Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
ocean POINT
Local Talent Give Excellent Mu.
sicale at Casino Wednes.
day Evening
SUMMER VISITORS CONTIN.
UE TO ARRIVE

Music lovers at the Point all wendell
their way to the Casino last evening
when a concert given by local talent
was offered to a crowd equaling in
splendor an audience at the Metropoli-
tan Opera house. Melody in abundance
unfolded itself to this large concert
crowd who were decidedly enthusiast
tic over the successful efforts of these
young talented performers. Ohpheus
was put in the shade by the lofty
strains, both vocal and instrumental.
which were rendered with SO much
feeling and skill. The classic muse was
interrupted at the end of the perform
ance by several cleverly entertaining
and delightful original humorous songs.
This number paved the way for the
dance which followed. To pick out the
best performer or to state which was
the most skilful rendering is impossi-
BILE Everything was excellent. The
umsical opened with a duet "Hark to
the Mandolin was sung effectively by
Miss Pauline Jackson, soprano, and
Miss Katherine Darricott, contralto.
The exceptional blending of these
voices made the harmony extremely
sweet and enhancing to the ear Miss
Jackson's oblgato during this number
is especially to be commended. Ken
meth Kempton played the accompani-
ment.
Miss Edith Chase next, tastefully
and with expression, rendered two de-
lightful songs, Good Night Beloved"
and "Heartsease."
The violin strains followed this
number when Miss Virginia Ingham
touched the strings with the bow and
caused Memories" and "A Perfect
Day" to resound with a charming eff
feet Miss Kathrine Darricott ended
the first part of the program by sing
ing Ferry Alloy" and "Springtide"
with her usual remarkable artistic
rendering. This number was so en-
Enthusiastically received that Miss OAR
ricott was forced to offer several en-
cores, which were no less beautifully
given than the first The second part
of the evenings entertainment was
opened by piano solo played by Miss
Lois Smart with an exceptionally
clever Interpretation. Such a render
in several years. Miss Lois Smart's
talent"and artistic ability is a source
of pride to Ocean Point. Miss Mar
garet Smart next rendered the Aria
from Faust with her strong, clear and
high soprano voice, rich in tone and
Astounding in melody and elasticity of
reach. This was the most difficult
piece offered by the performers at the
musical and it's rendering was eXcep-
tionally well given. Miss Smart has
future of great promise as singer.
Her demonstrations at the Point are
not only pleasing but charming.
Another piano solo given by Miss
Eunice Williams followed. Miss Will
liams is pianist Of extreme taste
and skillful touch. Her delicacy OF
rendering and her exquisite selection
of pieces were a source of delight to
the Point.
The Shoogy ShCo" and Springs
Awakening" were offered by Miss
Pauline Jackson, who, with her lyric
soprano voice and fascinating per-
sonality. charmed her audience. Miss
Jacksons admirers were in abundance
and her remarkable rendering pleased
them beyond expression. Her accom-
animent was artist;cally played by
Kenneth Kempton.
A first class comedian, Sam Smart,
song writer and a pianist of note.
served as a transition from the class
ical renderings 20 the dance. His clev-
err and original songs were the most
enthusiastically received. His popu-
lar song writing and singing was
given especially to the delight and JOY
of the younger people not to mention
the Riddles" and the others. AS
tun-m maker Sam Smart remains SUI
IRENE a the Point.
Prof. Emerson introduced the perform
ers with fitting and interesting remarks.
Candy was sold in the intermission by
Misses Lila Darricott and Lillian Whit
tlesby. The affair was a success not only
because it was the greatest social affair
held at the Point this eason or in recent
years in July, but also because of the fl
nancial success which gives the Ocean
Point Association confidence in attempt
ing improvements for the near future.
c. A. Lishford of Augusta, Me, is pass
ing a few days at the Point as guest
at the Pleasant View House.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Connely Of Meridian,
Ct, are passing two weeks at the Point
as guests at the Pleasant View House.
Mrs. Dennis and son. Raymond Dennis,
have passed several days at the Point
and have returned to Augusta.
Rev. Lewis G. Wilson of watertown,
Mass, is passing a few days at the Point
as the guest of his son Everett and the
latter's wife in the Wilson cottage.