The Democratic Banner from Mount Vernon, Ohio • Page 5

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1017 THE DEMOCRATIC BANNER PAGE fv 9S MAY FESTIVAL ECLIPSES ALL PAST EFFORTS Big Triumph Is Scored By Director Coup And Chorus BEST BALANCE IN ARTISTS YET HEARD Faust Production Proves A Most Effective Vehicle; Concert Tonight In- Gounod's Faust beautiful of mu-ale, stirring in dramaticism and gripping in legend constituted the fifth operatic production of the Mt. Vernon Festival association, and an audience lavish In applause and truly registering tlie strong impression made by the most forceful and satisfactory group of soloists yet to appear in Mt. Vernon, proclaimed the old story of the magician, or philosopher, the most finished and altogether pleasing undertaking yet essayed by musical workers of Mt, Vornon, as it was qualities nnd rango in Mr. Cample Tb voice, Powerful, with seemingly no effort, the tri-metidoua voice of Arthur Mid ton, lnis3o, was controlled with a care and precision to be expected of such a famous vocalist oiui whose work on talking machine records is nlieady familiar to many people. Mr.

Mlddleton, who has sung with tho Metropolitan Opera Co. of Now York City, possesses a happy power of WILLIAM M. COUP Whose Effective 'Efforts Have Meant So Much To Mt. Vernon Musically IBBfTifiTiHfcTiKif iHfcr Sfif Friday Saturday 1 0 Days Ring wait's Ready-to-Wear Department Suits Coats Dresses Read, and see what's ahead for your Friday and Saturday's shopping: COATS A fair and fine assortment of smart toppers, covert, serge, poplin and tweeds. All seasonable colors, formerly sold from $12.50 to $16.50.

SUITS Here we offer a wide range of styles formerly $16.50, 1 $18.00, $20.00 and $22.50. Great bargains. Prevailing spring shades as well as navy and black. 500 Yards Cheney Bros. 85c $10 $10 ARTHUR MIDDLETON, Bass sung Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian church under the ever capable direction of William M.

Coup, to whom musical Mt. Vornon owes a deep debt of gratitude for his con-Mimed successful efforts efforts which many thought reached their Umax this year. With all tho varied music which has been attached to tho Dr. Faustus legend by numerous composers, there is possibly none which is so universally pleasing as that conceived by Charles Gounod. An exceptional story with which to work, no produced measure after measure of strains, inspirited, overwhelming, tender, martial and what not.

"Few who attended the production of Wednesday evening can soon forget the Faust-Mcphlstopheles duet in which tho former longs for youth and all its pleasures; tho lightsome waltz sung by "citizens" at tho Kennosse; the Fnust-Murgurlta lovo duet; tho perennially pleasing "Soldiers' Chorus" or Margarita's gentle death molody. nut as one reinombers tho music, it is tho soloists to whom thoughts turn. Not only were tho artists of Wednesday ovening tho most expensive which tho local association has attompted to bring to the city, but they wore the best balanced from an harmonic standpoint over to appear hero a rather remarkable thing when it is considered that none had over sung togethor before. John Campbell of New York City assumed tho difficult tenor role of Faust with exquisite interpretation. Tho personality of the aged, youth-loving recluse who becomes morbid and is only arrosted from suicide by the sudden appearance of'Mephlsto- phelos, was injected into tho part by Mr, Campbell very graphically.

His modulation in vocal expression from that of a man wearied of existence to that of a youth full of life, energy, hope and love, to which ho is changed in the story by Mophlsto, was admirable. The demands of tho character tax greatly tho most cultivated voice, but give broad latitude for the display of all vocal timbre and Mr. Campboll was a positive delight. He will bo romembored for his work with Mephlsto In tho opening act and his dollghtful amorous scones with Margarita. A fascinating appearance added much to the excellent completely engrossing his auditors in the role which he assumes making them forget, as it were, that ho stands In formal dress in an undeco-rated choir stall and enrrying them in mind's oye to the stage, with elaborate scenery and costuming and himself the center of all, attired as Mould be the ruler of the lower regions.

What Ben Greet players attempt to accomplish by subordinating scenery to acting, Mr. Mlddleton achieves through his remarkable voice nnd presence. Robust of stature, adept in facial expression, he apparently lost himself entirely in his role. His fiendish, taunting laughs, registered in raucous and yet harmonic tones, were one of the many pleasant interludes to the regular work of his character. There was that attraction about his efforts which Intensely pleased, despite tho fact that his part is, ns It were, that of a "illnin." With Faust, with Margarita, or with the villagers, he his audience along by hisprice- loss combination of voice and pres ence.

A distinct triumph wns scored by the music committee of the association in the bringing to this city of Miss Myrna Sharlow, member of the Chicago Grand Opera Co. Twenty-three years of age, she Is endowed 1th a natural voice of intense beauty and range which has been so closely cultivated that a glowing future Is unquestionably her lot. it was Miss Sharlow and her work that was on tho lips of everybody who left tho concert Wednesday. Her personal charm, revealed to Its fullest extent In the dramatic course through which she passes In the opera as Margarita, was eclipsed only by her voice. Full in power and yet of infinite sweetness, it fitted perfectly so charming a singer and completely enthralled the audience which, from expressions, only regrets that It will never again hear Miss Sharlow in Mt.

