The Portland daily press., 1899-03-23
nus,o AND DRAMA
roR1LANp FESTIVAL CHORUS,

1he musical people of Portland were
afforded genuine treat last evening AZ
the second public rehearsal of the Port
land Festival Chorus which was given at
the y. III. &. A. hall, and this was 'he
very delightful programme;
Handel-The Messiah. "Halielulah'
Chorus.
Hap9el-The Messiah:
For unto us "A child Is born, Snorus
Behold the Lamb Of tod, Ohotus
lie was despiset, s-s o"io
Miss rice.
surely He hath borne our griefs,
All Two lite sheen, Chorus
Palm Branches, mt' Nerrlli
jerulf-sleep my flower, (Serenade)
Chorus
Henschel-Spring song, Solo
Mrs. Palmer.
Amber ton Breas, Break, Break, Trio
Miss 1arbox, Miss Webb, Ut. Nlekarson.
Abt--Eventiue Chorus
Vordi- Rfeoletto, Quartette
Mrs. Palmer, Miss Rice, Mr. Stock bridge.
MIR. Merrill
Gounod- Unfold Ye Portals, from
RedeIpptiun), Chorus
Mr. William K Chapman conducted for
the first time since the festival, and the
chorus responded to his nasterful leader
shlr with their old-time vim and energy.
slONlNS Il QCCihtuly inNEhth
ment over their previous rehearsal throw
ing great contrasts of color in their
work. Their attacks were mole precise,
their shading more delicate and there was
osttsr blending of voices indicative of
tbs careful training which they are now
undergoing. The Halleluiah chorus was
never ulS be. or than last night, and
For unto us child is born," and
surely lie hath borne our griefs, were
very effectively rendered. The unaocom-
panied numbers, "Sleep my Flower"
and "Eventide," were charms in them
selves.
Mr.. Merrill sang very acceptably, his
number being substituted for that Of the
male quartette which had to be ahaa-
doned because of Dr. Niokerson's cold.
Miss Rice's nlto solo was by "a the gem
of the evening and the very pleasing
quality of her voice has often been pointed
ont In this column. The trio was nota-
be and Mrs Palmer's Spring sons"
should be mentioned as IL wos a pleasure
TO listen to her artistic work, and each
member of the quortette who sang
"Higoletto" carried Their parts in most
musicianly manner, producing splendid
effects.
Ire rehearsal NUT needs have been
gratifying to talent and auditors, for II
wa decidedly success
Mr.. Hyde presided at the piano with
his customary huency ana skill.
CoRSE PAXTON COMPANY.
In no wise daunted by the unfaverable
conuis ons Of TITO weather, people t1ronaed
10 Jefferson and completely allied the
house at both matinee and evening per
forma1ees yesterday. The offerings were
"My kentucky Home. - and Jim the
Penman, 3" which afforded ample opporiu-
nifty for Mr.. Payton to keep the audience
In the best of hu CT, while Miss Reed :
work was up to the standard and her
gowns n delight to the eye. The speciality
features continue to be big drawing cards
md the scenic effects lost nothing OF their
gjrseousness.
he attraction at today IS matinee will
lie Camille and tonight, Drift d
Apart" will be produced.
HILL PIANO RECITAL.
The second piano recital by Mr. Ed ward
Buriingame Hin was given yesterday NJ
tsrrooa IL the second Advent church and
WIS listened TO by good sized and az
ureciativs musical audience There VT e
selections from Bach, Sohumann, Gfieg,
S G5owsi, also IA number from Mr.. HilIs
own composition
In she music designed to bring forward
MIR. Hnl'5 technical abilities he showed
true muslcal knowledge and there was
grcc,. beauty and Lrilliancy about tar
re dition Of b 5 various selections.
Mr. Hill mastery Of the key hoar5 La-
comes "a growing conviction to his listen
ers the oGtener they listen to his reeitals.
ROSsINI CLUB CHORUS.
Following is the programme in detail Of
the production oi perelesi's Stabat
Mater by the Ros-Ini club at its recital
today;
Soprano solos:
CuJus AM nam.
NideG suam uuleem nHtum,
Mrs Mia Day Hhite.
Alto Solos:
QIse MiseIebat.
Miss Mildred Rogers.
Ella Mater,
Miss Edua Webb
Fac at partem,
Miss Henrietta bennett Rice
Duet:
"Qaaudo Corpus,
Mrs Florence kni2ht Palmer, Miss Hen.
retta Bennett Rice
Mr.. Arthur Hyde, Piano.
The BROSNAHAN.JACkSON CON.
PANY.
There may be an impression among a
certain class of theatre patrons taat tan
organization carrying an orchestra con
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