Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-27

NANS ~ a bAe. ~ tANN
refreshments were served in a dining
room decorated in the national colors
in honor of George Washington.
Among those present were the
Misses helen Jehannessen, Helen Boett
cher. Helga Woldsen, Edna Johnson,
Ethel Olsen, Inger ~Johannessen, Paul
Inc Miles, Agnes johnson, Loretta
Kenney. Carmelida Scully. Johanna
Damgaard, Minnie Alling, Viola Van
Horn, Anna Alling n Lillian Alling.
Before a thoroughly a~ppreciative
n responsive audience, Miss Ethel
Killion, the brilliant young New York
~coloratura soprano Was at her best
in h high school auditorium last
night, where she delighted her hear
ers with a well chosen, varied pro-
gram. which showed /off her well
placed voice of lyric quality. Although
in her glory while within the medium
register, Miss Killion took high E
twice with project facility that com
pletely ~astonished her audience. A
wonderful trill, but with a fine body,
the singing showed a well placed
voice with exceptional agility. which
predicts a great career.
Miss Killion was obliged to respond
to innumerable curtain calls n re-
ceived several beautiful floral tri-
butes.
In the opening number, Miss Kill
lion sang the part Of "Gilda" in the
entire caro- Nome" scene from
"Rigoletto,' and besides a beautiful
musical Interpretation she acted the
part with decided ability. In costume,
with the proper stage settings, the
scene was a very fitting beginning
of the varied program which followed.
Miss Killion was assisted by George
Roberts at the piano who is the &C
companyist of several well known
singers. and who will soon cave for
an extensive trip with Florence Mac
beth. Mr.. Roberts rendered two
solos, to the second of which he was
forced to play an encore. He played
with a clean. technique, which lusti-
fed his association with foremost art
iStes.
Sung In groups, Miss Killion gave
English, French and Italian. which
added to the music of the selections,
showed a very fine enunciation in all
three languages. The opening mum
Der of the second part of the pro-
gram. Una Voco POGO Fa." from
the Barber of Seville" was particul-
arly we'll rendered and showed a Won
derful technique and clarity of tone.
Among her ~encores, Miss Killion
SAM ''Ccmin' Thru the Rye" and
my Laddie' with beautiful simpli-
CITY which emphasized her versatility.
Barney O'Hea" the pretty old Irish
ballad as part of one of the numbers
was very well accepted among the
simpler repertoire.
The finale. scene and area from la
Traviata," showed Miss Killion taking
the part Of "Violetta," to whom she
did great justice. Again in costume,
wearing one of her bouquets. and
surrounded by the remaining, Miss XII
lion made q very striking picture.
Naturally beautiful. OF a pleasing per-
sonality, Miss T[iIlion outdid herself
in this Interpretation and left her
audience with the impression of hav-
ing heard beautiful, well chosen,
music, beautifully rendered by an art
iste.
Among the guests was Miss julia
Allen. of the Metropolitan Opera
COMPANY, who is Miss Killion's coach
and friend, and to whom Miss Killion
is greatly indebted for her success.
Despite her Taking musical training,
It is Miss Alien. who has shown Miss
Killion her place in the musical
world, and is helping her attain that
position. Miss Allen is well known
in almost every part of the world and
just returned from a tour of this
country with Mr.. Roberts in Novem-
Der. Miss Allen was greatly pleased
with the attitude of this city in it's
reception of Mss Killion n express
ed a possibility of giving a concer
here some time in the future.
The Y. w. /. S. Club met last night
in their club rooms in the Chamber
of Commerce building. Two new
members were admitted. Plans
We're made for the st. Patrick's af-
fair which will be held In the club
rooms the night of March II. The
in charge will be appoint
ed at the mex meeting. The club
members at the close of the meeting
We're the guests of Mrs. John Tessa.
one of the members, for a supper
at one of the LEGAL restaurants.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Simp-
son M. e. church met yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of the president,
Mrs. E. V. r. Sof1e'd in Market
1t was announced that $125
was cleared on the supper held on
Lincoln's birthday. Mrs. Lavinia
the nominating committee for the
officers for the coming year.
A demonstration of two cleaning
preparations was present and an
nounced a System in which manner
the church could sell these cleaning
preparations ana donate the proceeds
in this manner to the church.
The auxiliary voted to adopt this.
Following the business session re-
freshinents were served by the hos
tess.
Plans are now being completed for
promises to be the most success
full affair held by the Young Judeans
In this city. It will be in the nature
Of a Purim dance held in the Y. M.
III. A. hall Saturday night, March 6,
and is being arranged by. the Council
of Young Judaeau. Invitations have
been sent to all Young Judaean CEN
ters in the state and Judging from the !
q large crowd will be present
from other cities as well as a large
local delegation.
The program will include several
novelties of the season. Sammy Mil
ler's four piece jazz orchestra will
the music. All members sell
ing tickets are requested to return
either tickets or money to Charles
in the Y. M. H. A. by Tuesday
March 2.
The Barbara Freitche Club met
night in the community house
and held a short business meeting.
YOUNGSTERS GROUP and
M mr. lFlIrn At 0AINP