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pDRMpP iPi HEARST’S SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA, GA., SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1913. Society Beauty Matrons Are +•+ ^*4* 4**4* And Music Is Gifted As Singers 4*#4* •?•••!* 4**4' 4**^ 4*®4* •!'•••!• 4**4* 4**4* 4**4* Blended In Atlanta Two of the Society leaders of Atlanta who are noted for their vocal attainments. Photo by Stephenson. Mrs. Ransom Wright. Prominent Women With Good Voices Have Narrowly Missed the Grand Opera Stage. TT7ITH all fhoogtrt* turning to ward Grand Opera It la Inter esting to recall that many of the beanttfui women who will occupy box eeats are themselves gifted singer*. Beauty and muslo, how well they go together! In the language of the an cient Musaeue quoted 1n "The Poll- tlca of Aristotle;” "Song Is to mor tal* of all things the sweetest.” When the gift of songs coupled with the gift of beauty woman Is a true daugh ter of the gods. Mrs. Albert Thornton, a bride of tbe past eeason, who before her marriage woe Miss Edna McCand- less. Is on# of the celebrated beau ties In Georgia and also an accom plished musician and a brilliant sing er. She hne a very highly cultivated soprano voles, decidedly coloratura In character. Her manner of singing Is temperamental and sympathetic to a degree, and her remarkable beauty and her really unusual nr.wlcal gifts combine to make her a distinguished figure In society. Mrs. Thornton’s voice Is revealed at Its bestir, art as from "Pag1tar<;l," "La Boheme," "I,a Toece,” and also In the songs of MSahaalle from "Carmen,” and she ■Inga tho best of Kevin’s and Mc Dowell's music delightfully. Mre. Thornton studied under Mrs Wayne Wilson cf Atlanta and leter under Signor Bertrand In Paris Once Considered Opera. Perhaps the most accomplished singer In Atlanta society 1s Mrs. Ran som Wright. She has on exquisite dramatic soprano voice and sings with great style and finish. Mrs. Wright at one time seriously con sidered grand opera as her profes sion—a temptation which must come to all men and women who possess really fine voices for a great gift longs for expression In a larger sphere and a serlons study of music Is one of the most absorbing pas sions 1n the world. Mrs. Wright studied under Francis Fisher Powers and under Stalschmidt In New Tork and later under Jean deReaske In Paris, where she went for a year's serious work after her ma rlage. While In New Tork Mrs. Wright was admitted to the Metro politan School of singing which Is conducted under the auspices of the Metropolitan Grand Opera, and could have appeared In the Premiere of the great opera "Parsifal,” an opportunity which if embraced might have launched her by the force of Its own momentum and her own gifts Into a musical career. Later deDpzsk- wished to bring her out In Grand Opera and she has had numerous opportunities to go Into lighter op eratic work. Mrs. Wright hag been heard In At lanta In Tosea’s celebrated “Vlsol d'erte. vlssl d’amore,” In Marguerite's “Jewel Song,” and In Gtlda’s “Caro nome" from Rtgoletto, and In many other beautirul operatic numbers. On tbe occasion of the memorable Cafe given by Mrs. Frank Ellis years ago In honor of the club, of which Mrs. Wright Is , she sang a group century Bergeretts In wrote that Liszt was the greatest musician of all time. He certainly was the most many-sided; the great est of all pianists, and one of the greatest composers of piano pieces, orchestral works, songs and choral compositions. Many of all these are still mualc of the future. Least known are his organ works, yet Saint-Saens goes so far as to call his fantasia on the choral from "Le Prophete," the most extraordinary composition in the literature of that Instrument: “It lasts 40 minutes and the Interest does not flag for a moment. As Mozart In his Fantaisle and Sonata In C minor anticipated the modern piano, Liszt writing this Fantaisife more than a half century ago seems to have foreseen the Instrument we now pos sess with Its thousand resources." • * When Verdi died he left a large lum for building a home for superannu ated, Indigent musicians. Once a year the inmates give a concert in memory of their benefactor. This year special pains were taken because It marks the Verdi centenary. There