Gertrude May Stein

ÜROMINENTupon ourlist 1. of artists for the Festival is the name of Gertrude May Stein, whose fame lias preceded lier and prepared the minds of our patrons for contralto work of more than usual ment; ui expectation, by tiie way, which she is I'nlly abl to realize for us. Wheu we say that she wa for some time the eontraltt of the Juch Opera cornpany, it will be readily umlerstood that she will fittingly fill the place given her upon our liet. Tlie following presa notices inay prove interesting : Miss Stein lian a beautiful, full contralto voice wbich was heard to advantage in lier duet from " Lohengrin." - Boston Daily Globe. Miss Stein sjhowed a quaKty of voice and a dramatic style tliat coiumanded instant attention and interest, and an upproval that was intensified wlien she was lieai'd again in the " Mfiistersinger " quintet. - Hartford ( 'ourant. Miss Stein's teclinique was admirable and her middle notes singnlarly sweet and rich. .Miss Fabris sang correctly, but seemed lacking in vigor, which was I Miss Stein's strong point. - Hartford Telegra m . N(xt to Miss Juch in honor carne the ! contralto, vvho took part of Ortrud, Gertrnde May stcin. who hns a rich, expressive voice, ani sings with rare