Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-22

ing back in keen enjoyment of the
same.
Mr.. Nye was heard at his best in
the solo part, Mrs. Mitchell of
Boston, while having had no oppor-
tunity to rehearse with the others.
having come from Boston that after
noon to take Miss Stanley's place,
early won applause by her satisfac-
tory rendition. Mrs. r. H. Stubs,
who never fails to bring enthusiasm
upon her audience, reached depths
of SURPRISING richness in her solo
parts. And Mr.. Wadsworth was also
adjudged an asset to the quartet Of
singers. u
I'm Persian Garden was lengthy,
occupying fully IS minutes with in
Productions and \interludes. Mr..
Braggiotti as accompanist for the
evenings entire program, might be
justly proud of his pupils. There
couldn't have been a better accom-
panieSt, because he has taught them
and worked with them and he knows
their lessons well.
The second part of the program was
composed of solos and duets by the
pupis. Its variety was highly pleas
ing, giving the listeners ample on
portunity to enjoy the versatility of
the singers.
THE Last Song" by Tosti, was
sung by Mrs. Phillip Stubs. Her
voice was fresh and eager and found
ample expression in this plaintive
little peasant song. She then sang
an India love lyric. Temple Bells
by Amy Woodley Finley. The weird
accompaniment but accumulated the
eastern air. The singers voice was
again displayed in a varied manner
when she sang H. T. Burleigh's
negro song. Nobody Knows the
Trouble I've Seen" And her rendi-
ton of "Homeing" by Carrazza del
Diego was beautiful.
Mr.. Wadsworth, a newcomer before
Niaine auolences, sang a group of
songs OF varied style, each song
speaking a different language. corr.
ing as it did from so many different
parts or the globe. "a May Morn
ing by Denza, was a lifting tune,
winch the singer presented in an
easy style. Then there was that
more or less minor strain story Of
'Cargoes." by Tom Dobson. Anot, or
song of Burleigh's Didn't It Ram"
a. FRENCH song, "L'Hippotame," and
The Toast" by George Matti, were
included In Mr.. Wadsworth's son IS.
Roger Nye sang the aria, an ex-
e~N~ AioM ucClHl from La BOheme,
Inc entirely delightful quality of Mr..
over and enjoy withal. Those who
last heard him sing, were quick 10
recognize that a wonderful quality
mas come into MS voice. He was
most cordially greeted and applaud
ed. An even his teacher spoke
Bravo" under his breath, at the
completion.
Miss Marion Stanley sang a selcc-
song. Her ;weet. clear tones found
ton from Faust. Song of the King
or Thule, and also a French love
song. Her sweet, clear tones found
delightful expression in these varxied
songs.
An italian song, "oh, Mournful
Lips" and an English song, "Of the
Rose and You" by Carl William Kerr,
were Mr.. Nye's next songs. They
but further aided in displaying his
voice and won more applause and
more praise from the enthusiastic
audience. 1.-THE World is Waiting
for the Sunrise by Ernest Sykes. a
partly popular song, was displayed
in new. feeling light by Mr.. Nye's
rendition.
The evenings program was closed
by duet, the world famous one of
ages old, Romeo and Juliet" bv
Gounod, sung Dy Miss Stanley and
Mrs. Nye. 1t Was an evening rich in
the good things Of music and the
music lovers felt that they had lis
tened to and enj3yed rare trent.
indeed.
After the program. an informal
reception was held, Mr.. Braggiotti
and his pupils being greeted and con-
graduated by their friends and adj
mirers. The musicale of Friday even.
ing is the seasons biggest musical
event, thus far, and the Women's