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WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1924 9 Marianne Babcock, A Gifted Vocalist, In Glencoe Concert M ADAME Marianne Powell Babcock, dramatic coloratura soprano, a young woman of charming personality, who has -a 'voice which according to Campinini shows ever; promise of making its possessor a star on th e Grand Opera stage, gave the conce rt at the meeting of ·the Glencoe Libra ry club on Thursday afternoon. Madame Babcock is the daughter of Dr. '!'. £!haven Powell of Chicago, and May Co rbin Powell, a poetess and compo>t:r t f note. An excerpt from the "Music News" of ).l ay IJ, 1923, on the frontispiece of which ~iarianne Babcock's reproduced protograph appeared, sums up the opinion g1 rcn after every recital and musical in 1\'hich she has appeared. The News spcab of her as "a young American operatic >opran? of charming, graceful presence, who ts most rapidly winning her way into the ·premiere rank of noted American artists, by virtue of individual H E. Woman's Club Players of wh1ch was held a short time ago Wtlmette gave their initial perat the Woman's Athletic club formance at the clubhouse WedRobert S. Hotz was elected presi~ nesday afternoon, February 27, before ent. Mrs. Hotz was formerly Miss Elizabeth Prindiville, daughter of Mr. a crowded house. Three one-act plays and Mrs. James W. Prindiville of Win- were presented. the first being "Ashes of Roses" by Constance McKaye. Mrs. Pierre Bontecou played the part of Kitty Cline; Mrs. E . A. Kracke Horace W a Ipole ; Mn, .Fuch,, :Roxa~ne · and Mrs. ] . W. Fisher, Phyllis. ' The characters in "Conflict" by Clarice Violette Macauley were taken by ;trs. A Service Club Officers Wilmette Woman's Club Once North Shore Girls to Include 0 t" rama ICS T t~e annual Service dub meeting I T wood Music school, will appear before the club on that morning at 11 o'clock. The subject of her lecture will be "The Appreciation of Good Music." Being a fine musician as well as a lecturer, she is thoroughly familiar with her subject, and is a popular speaker before many clubs. Each week for the past four years she has lectured before the Chicago Aid oil- the programs of the Chicago Sympoony orchestra. During the interval between the morning and afternoon program, luncheon will be served. At 2 o'clock Judge Hugo Pam will talk on a timely and urgent question "Immigration." From his wide experience as judge of the Superior court, from his work wi~ the Maxwell Street settlement and from the knowledce gained from his travels a few years ago through Hungary, Czecho-Slovakia, Rumania, Poland, Lithuania, Austria, and Gei1JW1y, where he studied immigration conditions, he is well able to discuss this problem. Miss Dorothy F.oresman, 515 Essex road, who has been visiting for six weeks in New York and Cleveland with a number of her college friends, is expected home this week. Mme. Marianne Powell Babcock talents, resolution, and as the fortunate possessor of a clear, beautiful, flexible voice, of exceptional range and coloratura quality, which drew forth the late Cleofonte Campinini's 'Bravo' after her fine rendition of the 'Waltz from 0 netka. · Many of the other newly elected officers are well known in the north shore suburbs: Miss Louise Mitchell, 1st vice-president; Mrs. T. Philip Swift, 2nd vice-president; Miss Marjorie King, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Hansel, recording secretary; and Mrs. Paul Walker, treasurer. Following are the names of the directors : Mesdames ~ Perry, Phillip Wrigley, Alexander k.:.·dl, Francis Blossom, Fowler Hopkins, J6'lll. tuart Coonley, Jr., Frederick Keith, l'uiu l,e Misses Harriet Stuart, Helen Hoyn. , Katherine Strawn and Ann Wrenn. There are three women acting on 6 ' : Advisory committee: Mrs. Charles Con-"-.....:.;z.t.. ·· ···· rad, Mrs. James Cathcart, and Mrs. John J. Mitchell, Jr. This club had its beginning about thirty.-five years ago as a small Sunday school and has developed rap.idly theas part of M'rs. Mann Mother; Mrs.who Carl played Widney Emilie, Mrs. William Richardson. Bess· and Mrs. George Emrich "Bobs, a r~gular boy of twelve." The last play to be given, "Mrs. Ulysses," written by Mrs. James A. Burrill of · 812 Elmwood avenue, is an intere ting sequel to the heretofore published exploits of the hero of the wooden horse. Ulysses. represented by Miss Sue Osmotherly. is welcomed after his lengthy sojourn by the charming Penelope, played by Mrs. Mannerud. The happy reunion is interrupted by Circe, 1 Queen of the Aeaean Islands. played by Mrs. John Boddie. But the domestic entanglements are smoothed out to a happy conclusion when the little slave, played by Jean Fisher, is presented to Penelope. The plays were directed by Miss Maud Miner, and the costumes and accessories were designed by Mrs. A. J . Coburn. The Warble Storage company furnished, free of charge, a part of the stage equipment. All of those taking part in the three plays were well chosen, for their acting showed talent as well as training. Due to the very auspicious start, it is planned to build up a department of Dramatics in the club in order to furnish an opportunity for the many talented members to further cultivate artistic expression. This expression may develop along various channels, not merely in playing a part but in the creation of costumes and stage settings. -Fr~i!