Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
ADJUSTMENTS
LOCAL. ARTISTS RENDER
SATISFACTORY PROGRAMS

\ muscaic, under the auspices OF the
Amomn Class OF the First Baptist Sum
day School brought an interested au-
dcncc to tho John Marshall auditorium
last evening. Local artists participat-
cd and the young women of tho class.
In the uniform Of tho Red Cross nurse.
acted in the capacity Of ushers. The
stage was 4 vista OF palms and ferns
backed by huge service flag.
a. w. browning, now we'll known in
'musicrl circles for his willing co-opcra-
ton in local benefit affairs, contributed
several songs. opening tho program
with rinsuti and Balfc selections. Ills
Of Dix and two modern ballads. MIR.
Browning sang with fullncss Of tone
and considerable spirit.
Mrs X. S. liudgins, Jr.. In two groups.
made an excellent Impression, both
for her charm of person, as we'll as
for her sincerity OF style and diction.
She gave q splendid rendition OF the
somewhat hackncycd Schubert "Serc-
made" III her second song of Schu
bcrt's. called 'lmpaticncc." she was
less successful as some Of tho tones
lay outside of the easy range of her
voice. resulting in some misplaced up
per tones. Her Half Ring Moon" of
Victor Harris. and the Temple Bells"
OF Amy Woodfovd Eindcu. were we'll
sung. the latter especially so.
Mrs. Frances West Hcinhard,, with
pure ami irrcproachablc quality OF
voice, gave an aria from Manon Les
caut, too short. however. to allow her
ample opportunity. She sang 1t we'll.
her upper tones being delight fully
clear. Her second group. embracing n
Hranscombe number. Il negro spiritual"
of BurlciEh. and closing with Wood
mans loves In My Heart" was given
with dclicacy and charm. though with
a lack Of clcarncss OF cnuncia ton.
which detracted slightly from an other
wise satisfactory rendition. None OF
Mrs. kcinhardt'S numbers were suiii-
ciently horid TO bring out the fine lyric
quality of her voice and its splendid
feasibility and brilllancy.
MIR. kcllcrman. in the prologue from
PaSliacci. now almost rs we'll known
rs the "DoNology" in local musical cir
Giles. proved himself master OF the dra-
matte possibilities OF this sterling song
or shall | call ii aria and gave ii
spiriicdly. AS an encore. he gave Har-
rict Wares Boat Song" largely soto
voce, seeming by contrast TO his pro-
grained number. almost colorlcss. For
Il second group. his Sweet Woman O.
Mine" by Bartlett. proved a very ac
ceptablc Offering. while his Danny
Deever" of Walter Damrosch was given
with fun dramatic and histrionic treat
mcnt. Mr.. Eellcrman is, first of all. a
renla rkable interpreter.
Miss Bessie May Dudley. in several
readings. delighted all. Her first APP
pearancc. typical of young club wo-
man undertaking to elaborate on the
word "camouflage." was highly di-
verting: her rccs<l offering was negro
dance recitation. She appeared later
AZ a talkativc child. bcribboned. and
accompanied hy--or accompanying.
whichever way YOU choose to regard it
:, huge knitting bag: she talked to the
audicYsc with all the naivctc and art
lesSncsS OF q precocious child, and re-
ceivcd enthusiastic applause.
Much of tho success of the musical
numbers was due to Shepherd Webb,
whu accompanied n the numbers ado
qu"tely. j. q. IL.