MR. HARRY DEARTH
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.
The Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall was all too small to accommodate _ tlio large nuaience in attendance last ni S®' on the occasion of Mr. Harry Dearth u third concert. This eminent baritono again Captivated all as a singer ot ballads. Which have established his fauio the world over. The singular personality which he imparts into his songs, l and his wide ranging vocal powers, quite apart from tho natural splendour of his voice, were again in evidence. Mi. Dearth was at his best, and with tho exception of one or two encore items ii complete change of prog ram mo was piesented. His opening number was Honour and Arms," in which his wonderiiu dramatic. powers as a singer creatcd vigorous applause, which was reneweu when lie followed with "Mandalay, and, by special request, the rollicking Ola Bartv." In the second part tho bantone cave "Oiuv.vay Awake," a charming song of the North American prairies. Ho . was recalled time and again, and he generously conceded further numbers, including "The Crown of tho Year," a delightful harvest lyric, in which Ins previous success was amply sustained. But the audience demanded even more—they were insistent for more, and they only desisted from further recalls when Mr. Dearth delivered a brief homily on the "Statute of Limitations," applied to sinners. As n final number, Mr. Dearth gave "Stonccrackcr John," in which effort lie veritably surpassed himself. Madanie Marie Power again pleased her audience with a fresh repertoire, carefully choscn, in which her finished voice was heard to the best advantage. Her numbers included "Ombia Mai Fui," and ft captivating Irish folk-song, while ill the. second half'-she gave "Melisande in the Wood," which proved a singularly happy choice. Like Mr. Dearth, she was also generous in her encores. * Mr. Harold Beck, the'/cellist of the parly, lent variety to the programme in n masterly fashion, and in all his numbers he was twice recalled. His Bach's "Aria," and a charming "Minuette" were particularly acceptable. Air. Beck was also bracketed with Miss Carlien .'furs, the jrifted pianist of the company, in "Variations" bv Boellmann, which was greatly Tippreeialed... Miss Jurs's _ accompnnt. ment.-s left, nothing to be desired. This evening Mr. Dearth will be heard at the Grand Opera House.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 26, 25 October 1919, Page 9
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380MR. HARRY DEARTH Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 26, 25 October 1919, Page 9
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