Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18

lex Stevenson), as sung by Lillian
Maxfield Small, contradict 1t was a
deep, feeling song and Mrs Small put
into It the expression which brought
out all the religious fervor. Her sec
ond number. "a Little Bit o. Honey"
Carrie Jacobs Bond). was Il pretty lit
tie number and she sang it with the
affectionate Interpretation which made
it so much more charming.
The violin almost took the voice
one echoed in the other. when Eth
clyn Burleish Stubs sang Chant
Ilindoo" (Bemberg), with violin and
violoncello obligatos by Maurine
Morgan and Sue Wincnell Burnett.
Then the two sets of strings echoed
the golden harmony of the voice.
Rising in torrents of impassioned
song. the voice was triumphant and
then the voice remained silent as the
strings but repeated.
AS she sang "Where'cr You Walk"
(HandeD. she made 1t beautiful
thing of shades and lights. Her poise
and her ease of manner were gra
cious assets of her appearance.
The French expressive beauty of
voice was mnifest when Napoleon
Bison of Waterville sang "Repentir."
(Gounod), and THE star" (Rogers).
His high notes were sweet and sur
prising.
There was not a stir over the large
audience rs her voice came gently,
smoothly on the the silence. when
Annie Howard Stubs sang, "Si vous
raviez Compris." (Denza) with violin
and violonCello oblisatos. Every
note of her marvellous voice. low as
it might be. came clearly and dis
tinctly. It gained volume as the
story grew. And the deep, full tones
were sweetly penetrating. n glad sur
prise in their delightful entirety.
"Ave Maria" duZzD. was sung by
Isabel Parkman Of Fairfield. soprano.
Her rendition displayed finesse which
was wholly delightful. That coupled
with voice Of rare quality and
pleasing intonation. won the unre-
strained appreciation of her audi
ence.
Eleanop McCausland Fleming sang
"Caro MIC ben" (Giordini), and
slave Song" (del Riego). Both
numbers were difficult. that on could
ascertain by the score aione, but she
gave them with sureness and ex-
preston. Perhaps her best was the
second number.
Very we'll trained Is the voice of
Marion Stanley OF Waterville So
prapo. She sang Donizetti-Regnara
mel Silenzio Lucia di Lammermoor."
1t was full OF difficult runs and trilIs.
which the little singer from the Elm
City handled well.
Grace Purinton sang group of
three songs including: (a) For You
Alone. Henry E. Geehl: (b) Obstina-
ton, de Fontcnailles: (c2 Homing. del
Riego. IT was a delightful surprise to
hear q young Augusta matron sing so
beautifully and in such n finished man
ner. Her voice is big and it went to
the listener in the farthermoSt corner
She sang easily and her songs flowed
on in richness of tone and sweetness.
His sole, low notes were as pretty
to the ear as were his high. full ones,
and this Harry Marcou of Waterville.
baritone. showed when he sang a group
OF three songs including: L'Ultima
Canzone. Tosti: Chanson pour Jean,
Emile Chfzat: Duna, Josephine McGfil.
Mr.. Marcou made distinct impression
upon his audience and they were most
spontaneous in their applause
Mary Manter again sang. this time
in SOLO giving 1.-THE Last Hour"
(Kramer,, a climatic song, full of
tragedy and given with feeling. and
.s.where Blooms the Rose" (Clayton
Johns), another sentimental number,
very well suited to>the singers quality
OF voice.
Appealingiy sweet was Helen Harris
Of Lagrange. who sang three songs:
(a) Gpttine Gialle. Renato Brogi: to)
An, Love but q Day. Mrs. H. II. A.
Beach; (c) Thank God for Garden
del Riego.
In her group Of songs Annie Howard
stubbs but displayed further the ae,i-
ity of her remarkable voice. she
chose: (a) Serenade. Mascagni: I'd IN
Pillow Town. w. r. Elliott; (cs hho"
a Lovely Garden. Guy d'Hardeioe-
When Roger Nye sang again ne Sc
iected Donizetti-spirit Gentil. La
hs sang n with grace and ease. In ms
singing ..The world Is Waiting Tor
the Sunrise" ernest seitzl; Mr.. T ,ss
touched an appealing chord Ia IN thew
hearts OF his listeners ana .n ns
r,imnsed some Of the feeling anu
depth of the singers voice.
Marion stanley sang two SONGS