Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

| Quartet sing the rousinF song with true
American enthusiasm, indicative or the
valiant spirit within the boys who are now
railyinE to the defense OF the red, white
and blue.
Patriotism Is IN the air. in the music.
and rings from every note of our glorious
"Star-Spangled Banner" as played by
Princes Band and included among the new
Columbia records. This is an arrangement
by Sousa, which probably tells you all you
want TO know. SO it Is hardly necessary to
try to describe what this master of march
time has done with II. Stirring, ringing, In
spring music played by Princes Band.
At times the music comes out in n wave
that Is fairly thunderous.
America" sung by the Columbia Mixed
Double Quartet with full orchestra ac-
compartment, is offered on a new Columbia
record. America" Is generally considered
to have been evolved from an ancient folk
song, the music of which Ia well-nigh
unequalled for use as national anthem.
Exponents of preparedness" could hnd no
better tribute to the spirit Of '76.
Two war songs" are given by Edison,
both of British origin, and both Of wide
spread fame. Boys in Khaki" spread over
the British isles like wlldfre. until every
body was singing or whistlIng It.
Farewell Isabelle" was termed in Lon
don the greatest light marching song since
'Goodby, My Bluebell.' and worthy sue
cessor to IT," Reed Miller ls so complete
an artist that he Ia able to conjure up to
tho minds eye most graphically the scene
told in the lyric-the parting of fond lovers,
as the boy marches away to defend his
country.
In "Die wacht am Rhein," an instru-
mental record by the New York Military
Band, and vocal record of Die Wacht
am Rhein" and Deutschland uber Allies"
by the Manhattan Quartet, two German
patriotic selections are given. Every Ger
man will find the record of exceptional
interest, but even IL you were not born In
Germany you can appreciate good music
when you hear 1t.
The New York Military Band plays Vic
tor Herbert's American Fantasie." Victor
Herbert is one of the leading light opera
composers OF the United States. The Amer
lean Fantasia" has all the dash and vim
you would expect Herbert to put in an
arrangement of patriotic music. 1t starts
with Hail. Columbia This is followed
by Dixie" Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean," and finally THE Star-Spangled
Banner"
The National Emblem March" (E. +.
Bagley). by the same band is typical
military march that has enjoyed great
popularity 1t is written in vigorous,
rouslng rhythm throughout yet ono OF It's
melodies Is smooth and suave as you
could imagine. Altogether 1t would be hard
to find n more appropriate band record than
this one.
and White Marimba Band Is an unusual
combination offered in record form by Co.
lumbia. "Oh. Joe, With Your Fiddle and
Your Bow, You Stole My Heart Away" is
catchy" in ITSELF but the marimba orches-
tration gives it an emotional appeal that
goes straight to the heart.
Many n man of achievement attributes
his success in life to his Efforts to live up to
the man of his mothers dream. Are You
Half the Man Your Mother Thought You'd
pa In uaf aim hy CnnlD-
bell and Henry Burr A song that revives
memories OF home and mother, and II you
even in very small measure realize your
mothers dream-man (for what wonderful
dreams a mother has y you will be much
the happier for having heard 1t. Here is
new Columbia record that every mothers
son will want to hear.
MY Dreamy China Lady" is unique
record by Columbia. Grace Nash and Henry
Burr are peculiarly gifted In the art of In
terpreting characteristic songs. and after
hearing their singing of MY Dreamy
China Lady, you will find that the dainty
melody has left a haunting impression 1t
is as wlnsomely appealing as the little al
mond-eyed maids themselves.
For the Edison, Christine Miller sings
Jane Bingham Abbott's Just for Today"
Miss Miller is not only one OF the leading
concert contraltos in America at the pres
ent time, but she is also one of the most
voice ever won the public has hers. On
this record Miss Miller sings quiet, reli-
gious sort OF melody set to inspiring words
The selection is extremely beautiful all
through; especially notable are the harp
effects between verses
lie Barge and Helterman's characteristic
"darkey" ditty, go To Sleep. My Little
Pickaninny," - ut on an Edison record by
Gladys Rice anu chorus. Miss Rice has a
charming voice and graceful manner OF
singing that makes all her records espe-
cially appealing. S.s sings here charming
little negro lullaby, written In a lifting
rhythm that is captivating. In the refrain
the assisting chorus huns softly In parts
and again sings variations.
Good value n found on new Edison
double record. Two marches on one side
and one on the other make this truly a
march record Both the Belle OF New
York; and the Connecticut National
Guard" have that rousing swing you always
look for in a march played by band. The
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