Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1915-06-03
CONCERT BY
CHORAL union
Patriotic Song Festival
Last Night.
AUDIENCE LARGE
"A Delightful Entertainment Pre-
sented Last Night at
the Park.

One OF the most dellghtrul concerts
and musical festivals was presented
last night at the Tumbling Dam Park
Casino by the Brldgeton Choral Soci
ETY., with Francis j. Lapitino, harpist,
Thomas R. Janvier, Musical Director,
and Miss Sophronia E. Whitaker, ac-
companist.
The audience crowded the entire re-
served seat section of the big open air
theatre, and it was most enthusiastic
as we'll as critical assemblage.
'ihe large chorus of one hundred
and thirty voices made a most inspir-
ing picture seated upon the tiers of
chairs upon the brilliantly lighted
!. platform.
The program had been most care
fully selected and was rendered ex-
cellently, Mr.. Janvier having absolute
control OF the many voices. There was
perhaps too few male voices for per-
feet balance, but the choruses were
full and sang with expression.
A glance at the program indicates
the exceptional musical treat that was
presented the select audience which
enjoyed every number:
Festival TIE Deum, E fiat-Buck
Soloists
Miss Florence Stevenson, Soprano
Miss Ada F. Riley, Alto
Mr.. Ralph G. higgins, Tenor
Mr. Elwood H. Weber, Bass
Harp Solo, Grand Fantasia on "Nor-
ma"-Bellini.
Mr.. Francis J. Lapitino
Festival Hymn-Buck
Male Quartette. s"While My Lady
Sleepeth," Pike
Messrs-F. E. Barker, r. G. higgins
T. H. Woodruff, T. H. Weber.
To Thee, o Country-Eichberg
(a) Dixie Land.
(b) Medley of Patriotic Songs.
Male Quartette, when the Corn is
Waving"
Barbara Frietsche''-Jordan.
Soloist
Mrs. Millard F. Sewall
Harp Solo, Barcarolle from "Tales
of Hoffman, ,'-Offenbach
Star Spangled Banner-1n which the
audience is invited to join.
The Festival TIE Deum" was pre-
tentious number, and Barbara Friet-
sche" was rendered in most delight
full manner.
The selecmtions, "Dixie Land" and
the medley of patriotic songs were es-
pecially appreciated. %To Thee, o
Countrq.' was another chorus that was
received with enthusiasm.
The male quartette were twice upon
the program and in each instance the
/. audience demanded encores. The
voices of the four gentlemen blended
in perfect harmony and the selections
were most pleasing.
Quite the feature of the concert were
the harp solos by Mr. Francis J. Lapi
tino, the soloist, who has made the
-narvellously successful records for the
Victor Talking Machine Company. Mr..
I.apitino is perhaps the most accom-
plisEed harpist ever appearing in
Bridgeton. His touch is exceptional,
his command of the wonderful instru-
ment he played marvellous, and his
selections were of the most difficult
composition. Wonderful were the
tones and the efforts of the distin
guished soloist were most enthusias-
ticaliy received. Mr.. Lapitino was eX-
ceedingly generous, responding cheer
fully to the demands made by the au-
dience, twice being recalled in the Sec
'ond part cr the program.
The closing selection "The Star
Spangled Banner" was patriotically
given and aroused much enthusiasm.
Director Janvier and the officers of
the Society, together with all those
who participated in concert were ov-
erwhelmed with congratulations.