Old Homestead Male Quartette and Miss Anna Loy May, reciter

              S. J. Bennett’s Famous Old Homestead Male Quartette
Samuel J. Bennett
Albert F. Lawson
Harry S. Goseline
DeWitt C. Smith
Under Management of the
LABADIE    LECTURE    AIND    AMUSEMENT    BUREAU,
Philadelphia, Pa.
OLD   HOMESTEAD    MALE   QUARTETTE
S. J. BENNETT, First Tenor
DEVVITT C. SMITH, Second Tenor
HARRY S. GOSELINE, Baritone
ALBERT F. LAWSON,  Basso
S. J. BENNETT
A FTER a season crowned * ^ with the most phenome¬nal successs* S* J* Bennett and his Old Homestead Male Quar¬tette have entered upon their second tour in the concert field* Nothing: is more dear to the heart than the words <401d Homestead" and this renowned combination of male voices will easily bear out any artistic opin¬ions previously formed* We present a quartette of true art¬ists trained individually and collectively, under the most skilled instructors of the coun-try* The perfect blending of voices in ensemble, the melody, harmony, and brilliant effects, make this the equal if not the superior of any quartette now before the public* Their re¬pertoire consists of both classical and popular music, which ex-perience enables them to render in such manner as to please the most exacting: audience* They will introduce in their Quar¬tette work many original, novel and unique features, to¬gether with many old melodies*
MR* S* J* BENNETT possesses a pure lyric tenor voice of exquisite quality and unusual range, singing even the highest tones with perfect ease. The expression, "A silver-throated tenor," truly applies to Mr. Bennett. In his work with Mr. Denman Thompson's Old Homestead Company, one of the most attractive features was the singing of "The Palms" in the Grace Church scene, in which his voice rang out brilliantly and with thrilling effect.
possesses a voice peculiarly adapted to a part as second tenor. He is an
MR. DeWITT G SMITH
accomplished musician.
MR* HARRY S* GOSELINE kas a very pleasing and brilliant high baritone voice and is equally strong in solo and ensemble work.
MR* A* F* LAWSON is the possessor of a deep bass voice, rich and powerful in tone with distinct dramatic ability. He uses it with a repose that gives full feeling to its rich color and dignity. His singing is characterized by true artistic feeling and expression.
OPINIONS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS
S. J. Bennett, the tenor of the company, possesses a splendid voice, and sang- his way into the favor of the audi¬ence by a masterly interpretation of "One Little Word." He received an enthusiastic encore and responded by sing¬ing- "Sweethearts," in which his voice showed to even better advantage.-Flint Globe.
A feature of the performance was the superb singing- of "The Palms'' in the Grace Church scene by S. J. Bennett.— Detroit Journal.
The singing of "The Palms" by S. J. Bennett in the Grace Church scene brought forth well-merited applause.—Roch¬ester Herald.
The entertainment given by S J. Bennett's Old Home¬stead quartette, assisted by Auna Loy May, reader, in Bank Building- hall Saturday evening, was the best of its kind given in this vicinity in many years. A large crowd was in attendance, taxing the hall to its utmost capacity, and the enthusiasm was as great as the c»owd, each selection being roundly applauded, and the performers being com¬pelled to respond to two or three encores after each num¬ber.—Fonda, N. Y.
The fourth of the series of'entertainments being held in the State Street Methodist church, was given last night and the attraction was a most pleasing one. It was S. J. Ben¬nett's Old Homestead quartette. The church was packed to the doors and the entertainers took the big audience by storm. Encores were so frequent that the programme was not completed till a late hour.—Schenectady, N. Y., Gazette.
S. J. Bennett, one of the principal singers playing at the Eden Theater, made a hit there this week, his popular selec¬tion, "Come to Me," causing the audience to give him an ovation that is seldom accorded a vocalist in this city. He spent a small fortune in his musical education.—Patterson News.
The concert last night was a rare treat and one that de¬served the large audience that attended. It is very seldom that such a fine thing comes to Hampton, and when one does come the people take advantage of their opportunity. —Hampton News.
There have been many sweet singers, but none excelled in sweetness of voice the singing of S. J. Bennett. He is the finest tenor that has been heard in Findlay in many long moons.—Findlay Sentinel.
Washington, D. C, Feb. 12,1903.
My Dear Sir:—I do not hesitate to say that the Old Home¬stead furnished us with one of the most pleasing entertain¬ments on our members' course. They gave vis entire satis¬faction.   We hope to have them again.  Very truly yours,
(Signed)               A. A. PROTZMAN, Assistant Secretary.
