The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20

Brilliant, it is proclaimed by the critics, yet revealing delicncy of senti- ment and exquisite feeling. Not since the days of Maud Powell has d woman violinist been so, heralded. And when we contemplate the fact that she is contemporary with such superb artists as Kreisler, Elman, Heifetz, and de- clared to equal them, we are lost in wonder at this youthful genius. The shades of Paganinni and Ole Bull smile down upon the magic of her art.
 The club most fittingly celebrated Alabama Day for the first time this year, honoripg her composers. The New York Musical Courier gave recog- milton to this anniversary so commemo- rated ill special article, with at traetive headlines.
 The morning program on Thursday of the past week was one of the most charming and delightfully."- pre- sented of the entire series. Songs and choruses from the Gilbert and Sul- livan light operas. sung in costume, could not fail to please Mrs. F. w. Anderson led with an excellent corre- lation of Sullivan, Burn Jones and Tennyson, taking the place of Mrs. k. c. Woodson, who was detailed at home by illness in her family. Mrs. Ander- son read most charmingly Tennyson' S ''The Lady of Chalotte," and his ex- quisite. Crossing the Bar" Mrs. May Shackleford sang, Yum Yum," from the Mikado, and Mrs. Bumgartener sang the Lost Chord' with fine effect.
 State Convention To Meet In : Birmingham
 Birmingham is to have the state convention of the Federation of Music clubs this spring. For the first time in eight years the federated clubs will assemble here. Eight years ago rep resentatives of some 10 or 15 clubs organiza ton. Now there are 12S clubs met in Birmingham and perfected the ill the federation, and it is with feel ing of great pride that the Birming- ham Music Study club looks forward to welcoming the convention on this occasion.
 Ensley Unit Of Music Study Club
 The Ensley unit was organized early in last September with about twenty members. Meetings are held monthly, on the third Tuesday of each month. Some excellent programs have been rendered and others are planned for the rest of the season.
 The Sunday afternoon organ recitals are being much enjoyed by large and Aappreciative audiences. Mrs. M. Me. Neil Carr played at the recital given at the First Methodist church, with Mrs. Bumgardner, Miss Mary Kate Park, Miss Ellen Dupuy and Mir. Edwin Cook as sOloists.
 Another organ recital is being plan ned for the fourth Sunday of Janu- ary, possibly at the Fairfield Baptist church. or again at Ensley First Methodist.
 The Junior Music Study club, under the supervision of Mrs. c. w. Phil lips, is doing. splendid work Their meetings are held twice q month on Saturdays. The foundation for q broader and more lasting appreciation of music is being formed in these young club members.
 / The juveniles are also under Mrs. Phillips efficient leadership and they are really. doing some lovely work and the little folks are so enthuiastic about their club.
 The Ensley unit would like to have a larger membership and are inviting all lovers of music to attend the next meet ing Of Ensley unit. which is Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Ensley Methodist church, Philathea class rooms.
 The personnel of the Ensley club are as follows:
 Mrs. H. J. Kirk, chairman Mrs. c. w. Phillips, vice chairman; Mrs. 0.