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March 15, 1929 WILMETTE LIFE 29 SYMPHONY SEASON ENDS IN DASH OF BRILLIANCE Patrons of Orchestral Association Series Warned to Subscribe for New Season By R. L. P. The seventh season of the Little Symphony orchestra drew to a close last Monday evening at New Trier High school with a program worthy of the occasion. Judging from the prolonged applause that greeted Mr. Dasch and his orchestra after each numher, the audience was loathe to have the season end. For the orchestra's work this year has been above reproach. Not only have the orchestral numbers been the kind to appeal to a discriminating audience, but the soloists engaged have won enthusiastic praise. Roland D. Whitman asked for subscriptions for the 1929-30 season, warning patrons that checks for season tickets must be mailed before April 15. He reminded patrons that these evening concerts are an outgrowth of the original plan to have the orchestra play for children of New Trier High school and grammar schools in the vicinity. Mrs. Marian E. Cotton, head of the music department of the high school, felt . it would give children a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with symphony music, '30 that as they grew older they would develop a real love for orchestral music. The first season was launched, and proved a distinct success \vith children. Mr. Whitman pointed out that one of the main reasons for resubscribing t0 the evening concerts should be the wish to continue with the musical education of the children. "In subscribing to these evening series," he said. "you are discharging a civic duty of great importance." I-{e promised concerts for next year that would . be even better than those of this season, and in the matter of soloists he was enthusiastic. Miss ~farion Anderson, colored contralto, has been re-engaged, and those who remember her charming personality and rich voice will be glad. Other prominent artists are being considered. This critic voices the hope that patrons will be prompt and generous in responding to Mr. Whitman's plea for resubscriptions. ~iss Ruth Breton, internationally known violinist. appeared in the difficult E Minor Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. It ranks as one of the greatest masterpieces of all time for the violin, and it can therefore he rightly inferred that it is fult of pitfalls for the artist who attempts it. The violin is put through its paces, from the most rigorous technical passages · to the richest of mellow tones. Miss Breton did it well, with firm bowing and agile fingers. Her playing was clean and sympathetic. Mr. Dasch gave a forceful reading of the orchestral accompaniment, making it an integral part of the concerto. M'iss Breton and the orchestra were vigorously applauded. The orchestra itself began the program with Mozart's Overture to "Cosi fan tutte," which had a delightful crispness, and a breadth of outline. The Saint-Saens Symphony · in A Minor pleased, especially the Adagio movement, which is lightly scored for wood-winds and strings, and which received very musicianly treatment. Lalo's Norwegian Rhapsody was best of all, with its picture of fjords, and changes of mood brought out with such delicacy by Mr. Dasch and his men. The program closed with a powerful interpretation of the Prelude to "Die Mesitersinger von Nurnberg," by Richard Wagner. Thus the season ends on an upward stroke. Ave atque vale! ANNOUNC·ING Evanston's Newest Shoe Shop Th.e ARCH-AID SHOE, made in Rochester, N. Y., famous among wearers, ~ehghtfully smart and restfully comfortable for all occasions, ritay now be had tn Evanston, and .you are cordially invited to visit their new shop in the North Shore Hotel Building, corner Davis Street and Chicago Avenue. · The new shop will be under the management of Mr. S. J. Ostiller, formerly of the North Shore Bootery. · You Are Invited to See Our Spring Showing of NEW ARCH.-AID STYLES uStyle with Comfort" ALL THE NEWER MENIHAN ARCH--AID are here in all the new lighter shades and interesting materials and trims. Come in and see for yourself how truly styleful is this footwear, famous for its comfort and gentle arch support, yet equally famed for its clever lines and smart designs. THE ARCH--AID· SHOE SHOP Nonh Shore Hotel Bldg. Corner Davis Street and Chicago Avenue EVANSTON University 6757