Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-16

the s. O. 8, concert given by Mis-
Beatrice Shelton at the CongTega
t6onal church on Tuesday evening was
a decided success.
The decorations of palms and flags
with spring flowers as a relief, were
both dignified and beautiful and quit;
in keeping with the spirit of the oc.
casion. The artists on the program were
greeted by an interested and enthusi-
astic audience and were compelled to
respond to insistent encores.
Prof. Roberts and Prof. Sanders, Sa-
LENS blind musicians, were magnifi
cent in the "Mareh and Chorus" from
"Tannhauser' (Wagner); Prof. San
der's solo number later on the program
was an exquisite rendering of two of
Debussy's characteristic numbers, the
dainty spirit of which was faithfully
interpreted by this gifted young ar
fist as he played "The Little Shep-
herd" and s'The Gohhwogs Cake
Walk.
Mrs. Sabine Dent Hofer appeared to
brilliant advantage in her three num-
bers. The first a double number, con-
sisting Of "The Bird of the Wilder
ness (Tagore) and ''The Spirit Flow
err" Campbell ipton) she sang with
rare feeling and exquisite sympathy.
The second, "Vissi D'Arte, Vissi d.
.Amoren (Pueeini) was given with a
spiritual insight that was very unusual
The third "Come Beloved" (Handel)
with its sustained tones, lengthy and
involved phrases, and tremendous
range, showed the lovely quality of her
voice and her perfect command of
technique to brilliant advantage. DR..
Chace's accompaniment on the organ
a mastery thing of itself, and
Mrs. Burghardt' Is brilliant work ON the
piano as aeeomLanist for the first two
numbers, left nothing to be desired.
Her finish and sympathy of support
are marvellous.
The beautiful "Ffnlandit" (Sibel-
ius) given on the organ by DIR. Chace
left one with the impression of a mag
nificent symphony orchestra. DIR.
Chace's management of the organ un-
der the exactions of this production
q finished performance of rare ex-
cellence.
The reading of Scene 1, Act V Mer-
chant of Venice tShakespeare) by
Mrs. Anna Rogers Fish was an artistic
of work, in which she scored
heavily. Her delineation of the ten dis
tinct characters, making the lines OF
the play personal and alive, was the
successful piece of work of its
kind. Mrs. Fish held the large audi
enee in close attention throughout the
scene.
The silver offering taken by the
ushers after a f@w remarks of explana-
ton by Mr.. Bayne, amounted to $780,
SO, which forms a substantial addi-
tion to the S. o. S. fund. There were
expenses, as all services were do
mated, so the entire offering was de-
voted to the Salem boys fund. 1t was
altogether q successful and highly
nreditable affair, the success of which
due to the energy and efforts of
Miss Shelton, who managed the affair
entirely in every detail. Credit is also
due for generosity in regards to as
s~istanee and goodwill, as we'll as do
of services to the trustees of
the Congregational church for use of
the church building, to the Capital
Journal and the Statesman Publish
ing company for publicity, to c. E,
for programs, G. B. Clancy
-OT u"eCOThblOnS anu W AloStS mum
Alta Johnson, Pauline Liska
md Joanna James, who were most de-
ightfully efficient ushers, also to the
Ministerial Union for the announce
nents.
The members of the Frnida club
we're hosts at a gay st. Patriek's dane
ng party Wednesday evening at Co
illion hall. A novel decorative effect
vas secured by the elaborate arrange
nent of scores of simulated, brilliant
shamroeks, strung from the chan
leliers to the corners of the hall. A
handsome, large basket massed with
and emerald-tinted carnations,
in the center of the floor, lent
striking note of green to the
olor scheme. Similar smaller baskets
f greenery were also ranged along the
ides of the hall. Green shaded lights
he'd a soft glow over the gay throng
{ dancers. {
Miss Edna Alderman and Miss Fran 5
es Ward added to the gala spirit per-
aiding the affair, by giving a num-
er of Irish solos. The feature of the
anee numbers was an Irish jig clever
: danced in costume, by little Miss
repevieve Barber. an advanced pupil G