Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-31
BY the Phonopraph Editor

rome or other of these will diversity home
phonograph programs with novelty Many
Of them are of musical merit aside from
their cddty.
most interesting combination Of nstru
nlefits--banjo saxophone and piano-n Var
Eps Trio gives two live and, spirited selec
Tons. "TIill and Dale Is a fox-trot guaran
teed to iiven things up wherever played
The brillance Of the banjo coupled with
the somber tone of the saxophohe makes q
most interesting record "Daly's Reel is or
the same record
The Fiorentine Quartet is combination
81 violin. cello, flute and harp. One of the
Oldest, but still one of the most popular
examples of the music composed for the
graceful minuet is the Boccherini compost
tion. The melody is exquisite, and II has a
captivating. rhythmic swing most fascinat.
ing. ''Traumerei" is one of a group OF
smaller compositions, called childhood
Scenes" II Is probably the most beautiful
Of the entire group and is n universal favor
lite. beloved by old and young.
Ten minutes of delightful, novel enter
tainment are offered in the form of Medley
of Irish Jigs." The medley Is played by
John j. Kimmel on the accord on and is n
revelation of the possibilities stored up in
this small instrument In the hands of Mr..
kimmel the accordion gives the listener the
Impression of an entire string orchestra
playing. A genuine Irish jig, played with
true Irish ardor is not an everyday occur
renee. If you think you cannot dance an
Irish Jig, just listen to this medley. 1t will
awaken some dormant impulse of Hibernan
f1n--and you'll simply have to venturel
Two well-known and delightful concert
pieces-the tuneful "Liebesfreund Waltz"
and graceful Chaminade dance-are given
by Charles Kellogg, "the Nature Singer"
and the Victor Orchestra, and they seem
especially appropriate for the exhibition of
Keilogg's charming bird effects.
A well-known music lover on hearing the
Hurtado Brothers marlmba orchestra at
the Panama Pacific Exposition exclaimed
There is music to sit n porch and
listen to all night" And ideal summer
music are these Columbia recordings of
marimba waltzes. Indeed, all the Hurtado
marimba music will sound with added
sweetness in the open air. Their octet
plays Medley of waltzes (G. Hurtado), and
Faded Flowers Waltz (Strauss).
HAWAIIAN NOVELTIES
It would take new words to describe the
elusive beauty of "Pua Mohaa." This
Hawaiian chorus with ulSalele accompani-
ment Is intrcately harmonious and deeply
effective music. The Hawaiian medley
from the guitars of Helen Louise and Frank
Ferera is one of the most varied and
cleverly performed duets by these popu-
lar players of Hawaiian melodies. The
opening hula" is the genuine thing"
Helen Louise and Frank Ferera, with
their Hawaiian guitars, are popular Ha-
wailan players, who have given for Septem-
ber two more attractive numbers. The
MAUI Aloha" is really syncopated ver-
sion Of the favorite aloha oe," and has
volume enough to be used for dancing in
rooms not too large. "Pua Carnation" is
sliding" effect which has so taken the
fancy of the American public.
\ For Victor the Russia BalalailSa Orchestra
presents two numbers which exhibit well
the perfect ensemble and exquisite tone
production of these gifted players.
The Hurtado Brothers Royal Marimba
Band offers two fine standard waltzes. the
'.Blue Danube" and the Southern Roses"
There has been so much interest ex-
pressed In the method of playing the Ha-
waiian guitar that a few words on this
subject will be welcome to all admirers
of the southern Pacific music. The guitar
is an ordinary American instrument, but
instead of being held upright by the left
hand the guitar is laid fat across the
knees. On the fingers of the right hand are
slipped metal. thlmblelike picks which
pluck the strings, while the left hand fin
gers the frets by pressing down the strings
with a metal bar Excellent samples of the
effects are MAMA Kea Medley" by Helen
Louise and Frank Ferera. a Hawaiian gui-
tar duet, and That Ukalele Band" Gran
ville). also played by Helen Louise and
Frank Ferera, likewise a Hawaiian guitar
duet.
The Six Brown Brothers Saxophone
Quartet gives Victor fans two corSing
numbers in fox-trot time. The Victor Mill
tary Band and Victor Dance Orchestra
each present n pair of melodious dance Sc
lections, and Conway's Band plays a Var
soviana, two one-steps and two fox trots
that will delight the dance devotee.
Here is treat that will tickle the musi-
cal palates of all lovers of the old slave
day river songs and bring to the younger
generation some rattling. jigging melodies
that will open their eyes to what real Amer
lean ragtlme is. How any one who can
sing as well as II. C. Browne found time to
play the banjo as well is mystery. His
banjo-aecompanied numbers are "Nigger
Love a Watermelon" and "Old Tucker"
The Athenian Mandolin Quartet gives
a charming Hawaiian waltz and also the
Gaelic March" for the Victor, and those
popular Hawaiian players, Helen Louise
and Frank Ferera, play two fascinating
numbers on their guitars, and one OF them
can be used for dancing.
SOME UNUSUAL RECORDS
Nevin's "Narclssus." played by the
Gypsy Countess Verona on the czimbalom,
Is the most unique of Columbias late rec
ords. The genuine gypsy czimbalOm is a
rare instrument in this country-in fact,
there are only one or two places in Amer
lea where 1t may be heard. The whimsical
notes OF "Narcissus" are peculiarly suited
20 the romantic rich and resonant notes
evoked by the Countess from the czim-
balom. In construction the czimbalom re-
sembles the interior OF a grand piano-the
wire strings which are open before the
player being struck by felted and weighted
mallets.
.sZigeunerwelsen." a ezimbaiom solo by
the Countess. is one OF the columbla's late
recordings. The "zigeunerweisen" Is as
romantic and temperamental as the gypsles
themselvez-a musical labyrinth OF elfn
sprightliness. shadowed pools and laughing
s.zigeunerweisen" Is a selection the con-
waterfalls. with 3 slkylarking climax.
nolsseur OF rare records Will treasure.
On the flute. for Edison, Moor offers
Eontbonne's serenade, Chase aux Papil-
Iona." This Is a brilliant Butterfly Chase"
as It's name indicates. Several dainty
themes are heard. all graceful. light and
airy as the fitting butterflies they repre-
sent WeyeFt A. Moor is accounted one
OF the best hute players In the country.
lie Was born In Delft. Holland. and studied
music IN the Hague Royal Conseryatorium.
He has been first autist with several organi-
Eations abroad and IN the United States
The famous -Beresuse." from Godard's
=Ieceiyn." Is given for the same company
bv Ernst Albert Couturier, the eornetlst.
Ihia coFnst version OF the lullaby displays
ne melody 10 even better advantage than
u the original vocal form 1t occupied In
AUTUMN RESORTS