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[[newspaper clipping]] [[note]] Argosy [[/note]] JOY MEARIMORE EXCELS. A Recital of Charm and Character. Joy L. Mearimore drew a full house for her first recital in Georgetown at the Town Hall, when she was presented by the B.G. Philharmonic Society on Thursday evening last. Indeed it was such a house that the Committee dreams of. This artist—who besides being a brilliant performer is a thoughtful musician—radiated a confidence that, whatever it was, it would be done with supreme self assurance add savoir faire. She is a versatile singer-her songs ranged from Arne and Handel to Negro Spirituals songs of a popular stamp such as "Beloved it is Morn." An entertaining artist with a very marked personality Miss Mearimore's diction and delivery areas perfect as one would expect of the best. She sparkled in the "La Danza" of Rossini; was splendidly tragic and masterful in "Lia's Air" and charmed us with her purely lyric childlike style in the "British Children's Prayer." It was charmingly intimate singing. Deserving special mention was "O thou billowy harvest-field" by the famous Russian composer-Rachmaninoff who is by the way a best seller at the present time. The Negro Spiritual "Honour, Honour" always causes a hit and the two encores were enjoyable and deserved. She was admirably accompanied by Mrs. Eleanor Kerry. There was no dull moment. It was a recital of character. ^[[handwritten note]] 6/30/46 [[/newspaper clipping]] [[Concert program]] THE B G. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Patron: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR SIR GORDON LETHEM, K.C.M.G. PRESENTS [[image - black & white photograph]] JOY L. MEARIMORE in a SONG RECITIAL At the piano: ELEANOR KERRY Thursday, 27th June, 1946 TOWN HALL AT 8.45 P.M. D.S.E./A.C.L. THREEPENCE [[/Concert program]] [[Card]] Thank you very much for a most delightful evening. My warmest congratulations & best wishes are yours. Mildred J. Mansfield 27/6/46 [[/card]] [[newspaper clipping]] Song Recital. Miss Joy Mearimore Scores Big Success Miss Joy L. Mearimore was literally showered with bouquets when she sang in the Town Hall last night. The large audience was greatly pleased and demanded encores at the end of the programme. A full report will appear in a subsequent issue. [[note]] Argosy 6/28/46 [[/note]] [[/newspaper clipping]] [[newspaper clipping]] THE GUIANA GRAPHIC Monday, July 15, 1946 Miss Joy Mearimore, visiting lyric soprano from the United States, has consented to present another programme of songs in answer to popular demand of those who heard her first a fortnight ago. She will present her programme on Sunday, July 28, at 5.15 p.m. in the Town Hall. [[/newspaper clipping]] [[newspaper clipping]] St. Andrew's Building Fund Service Large Congregation Attend A large and appreciative gathering attended a special service in aid of the St. Andrew's Building Fund, at the Church on Sunday evening, July 14. This took the form of songs by Miss Joy Mearimore and Organ solos by Miss Elaine Richards L. R. S. M. The service began with a prayer. This was followed by a hymn after which, "Cantairno," by Ralph was played by Miss E. Richards, Miss Joy Mearimore then rendered two solos (a) "The Lord's Prayer." and (b) "Evening Prayer."after the Lesson and a Hymn, Miss E. Richards took her position at the organ now to play one of Chopin's favorites "Militaire Polanaisse," and Miss Mearimore sang "Let us break bread together." After the announcements, Miss Richards brought the Musical side of the programme to a close by playing another of Chopin's work – "Antante Cantaville". Mr. A. C. Isaacs who took the chair thanked the Misses Mearimore and Richards for their grand performance. [[/newspaper clipping]] [[newspaper clipping]] Thursday, July 18. Praises Guianese Hospitality Vivacious, American-born Miss Joy L. Mearimore showered encomiums on Guianese hospitality recently when a "Graphic" reporter called upon her and enquired how she was enjoying her stay in the Colony. "Oh, British Guiana is such a wonderful place!" she said. She had heard so much about the isolated British possession on the mainland of South America, and its wonders that she was all on edge to see the Magnificent Province. As for Guianese hospitality, more could not have been desired, she declared, and smilingly pointed out that "everyone seems so anxious to assist at all times." [[image 2]] Miss Mearimore, far from settling in Georgetown, has been going places. She has visited the East and West Coasts of Demerara, and the Essequibo Coast, where, at Suddie, she says she had a fine time enjoying daily splashes in the Essequibo waters. Miss Mearimore expects to leave these shores in August as her concert season in the United States commences in September, but hopes to see much more of this country before her departure in which one cannot place much hope at the present time. Miss Mearimore, if time permits on her way back to the States, will hold a recital in Trinidad. In response to numerous requests, this celebrated artiste will hold a repeat recital in the Town Hall on Sunday, July 28, at 5.15 p.m., and has selected her songs from such musical celebrities as Arne, Bizet, Handel, Puicini, Marlotte, Schubert, and Strauss. These airs will be popular ones in the public can look forward to another grand evening of songs. [[/newspaper clipping]]
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