New Britain herald., 1922-02-27
OLD SONGS PLEASE
 AT LEGION CONCERT
"Shannon Four" Furnishes Fine Sunday Entertainment at FoX's
(By Herald ReViewer)

| tBN Herald ReNleWer)
 The Eddy-Glover Post, No 6, Am erican Legion, presented The Shan non Four" quartette of Orpheus concert vocal artists at Fox's theater yesterday afternoon in populary at tractive program. Grover Tilden Davis, accompanist, contributed the only Instrumental feature, his playing "Hark. Hark. the Lark,' Schubert Listz, being well received. The work of the singers individually and col lectively, was thoroughly enjoyed, each number calling forth one or more encores. A fair sized audience was present. the lower boxes being taken by we'll known patrons of music in this city.
 While not sighting the newer works of some pretention the members of the quartette by no means scorned old favorites laying little claim to classic characterization They evidently rec ognized the true value of old ballads, seeking to please and succeeding in pleasing thereby without recourse to the modern jazz. Their courage is 10 be commended. That their frank ac- knowledgment of the beauty of the old time melodies was wise was shown by the enthusiasm with which they were received.
 Voices Blend Well.
 The voices blended spendidly. Charles Hart's lyric tenor never pro- truded itself too noticeably and Will ] fred Glenn's basso never engufed the notes of Lewis James second tenor usually the lead, or Elliott ShaW's , baritone, faults too often marring the work of otherwise excellent auartettes. ! The first number by the Four, Andrews John Peel'' proba bly pleased lovers of execution better than any other of the quartette's prese ntations, while it's encore, Swing Along" brought out well the singers appreciation of musical rhythm Those who care more for the emphasis of refrain, for the popular melodies of the past which bring reminiscence dear to many and who feel the senti- ment of the old southern melodies, were more delighted with the num- bers given by the -four" on it's sec ond appearance and encore, Be lieve Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms The Harp That Once Thro Tara's Hall,' The Min strel Boy" came first, followed by Way Down Wonder in the Corn Field" "Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground" and "Juanita'. There was no question of the feeling with which these were rendered, nor of the popu- larity with which they were received There was precision of harmony, fine unity and good quality of tone brought to the singing of these favorites of years ago.
 Soldiers Farewell
 The frankness of the singers in presenting for the first song of their final group Fuckers Soldiers Fare we'll" was refreshing, Deprecate the work as lovers of classical music, honest and pretended, will. the har- mony of the song of parting, simple. appealing, finds splendid expression in q we'll modulated quartette the mem bers of which realize the musical value of repression, as in the case of the artists who appeared yesterday. No one who heard and applauded the southern Medley" which followed need be ashamed of his or her hearty enjoyment of "Swanee River" Carry Me Back to Old Nirginny," "Oh, Susan na,' "Old Black Joe" "Old Kentucky | Home" and Dixie" of which it con sisted.
 i Those who were not afraid to ac- Knowledge an affection for songs con sidered past their greatest popularity were frankly glad to hear MT. Hart sing Bartlett's "A Dream" It's posi- ton on the program promised pleas ure it's rendering fulfilled that promise. Mir. Harts high tenor voice keeps well within the boundaries be- yond which lie metallic tones which ruin all musical effect His touches of the lyric head tones, infrequent as they were, added charm to his sing ing. His Mother O Mine was artis- tic and "Supposin' charming. MT. James was in splendid voice, especially noticeable in his opening number. Burleigh's Little Mother Of Mine" His enunciation is clear with out sighting the necessary tone re- sonance By no means tenor rohus- to there is a firm quality which makes his singing most attractive to the musical ear.
 MT. Shaw was not as fortunate in his selection of songs as his fellow members of the quartette, but smooth ness of tone and depth was present. He has a fine baritone especially good on the low notes. His hit came with the humorous, swinging And so you all can understand why the darl- ines love the band especially the drommaior."
 MT. Glenn's singing of "Si La Riguer," Halevy, was seriously good, displaying a voice we'll fitted for ouartetto work His dramatic ability of face and voice were disclosed in his encores, a French Canadian bit and a darkey ballad,
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