Nat Metzger has for a great many years been a Pullman conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Jersey City and Cincinnati. Passengers were in the main unaware that the uniformed man who collected their tickets was a gifted singer.
Metzger, who made his first public appearance eight years ago, has devoted his spare time to study. As a result he has perfected his artistry. He has been invited to make his debut here at a program being arranged by the Men’s Club of Temple Emanuel on Thursday next.
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