New Britain herald., 1924-11-22
MANY HOUSE PARTIES EXPECTED 70 MARX THANKSGIVI
Younger Set To Come To 7own From Schools And Co., leges, Bringing With 7hem Classmates For Zhe Holiday

The annual concert of the. Wen ncrhcrg chorus in the First Lutheran church Thursday night was a tri- umph for the talented director, the Rev. nr. Abel A, Ahlquist, and the assistant director, Thure Frederick son, as well as the singers IL was q pleasure to listen to an organi2a- ton so thoroughly drilled in the fine points of choral singing Such expressive shading and regard for artistic effect was not sporadic, but was evident in every number sung throughout the evening. Of course. the director and his assistant, are en titled 10 the credit for intoxicating such ideals into the organization and it must hc largely through the ef- forts of the director that the singers have attained such prestige locally.
 The mon of this congregation who are members of the chorus are culti- Natiug a high art in very worthy fashion, II is saying great deal when an orCanization of such strength can be secured from one congrrEation, II indicates that our residents of Swedish extraction are of musical persuasion and through their efforts are contributing greatly lu the musical life of the city.
 The climax of the concert was the final Gricg numbeE in connection with which the powerful yet sweet toned new organ was used, It was a number that was go well done and with such overwhelming effect upon the audience, that 1t will not soon 1c forgotten by those who heard 1t. John F. Larson, baritone sooist. who had to take up the role suddenly, due to the illness of tho other sooist, GaNo fine account Of himself.
 Mrs. Clara Cakes Usher. of Plain yllo, who contributed soprano solos 10 the program between chorus mum hors, made additional friends in this city, She is widely known locally, having brought out quite a galaxy Of singers who today arc more or less before the public. Mrs. Usher has personality and style, and roper ioir" that includes many of the most tajk"d-of modern masterpieces of song.
 Dr, Ah)quist, the chief director of the Ncnucrbcrg chorus. is also pas tor Of the First Lutheran church, combining the demands of his regu- lar calling with talent for music that finds ready outlet in looking after tho artistic welfare of his singers.
 Harold ". HcrricIl Of New York city is the weekend guest Of Tal- madgo Swift of Cedar street.
 Miss Helen Caldwell of New York ctiy wllI spend Manufacturing with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. 4. G. Caldwell Of Harrison street.
 ~ "N0 Nl6IH lIE lL Nl lFLll''lt ctl t'L is spending a few weeks in Syracuse, x. Y,
 Frank H.. Johnston and A, S Rockwell spent the week at the Sportsman club, Fishers Island, shooting duck and pheasant,
 
 Rcr. and Mrs A. D. Heininger missionaries 10 China. were the guests of honor at a reception ten lcred by tho members of the First Congregational church Thursday evening"
 A musIcal program was given by Mrs, Henry F. C. Hill, controlto; Miss Margaret Perkins, celtst and Miss Frances Parker, pianist. The program WIS followed ny a sociaI rvnning in charge Of Mrs. Philip stanley,
 Mrs John !. Davis. wife of Rev. Ur John l.. Davis, was presented with 2 pury" Of gold hy the women of Trinity N. F.. church at a fare well tea gwen in hor honor Thurs day afternoon. Mrs, Davis will leave for New York on December 2.