Evening journal., 1922-04-20
MASONIC BAND
Wins FRIENDS
New Organization Scores
Triumph at First Concert
and Dance
FINE BATON is
LEADERS GIFT

I paItH OF delaware and adjoining
states, a Masonic ladies' night"
was held last evening in the Audi
torium. under the auspices Of the
Masonic Band OF Delaware. The fea-
lures Of the program were con-
cert and dance. More than 600 per-
sons attended.
The Masonic Band OF 65 members,
which has been organized under the
leadership Of Charles NJ. Banks.
made its first public appearance last
evening. All the guests were greatly
pleased with the selections and com
plimented both the musicians and
their leader. The band made rather
an attractive appearance in new
uniforms OF black with trimmings OF
black braid.
The program. which was pre-
ceded by short concert by the
band. started al $50 o'clock. II was
varied with both musical and dance
nu mbers All those who took part
In the entertainment were from this
city, other than Miss Helen Porter.
OF Philadelphia. All the artists
were we'll received.
The selections by the double male
qudrtet composed OF members OF the
Wilmington Orpheus Club, were
greatly appreciated Mrs. Rita Krapf.
one OF Wilmington's delightful So
prano soloists. pleased with her
numbers Miss Carolyn Comfy was
exceptionally fine in her numbers A
duet by Mrs. Krapf and Miss Comfy
was also appreciated. Solo dances
by Miss Lurena Mortlock and Miss
Helen Porter also contributed great
ly to the pleasure Of the evening.
The closing number on the pro-
gram was the selection prince Of
Pilsen," by the band. 1t was per-
haps the outstanding number given
by the musicians.
Toward the close Of the program,
Robert W. Phillips. gave a short
greeting TO the guests and also an
nounced that William ]. Highfeld,
president of the band association,
was unable 10 be present because OF
the death OF his aunt. Mrs. Sarah a.
Mask. which occurred yesterday aft
ernoon.
on behalf OF Mr.. Highheld. Mr..
Phillips presented Mr.. Banks, dlrec-
laid with silver. Upon receiving the
gift Mr. Banks discarded his old
baton and proudly led the band with
the new one.
At the close OF the concert dane
ing was enjoyed until after mid
night.
The decorations were In keeping
with the Easter season. Suspended
from the ceiling along the sides OF
the Auditorium were streamers OF
purple and white crepe paper. The
stage was banked with potted Easter
plants. palms and ferns. Displayed
, along the sides OF the building were
the insignia OF the Masonic order.
Harry p. Stausebach was chair
man assisted by Robert W. Phillips
H. w Wenninger. II. B. Warning
ton. j. G. Highfeld. II. @. Little
Clarence Fraim. NJ. NJ. Carpenter
Charles Simmons. A. Crozier.
The officers Of the band associa.
ton are; President W. J. High
field: vice-president. A. v Gemmill
secretary. John z. Krauss, and
treasurer. Lee Phillips. The con-
cert program follows:
/ Overture. Raymond Ambrose Thomas
The Masonic Band
John Peel Old English Hunting Song.
Mark Andrews
Double Male Quartette
one Fine Day. From Madame Butter
fly ..................... Puccinl
t Mrs. Rita Krapf. Soprano
Solo Dance Miss Lurena Mortlock
Selection. Henry VIII Dances Edward
Jerman-1. Morris Dance. O. Shep-
2 herd Dance. 3. Torch Dance. The
Masonic Band
Invocation 10 Eros ......... kursteiner
Miss Carolyn Comfy. Contralto
b Dance Speciality Miss Helen Porter
Duet A Madrgal IN May Newton
Airs Krapf. Miss Comfy
Hear a Thrush at Eve. .Cadman
Double Male Quartette
Selection. Prince OF Plsen.
Gustav Luders
The Masonic Band. Charles NJ Banks
Conductor
Double Male Quartette Composed OF
Members OF The Orpheus Club. VIII
q mington. Del
First tenor-L. NJ Taylor. r. W
p Phillips. Jr. Second tenor. Frank
Ayres. Charles +. Pierce. First bass
Frank f. Palmer. William NJ. Mask
n Jr. Second bass-Harvey Booker. r
A. Mitchell Accorlpanists-Mlss Car.
. olne Hendle. Mr.. Frederick S Smith
Dancing Music furnished by member,
T of the band