The Sentinel=record., 1915-02-26
Delightful Musical-Mrs. B. Frank
 Bayley, Hostess.

The elite of the city was well rep resented in the select gathering of members and friends of the Musica Art Club who assembled yesterday afternoon at the elegant Fordyce baths to enjoy choice musical pro. gram.
 Mrs. B. Frank Bayley was the charming hostess of the occasion. which assured those anticipating the affair delightful treat. Nor were they disappointed, for that clever lit- tie lady had arranged a program of excellent merit
 Mrs. Jacques F. Manier. the capable president presided gracefully over the meeting.
 The bountiful music room with its artistic finishings and handsome fur. nishings made an ideal setting for the occasion and all agreed that much of the real success of the affair was due to the magnificent instrument Colonel fOrdyce has provided for this apart ment It is a Knabe grand piano with a rare tone of exquisite rich ness, The skillful manipulation of the keys by some of yesterdays per formers evoked melodious tones and harmonies that indicated the unsur- passed qualities it possessed.
 As number of the leading wo- mems clubs of the city have been ten dered the use of the music room for their meetings through the courtesy of both Colonel Fordyce and the pop u.ar manager, MT. j. r. Manier. it is of special interest to the ladies of the city to know that here. at least, the pianists of the city need not fear that their music will be handicapped by having 10 use a poor instrument
 Pia 70 selections were never given to better advantage than at yester days musicale at the Fordyce.
 Following a well-read paper. "Listz's Relation to Wagner by Mrs s. ?. McKeehan, Mrs C. E. Marsh rem dered beautifully a piano solo. Rus tie of Spring by Sinding, and Mrs Bay ey played superbly the Etude (En Route) by Goddard, and. following great applause. gave as an encore, By the Sea" hy Listz.
 Miss May Finley, that charming so. prano singer, delighted her audience with vocal solo, The Message" by Cazerly. and as an encore sang, Goodbye" by Tosti. She was splen dilly accompanied by Mrs. Bayley at the piano
 Mrs. Cain offered as her substitute one of her pupils, Miss Jennie Dumas. who gave as a piano so.o the Sex tette from Lucia" arranged entirely for left-hand performance. It was wonderfully executed and Miss Jen- nie was greatly complimented.
 Miss Madge Witt, who has rarely beautiful contralto voice, was at her best when she rendered Sing On" by l.. Denza. 60 admirably that her au- dience insisted she sing on by giv- ing her such a hearty encore that she gracefully responded with Flower Rain a vocal selection from Schneider. Mrs. Sidney Mutt rem dered chamingly the piano accompa- niment
 Miss Lucille W oodcock was pre- vailed upon to give a piano selection and chose for the occasion La Rip ples." an original composition by herself. This piece is now being ar ranged for publication. Mics Lucille is gifted in music and her friends are very proud of her natural ability.
 There were a number of local and out-oftown visitors and the occasion was pronounced splendid success by all wlo had the pleasure of being present
 Following the musicale, MT. and Mrs. Nauier conducted a number Of the guests over the magnificent building. the most marvellous insti- tuition of it's kind in this country, pro uouneed by many who have toured Europe to excel anything seen in Flu ropean countries at any of the fash onable watering resorts.
 It simply has to be seen to be ap- preclted. The public will be given that opportunity one day next week. The opening is planned for Monday, if the workmen can have it in rea1i- ness by that time. It win be a rare treat to both the local and visiting pub'i ic. as it has some novelties and unique features never shown before in any bath house Some things have been especially manufactured for i' according to designs drawn by MT Manier, who has devoted over twenty years to the close study of every ap- plance and invention for use in bath ing Institutions.
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 Mesdames Wilmington and Fltcn
 Joint Hostesses. The auction bridge and dancing party rendered Wednesday evening by Mesdames Paul F. Fitch and IT. A, <, ,s,,aa ,f