Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-24

most sensational musical treats, ina
It has even had, last night in the H1gt
School auditorium, when Adolph'
Borschko, the famous pianist compos
er gave a concert two hours, entirely
unasslsted.
Despite the weather, a fair sizeC
crowd of about four hundred music
lovers attended and were well paie
for their brave attempt.
Mr.. Borschke made his appearance
wearing a few of the many decora'
lions presented by appreciatlve for
edgn potentiates. among them a Nttlt
rose bud from the King of Spain anc
O watch chain n charm from presi'
dent of the Argentina Republic
Among the audience were many peo'
pie from near by towns and a few
from New York. Mr.. Borschke has
q host of artist friends among them
Margaret Merington, the English
novelist and Carlo Lten, the trench
poet, both of whom were present last
night to hear "Adolphe" as they know
Mr.. BorSchke, play.
The opening number included three
selections, Prelude ct Toccata, by
1achner, Nenia, by Sgambati and tho
well beloved Larghetto Of Mozart
When Borschke played the social
ed revolutionary Polonaise OF his great
compatriot Chopin It was no mere
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the rendition of a mar who knows
well and loves his fathers native land.
Chopin's Nocturne also, provoked
Ereat applause and Mr.. Borschke was
Forced to respond to many encores.
The one original composition Of Bor-
Schke's was Isis, impressions OF the
Nile, which he played On the first half
Of the program.
The second half consisted of oper-
1kIn ~ nzprfn44Cne from tbn fq m nIJg
operas. When Borschke gave his Won
derful transcription Of Aida, n knew
that he had been in Egypt and Nom
phts, where the scenes are laid n
also has imbibed the atmosphere Of
the Italy OF Verdi, the composer.
When he played his brilliant fantasia
on Safnt-Saens samson and Dalila, one
would not be surprised to hear that
ne knew Saint-Saens, and that the old
master had the young master play his
famous concerto with him, in public,
a two-piano performance, of marvel
Dus brilliancy. Saint-Saens, Swan
Song, played as an encore, also con-
S0ined the traditions of the old mas
Ser, in it's rendition.
Madame Butterfly and Sc~heherazade
were highly appreciated and an en-
airely true Interpretation Of the operas
could be felt in Borschke's own trans
criptions.
Mr.. Borschke's style Is wholly indi-
Sidual. He has the finest musical
traditions behind him, purity of tone,
feeling for nuance, and mastery tech
nique. But the distinguishing quality
was the poetic charm, the grace and
the power of reproducing atmosphere,
oonjuring up scenes and yivifying re-
membrance. which n can never for
get. and for which one must search
10ng to find their eaua1
Despite the discomforts of ar audi
Sorium so unadapted to performances
OF this kind, and the usual difficulty
of listening to & pianistic concert by
one person, unassisted, the audience
was entirely appreciative and Bor-
schke had very silent and attentive ad-
mlrers.
Mr.. Borschke received many and
hearty congratulations from citizens
OF this city and was urged to repeat
the concert at Easter. There IS no
doubt but what his concert has paw
ed the way for more of Its kind. Miss
Ethel KIlllon, of New York, who Is
gaining prominence here rapidly,
both as a teacher and a vocal artist
ma signified her intention OF giving
q concert some time in February,
which no doubt will be as we'll receiv-
ed and appreciated as MI. Borschk e's.
Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts OF Ameri-
ca will hold their second annual dance
tonight in the Western Improvement
Association hall in Brace ven
Jens Andersen, the scout master Is in
charge of the affair and has planned
many surprises n extra features for
the evening.
The music for the evening will be
furnished by G. Andersen's orchestra.
The proceeds from the affair will so
towards d~efraying the expense of the
new log cabin built by the scouts.
The Poverty Social held last night
In the chapel OF the First Baptist
church by the Philathea Society was
conceded one Of the most amusing
evenings held by that society. AS
each person entered they wore fined
for wearlng any trticle that did not
commenced by little program OF
humorous readi gs and vocal selec-
lions. Recitations were given by the
Miss Florence Leathers. Cecil Rob-
erts n Mrs. Clarence Wright and O
vocal solo what are Little Boys
Made orr" by little Miss Lucy Der.
tard, and The Old Family Tooth
Brush" sung by a male quartet.
The recitation OF nursery rhymes
by Mrs. William IL. Bawden, Mrs
John Bernard, Mrs. Seele, Messrs
Mark Lefler and John Bernard
brought forth some OF the funniest
situations of the evening.
A mock wedding with Cecil Rob.
erhs as the minister and the followine
participating; Misses Sue FRANKIE, AL.
Ice Clack. Dossle Roberts and Flor
ence feathers and Messrs. Frederick
Walker and Jonathan Roberts, was
unusually funny. The wedding ring
was a large hoop wound in yellow
which at the proper time was placed
Eel the brides head.
Games were then played IN charge
OF Miss Hattie Emmons. Refresh
ments of cocoa and sandwiches served
from a market basket, concluded the
evening.