Vernon, realizing that she will ascend only too fast in tho scalo of fame. In Act 3, Miss Sharlow run-diM'ed one of her solos In French with an accent most polished. Her most effective bits were with Mr. Campbell, ono of which the garden scene stands forth as the most enchanting. Her work in the prison tcene was superb and the final melody, just prior to her death scene, wu'j superb.

Knlph M. Call of Columbus, who was so pleasing here last year, apain Kimg, taking tho rolo of Valentine, the brothor of Margarita. He worked both with Mr. Mlddleton nnd Mr. Campbell in a trio, in addition to several solos, and proved most el-fective.

Miss Christine Schutz, substituting I for Miss Zabetta Brenska who was forced to cancel her engagement at the last minute on account of illness, proved satisfactory, although sho had comparatively little to do. Mrs. Anna V. Bender of Columbus bravely tilled her engagement despite grip and left a desire on tho part of tho au. dlence to hear her under normal con ditions.

Since the start of tho festival association and the practice of producing an opera annually, Lawrence Sperry of Mt. Vernon has always boen hoard In solos, but never to better advantage than Wednesday even ing. Mr, Mlddleton was very enthusiastic over the local man's rich voice and expressed wonder that he did not take up music professionally, Mr. Sperry had a number of short solos which he handled with a skill that made his many friends feel distinctly proud of him and of the fact that hia home.ls hvthls city. The real revelation of tho evening, however, was the work of the chor DRESSES A first hand view of these Dresses will convince you they're good and good looking.

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Fillet Net, white and ecru only, values tip to 35c yard, for, per yard 25c FALLS 30 FEET TO HIS DEATH AT INFIRMARY John Pierson Topples Over Rail On Way To Supper FAINTING SPELL IS ASCRIBED AS CAUSE Dies An Hour Later At Hospital With Skull Fractured HAVE YOU A LARGE SQUARE ROOM? 1 ft. Rugs at Rimnvalt's are the ideal size. BRUSSELS, VELVETS, AXMINSTERS, WILTONS $25.00 to $65.00 TWO "BEST IN THEIR CLASS" VACUUM SWEEPERS Lady Torrington-of -The best we know $8.50 Perkins No. 9 "Our Special," easily worth $6.00 for $4.39 ingw All BUS ffrtmtyJl)MtfJpmmftflflp txwswrmva ia. There have been ononises in the past which were fine, but Director William M.

Coup, whose enthusiasm and magic nbllitj have really nvide festivals in Mt. Vornon, whip-pud into shape this year tho choice chorus of all. Never has there been the absence of halts In pIckinK up a measure as was tho case and never has there been the contlnuod smoothness and polish which the baton of Mr. Coup seemed to instill into his group ol vocalists. One ot tliu big features ol chorus work was the rendition by male, voices, of the Soldiers' Chorus.

This All of the artists were full of praise for the chorus and pronounced it among the best group of amateur singers with which they had ever worked. Mr. Mlddleton referred especially to the color tones achieved by tho chorus in a number with Miss Sharlow when tho latter executed a cadenza, declaring that it was the most marvelous ho had over heard in ranks. The' waltz song of the second act, the haunting strains of which wore heard on the organ lor a few moments Just before the end of the opeia, wns thoiouchly splendid in five's KM, ijBBWJBMBfti Why Pay A Mil TTWC Why Pay More? A-raivjuix-s vi More? Citizens' 'phone 84 E. VINE ST.

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Vernon hospital where he was; taken following the accident. The fall took place about 6 o'clock. The-man struck the banisters on the second floor and continued his descent. Two other inmates of the infirmary-were with Pierson, who was crippled in one knee and had to hold to the' railing, when he fell, but did not see him start. One, Jerry Buckmaster was in front of Pierson and David: Mnckey was descending the stairs, behind the dead man.

The stairs circle half the way-down and at one place between the second and third lloors there Is a. rather sharp turn. It was here that Pierson fell to his death. It Is thought I probable that he lost his balance and I then fell over the railing. A dizzy- spell is ascribed as a possible cause.

The injured man was taken to the Mt. Vernon hospital in an ambulance where an examination was made, disclosing a fractured skull. Death came to the aged man shorUy afterwards. Pierson has been an Inmate of the Infirmary for four or five years and before his entrance into the infirmary lived in a small cabin near Liberty Chapel. He was a bachelor; never having married- There are no immediate relatives in this vicinity.