~~§~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~rJ~~~~~~i~~~~i~~~~i~Jl- Many people are reserving accommodations in the Orrington now, ao when moving time comes they will be certain of a happy home in Evanston's moat attractive residential hotel. The man· agement will be glad to show you through the hotel at any time. . OIUUNGION - . .- Ci1lae ., ·'. great by Franz her lovely voice given.' Mme. Ba all the ances in recitals, leading clubs and societies, ~nd private residence musicals, have been so successful that she is now one of the most prominent and favorite vocalists of the city, and in constant demand." Helen Haskins Babcock, pianist, and Mrs. Charles Orchard, accompanists, also appeared on the program which she arranged: Nocturl}e ( G major) . . · · . Chopin Piano Solo Song of India . . . . . . . . . Korsakoff I'd Be a Butterfly-(Old English) ·· ······· ·......·.·...... Bayly Lo' Hear the Gentle Lark .... Bishop Mme. Babcock 0 Luce Di Quest'anima "Linda Di Chamonix" . . . . . . . . . . Donizetti Mme. Babcock Ballet . .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . .. Frie~'!la'? Valse ............. , . . . . . . LIVIzkt A Piano Solos _ Serenata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tosti Caro Norne ( Rigoletto) .... Verdi ' Mme. Babcock Mexican Folk Song . . . · La Forge Russian Folk Song . · . . . Zimbalist Norwegian Folk Song . . . · Thrane Mme. Babcock ' h · has been custom of the club to give one large entertainment annually at which time sufficient funds are raised to suppll/the treasury for the year. At perfif.; t>J:e given this last fall ~;vas realized. With this money the u ..A:.u·-~".r has been answering the calls for donations {rom $100 to $500. · Already these young women are in busy preparation for a large affair to take place in the autumn. Youthful 'Cellist in Concert in Chic:qo ISS Lillian Rehberg is the youngest Hess pupil who has appeared in recital in Chicago this season. The concert was given at the Fine Arts Recital hall on March 4, under the Kinsolving direction. Miss Rehberg comes from a musical family. When Lillian came to Mr. Hess five years ago at the age of eleven, it did not take Mr. Hess long to realize the exceptional gift the girl showed for the 'cello. In noting her conscientiousness and the solid progress in her work, Mr. Hess at that time set the date five years hence for a public appearance in Chicago. Miss Lillian took this expectation of Mr. Hess very seriously and that she has lived up to this expectation is proved by the fact that Mr. Hess gave his consent to her appearance this year. Miss Rehberg has besides a large repertoire of smaller compositions, at her command the following five con· certos: 2nd and 4th concerto by Romberg, Concerto by Saint-Saens, E Major and D Minor concerto by Goltermann, Concerto by Dvorak, Variations Symphonique by Boellmann. As it was difficult for Mr. Hess to decide which to choose for the big numher on her program,. they dr.ew for it, and the Goltermann m D Mmor, Opus 30 was chosen. By her own choosing th~ difficult . Boellman!l Variations a~~ the Sonata m D Ma,or by Bocchertm were also placed on the program. Besides these numbers, .she played Sur lc lac by Godard, Adagto f~om the Schumann concerto, French Yli!age Song by Popper and the Spmrung Song by Popper. AS SUBSTANTIATED BY MR. R. CLARENCE BROWN, WHO WRITES: Dccn-Sirtt M ·andardiz:cd ~·"'"~" for all worfc, l ehlnfc It u ,....- """· ttJCufoctory eo all ~Hartle· c:or~c:e"'*', ar~d, pcrtOMib. I Ulca eo lraow wluu a lob will coac "'· .·.. l "eclt'tUy a"'"ow of,...., ....W:a cia~ .,.,.,.. of c:at" ·baab ""'" lie/ore ehe WOTk Ia doRC. Tlaa -""" I luaw qcdwd hoa hn ta&u/aaoey. (S«pM) L OLA:UNCB BllOWN , UOJ , _ . JUrcJ&.,..c Blq. JON. 1.41 S.Uc St.,~ T_......, Glencoe Women to Ac:t With Roosevelt Club NUMlBER of Glencoe women attended the luncheon given by the Chicago Woman's Republican club at the Morrison hotel on Wednesday. A pla!l is underway to forJil a Glencoe ~mrmttee to work with the Woman's oosevelt club in Chicago. Further annou!lcet:nent will be made upon the organtzatton of this committee. A The Packard-Six has proved how unwise it is to balance price against price in the purchase of a motor car. The fact that the Packard-Six costs no more to own and operate than cars selling for $1000 less, that it lasts years longer, and gives so much more in return, is rapidly adding to the thousands of Packard owners. PACKARD MOl"_OR CAR COMPANY ol CHICAGO 1629 Orrington Ave. ( Evan1ton Branch) Evanston 710 A Two Soloists Aprwo·r · r-· m Graduate Recital GRADUATE recital will be held on Fripay evening, March 7, at t.he ~chool of Music, Northwestern un.tverstty. Emmy Brady, pianist, will be ass1sted by Vilae Johnson, baritone. ¥heark Wessel is to be the accompanist. , concert will commence at 8:15 Oclock. JANE POLSON SPEARIN Teac:ber of Siatinl "Mrs. Spearin has trained . th~st, si~tgn:s to a remarkably good style of smg1ng' -Mustc News, Chicago. 1159 Wilmette Ave., Glover-Brown Bldg. Wilmette For appointments telephone Wilmette 2922 ),{ A N W H 0