Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-01-08
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he only perfect way of teaching. 1t
contains the best suggestions for
teaching, the best instruction for pu-
pills and if the music clubs would in
trcduce these pieces on their social
programmes, they would prove bene-
fetal in many ways.
From St. Louis, l went to Texas
TO visit relatives, of all of whom am
greatly proud. Mr.. Hue McAmis has
made wonderful reputation as an
organist in New York City. He re-
turned to his home in San Antonio to
enlist for patriotic duty.
He gave a recital complimentary
TO soldiers after which was recep-
ton. and also played in the Cathe-
DIAL. I copy from the San Antonio pa
per, description of the organ reci-
tai. can appreciative audience re-
sponded to the invitation extended
by the Scottish Rite Masons for a
public hearing of the fine Moeller
organ installed a year ago in the
Scottish Rite Cathedral for masonic
work. The organist presented in re-
cital was Hue Nc Amis, a young mu-
s;cian of whom San Antonio is justly
proud, and who recently returned
from musical studies in New York to
enlist for military service. Mr.. Me-
Amis made remarkable record du-
ring the year spent in DR.. William
Carps organ school, and his appear
ance Sunday evening held no disap-
pointment for those who expected
much of the gifted young musician.
His program was chosen to give
pleasure TO all hearers and display
we'll the resources and great tonal
beauty Of the organ. America" and
Ga Marseil!aise" were the opening
numbers. followed by Bach's "Pre-
lude and Fugue"in c minor, its tech
nical demands being splendidly met
by Mr.. McAmis, clearness and
warmth of tone being added to the
perfection of mechanical details.
Harker's "In the Twilight" was made
doubly attractive by electrical manip-
ulations directed by Mrs. F. L. Car
son which stimulated the charm of
the twilight hour. In this number the
chimes of the organ were effectively
displayed. Two compositions by Bon
met. the worlds famed French organ
list, arrested the attention of lovers
Icf organ music. These were "Ro-
imance Sans Paroles" delightful
number Of infectious melody, and
Caprice Heroigue" played with
much brilliancy by the capable per-
former. Mr.. McAmis also played
"Chopin's Funeral March" in men,
ory of soldiers who have lost their
Lives on the battlefields of France.
Encores were demanded throughout
the program, to which Mr. McAmis
responded with the wedding
March" from Lohengrin, "The Ro-
sary" and Nearer My God to Thee
The "Star Snangled Banner" was
strikingly given in conclusion. For
this the organist used the console on
the upper gallery, while the stage
displayed the Stars and Stripes wav-
ing over the globe surrounded by
beautiful flags of all the allied ma
itons.
Electrical effects enchanted the
charm of the setting and made the
number stirring finale. Mr.. McAmis
was assisted by Sgt. Charles G.
B;chl. tenor of the Kelly Field Glee
Club, who sang For You Alone" by
Glch!, and Love is Nine" by Cart
Nner. Mr.. Biehl's voice is OF excellent
range and quality and his songs
were cordially received. In response
to the warm applause, he sang Bart
let's a Dream"
feel iustifable in being proud of
being related to Hue McAmis, capa-
BILE OF re, dering such a program,
handson. lad of only nineteen years
grandson of Col. Henry Cobb who
visited my mother whom some of the
readers met.He has inherited an ap-
probation and duty 'to patriotism
through the wife of Moore who was
surgeon in the Revolutionary army.
She was an aunt of Patrick Henry.
The British were anxious to capture
him, she secluded him and fed him
secretly.
l greatly enjoyed my visit to this
musicians aunt, Mrs. Cain who re-
sides in Terrell, Texas, and seeing
Cousin Harry Cnbh and meeting