The remains will be interred in the Liberty Chapel cemetery. -Ra- Ki C. H. HAMILTON'S QUALITY CASH GROCERY i JOHN CAMPBELL, Tenor familiar air was with commend, ablo visor and ntill. cult phages, with a unit.

speke mu.h Uv rJI Wr. Coup lacej the the fiiint 1 by tiroj were biil-iy i .1... I i-Bn aim baton hlightly work. au efect his ee tit the hauls or Mr and his chor-tin It wns this melody which was carried away by many from the concert. Mrs Wilbur Thoburn Mills of Columbus, whom it is a constant delicht to hear at the organ, excited much comment Wednesduy upon hor powers of endurance in playing throe full hours with scarcely a pause.

Mrs. I Mills will always bo a fixture at Io-1 cal festivals, as long as she will con-1 sent to delight the many admirers of her work In this city. I The following are members ot the 1 chorus: Soprano Mildred Aler, Mis. Louis Baker, Mrs. E.

C. Beggs, Julia Mrs. Edson Broece, Laurene Canning, Eleanor Cain, Mrs. A. C.

1 Collo, Elizabeth Cole, Wilda Clark, Mrs. Bessie Clutter, Dora Grosscup, Mrs. Corner Gllllland, Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. Homer Kennedy, Cora Loneyj Sara Long, Corrino Mahaffoy, Dora McCloy, Eleanor Montis, Ruth Montgomery, Mrs.

Daniel McFeeley, Mrs. Hurry Patterson, Mrs. Waltor ltlley, Mrs. Sidney Sage, Nina Shif-fiette, Nell Snow, Mrs. Albert Trott, Lucile Vernon, Mrs.

Webster, Ruth Walker, Boryl Zemer, Gertrude Fleming. Alto Agues Ahrendt, Madge Cas-pil, Sirs. Grover Carpenter, Mrs. Cloise Crumley, Agnes Freeman, Myrtle Gotshall. Ruth Hull, Mrs.

W. Jackson, Mrs. F. W. Loney, Mrs.

Margaret Morrison, Alico Patterson, Gortrudo Porter, Wilda RInchsrt, Mrs. W. P. Sawvel, Pauline Smith, -Mrs. Zonno Taylor.

Mrs. Edgar Thomas. Mrs. Agnes Tlghe, Mrs. Harry Woottou.

Tenor Donald Baugher, Walter Burris, Fred Babbs, William H. Clarke, Hal Eggloston, William Gow-nr. Carl Herring, George Kelly, James Lamson, Jesse Larason, Fred Lawler, I Lawrence Morrison, George Wythe. Bass Cyril Allerding, Frank Bain-j ter, Carol Benoy, Tom Bogardus, Fred Burtnett, Jack Champion, George Congdon, James Cranmer, Charles Johnson, Harold Moushey, A. W.

Paynter, Lawrenco Sperry. George Spearman, Norman Turner, Clarence Crippen. Tonight there will bo a miscellaneous concert in which the chorus will be heard to best advantage. As a special attraction, Miss Hclene Pugh of Columbus will be at the organ. Miss Marie Harrington of this city will play the piano.

Secretary Eggleston of the association believes that, financially, the festival will be more of a success than ever before. As estimated by him, thero may be a deficit, but It will be comparatively small. The question of the continuance of the festival association is to be placed before the patrons tonight. An attempt will be made'' to get a full and free expression of opinion on this point and what policy shall bo followed in the future. Blanks to be passed around with 'the following questions: 1 Shall the Festival association be continued? 2 If so, to what extent will you support it financially? 3 Shall the standard of soloists be maintained? 4 How many concerts should be given? 5 Other suggestions? BLflDENSBima Happenings In The Vicinity Qf Jackson Township -ij Rev.

Hoover delivered two fine, sermons Sunday to a large audience, at the Christian church. George Frye aud wife ot near Cen-terburg spent Saturday night with his uncle, William Frye. Mrs. Nannie Holmes and" children. ot Montivallo, arrived Tuesday to spend the summer with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank McCament. Mrs. Mollie Harris spent a few days this week with her Mrs. Flora Cummins of Martinsburg.

Miss Merle Darling of Mt. Vernom is spending a few days with friends-Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hose visited tho latter's parents Sunday. Mr.

and Airs. Harper Woods of near Gambler attended church here. Sunday and spent the day with the-former's sister, Mrs. Laird Rev. Hoover and wife and Mrs.

Ella Harris were guests of Mrs. T. J-Hess at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

George Warman or Mt. Vernon and Mr. and Mrs. Caxl Hull of Howard visited their parente Sunday. Mrs.

Zona Woods of Mt. Vernon visited her patentB Sunday. JBs MIIFORD Attractive Items From Western Knox County S. H. Boner of Shreve spent Sunday in the home of J.

L. Scott. Carl Bishop and family of near-Edison visited his rarents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bishop last Sunday.

T. R. Mitchell of Mt. Vernon spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. Mrs.

S. A. Mitchell. Miss Margurot Mitchell returned! to Cleveland Monday after a three, weeks' visit with her parents. i Vl i iii a.i -Jf vi fiiil HI 'W arf '4 sLmm-.