was a chorus of 22 former soloists, and arias from Verdi’s operas were sung, one of them by a baritone of 68, another by a soprano of 81. The crit ics were not invited. “The presentation of the old Pitts burg home of Stephen Collins Foster is a cheerful evidence of the appre ciation of this first characteristic American musical genius,” says Musi cal America. “For a period of 30 years or so Foster was so far ahead of all competitors, as the most popular American composer, that the others were scarcely in sight. While we know little enough about a great many of his melodies to-day, such songs as ‘The Old Folks at Home,’ 'My Old Kentucky Home,’ 'Old Uncle Ned’ and ‘Massa’s in the Cold, Cold Ground’ have sunk deeper and more permanently into the American heart than any other songs ever writen !n America. “For a better understanding of Fos ter it is well to remember that his melodies had nothing whatsoever to do with negro melodies, the com poser's models being the great melo dists of the Old World—Mozart, Bee thoven, Handel. The fact that his songs formed the piefce de resistance of negro minstrelsy, and therefore, In general, drew their poetic subject- matter from negro life, is responsible for the legend, so hard to kill, that his melodies were derived from negro songs.” Pfcoto by Stephenson. Mrs. Emily Carter Divine. FYench, which were received with great enthusiam. The Toast Of a Critio. "Madame,” said a celebrated musi cal critic lifting his champagne glass to her, “your voice le like this wine— with a tear in it.” Mrs. Wright perfere Wagnerian music. “Above nil things.” she said, "1 should like to sing the role of Isolde” —a preference which shows great musical appreciation for in the lan guage of a great musical director— “She who can sing Isolde acceptably has the world at her feet.” “Besides Isolde,” says Mrs. Wright, “I have, I must confess a groat taste for the role of Santuzza. This music appeals very strongly to me and the dramatic Intensity of the role always thrills me; but then the world is so rich in great music ii is hard to choose what is best and most beau tiful.” Perhaps the most beloved singer in Atlanta, professional or amateur, is Mm W. C. Jarnigan, the beautiful wife of the well-known physician. Mis. Jarnigan sings for charity as well ns for society; for the poor as well n«* for the rich and her lovely sympa thetic tender voice has carried sol ace to many bereaved hearts. Some years ago when the Ponce DeLeon Baptist Church, having just been built was less prosperous financially than it is at present. Mrs. Jarnigan donated her services to the choir. She has a well cultivated mezzo-soprano, and though she has studied many of the famous operas, her preference is de cidedly for oratorio, for which the particular character and color of her voice is well suited! Mrs. Jarnigan .studied under Mrs. Hugh Angler, and later under other well known teach ers. “I think,” said Mrs. Jarnigan, “when I am singing just to please myself I love best the music of ‘Ma dame Butterfly,' *Un Bel l)i’ is a great favorite of mine. I also love Josselyn’s ‘Berceuse’ and ‘Mon coeur. souvre, a ton Voix’ by SMnt Saens; but most of all I love the great oratorios, those wonderful triumphs of musical inspiration and religious feeling.” Mrs. John Grant, one cf the most beautiful and fashionable women of Atlanta, Is an exquisite sirffeer. She has a lyric soprano which she handles delightfully, though she is heard *o sing only at home among her inti mate fri« nds. Mrs. Jack Cohen has studied singing in Paris, under the best masters. MTs. Julian Fteld studied under Mrs. Hugh Angier for a number of years and before her marriage sang in the choir of the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. William H. Kiser and Mrs. Phlnizy Calhoun are both delightfully musical and have charming poprano voices. These two beautiful sisters are the daughters of William Lawson Peel, the President of the Grand Opera Association, and who, perhaps more than any other man, is respon sible for the continued success of grand opera in Atlanta Mrs. Emily Carter Divine is not | only a celebrated beauty but also a delightful singer and as such has a host of friends and admirers not only in Atlanta but also in Birmingham and Chattanooga. Mrs. Divine has : a