The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

national emblem, aded to the prevailing atmosphere of the evening" and gave to
 the event the proper setting. On the
 stage were a number of boxes occupied by
 interested patrons, leaders in the city s social and civic life. Such was the intro
 duetion of Miss Wilson who drew her audience at once into sympathy in her opening group of songs, group of folk songs of various nations. The human
 ncte in Miss Wilson was emphasized in l these songs, which proved to be the most | popular, as is generally the case with American audiences. Possibly the best
 done of this group was the negro spirit | uai, Deep River" which has surely been at flood tide" this season, every visiting singer having given it, not one l having interpreted it, however, more beautifully than did the singer of last
 night.
 Indeed, her voice is richer and more appealing in the mezzo range. and her evident deep feeling for the things that are true, the things that are beautiful was evinced in her real interpretation of this very beautiful negro folk song. "Old Kentucky Home, was given with fine diction, and again was the singers mid d,e voice exploited with success. An en-
 core was the old Welsh air, "All Through
 the Night" a song George Eliot men tions in Middle March," so rich is it in worth and memory. It still has the human appeal and reaches the heart. A song by Gretchaninow in the French group was exquisite, and many students of song will be seeking it for further study. It was warmly received. Tn the
 concluding number, "'Laddie," was rede- handed the singer gracously turning to the auditors on the platform for the repe- 4sz
 substituted for the Rummel Ecstasy" and the concluding song was the Tosti
 "Good-by" Replying to a recall. the gracious woman invited the audience
 to join with her in singing the national anthem, thus closing an evening unique in the seasons annals. which has been unusually rich. Mrs. Ross David was the very able accompanist, assisting Icon amore," giving the most sympa- thetic support to a singer who has rare discrimination as to the inner meaning of song literature, whose interpreta- tions were appreciated by the cognos- centi.
 "The audience did not crowd the au- ditorium, but it was a large one. and would have taxed the capacity of any other public Sall in the city. It is hoped that handsome sum was real- ized as the cause is one to appeal to every patriotic citizen and more so, because of the generosity of the dis tinguished visitor
 After the first number Miss Wilson was presented with an immense bouquet of American Beauty roses tied with red, white and blue ribbon, on behalf of the postmaster and a num- Der of employees of the Nashville post office. The card accompanying the roses had on it the Stars and Stripes. The presentation was made by Abb H. Kempson letter carrier at the Nash vile postoffice, wearing the full regu- lation uniform of the postoffice depart ment" M
 The Astraea Literary society held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon. After a short business meeting, the club adjourned to the auditorium, where the girls clubs held semi-annual oratorical contest.
 Miss Mamie Cole Barrett and MT. Will liam Howard Borland were married Tues day afternoon at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. c. Barrett, 400 Sixteenth street, north. MT. and Mrs. Borland left for Jacksonville, Fla, and other points of interest in the south. At the completion of their trip they will make their home in Birmingham. Mrs. Borland, formerly a teacher in the Gray