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Heudepohl, secretary, and Mildred Duggan, treasurer. Members of this club are piano pupils of Clara Duggan Madison.
Bertram Simon presented members of his violin class in recital May 29, with Mrs. Nat Goldsmith at the piano: Sam FranU Jerome Zoeller, Parthula Davis, Jule Mauteaux, jo Beth Canfield. \\ alker Hancock and Mrs. Blackburn Hall.
Mrs. Roland S. Springall presented her pupil, Mary Howard Templeton, in piano recital May 29, assisted by Kathryn Buckner, pupil of Bessie Bell Andrews.
Newly elected officers of the San Antonio Musical Club are as follows: Mrs. Lewis Krams-Beck, president; Mrs. B. L. Naylor, first vice-president; Mrs. J. W. Howard, second vice-president; Mrs. J. T. Smith, third vice-president; Mrs. Arch Henderson, corresponding secretary; Elise Engel, treasurer ; Mrs. Walter Grothaus, recording secretary, and Mrs. W. H. Chambers and Mrs. Harry Rogers, directors at large.
New officers of the Tuesday Musical Club are: Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, life president; Mrs. Alfred Duerler, first vice-president ; Mrs. A. M. Fischer, second vice-president; Hilda Briam, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Stanley Winters, life recording secretary, and Mrs. Edgar Schmuck, treasurer.
New officers of the San Antonio Mozart Society: Mrs. Jacob G. Homberger, president; Mrs. Henry Torrey, first vice-president; Mrs. Herman Holmgreen, second vice-president : Mrs. Robert McGown, third vice-president: Mrs. Hemy Wahrmund, corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. A. Freeborn, recording secretary, and Mrs. Julius Krakauer, treasurer.	s.
San Francisco, Cal. (See “Music on the Pacific Slope.”)
Sebring, Ohio—A musicale which was greatly enjoyed, was given at the United Presbyterian Church, Monday, May 24, by Willis McConahy, a student at Mt. Union College Conservatory of Music and pianist at the Presbyterian Church, Sebring, who gave a piano recital. He was ably assisted by Lou.se Hilton, soprano, also of Sebring; John Parks, baritone, and Ethel Mellinger, reader. Each selection played by Mr. McConahy was thoroughly en-joyed and he proved himself adequately equipped for the performance of such difficult and brilliant compositions. He plays with musical feeling and a mastery of the piano which promise a successful future.
Miss Hilton never disappoints her audience. She was in fine voice and sang in a gracious and charming manner, showing unusual technical attainments, and proved to be an excellent interpreter of modern songs. John Parks sang a group of three songs and added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. He caught the true spirit of the negro spiritual in “The 01’ Ark’s A-Movering,” much to the delight of his hearers.	R. McC.
Sacramento Cal. (See “Music on the Pacific Sope.”)
Springfield, Mass.—The new Municipal Orchestra here gave its initial “demonstration concert” in the 4,500-seat Auditorium, Sunday afternoon, June 11, under direction of Arthur H. Turner, with William H. Capron as concertmaster. This organization is the outgrowth of orchestral ambitions covering the last half century, in which such excellent musicians as Louis Coenan and Edmund (Continued on page 40)
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A song recital was given at the First Baptist Church. Thursday evening. June 1, by the New Castle Singers, for the music fund of the church. The following rendered the program: Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Dodds, Ethel Brown, William V hieldon, Ella Griner. Lawrence Thompson, Elizabeth Fleming, William Williams, Madelaine Nail.
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Portland, Ore. (See “Music on the Pacific Slope.”)
Richmond, Va.—The tenth private concert of the Male Choral Society of Richmond took place May 15 in the auditorium of the Jefferson Hotel, under the direction of F. Flaxington Harker. Works by Sullivan. Liebe, Hatch Palmgren, Protheroe, Gibson, Elgar, Taylor, Chaffin, Andrews, Mosenthal and Gretchaninoff made up the program. The assisting artist was Mrs. E. Lee Trinkle, violinist, who was heard in the De Beriot concerto No. 9 and smaller numbers, assisted by James L. Womble, accompanist. Quincy Cole was the choral accompanist.	F.
Roanoke, Va.—A recital was given at the Stonewall Jackson Institute, Abingdon, Va., by Mrs. John T. Trout, soprano, of Roanoke, on May 27. In addition to several operatic numbers, Mrs. Trout’s program included several groups of songs. She was accompanied by Bessie Rust, also of Roanoke.
Mrs. Beverly Wortham presented several of her voice pupils in recital on May 29. Those taking part were Josephine Shull, Mary Van Doren, Helen Betelle, Maybel Koontz, Virginia Shafer, Ida Goldman, Lois Cheelsman, Claudine Lemon, Yvonne Noble, Lillian Rice, Mina Warren, Marie Wyatt, Katie Noell, Mrs. C. G. Harris, Mrs. Jack V althall and V illiam Gibbons. The accompanist was Mrs. Frank Brown. The program was well rendered and reflected much credit upon their teacher.
The choir of the First Baptist Church having disbanded for the summer, the music will be led by Holland Persinger, as precentor, with Peter Rasmussen at the organ.
At Trinity Methodist Church, on Sunday, May 28, special music was rendered at both services by the quartet choir, composed of Annie Newton Jett, soprano and director; Mrs. Robert Hatcher, contralto; J. N. Blankenship, tenor, and Holland Persinger, basso.	G. H. B.
San Antonio, Texas—Y\ alter Dunham presented three of his piano pupils, Amanda Haak, Mary James and Mau-rine Johnson, in recital May 13, 20 and 27 in the home of Mrs. Henry Drought. The programs given were greatly enjoyed.and the students displayed fine talent, carefully taught by their teacher.