mezzo-soprano voice of most ap- | pealing timbre and she sings with , great taste, having studied under Mrs. T. J. Simmons, formerly of Shorter College but now of Brenau, who is considered one of the most eminent teachers in the South. Mrs. Cooney Is Gifted. Mrs. Robert L. Cooney has a de- | lightful voice, of exceptional quality and sweetness, and she is greatly j gifted in the art of interpretation. Mrs. Frank Inman has a true ‘‘Fal con Voice,” what the French would j call “deux caracteur,” for it is both | lyric and dramatic, and she sings I either class* of music equally well, j Mrs. Inman studied under Foley in I Cincinnati and later under Belaro in New York. Mrs. Frank Smith i.^ another delightful singer, and like Mrs. Inman, studied undei* Foley. Among the younger matrons who sing is Mrs. Alexander W. Smith, who was Miss Laura Payne. She is a charming artist w’lth a colorature so prano, just such a voice as one would expect from such an entrancing per sonality. Mrs. Clarence Haverty, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth Rawson, is another beauty who sings. Mrs. Owens Charms. Mrs. William Owens has a charm ing soprano voice. She sings bril liantly that well waltz song from “Ro meo and Juliet,” which is considered the perfect test of a voice, and also that lovely barcarole, from the “Tales of Hoffman,” which will soon be de lighting the grand opera goers. Among the girls in society who sing may be mentioned Miss. Margaret Wright and Miss Helen Jones. Miss Esther Smith also, who promises to develop into a really notable singer, which would not be surprising in view of the fact that both of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. Smith, are highly cultivated singers, and their past achievements along this line belong to the musical history of Atlanta. The World of Music Atlantans will undoubtedly be given a chance again to see the superb act of Anna Pavlowa, greatest of living pre miere danseuses. She is to return to this country next Fall for a six months’ tour, which will include two hundred and sixty-five performances, and it is certain that Atlanta will be included in her itinerary. But her partner is not to be Mikail Mordkin. who danced with Pavlowa during her previous two en gagements in America. M. NovlkofT, reputed to be the equal, if not the su perior, of any living masculine dancer, is to fulfill that duty. Whether he is all that is claimed for him remains to be determined, but knowing Pavmwa s insistence upon the artistic excellence of her chief associate, it is likely that Novikoff will give a satisfactory account of himself. Cable dispatches from ‘Brussels give us the information that the people of that bustling city now greet their friends in drawing room, cafe, office and street car with a breezy “Hello!” and shake hands in vigorous pump-handle style. This is the result of the recent produc tion of Puccini s -opera, “The Girl of the Golden West,” here called “La Fille du Far West.” “It is a splendid story,” all agree, “for a moving picture show’, but they should cut out Puccini’s music.” The opera nightly filled the Theater de la Monnale because the story and the stage setting w’ere so different from any thing hitherto seen here, but it is said that, warned by friends, a great many went with cotton in their ears. The Boston Symphony Orchestra ends its 32d season in Boston on Sat urday evening, May 3, and will be gin the 33d season in Boston on Fri day afternoon, October 10. In this season just drawing to a close it has given 109 concerts, with two addi tional concerts in aid of its pen sion fund. The season has been alto gether the most prosperous the or ganization has ever had. The return of Dr. Muck has restored it to all its old-time brilliancy. The illness of Dr. Muck, which incapacitated him for several weeks, brought into prom inence its new assistant conductor, Otto Urack, whose work met with most gratifying success. In the sea son of 1913-14. the Boston Symphony Orchestra will give 110 concerts. More and more the w’orld is realiz ing that Wagner was right when he At a recent performance of “Don Pasquale” in New York. Lucrezia Bori, was the recipient of a graceful tribute. At the end of the second act a number of snow white doves were sent her. With beautiful effect, Miss