New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
LARGE AUDIENCE
 AT PUBLIC CONCERT
New Britain Musical Club Talent
 EntertainS at School

me Ngst Tree public school con- cert ever given by the New Britain Musical club was given last night in he auditorium os the Nathan Hale s'hool, Trcmon, street, with 6 batter of rain on the outside. But it was an suspicious beginning Of the free pup.lc series as the rain didn't keep tAe hall from being well filled with 'Ai!dren, parents and residents liv- ing near the school, The concert was sl"en in collaboration with the Par "nts and Teachers association of the school.
 Two cases Of illness among those MO were 10 participate in the pro- gram caused the elimination ot one Aria and the substitution Of a dif-
 erent pianist. This lot fell 10 Theron W. Hart, president Of the club, who vas induced to play a brace of three 9leces "at the last minute" so that 10 program was not appreciably @lrtailed. And he made q magniti- mt job Of it, as always.
 The list began with three piano solos by Miss Lois Phelps Of Plain. file, the youthful pianist who has 'ndeared herself 10 so many admir- ITS of her skill. She blazed forth with a Brahms rhapsody and a Cradle Song by the same composer, and concluded with the Allegro rom the schumann "Fashungs- wank."
 Miss Phelps gave a remarkably 'acile performance, rehecting the varying moods perfectly. Her abounding technic was evident in every bar, The Cradle Song vas an exquisite picture and demanded more than technic. and it's emotional contest being given in abundance.
 Mrs. Jane S. Futile and Morris F. Fiogiund received much applause Tor their singing Of Hildach's Passage Birds Farewell" The duc., with its beautiful climax. was given with splendid effect. The two singers were in good voice and blended delight Eully. Both had every reason to be -ighly gratifed al their triumph.
 Marcus Fleitzer, violinist, with Mrs. Emilic AndFulatiss at the piano, played a Legende by Carl Bohm and q Scherzo by Van Goens. Mir. Fleitz- 1T had the satisfaction of receiving generous response and fully earned t-. His selections were a-tractive and gave plenty of opportunities for >,rtkng effects and tone color.
 Next appeared George Wester- man, yiolinist. Miss Margaret W. Perkins, 'cellist, and Charles A. Johnson, pianist, as a string trio playing the Thomas Andante Re- igioso, the Londonderry Air, and Drigo's Screnade. The trio played sell and greatly pleased. especial- Iy in the grateful Screnade. Mir. WeStcrman is one Of the up and coming yiolinists in the city and 1is youth has been no bar 10 his @hjlity 70 play his instrument re- 'narkahly well. while Mir. Johnson Is a pianist of parts who has culti- 'ated style and Individuality. Miss r"rlllns plays the cello 10 good purpose; and the three combined lo mako a splendid combination.
 Frederick W, Latham, baritone. gave two sterling masculine songs. Ieel's Trade Winds and Sander ~ons Shipmat4 O'Mine, and did 10th in happy vein. Possessed ot a flexible and robust voice and good int"rprttative instincts, the singer vas given a hearty reception.
 Then came the substitute pianist, Mir, Hart. He was at pains to eX- plain that he hadn't had time 10 prepare anything special. but no- holy felt Ill at oase over the an- nouncemont. He played Percy Grainger's Country Garden, the Grier Nocturns in c, and the Mos Howsky waltzi in E, His hearers gave him a fine reception, as well they might. All three numbers were exceedingly attractive and varied. The player showed his GUS 'omary individuality. played the Nocturne like q PaderewsN and ne waltz as brilliantly as it was written. .s.
 The singing Of the quartet from I;igolctto ended the proceedings, 'ith Mrs. Dorothy F. Smaller, Mrs. Futile. Philip E. Smaller and Mir. Latham the singers, Right glorious V did they give the famous en- yemble. The Shailers are among the most intensive music enthusI- 1s's in the club.
 Thus ended the first fine free concert given by the club in a pub lie school, and the event means that inc others ought to be equal lV as successful