Julien Paul Blitz, cellist; Frida Stjerna, Swedish mezzo soprano; Alva Willgus, baritone; Sarah Karcher, violinist: an orchestra directed by Mr. Eubank, and pupils from the dancing classes of Mildred Johnson and Kate Hvams appeared on a program May 26 for the benefit of the crippled children’s ward in the Santa Rosa Hospital. Mr. Blitz played with his customary warmth of tone and fine technic; Mme. Stjerna sang with bell-like quality, and all the beautiful effects in her selections were well brought out. Mr. Willgus displayed a big, resonant voice. Sarah Karcher played with good tone and technic. All the numbers were warmly received. The accompanists were Mrs. Blitz, Anne Warren, Mrs. Willgus and Mrs. Harry L. Leap.
Evelyn Harvey presented her piano pupils of the junior department in recital May 27.
French music was the subject for discussion at the Hertzberg Musical Club May 27. The program was rendered by Adrian Zadek, Floy Menger, Olga Heye, La Rue Loftin and Olga Seiser. Election of officers resulted as follows: Olga Seiser, president; Olga Heye, vice-president; Willie
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Ion State Hospital. On this program were Mrs. Walter Young and E. A. Griffiths. Music was furnished by the hospital orchestra.	J. S. W.
McConnelsville, Ohio—The twin city music festival at McConnelsville, June 3 and 4, attracted state-wide attention. An artists״ concert was given Saturday evening, at the McConnelsville M. E. Church, and “The Messiah״ was presented on Sunday at the Chautauqua auditorium. These events were given under the auspices of the Mal-conta Post, Xo. 24, American Legion, with Omar Wilson, director. Mr. \\ ilson is a former vocal instructor from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and later was professor of singing at DePauw University. He is a magnetic singer and proved an able director of an orchestra of thirty-six pieces.
The soloists were Emma Burkhardt Seebaum, contralto; A emon Jacobson, baritone; Parthahnn Tripper, pianist; Dan Beddoe, tenor, and Margaret Spaulding, soprano. “In a Persian Garden״ was part of the program Saturdav evening.	R. M. C. '
Miami, Fla.—The concert by pupils of St. Catherine's Convent drew a crowded audience. Margaret Ring and Hattie Watson were the recipients of gold medals for excellency in practice. Other students presented a program of interest and charm. Those taking part were Marguerite Cochran, Hattie Watson, Marjorie Howard, Olivene Lobell, Margaret Bewan, Margaret Ring, Lillian Choquette, Louise Ring, Aurora Desjardins, Remi Choquette, Misses Denicke, Mulligan, Kurrus and Label, Fenwick Brosier, Helen W atson and Catherine Ring.
Iva Sproule-Baker, pianist and organist, has been appointed chairman of music for Miami Beach, by National Council of Women.
Mrs. Sproule-Baker gave a second recital at the Congre-• gational Church recently. Assisting artists included Fred. B. King, clarinet soloist; Mildred Andrus, violinist, and Percy Long, baritone.
Erin Weller, teacher of piano and voice in Miss Harris school, has returned to her home in Birmingham, Ala.
The pupils of Mrs. Eugene Romfh gave a recital on a recent Saturday afternoon. Bertha Foster, founder of the Miami Conservatory, was very interesting with her talk on co-operation of “parent-teacher-pupil.” Those who furnished the program included Olive Rosenquist, Cecelia McKinnon, Mar}־ Drake, Marjorie Mavnard, Virginia Cheatham, Alpha Railey Milam, Winston Hall, Esther \ andegrift and Bernadette McKinnon.
program was offered not long ago by the pupils of Mrs. Hamilton Hopkins, at the Moore Furniture Company. Those who took part were Florence Conklin, Margaret Bray, Katherine Kline, Mrs. Charles Cushman, Gladys Hacker, Arlyn Lasseter, Helen Keller, Dorothv Stearns Mayer and Allan Carr. Hamilton Hopkins was the assisting artist.
Frances Tarboux, Mildred Andrus and Mrs. Hopkins played the accompaniments.
Dorothy Steams Mayer, one of Miami’s favorite singers, plans to spend her vacation in Maryland.
Clarence Busch, newly elected president of the Florida League of American Pen Women, entertained the members with an informal musicale, in honor of her sister, Baroness Satge of London. Iva Sproule-Baker was in charge of the program. Allan Carr, Ruby Showers Baker. Maurel Bernardo and Locke Highleyman made it a delightful affair.
Stephen Cool, talented young organist, returned June 2, 1™.De Land University (Stetson), where he has been studying. Mr. Cool gave a joint recital with Marian Car-gen, singer in the Stetson Auditorium, before leaving the university.
“The Genie of the Jar” was presented in the Pavilion ot the Conservatory of Music, under the able direction of Kate Ellis Wise. The cast included Frances Stephens, Irene Chapman Gladys. Stephens, Half red Chaille, James Chaille, Jack Chaille,' Helen Farrell, Madelyn Lynch. ij1?311 Hammatt’s dancing pupils were effective and added to the beauty of the entertainment. Mrs. Wise has closed her Children’s Educational Play School for the summer, but during the vacation she will be at the Conservatory. In the early fall the Play School will be re-opened.
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Mrs. John Sewell presented a brilliant program at her home to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. Mrs. C. H. Reeder had charge of the musicale and those who assisted were Mrs. L. N. Gautier soprano; Mrs. J. A. Bissett, soprano; Louise Tarboux! violinist; Frances Tarboux, pianist; Mrs. F. M. Hudson contralto, and Mrs. George C. Bolles, soprano.
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New Castle Pa In the High School Auditorium, Tuesday, May 16 John Steel, tenor, gave the closing con-cert of the New Castle Concert Course. His singing was ot a high type and made a deep imprint on the minds of his hearers.
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