Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-10
"Y" Sunday Concert
Was Well Attended
BY FRANK NJ. GRAY


An audience OF over 1900 people at
tended the free Sunday afternoon con-
cert at the Steel Works "Y' yesterday
afternoon, and with one or two excep-
tions was well pleased with the pro-
gram offered. Ono was a reading. or
rather a. character defamation by 4
youth. Sidney Hacker Now, Sidney
did well-exceedingly well. His pro-
nounci-tion was clear and distinct, ais
Sesticulations were properly timed, and
his subject to those who could hear
him no doubt interesting. The fault
was simply in the length of his time
before the audience, not only in his
program number but the encore af-
forded him. His selections in both in
stances, were too voluminous. In other
words his talk or declamations were
too long. An intelligent audience will
always pay homage to earnest effort
on the part of youth who strives to
please by mental absorption of a dialoC
of characters and effectively portrays
each. but there is such n thing as
putting 1t over too stronS-or lengthy
on the audience. causing here and
there a squirm and an abrupt dcpar-
ture from the hall.
Understand me. this is no criticism
of the oratorical efforts of master
Hacker. He did exceptionally well and
evinced careful study and training.
His only fault was in the volume of
his subjects. l hope he will take tnis
in the spirit it is given and that Mus'-
cal Director Thomas A. Christian, lose
no opportunity to impress upon those
who so kindly volunteer to make his
concerts so enjoyable, that a plenti-
tude is better than n surfeit-
4 numbcr-a baritone solo: "Oid
Pal. Why Don't You Answer Me-" by
Oliver F. Faith merited the liberal ap-
plausc accorded, so liberal and siren
hat ~ rexnnrIel
with an encore in equally good voice.
1t is to be hoped that Director Chris
tan will have opportunity to place Mr..
Faith frequently upon his program for
n vocal selection the hearing OF such
rare and cultivated baritone strains
arc n rare treat. Miss Esther Faith
was his accompanist.
Miss Elsie Penter. whose pleasing
stage presence elected unrestrained
favorable comment delighted tho au-
dience with n melodious violin solo:
"Mazurka- de-Conccrt" Miss Pentcr has
n most artistic touch and cvinced care
ful study under n proficient Instructor.
Her encore number w2s equally ap-
plauded. Miss Ruby Berkowitz was
the lady's artistic accompanist.
A piano solo by Miss Edith orazen
ovinced much professional efficiency
on the part of the young lady. oven ~
her selection seemed to lack melody.
There was no doubt harmony accord
ing to the performers directing score,
but somehow II seemed to be so finely
drawn that tho expectant audience
failed to grasp. Nevertheless Miss
Orazem received a rapturous encore
and responded with a selection along
the same high musical plane.
Mrs. Bessie Speakman's soprano solo
"Hiawatha's Melody of Love- was n
rare vocal gem, so sweetly rendered
that the lady graciously responded to
an encore. It is to be hoped that 1t
will be convenient for Mrs. Speakman
to bo frequently heard at tho ''Y" con-
certs.
Musical director Thomas Christian
had a little bit of n strenuous time
leading his big audience thru the com
munity songs. He sprung now list
on his people yesterday, and they were
off on Tilt and words. Tho song. out
where the West Begins' caught ev-
crybody. as did Let the Rest of the
World Go By" This was a parody.
There wero several other songs con-
cludinE with "old Kentucky Home"
Mrs. Stephen Cunningham was the
accomplished organist and accompan-
fst, while Harry Murphy one of tho
Dormitory boys officiated as announ-
Ger. He did well. and evinced no need
of a mesaphono- As an artist Harry
looms big in Lew Brennison's black
face stunts.
A top-notch program is offered for
next Sunday. There viii he a Dorrnl-
tory boys skit THE Ticket Taker'
with half dozen characters including,
Harry Murphy and Lew Brennison as
tho Ticket Taker.' Hon c. II. Ball
reich. the eminent and distinguished
attorney and iurist will make a short
address and Harry Lauder No. with
his kits and crooked cane will be
over from Scotland and render several
Scotch songs. 1t promises to be a
banner program and the public is cor
daily invited.