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spoke upon color and music, Mrs. H. N. McCann told of the new Eastman School of Music and Mrs. Howard Smith chose Radio as her subject. Each talk was comprehensive and interesting. The musical numbers were given by Mrs. Joseph Fields and Aliene Webster, sopranos; Mrs. Carl Jasserich and Ruth Robbins, piano; Mrs. A. J. Baumgartner and Mrs. Harvey Crawford, accompanists.
On May 9 an interesting program was offered by the Matinee Musicale. “Music of Nature” was the subject and the program, which was in^ charge of Louise Jenner, included vocal numbers by Miss Jenner, contralto, and Mrs. Howard Smith, soprano, and piano groups by Mrs. Robert Winslow and Helen Zimmerman. Willard Learn, blind flutist, assisted, rendering two beautiful solos, accompanied by Florence Wiegner. Mrs. A. J,. Baumgartner and Mrs. Harvey Crawford accompanied the singers.
President s Day was observed on May 23, which was the concluding number in the year’s program of the Matinee Musicale. The assembly room of the Y. W. C. A. was filled to capacity to hear a delightful program of songs, assisted by Carrol Winslow, reader, of Buch Conservatory. The talent included Mrs. Harry Green, mezzo, and Helen Charlton Blough, soprano, of Goshen; Helen Link, contralto, of Laporte, and Harrold Bowden, baritone, of South Bend. The accompanists were Joseph Casasanta, of South Bend; Mrs. Harvey Crawford, and Mrs. H. N. McCann.
Students’ recitals are being held frequently nowadays. Representatives from the junior classes of Susan Brennan, violin, and Mary E. Forman, piano, appeared in recital on May 17. Marjory Harrold, contralto, assisted.
On May 20 the violin pupils of Susan Brennan entertained the piano pupils of Carreno Brunk who won in a musical contest. An interesting program was given, preceded by various musical games.
Piano pupils of Mrs. H. N. McCann gave a recital at the Templin Music Store on April 29, assisted by Goldie Bower-man, soprano.
Tressie Shields, soprano, pupil of Hayden Owens, was heard in recital on May 16, assisted by Susan Brennan, violinist.	B. F. McC.
Enterprise, Ala.—The La Forge Music Club was entertained by Elizabeth Conner. Mrs. R. C. Conner was leader and gave a Victrola concert, and Miss Barnett read a paper, "The Mechanical Instrument as Aid to Musical Appreciation.”
Rev. Colley and Kathleen Martin were warmly received at the Parents-Teachers’ meeting, when they rendered vocal and piano selections.	J. P. M.
Eufaula, Ala.—The Music Lovers’ Club met with Mary Stewart and election of officers resulted as follows: (Continued on page 42)
procity Day. The program opened with a trio sung by Mmes. J. S. Tillman, M. L. Brown and B. I. Jackson, with Mrs. G. C. Wallace, accompanist. Talks were given by the presidents of the two clubs—Mrs. B. R. Myers (Prog-gressive Club) and Mrs. W. M. Shaw (Clio Study Club) — followed with a reading by Mrs. C. Norton and a talk by Mrs. M. O. Carroll. The program closed with a duet, by Mesdames B. J. Jackson and J. S. Tillman, with Mrs. O. J. Mooneyham, accompanist.
When Mrs. R. B. Myers entertained the Progressive Study Club an enjoyable feature was a piano duet by Mmes. B. I. Jackson and George Wallace. J. P. M.
Dallas, Texas—(See letter on another page.)
Detroit, Mich.—(See letter on another page.)
Dothan, Ala.—The Dothan Harmony Club closed a successful year, May 4, with Mrs. Wallace Palmer as leader. The program was especially interesting, as it presented a song by Mrs. W. S. Wilson, “Whenever the Skies Are Grey,” with lyric by Kate Downing Ghent, one of Dothan’s gifted writers. The remainder of the program included: solo, played by Lena Bell Blumberg; song, Mrs. S. W. Strickland; song, Bernice Waites; cornet solo, Max Jones; song, Mrs. Albert Logue; a paper, by Mrs. W. B. Thomas; violin solos, Juliet Burke (of Montgomery); song, W. S. Garfield; trio, Mesdames Strickland, Palmer and Harrison; song by Mrs. C. E. Le Mes-sena. Juliet Burke is a young violinist who has received all of her training in Montgomery under Fanny Marks Seibels.
Iva Donie Hall, singer, entered the annual contest of the Dothan Junior Harmony Club, and duplicated the feat of her sister, Estelle Hall, who won a gold medal last year offered by the club. She is also a violinist. J. P. M.
Elba, Ala.—The Music Study Club met with Mrs. D. C. Marley. Solos by Sallie Page and piano numbers by Hattie M. Bullard were features.	J. P. M.
Elkhart, Ind.—The concluding number in the series of artists’ recitals under the auspices of the Matinee Musicale was given on April 20 at Trinity Methodist Church. The artists were Milan Lusk, violinist; Jeane Woolford, contralto; Sylvia Bargman, accompanist. Mr. Lusk, a violinist of rare ability, opened the program with the Vieux-temps D minor concerto for violin.
Jean Woolford, who has a rich contralto voice, gave a delightfully varied program. Her work was artistic. Sylvia Bargman proved herself an exquisite accompanist.
