Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-16

Miss Page revealed herself as not only 8
skilled sccompanist, but a soloist OF sur
passing merit. Miss Spsrhawk's voca
solo was we'll received, sItesting at once
her popularity at home and an apprecis-
ton OF her ability in song.
Several songs by large chorus OF ouI
school children we're an enjoyable feature,
Every seat, even the "Dieacbers,' was
occupied Thursday evening at the grand
concert. This was the first opportunity
TO hear the festival soloisls. The pro-
gram
Overture, "Le caid,n Massenet
Motel, GaIlia Gouuod
Miss Craft, Festival Chorus and Orchestra.
Recitation, "Nr Dooley Expert Testimony"
Mr.. Williams. Dunn
Song. THE King Of the Main Marks
Concerto, op IS. Ia AndAnte % Presto
n. Mendessohn
Miss Page and Orchestra.
sanetus from ot. Cecilia. Gounod
Recitation. Mr.. Williams
Cornet solo, Mr.. Barker
"And Highway shall Be There" Willard Patten
Miss Craft and Orchestra.
Don Juan's serenade: v,, TschaikOwsky
Two Norwegian Dances, Greig
orchestra.
Recitation, 'The Cyc.opeedy." Field
Anvil Chorus, Verdi
Artists, Festival Chorus and Orchestra
All the vocal soloists were heartily re-
ceived. Last years favorite, Miss Craft,
who was gladly "called back" by the
management, proved as popular as ever.
Her soprano is OF the sweet, melodious
duality that so generally pleases, and 1t
does not lack In strength nor range. she
has improved greatly since last year
and is among the balf-dozen acknowl-
edged best singers In New England. Her
face, hgure, carriage and manner are fit
ting Accomplishments to her vocal attrac-
tions. For her afternoon encore she sang
'Song OF the -Four Seasons" by Foote.
Mr.. Gorreli, the bass, is young singer
who established himself at once with our
people. His voice approaches the bari
tone, and has plenty OF depth, power and
music. His encore was "My Little
Woman by George 0sgood.
The other vocalist, Mr.. Finel, was not
" hit behind; indeed. many enjoyed him
the better. He sings with great ease and
mis- tones are exquisitely modulated and
remarkably uniform in sweetness. He
sang Sweetheart" by Arthur Foote, in
encore.
by many, the concert was enjoyed the
best OF any single entertainment.
The program OF Fridays matinee, which
was well attended, was
Two slsyonic Dances, Dyorak
Orchestra
LULLABY" smart
Festival Chorus
song, Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster
In the German Of Weber l-Oberon
Miss Craft.
!, ...t lathe Nine suitors. Anon
hesas@on b.-The Limitations Of Youth, Field
Mr.. Williams.
Mr.. Finel and Orchestra.
"Badinage,r Victor Herbert
Orchestra.
song, THE Song Of aybrias the cretan," Elliott
"From Foreign LAnds," NOsHkAwski
a Russian
b. German
G. spanish
Orchestra.
Recitation, Selected
The encores included :-"The Glover
Blossoms" by Thayer, Miss Craft; "Song
NV Mother Taught Me, by Dvorak, Mr..
Fiuel; "The Storm Fiend," by Rocket,
Mr.. Gorrell. Mr.. Williams answered to
numerous recalls, giving Artemus Wards
"Mormon Lecture" Kipling's Miranda
layn and impersonating "Tne Debating
Society,"" among his selections.
By request, the orchestra repeated the
Cavalry Charge which pleased 80 much
at the promenade.
Friday evening, the orchestra opened
with "Music from the Flying Dutchman,"
and responded to an encore. Mr.. VIII
liams recited "David Harum's Horse
Trade "Doolev on the Dreyfus Case"
hiRAnB DohAiN - Ahhe
Then began the sacred oratorio, "The
Crusaders Any description OF this
gouid be inadequate, OF course. The
chorus, the festival artists aud the orches
ira ali took part. As a work, this ora
torio is thoughtful and yet not so deep as
to be dull. The printing of the words In
the program ena Died all to follow II with
ease and understanding. The chorus did
its part finely, wh bile the soloists, whether
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Tue oratorio Was more pleasing than that
OF last year, "The Creation
A report OF the convention would be in
complete without due credit bestowed on
the director, Prot. Blaisdell. This is his
third year here and he seems to be hx-
ture. He has no superior and but few
equals N music, 10 which realm his genius
is versatile. He found the chorus willing
and able to respond to his precepts. Many
OF its members have been under his in
struction before. The chorus was the
largest and best ever heard here.
Miss Page has likewise been here three
times and Is as much appreciated as ever.
Prof. Blaisdeli, Miss Page and Beedle's
orchestra make grand foundation for
musical festival.
In connection with the orchestrs u may
be interesting to know that the double
bass which was used by MIR. II. l.. Beedle
is a very rare and valuable instrument. II
was for many years owned by the late
Henry Greene, leading bass player OF the
Boston symphony orchestra, and was val
ued by him at $4,000. Mr.. Greene was so
exceedingly choice OF it that for the many
wears II was in his possession be would
not lend ii even to his most intimate
friends and would only use 1t himself
when he had special solo work. The in
strument is in q remarkable state OF pres
erystion for one SO old, having been made
by Nicholas Amati, the celebrated violin
maker. about 1850. His violins are among
the most noted and valuable ones In ex-
istence and much sought for by violin So
loists and connoisseurs. Only three bass
yiols were made by him and this is the
only one in this country. Aside from its
great age and historical value, IL Is most
remarkable instrument for its wonderful
quality and purity OF tone. 1t responds
to the lightest touch OF the bow, as does
the violin, and has the same sweet singing
quality 81 tone as the cello, combined with
great carrying power.