Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-07
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PRoGKAM BY CHILDREN
FOR MUSIC ASSOCIATION

FOR MUSIC ASSOCIATION At the December meeting of the Music association held in Slater hall Monday night program conspicuous for it's orig lnalty. and illustrative of songs to and by children, was presented to the pleas ure Of a large audience. All things per taining to childhood, including the Sand man. Jack Frost. the Brownies, with the birds and beasts dear to youngsters hearts. were sung about or played, and a snlrit of youth dominated the entire even lng
 The program opened with two piano solos delightfully."- played by Miss Olive D. Linton, who gave a spirited interpreta- ton of the hilarious jubilee music and an equally sympathetic rendition of Palni- Eren's charming lullaby. Four whimsical l,tie songs, set to catchy tunes. words and music written by Alif Stevens and Ruth Stevens Porter, both nieces Of Mrs Charles W. Gale, were sung with unaf fected simplicity and charm by Miss Marian Geer whose voice was as sweet and clear as a birds.
 Steny Miss. a virtuoso of tender years, played a violin solo with remarkable sklii. getting from his strings depth of tone which demonstrated the natural gifts of Q juvenile Paganint Charles H. Cas- we'll. choir director of the Congregational church in Willimantic. contributed great D to the pleasure of tho evening. Pos EcssinE a ri-h baritone voice of high range and appealing quality. his interpretation of Wells four tender and humorous bal lads was 3 rare treat.
 unique and very pleasing feature was the sweet and tuneful flute playing of Miss Lois Caswell, who drew from her instrument a wealth of charming Wood- land notes and trills, Nevins' Woodpecker being particularly irresistible and typical of that busy bird. Following other se- lections sung by Miss Geer with ingenious mannerisms of gesture and voice. charac- teristc Of the clever words and music, Mrs. Reuben P. Potter, whose voice is always lovely and appealing, sang an in- tertstiug trio of songs with much sweet ness and artistic feeling.
 The program closed with two baby dances. Little Miss Muffett and Curly Locks. danced and acted with viva~ious mlmicry by Miss Florlne Scoield. teacher Of physical culture at the Norwich Free Academy, Very graceful and charming in her abandon to the music, Miss Sco- field entered delightfully."- into the panto- mime of the old nursery stories dear to childhood. and her efforts 10 escape from the spider. in fear of which she left her wooden bowl and spoon. were most real istic. while as Curly Locks her panto- mime acting was arch and typical of Tho fair lady who sat Su a cushion and scwed fine seam.
 Mrs C. D. Geer, Miss Linton, Mrs. C. H. Caswell and Frederick W. Lester by their sympathetic and artistic accompani- rncnts also contributed greatly to the success of this novel and diversified pro- gram. which wa5 in charge of Mrs. Wal ter A. Buckingham
 The entire program follows: Juba. R. Nathaniel Dett Cradle Song. Selim Palmgren
 Miss Olive D. I.,tan Eastern Lullaby.
 The Sandman.
 Jackie Frost,
 The Pussy,
 (words by Ali Sj.o.r nia-ic by
 Ruth Stevens porteI, n,eces
 of Mrs. Chas. w. Gale.)
 Miss Marion Geer,
 Mrs. C. D. Geer at the piano. The Swallows. Karl schilc
 Steny Miss,
 Miss Linton at the piano. Dreamnort. John Barnes Well. The Lightning Bug, John Barnes We'll. The owl John Barnes Well. A Little Rock, John Barnes Welll
 Charles II. CaswelL
 Frederick W. Lester at the piano. Tho Brownie. Graben- Hoffman Song of the Shell, Adam The Woodpecker. Nevil What Robin Told, Knowltol
 Miss Lois Csswen
 Mrs. c. II. Caswell at the piano. The Canary,
 The Toad.
 The Wind.
 The Rain,
 Cwords by Ali Stevens music by
 Ruth Stevens Porter.) The Little Pig. Ruth Stevens Porte
 Miss Marion Geer. The Little Bird. John Barnes Well Japanese Cradle Song, Mary Turner Salte The Brownies, F. Leor
 Mrs. Reuben Potter.
 Mrs. C. D. Geer at the piano.
 Baby Dances
 Little Miss Muffett. Madam Sonia Serov Curly Locks.
 Miss Florine Scoheld.
 Miss Linton at the piano.
 Tho decorating committee anticipate and carried out the spirit of Christina with a very pretty arrangement of sma fr trees as a background for many Ugh cd candles in brass scoDces. Larl punches of holly tied with red added the general holiday effectiveness. IT trees and greens will be taken this wet Go the Backus hospital, where they wi help to make the wards attractive ( Christmas day for the shu.-ins.
 The next meeting of the associate will take place on Monday evening. Ja ad. when Fred Patton, baritone soloi at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian churC n New York. will give recital