Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-18
Musical Recital Is
 Delightful Occasion.


 Musical Recital Is
 Delightful Occasion,
 One Of the best musical events of the season was the recital given if the First Christian church on Mon | day evening, by Professor c. H Hoh- gait, assisted by the large chorns and by some of the best talent in Pine Bluff. A'''' For four weeks Mr. Hohgatt has delighted and inspired the crowds who have attended the Christian church revival, with his beautifnI gospel solos. Last night however. tho ,', singer showed his ability to sing solos of every kind. For the benefit of the High school students present. MT. Hohgatt sang several love songs and completely won the hearts of his hearers. To please the children. ha sang, Three Little Chestnuts." and in doing this he demonstrated that he knows how to appeal to the little ones.
 But it was in inc rendering of the heavier music that Prof. Hohgatt showed his real talent and ability. He sang "The Lord Is My Light y with perfect ease bringing out every tone in it's fullness and richness. When he sang the operatic selection "Arloso" from "Pagliacci,'' in Italian the audience was spellbound. His voice was in perfect control his tones clear, and his expression true l In the rendering of this difficult se- lection, Prof. Hohgatt showed to his admirers that as a grand opera singer he ranks among the best
 The splendid chorus choir which was organized and trained by Prof. Hohgatt gave two contributions to the program In perfect harmony they sang, "The Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth' and Master, the Temples. Is Raging" This choir is a proof of MT. Hohgatt's ability as leader and director.
 As worker with children Prof. Hohgatt has a fine reputation. He has talked to children and sang for them at the Y. M. c. A. and also at the library. Monday night he showed what the children can do with very little training. Each child did credit to himself and his leader.
 Miss Mamie Farrar, with her tal- ent as violinist, gave variety to the program and won the hearty applause of her hearers. The trio consisting of Miss Dansby, Mrs. Frank Thomp- son and Mr. Hohgatt was of high order. The beautiful solo parts and the excellent blending of the voices was fine. The duet by MT. Garner and Prof. Hohgatt was equally as good. So popular was Mrs. James | Moore as piano solist that she was called back for the third selection which is good proof that her talent is recognized.
 Miss Frances Land, the talente l young reader entertained the audi ence and showed great skill along dramatic lines As fitting climax to the evenings program was the solo by Miss Lucy Hearn Broadstreet.
 Mrs. Walton Seymour, Miss Winnie Clegg and Mrs. Frank Thompson | were the accompaniest, of the even- ing and each one did her work well. Without proper support at the piano the finest soloist would fail and the success on Monday night was due n a large measure to the faithful ones at the piano.
 | Mrs. w. A. Lee is reported seri- ously ill at her home, 602 East Sec ond avenue.
 The Willing Workers will meet at 2:3O o'clock Thursdar afternoon, at I the Harmony club.
 The D. A. R. met at the home of Mrs. Ella Chestnut yesterday aft noon, with Mrs. Chestnut and Mrs. w. R. Crawford as hostesses. A de- lightful afternoon was enjoyed. Mrs. Jo Nichol returned from a | visit at Morrillton yesterday. Mrs. A. F. Henderson of Waco, 1 Texas, underwent an operation at the Clark sanitarium Monday, and is pro- gressing nicely.
 Mrs. Emma Miller oi St. Louis, IS expected to arrive in the city today TUT d V1olI W1ln MI SoA oAAAAO ASoo0 enberg.
 Mrs. H. F. McFadden has returned to her home at Stuttgart after a visit with Mrs. B. w. AllpCrt, 909 West Sixth avenue.
 Mrs. James H. Hudson has returned to her home at Helena after a visit with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Banks, SO3 Main street. Her small daughtec, Mary Virginia, and son, Jamie, will remain for some time with their grandmother. Miss Ella May Smith of the tele- phone company is spending her vaca- tion at JonesborO
 Mrs. J. T. Hudson has returned from Millville where she has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Corinne Knox and Mrs. Belle Hogg have returned from Florida, where they have been spending the