The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-27
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THE CORINTHIAN HALL.,s48 4iF ".
THE FLOWER QUEEN,
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CORONATION OF THE ROSE.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. n

This Cantata viii be given at the CORINTHIAN
HALL, (which will be decorated in a beautiful and
appropriate mannersI on sT~siE s1f
Thursday and Friday Evenings,
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under the direction of the Composer Mr.. GEORGE r.
Roor. The Story is founded upon the following -
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The Flowers have met in secluded dell of the
forest select Queen. Their songs interrupted
by the entrance of one who discontinued with the
disappointment and complaints The Flowers, after
soothing his troubled mind by their cheerful songs
proceed TO the selection of Queen the aspirants to
which honor seyeraly present their Claims The Gao
Gus urges its early appearance in Spring. and its
perfuu the DAHLIA, with too much PRIDE calls at
teution to its beauteous bloom and stately form"
The HELIoTRePE and MIGNIoNETTE join together to
portray the peculiar qualities essential to their Queen
deprecating choice from outward appearances mer,
Urges its unriyalled oyeness but is soon followed by
the Sun FLOWER in a seric-comc strain, succeeding
only in exciting the liabilities of its wouldbe sub
jects '' ~ .lisA ss-5 '.' Sa ~
In answer to calls from the Chorus the modest Vto-
LET aud LILY resign all profered honors preferring
their own quiet retirement and happy contentment.
calls attention to Him who lends the Flowers their
beauty and fragrance, and unites with her companions
in committing themselves to His care and protection
through the night. The PoPPIEs exercise their pow
ers and the Flowers feeling their influence lul
ed to repose, The hours of repose broken in up
on by the ROSE, who vies in song with the NIGHT
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The morning opens with chorus of the happy
Flowrets, who about at once to proceed to u
choice, when the HoLLYHocK suggests that, is too
often the case with sweet simplicity" its claims
have been entirely overlooked. The DANDELIoN
and ToUcH-ME-NoT follow in Characteristic strains.
The Flowers seem little influenced by their argu-
ments but expressing their affection for each other
and reluctance in giving preference, agrce that to
the Stranger shall be committed the task of selecting
a Queen. As was to be expected. the RECLUsE, with
but little hesitation fxes upon tho ROSE His choice
il hailed with reclamation, and the HEATHER BELLS
gathering from every hill side and vale, ring their
chimes in unison with the voices of their compen-
ions in full Coronation Anthem. The ROSE with
gratitude accepts the crown SO freely preferred and
the Flowers prepare to separate each to fulfil its
mission EARTH and bear ppiness to the SICK and
the sorrowing well q, the young and happy. :.
The REcLUsE has learned alesson-that to I'll well
the station allotted by Provdence, is to be happy; and
with all selsa discomfort and Inisanthropy removed,
prepares again usefulness and consequent
happiness. Uniting in one chorus of farewell, and
committing the Stranger to Divine guidance, the
Flowers return to their homes.
wTicKETs so cents each. Children half price
To he had at the principal Book and Music Stores and
at the door. 9 s .57laN4s 9TE ,z-U i.i 9e3 " =
~ Concert to commence at u o'clock. Zoe ss8l q
" Books containing the words OF the Cantata viii
be furnished FREE to the audience. fi4 de I--2ts
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