Mr. Bennett is an accomplished tenor, singing with ease and finish, and he was heard in Coleridge Taylor's beautiful "Awake Beloved," responding to the encore with Tom Moore's plaintive "Last Rose of Summer."—Saginaw Even¬ing News.
Samuel J. Bennett is the solo star of the quartette and his singing last night reminded one of Campanari's efforts. The voices of the two have much in common and Mr. Bennett sings with the ease of the Italian.—SaginawCourier-Herald.
There was a large gathering to hear the Old Homestead Male Quartette on Friday evening last, and all anticipations respecting those popular artists were fully realized. The programme was a strong one in a musical sense; every number seemed to be adapted to the fine voices of the singers, and all the selections were rendered with fine effect* the blending of the voices in the concert pieces being marked by sweetness and precision.—Springfield Republi¬can.
An audience which nearly filled the auditorium of the First Methodist Episcopal church gathered last evening to listen to the concert given by Samuel J. Bennett s famous Old Homestead quartette, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church. This quartette is so well known and appreciated here as to need no special recommendation to any Saginaw audience. To say that the performance of last evening was enjoyed would be to speak mildly. The Old Homestead quartette shows well trained, well balanced voices and each of their numbers received a hearty encore. —Saginaw Courier Herald.
The t>00 people that braved the cold last night to hear the Old Homestead Quartette were amply repaid. The com¬pany received by far the most enthusiastic reception accorded to any concert during the two years existence of the Lecture Association. The ensemble work of the quartette was most excellent. This was particularly noticeable in the rendering of "Come Unto Me," by Flem¬ing. It would be difficult to llnd four voices more perfectly blended, and whose work in expression ia of so high an order.—North Tonawanda, N. Y.
The Old Homestead Male Quartette electrified the audi¬ence by its exquisite rendition of several pleasing selections and was obliged to respond to repeated encores. Few quar¬tettes there are which compare with it for harmonious singing, blending of tone and quality of voice. In addition to the concert numbers each of the singers . rendered solos, —Troy Press.
The entertainment was furnished by the Old Homestead Male Quartette, and consisted entirely of vocal numbers The program called for ten numbers, but in addition there were given no less than fourteen others in response to encores. The concert was an unqualified success. The Old Homestead Quartette have not lost their hold upon the public. They retain in the fullest measure the popularity they have enjoyed ever since their first appearance.—Dan-bury News.
The third concert of the Y. M. C. A. Star Course was heM last evening at Lynn Theater, and a much larger audience than attended either of the preceding concerts greeted the Old Homestead Male Quartette.—Lynn Press.
Anna Loy May
Reader with the   Quartette
Miss Anna Loy May has been gifted by nature with decided talents which by careful study and constant practice and by the inspiring instruction of such a master of the platform as Leland T. Powers, have placed her in a position which enables her to come before the public with the confident assurance of absolute success. It is no new thing for Miss May to delight her audiences and the proofs of the excellence of her work are so many and varied that merely a se¬lection of some of these tributes are given here.
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A FEW TESTIMONIALS
It has been my privilege to know Miss Anna Loy May, when as a young girl she was becoming devoted to her chosen work. I have watched her progress and noted her success. Gifted and cultured, Miss May charms by her naturalness, amuses by her humor, and thrills by her dramatic power. She regards her calling in a noble Christian spirit, and fills every engagement conscientiously and most successfully. Our church, before whom she appeared, bears the highest testimony to her work. We con¬gratulate Miss May on her devoted and brilliant work.—JOHN L. DUCKWALL, Pastor Grace M. E. Church, Springfield, Ohio.
The Quartette needs no words of commendation, for it stands before the public as one of the best on the platform, while Miss May as a reciter only added new laurels to an already brilliant record. Lecture committees will make no mistake in engaging these people.—Dundee, N. Y.
From grave to gay, from daintily humorous to se¬verely tragical, such has been the scope of work of Miss Anna Loy May on the platform of Association Hall, Dayton, Ohio. The results have given entire satisfaction, not alone to those who may be considered competent critics, but also to the general public. Miss May is a favorite, and deserves to be, as her work is conscientious and devoid of meretricious tricks She has reached success by years of caref nl study and training, and her undoubted genius has been aided by perfect mastery of what she undertakes. CHAS. G. READE, Social Work Director, Dayton, Ohio.
I take great pleasure in bearing testimony that Miss Anna Loy May is a reciter of rare talent I have enjoyed the privilege of hearing her reppatedly, and always with delight Any Church Sunday School or Epworth League contemplating an enter¬tainment for pleasure and profit, cannot do better than to secure her services She is a granddaughter of Rev. G. C. Crum, D. D., whose power to delight an audience she more than inherits.—W.A.ROBINSON, Rec. Sec'y of Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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