Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-07

WulCn OPoA00 tAo SLHoS 0NeSA
tAinment, on through nocturnes.
tive numbers. there was something
to pie C everyone.
Chopins "Nocturne was one OF the
most beautiful pieces of a program
that was replete with extraordinary
ented. The next number, the over
ture, "Undine." carried the hearers
through some wonderful swelling
harmony with softly modulated pas
sages, till the, orchestra in the clos
ing measures gave indication of it's
power in the full tones of all its in
struments.
The ever favorite Bacarolle from
received, and the Symphony Orches-
tra's rendition of this lithesome
melody left nothing to be desired
from an artistic standpoint. The
Xylophone solo by Mr.. Everett +.
Cannon, won the hearty apprecia-
ton of the great audience, and they
would not be content until they had
been granted an encore The piece
selected was "Massa's in the Cold
Cold Ground" Mr.. Gammon's,. va
riations of the major strain were Of
ten brilliant. and always the sup
pOrtin. orchestra carried the main
harmony in wonderful manner.
The audience stood quietly and
respectfully while the orchestra
played the stirring strains of the
"Star Spangled Banner" as the first
number after ten minute intermis-
sion. AS in all previous public re-
hearsals, a descriptive fantasia was
one Of the most enjoyed of the pro-
gram. 1t was Lampe's "VisiOn of
SalOmc." that was chosen for this
interpretive presentation last even
ing, and the sprightly measures,
with varied interpretations met with
the full favor of the audience.
After the two lighter numbers by
Chaminade, the orchestra presented
grand selection of the Songs of
Scotland" These harmonies are al
ways pleasing and it seemed last
night that they were even more SO,
as played by this group of earnest
Augusta musicians. Their interpre-
tation of the arrangement of these
old songs by Lampe, was beautiful.
All the favorites of all ages and gen
erations were included from THE
Campbells are Coming" to the
sweetly plaintive annie Laurie"
The Augusta Symphony Orchestra
has become an institution, the high
class of music which it is presenting
in this city, by the cooperation of its
members and a few appreciative
patrons. is the equal of any enjoyed
in cities much larger than Augusta.
1t is to be earnestly hoped that the
appreciation of Augusta people as
expressed through the splendid at
tendance and applause last evening
will be an inspiration and in some
measure recompense to the players
who have labored so diligently I'M
der Mr.. Ernest r. Hills leadership,
that Augusta might have the best.
In presenting this. their final con-
cert of this season the members of
the Augusta Symphony Orchestra
thank the public for their good will
in the following words:
1.-The Augusta Symphony Orches-
ira in presenting this. their last pub
lie rehearsal of IT'S third season. wish
to take this opportunity of thanking
all those who have SO kindly helped
us financially or otherwise assisted
us in the welfare of this organiza-
ton, also to our audiences in their
generous applause, the City Govern
ment for the use of the Committee
roomS- fro rehearsals, and to Mr..
William r. Williamson. through
whose kindness we are able to APP
pear in the Opera House tonight.
Many of our former members
have gone to Boston and elsewhere
to study advanced music and what
has been their gain has been our
loss, but we are glad the orchestra
has made itself an incentive for i'm
provement."
The program: -"Marche Funebrc
Dune Marionette" (Charles Gou-
Overture. "Undine" c. Albert Lort-
Zing); Barcarolle from Les Contes
D'Hoffman" (Jacques Offenbach:
Xylophone Solo "Massa's in the Cold
Cold Ground" (Stephen Foster,
Mr.. Everett +. Cannon.
IntermissiOn-"Sta .Spangled Ban
ner"; Descriptive Fantasia "A Vision
of Salome" q. Bodewalt Lampe)
Two Numbers (A) THE Scarf Dance"
&C. Chaminade); OBJ The Flattere":
Grand Selection Songs of Scotland"
'(Arr by J. B. Lampc); "Auld Lang
Syne."
The Personals:
Niolins-Concertmas Mr.. +.
raymond SlldW, MI. w IIlldHl y.
Beauchaine, Mr.. Robert i. Beane.
Hamel. Mr.. Leo E. Lorette, Mr.. Earl
B. Peasley. Miss Lucina Bonneau.
Mr.. Donald Hewitt. Mr.. Perry j.
Caldwell, Mr.. Harley +. Sawin. Mr..
Chester Fowles. Mr.. Ray Burns. Mr..
Alfred Plant, Mr.. c. Knowlton Hew-
ms. Mr.. Dan Hewins.
Celli-Mr. Ernest c. Hilton, Mrs.
Marion E. Hill, Mr.. Aaron B. Ripley.
Basses-Mr. Frank Radcliff, MIR.
Alfred G.. Eastman.
Flutes-Mr. Wallace p. Berry.
Clarinets-Mr.' Henry John. Miss
Caroline F. Chase, Mr.. Emile Couture.
Oboes-Mr. Allen r. Wood.
Bassoon-Mr. Joseph Plante.
Trumpets-Mr. Arthur c. Davis,
Mr. Perley McMasters. Mrs. May L.
Dearborn, Mr.. David McFarlane.
Horn-Mr. Fred Trial, Mr.. c. S.
York
Trumbones-Mr.A Alfred J. Lacasse,
Mr.. Eddie Lambert, Mr.. John Will
cox. Mr.. Eddie Arbour.
Drums-Mr. George Moore.
Tympani-Mr. Everett +. Cannon.
Conductor-Mr. Ernest r. Hill
Patrons of the Augusta Symphony
Orchestra-Mr. P. V. Hill, Mr.. Guy
Gannett, Mr.. IL. Z. cornish. MI. w. Is.
Williamson. Mr.. II. l.. Pishon, Mr..
George f. Macomber. Mr.. c. L. An
drews. Mr.. Blaine Owen. Mr.. F. G.
harrington, A. w. & V. E. King, VAL
lie b. Williamson. DIR. G. r. Campbell,
Mrs. Susan M. Brickett, Mr.. A. A.
Soule, Mr.. Blaine S. Niles. Mr.. c. S.
Hichborn, Mr.. II. r. Mansur. Mr.. c.
w. JONES', Mr.. l.. A. Burleigh, Mr..
Fred r. Lord, Mr.. II. p. Lowell,
Bertha NJ. Randall, Mrs. r. H. Stubs.
Mrs. NJ. V. B. Chase, Mrs. N. L. Bas-
sett. Mr.. r. F. Partridge. Mr.. w. H.
Gannett, Mr. T. G. KinSman Mr.. B.