The Matinee Musicale met in regular session on May 2 at the Y. W. C. A., the program being in charge of Mrs. I. H. Church. The first part of the program was devoted to current musical news. Florence Wiegner gave a talk upon the development of the piano, Mrs. I. H. Church
Albany, N. Y.—The Rev. Father Michael Dwyer, of Athens, gave an enjoyable lecture-recital on “Irish Characteristics las Portrayed in Song,” before an enthusiastic audience in Vincentian Institute, the proceeds benefitting Father Dwyer’s church. The event was fostered by the Barat Guild of this city. Margaret Ryan, soprano; John J. Fogarty, baritone; Mrs. Peter Schmidt, violinist; Dr. M. P. Flattery and Anna Gardiner, pianists, assisted Father Dwyer.
The Albany Kiwanis Club presented a successful concert, introducing the Ladony Concert Company, including M. Kanony, baritone; Mile. Besnier, coloratura, and Max Mer-son, pianist, in a classical program. Mile. Besnier sang the “Mad Scene” from “Lucia” and M. Kanony was heard in the prologue to “Pagliacci.” Mile. Ladd, a dancer, also appeared.
Jean Newell Barrett and Mrs. George D. Elwell represented the Monday Musical Club of Albany at the convention of the Federation of Music Clubs of New York State in New York, June 5.
Piano pupils of Grace Klugman Swartz were heard in recital recently.
Helen Jeffrey, native Albanian, who has made notable progress as a violinist, played recently at the Westminster Church here while on a brief visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Jeffrey.
The annual choir concert of St. Paul’s Singers, under the direction of T. Frederick H. Candlyn, attracted a large and appreciative audience.
Members of the Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs of the Albany Academy will give selections at thè one hundred and fifth commencement exercises of the old school, Mrs. F. Van A. Miller being at the piano.
William B. Eddy was presented with a gift in appreciation of his efforts for the Albany community chorus at a recent meeting.	E. V. W.
Ann Arbor, Mich.—(See letter on another page.)
Auburn, Ala.—The commencement exercises of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute began with a sacred cantata given by the Woman’s Club. The college orchestra, and glee club gave a concert in Langdon Hall. J. P. M.
Augusta, Ga.—It was with sincere regret that Augusta learned of the impending departure of Robert A. Irvin, who has been director of the Augusta Musical Association for some time, to take up his work as director of music in a Texas College. Mr. Irvin is an Augustan born and bred, and a distinguished musician of whom the city feels justly proud. His work as organist and director at the First Baptist Church has won him many friends.
A delightful concert was given at the Imperial Theater, May 14, with Henrietta Donen, soloist, and the Woman's Chorus and the mixed chorus. Robert A. Irvin, director of the association, accompanied Miss Donen’s solos, and directed the two choruses. Miss Donen’s lovely voice was heard to fine advantage in the “Vissi d’Arte” aria from "La Tosca,” and in other songs. The Woman’s Chorus sang Saint-Saéns’ "Spring Song” from “Samson et Delilah,” while the mixed chorus offered Gounod’s “Gallia,” with a soprano solo by Miss Donen.
The art and literature of music departments of the Woman’s Club held a joint recital on May 12 at the clubhouse. This was the last of the “Music-Art Teas” to be given this season by the club, and was a beautiful affair. Phoebe Dana Kellog, chairman of the art-literature department, arranged short readings. Mrs. M. M. MacFerrin had charge of the music department's program and she featured Emma Russell Hammel, who ottered a group of songs, with Furlow Hollingstorth at the piano. Mrs. William H. Fleming, president of the club, presided.
Messrs. Anthony Punaro and G. Zacara and their families have sailed for Italy, where they will spend the summer. Mr, Zacara and Mr. Punaro are members of the Imperial Theater Orchestra.
Alice O’Dowd, a member of the graduating class of St. Joseph’s Academy gave her graduation recital a short t.me ago. The rules of the school require that, in order to receive a diploma, she must give a "test recital.” Miss O’Dowd is one of the most gifted pupils of her class, and her teacher, Sister Philip, predicts great things for her.
The juniors of Tubman High School distinguished themselves, and almost stole the honors from the seniors by their presentation of the operetta, "Maid of Yokohama,” on May 11 and 12. Stage managers were Helen and Marion Battle. Each member of the cast distinguished herself. P. G.
Boston, Mass.—(See letter on another page.)
Brewton, Ala.—The Brewton Choral Club presented the "Holy City” recently and it was repeated at the Downing Industrial School, May 12. . There was a large crowd, and the oratorio was greatly enjoyed.	■ J. P. M.
Buffalo, N. Y.—(See letter on another page.)
Centreville, Ala.—On a recent Monday the annual musical recital of the Bibb County High School was held before an interested audience. It was in every way a success and reflected credit upon the directress, Miss Pinnell.
J. P. M.
Chicago, 111.—(See letter on another page.)
Chisolm, Ala.—Ten members of the senior Baptist Young People's Union presented a play, “Single Life,” at the Baptist Church, and musical numbers were given by the following: Nan Earl Daniels, Marguerite Daniels, Meta Brassell, Louise Dunn, Lois Fuller, Emily James and Mrs. John A. Battle, accompanist. All of the musicians were from Montgomery.
A fine musicale was given at the Chisolm School by the teachers ־of the county schools. The program was made up of vocal solos, duos, trios, quartets, choruses and violin solos. The opening number was sung by Mrs. Jones, Misses Williams, Law, Griffin, Whaley, Williamson, Simmons, Higgins, Henry, George, Walker, Keheay and Kelso. Mary Riley and Gladys Steadham offered vocal and violin solos. Mrs. Jones and Misses Coley and Fountain were the accompanists for the evening.	J. P. M.
Cincinnati, O.—(See letter on another page.)
Clio, Ala.—Mrs. P. B. Shaw was hostess to the Clio Study and Progressive Study Club, which celebrated Reci-
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