The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE HAYDN CONCERT.


The Haydn Society last night gave Han
dePs oratorio Saul to a good audience in Me-
chanics' Hall. The chorus, under the lead
OF the veteran, Kotzschmar, showed evidence
of long and careful practice ON the choruses
practice not only of the individuals, but of
the whole together. The practice that has
brought out "The Creation" "The Mes
siah, "The Light of Asia, Ruth" ard the
many other grand pieces that the society has
sung in years gone by, all helped to bring
saul" out last night.
The opening chorus "How Excellent Thy
Name was sung with freshness and good
volume of sound. The other chorus in part
first that seemed to please the audience
most. judging by the pleased looks was
David, His Ten Thousands Slew" "En-
Wy, Eldest Born Of He'll, SIS There Man ?"
and "Mourn Israeli were other pleasing
choruses.
OF the soloists OF course Mr.. Hitchcock
was the head and front. His part, that of
SAUL" demanded much but he was equal to
the demands, and quite took his audience.
Next to Mr.. Hitchcock, Mr.. Win Stock
bridge as Jonathan, was prominent. His
part consists largely of short bits of
recitative scattered throughout the work un-
til his death and was well sustained.
Mrs. Jennie King Morrison as David, had
another taxing part, but as usual she fully
filled the requirements.
OF the other soloists, Mr.. John P. Welch
in the dual part of Abner and The Appari-
ton Of the Prophet Samuel, was especially
impressive in "Why Hast Thou Forced Me P"
and "Ye Men of Judah"
DR.. III. M. Nickerson as Abiathar, the
High Priest, delivered his so Lord, Whose
Providence" with spirit and power. His
go On Illustrious Pair" was also well rep-
dered.
Mrs. o. FL. Fellows and Miss Luella G.
Evans, the one long recognized soprano of
great power and who needs no praise, the
other comparatively new voice, but one
which gives no uncertain sound, sustained
the parts of Merab and Michal, daughters of
Saul. Miss Evans's rendition of "See, With
What Scornful Air." was especially praise
worthy. Mrs. Fellows sang her parts with
her accustomed finish.
Mr.. William T. Pierce displayed a bass
voice Of depth and power as Doeg, the Mes
senger of Saul. The remaining solo parts
were taken by three young ladies for the
most part, as yet unknown to fame. Miss
Matte M Morrison az an Amalekita dis
plays her rich contralto voice well and fairly
earned her applause.
Miss Ella w. Morgan has developed a
charmingly flexible and sympathetic voice
that took well with the audience. She will
ho ord ~,
before long. than her part of nameless
Israelitish woman, last night called for.
Miss Mary Grace Chase, daughter of Mrs.
Warren P. Chase of the State street choir,
made her debut as soloist last night in the
part of the Witch of Endor. Her duet with
Mr.. Hitchcock, with Me What Wouldst
Thou?" and the aria internal Spirits"
were well calculated to display her voice,
which Ia full and round, especially in the
lower range. Miss Chase's voice thus far is
nearly all her own, she having had little or
no training but that received at home. With
a conservatory course its powers might be
greatly extended and deepened.
Mr.. Murray, as usual, performed the in
strumental part of the oratorio with the ease
and grace for which he is noted. His rem
dering of the dead March" in part three
was exceptionally fine.
j. k. EMMETT.
tits remarkable fact that the appearance
OF j. K. Emmett on next Monday evening at
Portland Theatre in his new play of "Uncle
Joe, or Fritz in Mad House." will be this
celebrated actors first appearance in cur
city after years of successful work on the
stage. This new play of Mr.. Emmett's is re-
plete with comicalities. The mad house
scene is one Of the greatest scenes on the
stage and is certainly novelty. "Philim-
moi" the great st. Bernard dog, who has
never been outclassed in any of the great
kennel shows of the old and new world, taxi
ing first prize at the London Westminster
Kennel Club, will take part. Mr.. Emmett
has good company in his support.
REMIT sANTLEY.
The RentzSantley troupe will appear at
Portland Theatre tonight. Besides the
special variety acts the burlesque of "Anto-
ny and Cleopatra" will be presented, hand
somely mounted and costumed, with its
special music, dances and marches. The
celebrated Nautch dancers will appear.
FOURTEENTH sToCKBRIDGE.
Tomorrow night there will be a rush to
City Hall to see and hear Myron Whitney.
the great basso, who is such favorite in
Portland. Then again the Portland Phil
harmonic Orchestra, 48 musicians, under the
baton of Mr.. Duncan, will be heard to great
advantage, and the Appleton Ladies Quar-
tette will sing Tickets at Stockbridge's.
AROUND THE WORLD.
Friday and Saturday "Around the World
Sf4slshty. DAYS" will be given at Portland
Theatre and the box Office will be open for
the sale of seats tomorrow. There will be
40 people in the cast and a car of special
scenery provided.