The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-09
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TACOMA. May s.-A week Of musical
hanneuiugs has just passed by. and Ia
coma is still ringing with the glorious
harr,on,es of 1.-THE Elijah" and thrilling
..s-.sa- ,he smell of Genevra tombstone
pssbon,s superb voice, heard for the first
time in Mendelssohn's great oratorto
v-sssnss,sav evening. Prof II. ]. Cozine
q. deserving of high praise for the service
he has done the cause OF music in this
rstv I-ntirinx in his efforts to present
the greatest works in worthy manner.
he has AFFORDED to the public the only
opportunity Of hearing The Elijah. the
most powerful and dramatic of all the
oratorios. One year ago the great Lon
don basso. Sieuor Foil. gave magnificent
rendering of the solos before a crowded
and enthusiastic house. This was no.
table event and one that Tacoma appre-
csated During the holidays. the festi-
val chorus. under Prof. Cozine, presented
the Messiah" In splendid form. and last
"wednesday evening the years work
closed with The Elijah" given In . man
ner never equaled in the CITY. Inc
chorus OF nearly 800 voices sang the oim-
cult work in an almost fauitiess manner
arousing intense enthusiasm III 'ne auui-
enca by their splendid volume OF tone.
,,ree;sion OF attack and careful shading
of expression
Mr Herbert williams, of Seattle, gave
the tenor solos a careful readlng, MS
voice being of an unusually mellow, SYM
pathetic quality. Mrs. Whittlesey, OF
Seattle. is a favorite in this city, ana
her singing of the various contraito airs
and recitatives was artistic ana tender.
Mr.. 8. Homer Henley, the weil-knoWn
bass-baritone OF San Francisco. COM
manded the admiration of all by his dig
nified bearing and the finished ana en-
tirely satisfying manner in which ne uses
his rich, meIodious voice. His interpreta-
tion of the part left nothing to be desired,
and the noble air, Lord God of Abra-
ham," was so sung as to thrill the large
and appreciative audience. Nine. Bisn-
op's appearance was hailed with hearty
applause. and her work in the oratorio
fully demonstrated her artistic ability
Her singing of Hear Ye, Israel" was all
that Is powerful, commanding and mas
terful. Every note and every syllable
was given it's full value and mean
ing, and the breadth and richness
of her voice made her singing a
treat never before enjoyed by Tacomans
The quartette and solo work done by
local singers fully sustained the high
standard set by the artists. and the large
orchestra, under the able direction of
which varies from stately, devotional pas
sages to wild. barbaric Baal worship,
with splendid effect. The piano work
was In the skillful hands of Miss Pauline
Benge, and Prof. +. s. Mendenhall pre-
sided at the pipe organ. All the artists
were recipients of beautiful bouquets.
Just before the closing chorus Prof.
Cozlne announced that Madame Bishop
had generously consented to sing the
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accompanied by her pianiste, Miss Nellie
Cook. who travels with her. The house
shook with applause as the beautiful
queenly woman stepped to the platform
and bowed her acknowledgements of the
greeting. The pathetic recitative and
thrilling air held the audience spellbound.
and with sweet graciousness she yielded
to persistent calls for more, and sang in
brilliant contrast La Zingara,'' with true
gypsy abandon. Then did Tacoma au-
dience for once forget its dignity and
fairly storrned with eager delight. No
artist has ever received such an ovation,
and the cantatrice once more came for
ward AMI finished her conquest by sing
ing Comm Through the Rye" 1t was
a treat not TO be forgotten, and Madame
Bishop who is the leading concert and
oratorio singer of the Middle states, has
won for herself a place in the hearts of
all music lovers on the coast.
The Ladies' Musical Club held its annual
election Wednesday afternoon. The vari-
Gus officers reported on the years work
showing most satisfactory results, both
unsteady and financially. The following
officers were elected: President, Mrs
James NJ. Ashton: first vice president
Mrs. Frank Allyn: second vice president
Mrs. III. III. Joy. Miss Cummings and MRS
c. A. Murray were reelected secretary
and treasurer. The executive board was
chosen as follows: Mrs. Otis Sprague
Mrs R1adell. Mrs. George Wagner. Mrs
Sherman, Miss Annie Foster.
The closing concert of the Ladies Mu
steal Club was held on Tuesday before 9
large and fashionable audience. Masonic
hall was filled to OVERLOOKING, and as th'
day was superb, new gowns and bonnet.
were out in full force. The feature OF TIT
programme. which included several excel
lent piano quartettes, was the piano solt
by Mrs. Van ogle. of Seattle, and Mis-!
Whittlesey's songs, which were hearth,
appreciated and encored. Mrs. Edward
| IL. Miller appeared for the first time as ;
| soloist in Jamie, Dear" which she SAM
| with great delicacy and sweetness. Afte
| the programme an informal reception wa
| held, and over a cup OF tea the ladies ex
| pressed themselves much gratified will
| the success of the years work and award
| ed much praise TO the efficiency of the of
| ficers who have achieved such excelien
| results. A graceful act was the presen
| tation OF large bouquet of white rose
l TO the president, Mrs. Seeley. who ha
been untiring In her efforts to promote IN
| clubs welfare. The programme In full
| follows:
| sTeonora'' ...... ....,.. Beethove,
Mrs. opie, Mrs. Thomas. Miss Manley
-. ~. Miss Dakin 49,,
Mrs. Miller. -
Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Thomas. Mss ouI
mette. Miss nakin.
''Tacea "a Matte Pisdida" CT Trova-
Miss Cummings
Wheat Fields" :...-...-.......,.H allel
| (al "Liebes Traume No S'........... Lisz
| (hl "Splnnerlied'' $50. 49,. wagner-Lisz
| Mrs. Van ogle. Of Seattle.
'o "Gondolier's Sons = Never ,- He,r,un.
| 90 I Love and the World Is Mine.
......,. ........... ...-.-.. Clayton John
Mrs. Whittlesey. OF Seattle.
| Hungarian Rhapsodie No. e. (hy re-
| Mrs Mepanieis. Mrs Gates. Mrs. Marras
Mrs. 'Riddell.
Last Friday evening the young gentle
| men OF the big Four gave the even
ef the season, Ia The form of a cotilliol
! in Masonic hall About thirty couple
| danced Robert Hudson and Robert Hyd
| leading. The big Four" are Master
Robert Hyde Robert Hudson. Robin Van
derhilt and Jack Sprague. The party wa
one Of the SWEETEST and most delightful
ever given for the boys and girls. and " a
enjoyed in the heartiest manner. Mrs
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