The Divine Art.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43312, 11 April 1908, Page 2

The Divine Art.

A true singer is born not made. Scientific teaching can do much with a comparatively poor voice as is shown in the case Of many welltrained, successful artists of to-day. Always providing the owner of the voice has artistic tendency and a personality that is unique. But when you find the rare combination personality and aytistle ability together with a fine vocal organ, then you have the true artist, the compelling artist who sings his audience into any mood he desires. Such an artist is Mr Hamilton Hodges, the delightful singer whose Concert Party appear at the Public Hall , on Tuesday 14 th. Of Mr Hamilton Hodges it has been written that to hear him sing the simplest ballad you see a new meaning in the music, and a breath of beauty hitherto undreamt of. Mrs Hamilton Hodges, who accompanies the party, is a dramatic aqmmqt sifch fife and intensity, th.ajb sjhe jrantg' equally yijtfi her gifted husband in giving the andjipnne the fullest enjoyment by her unique interpretation of the musk . Blanche Garland, the contralto, has a pure sympathetic voice and her singing of true contralto music has created a deep impression. The fourth member of the Company is Mrs Ernest H. | Oueree, who, as solo pianist and i W considered practically! faultless in hetf n ?J her playing mailed sparkle and delicate grace, Cyr ffyf „ strength and endurance is Remarkable., - i