Bori placed them on her shoulder. This beautiful idea is a Spanish cus tom. In Spain “birds” are sent to singers, instead of flowers. • * • Last Wednesday evening in the stu dio of Mrs. Townsend, a read ing of the opera, "La Traviata,” \^as given. The% characters of the opera were taken by several of Atlanta's most promising singers, Mrs. Town send appearing as “Violetta,” Mrs. James Whitten, as “Flora;” Mrs. Ed ward Werner, as “Germont;” and Mr. Hunter, as “Gaetone.” Mrs. V. V. MoBryde read the story of the play, and before each number a short il lustration of the parts was givfn. The duets, solo, ensemble, quartette work were ably and violin part was played expression by Miss Hunt. /The “ahforsalin,” a celebrated aria, was most artisticly sung by Mrs. Town send, who was formally a pupil of Jean DeRezske. Mrs. Whitten, as “Flora,” sung the “Ferdita” in ex cellent voice. The program has been announced for the concert to be given at St. Mark Methodist Church Tuesday night. The program will be given by Mr. William Wade Hinshaw, baritone, of the Met ropolitan Opera Company; Miss Eda E. Bartholomew, organist, and Mr. Richard Hageman, accompanist, as sistant conductor of the Metropolitan Opera Company. It is as follows: Organ, Fantasie and Fugu, G minor, J. S. Bach. Baritone, Schmied Schmerz, Van Eyken; Maenner sucher. stets zunas- chen, Mozart; Lind dutlg haelt me Malennacht, Brueeler; frel Wander er, Hermann. Organ, Variations on an American Air, Flagler. Baritone, Largo al factotum (II Bar- blere), Rossini. Organ, Benediction Nuptial# (Wed ding Mass), Dubois; Scherzo, Jadas sohn; Noel Eccosals (by request), Gullmant; Gavotte (Nelgnon), Thom- Baritone, "The Loat Chord," SulH- can; "Legend of the Chimes" (Robin Hood), DeKoven. Organ, Toccata, from Gothic Suite, Boellmann. A SALE OF UNTRIMMED SHAPES! Owing to the bad weather of last Monday, we are going to offer you again the wonderful prices in untrimmed shapes that we advertised. Here you will find hundreds of shapes in all the new, late styles and colors. And prices, well— come in and see them. NONE EXCHANGED NONE SENT C. O. D. An immense shipment of im ported large white chip shapes; beautiful, nobby styles that are the very thing for summer. They sell anywhere for $2.50. To morrow we are offering them to you for ... . $/.oo One thousand hemp shapes, comprising all the newest and latest styles and colors. The majority of them being the small and popular chic shapes. We obtained these shapes at a great bargain and are going to giv£ you the benefit. To-morrow they sell for $J.69 Hundreds know the reputation of our Trimmed Hat Department. Stylishly trimmed hats, $3.98, $4.98, $5.98 and $6.98. 78 WHII EH ALL—78 WHITEHALL Asfyn and Marine Co. Choice Offerings for This Week of Our Greatest Mid-Season Millinery Sale Trimmed Hats-—Shapes- - - Tr immings This is, beyond question, the most wonderful Mil linery and Ready-to-Wear Sale ever put on at this sea son of the year. All goods are bright and new, and represent the very CREAM of the season’s offerings. Stocks are large and assortments varied, and ladies of all tastes can take advantage of this great money-sav ing opportunity. Here are a few of our leading specials: Until You SEE the Goods, You Cannot Appreciate These Exceptional Values. $2 5ft Shapes, choice 95c This line consists of a table filled with Hemps, Chips, Hairs and Mi lan*, in all the popular shapes and colors. $4 Shapes, only $1.95 These are truly EXTRAORDINARY values. There are Milans, Hemps and Chips, some with satin crowns, some faced with velvet. 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Other styles in Ratine, Serge, Bedford Cords and Shepherd Checks. $7.50 DRESSES, $4.95. Stylish Ratine, Serge and Foulard Dresses in a good variety of models. $1.50 HOUSE DRESSES, $1.00. The line includes Linens, Cham- brays and Ginghams; solid colors and checks; some with embroidered yoke. NO CHARGES FOR ALTERATIONS. New $2.00 Waists, $1.00 Smart new Waists In plain linen and lingerie; soft or stiff collar and cuffs. Unquestionably the beat values in the city. $3.45 Petticoats, $1.95 Beautiful Messaline and Charmeuse Petticoats; all new colors, and a dozen or more styles to choose from. SMITH & HIGGINS “The Underselling Store”—Take Walker St. or Lucile Ave. Car