Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
COLBY MUSICAL
Gu BIS PREPARE
FOR WINTER SEASON

In the past decade. the Colby
, Musical clubs have enjoyed the dis
tinction of being one Of the finest
musical organizations in New Eng
land. Much credit and good repute
lbs accrued to the institution through
The concerts rendered throughout
Maine and Massachusetts by the
combined orchestra, slee and mando-
lin clubs.
Tor the season Of 1922-1923, the
Colby clubs face u very favorable
pres pect. 1t would seem from pres
ent indications that the clubs this
year will have a much greater
strength and polish than for many
years.
Few members were lost through
graduation last spring and several
additions of a very promising nature
have been made from the entering
Freshman class.
The clubs this year are led by
President l.. T. McIntire, '23, of Per
ham. George +. Nickerson, "a, of
Pennington, is the secretary who
was elected last spring by the MEM
bers for the ensuing year. There
are three distinct parts of the Colby
musical clubs, namely the orchestra,
, the mandolin and glee clubs. The
Glee club is led by President Nc
Intirc, John J. Tilton, '23, OF Portland
leads the mandolin organization,
while George f. Davis. "a, Of Fair
A.. l,A nc<.l, ~
The members of the combined
clubs have been holding rehearsals
for the past three weeks and already
the clubs are taking shape and the
leaders are securing an idea of the
relative merits Of the candidates in
! view Of making an early selection of
the men who will make the trips.
Manager Theodore c. Bramhall. 20
Of Belfast, announced the schedule
for the year. as follows:
The regular Waterville concert,
usually the final event OF the Colby
, program. will come before the Maine
coast trip this year. when the clubs
will appear at the City Opera House.
March 16. The coast trip, instituted
last year for the first time. will again
he held this year. Dates of March
/ 10 and 20 have been filled. with
Brooks and Belfast as the scene of
the concerts. Other towns which
! may be visited by the clubs while
at the coast include Camden. Thorn
aston, Vinalhaven and Rockland.
The Mandolin club this year, led
by John Tilton of Portland, who is
one of the most expert players Of the
mandolin in Maine and has been es-
tablished considerable of reputation
through his worg. He will appear
in solo work in addition to leading
| the club.
In the Glce Clubs. President Nc
Intirc of the combined clubs will
act as director. \ male Quartette will
! he one of the features Of the con-
certs to be given this winter. Leader
NIcrntire and Everett Condor will
, sing bass in the quartette and Bert
Merrill and Alfred Chapman the
| tenor part.
The Colby clubs are especially
| fortunate in having two such readers
as Eddie Baxter and Ralph Bradley.
Little need be said Of the ability OF
! the former. Eddie has been appearing
in Waterville attractions ever since
he was old enough to talk and has
been a favorite in every sort OF a
public exhibition in which he has
| taken part. Bradley hero of the late
| fire il progressing rapidly as a read
or and threatens to steal some of the
laurels OF Baxter before the season
I. i, ofIicially closed next spring.