua pat
rons to enjoy most pleasant hour
and half. Entering the contest
were Misses Mabel Aiken, Isabel Da-
Wis, Cevie Roberts, Mattielee Lock
Evans, Idalie Collens, Margaret Lit
tie and Master Webster Gillen.
Each number showed careful prep
aration on the part of the student and
the thorough training of their teach
ers. The judges included the Hearons
Sisters, and Miss Ethel Haycraft, a
most competent local musician. The
contestants were judged on the fol-
lowing points: Interpretation, tech
snique, position and memory work.
Miss Mabel Aiken was the fortunate
winner of the handsome gold medal,
the gift of the Chautauqua associa-
ton. Her number was "La Cachuca
Caprice" by Raft, which she played
with good style and brilliancy. Her
Interpretation was rather unusual in
student of her years. The second
honors were bestowed upon Miss Isabel
Davis, who played Hayden's "Gipsy
Rondo." This number was marked
for clean technique and f1exibility,
giving pleasure to Miss Davis friends.
Both of these young musicians are to
be warmly congratulated, as is Miss
Marguerite Porter, their teacher,
upon whom Misses Aiken and Davis
reflected distinct credit. Special men
ton should be made of the delightful
number of youthful Webster Gillen,
which captivated the audience and he
was the recipient of an enthusiastic
encore. The Chautauqua management
is to be commended for the Inaugural
ton in Ocala of this important move
ment which is universally popular in
all colleges, Conservatives and
schools of the east. Contests of this
nature are comparatively new in the
South, but are gaining steadily in
favor among all progressive edu-
Gators. 1t is sincerely hoped that this
commemorate advance movement will
be adopted as one of the permanent
features of the Chautauqua and par
ticipated in by students of music not
only in Ocala, but from surrounding
counties.
The evening program opened at fe
o'clock with another delightful pro
gram by the Hearons Sisters. Their
numbers were greatly enjoyed.
It was a pleasure indeed for al
present to have the opportunity Of
hearing the sweet voice of Miss
Music Bullock. Her number was
when "Katie Tuned the Old Guitar,
followed by "The Rosary" which was
given in response to a generous en-
core. She was accompanied on the
piano by Miss Ethel Haycraft. Miss
Bullock was followed by Master Gil
len, who by request played his con
/ cert number.
/ Miss Gay Zenola MacLaren, reader
and impersonator, who Friday nigh
delighted the largest audience of tn,
lpresent Chautauqua with her excel
lent portrayal of the characters il
Bought and Paid For" was once
more the attraction Saturday nigh
when she gave the charming play
/ Daddy Longlegs," by Ruth Chatter
ton. Miss MacLaren is favorit
with all, especially the children, am
in her audience was large numbe
of her juvenile admirers.