The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25


sic, and in what was practically the
first public appearance OF Mrs. Will
Owen Jones in Lincoln since her year Of
study with Josedy. Mrs. Jones also
made her debut as a teacher in the
school. The two ladies were ASST sted by
the Hsgenow String Quartet, not nov.
city but, always filing a dignitied posi-
ton upon program.
Miss Treat has been heard in Lincoln
in oratorios, but not before. l believe. a.
q singer Of chamber music. Neverthe-
less her charming presence and pleas
ing manner are we'll known to many
Lincoln people who have heard her
elsewhere in the state. and she received
q hearty welcome from her audience.
Miss Treats singing was wholly unaf-
fected and agreeable. Pers ,nslly found
her appearance as "Heder' singer
even m1re attractive than her recent
performances in orltorio, which was
favorably received last June. 1t is in.
richly endowed with voice. presence.
charm Of manner and that ne plus ultra
good training. The tore production OF
the singer seems to have gained in
freedom during the summer and am
compelled to speak in the highest terms
OF her vocal delivery and general style. /
have never been afraid to praise that
which is good and have frequently
urged in these columns that the fact Of
residences in Lincoln oes not preclude the
possibility Of artistic excellence, while 1t
does not assure it. Occasionally our
local critics seem afraid to say that any
thing is good without numerous reser-
vstions presumably born OF a convic-
ton that nothing good can come out OF
Nazareth.
am only afraid that Lincoln may not
be able to keep singer who is SO OBJ
viously endowed for career az a public
singer. Mics Treats voice is a clear and
resonant soprano, young and not as yet
with the absolute finish OF the assured
arts the last touches will no doubt be
put upon it by foreign study-but in
forced and admirably used. l was glad
that shs did not yield to the common
error Of singing very loudly in hall the
size OF the chapel OF the state university
She manifested no desire to split the
earsof the groupdlings, but sung with
abundant reserve force. On the whole
Miss Treats first appearance in her
present position was decided success
Mrs. Will Owen Jones has bsen heard
in Lincoln often. bat never. I am sure,
to such good advantage as in this re-
cital. But techniciliy aud artist cally.
Mrs. Jones has made a decided advance
since her appearance last winter. She
commands the same velvety touch. the
same beautiful to,e. But there is much
more OF power in Interpretation. much
more OF finish and artistic repose. This
was especially noticeable in the i'm
psssiOled scherz, OF Chopin. The +
sharp major nocturne was OF c1ur,e al.
mirably rendered. that is usually the
style OF dreamy composition We expect
TO hear Mrs. Jones pay best. but since
her return from study there / "a deci led
gain in her Interpretation OF more i'm
passioned compositions. The Magic
Fire music from the ''Valkyrie' was
most beautifully played. eIic;t;ng a
hearty rec all No encores were. how
ever accepted by either Miss Trsa. or
Mrs jones.
Tie Hagenow String Quartet was as
usual capable and digniti d Mr.. August
HaeenDw wac also heard in a brilliant
fantasie OF Vienx'e nps-a number be