The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-26

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the front of the platform
The famous oratorio is in two parts
Elijah'S miracle of the drought furn-
ishes the theme for the first, part. It
works up to the literal and musical
climax when the priests of Baal lock
horns with the old prophet as rainmalx-
ers to the discontinue of the former
and the opening of the f1ood-gates of
Heaven when the people forsake their
idolatry. The second part has to do with
the regal plot to compass Elijah's death
and his triumphant translation In the
chariot of fire
After Elijahs opening vow was re-
cited the chorus took up its work in a
pleasing manner and carried ii out to a
splendid finish Mr. George Hamlin's
tenor won instant recognition in his
first aria. The great outburst of an
plause was duplicated for his rendition
of the aria, Then Shall the Righteous
Shine Forth in the second part Mr.
Hamlin's sweet voice, in its even tone
was penetrating in its clearness. The
priestly choruseS furnished the chorus
with opportunity to show its full capa-
biiities. The music sweeps to magnif-
cent heights in their passionate appeal
to their unanswering god and descends
to plaintfve depths of moaning and wall
ing in their despair, which is followed
by the joyous tnanksgivingS of the glad
people when they forsake idolatry and
relief is at hand. The excellence of ex-
preston more than made up for the
double start in Yet Doth the Lord
WuACn l1luS l0SuI0Q LnG beauty OF the
climax to follow. A generous and de-
served encore was also given in this
part to the tenderly beautiful choral
quartet. Cast Thy Burden on the
Lord"
Throughout Mrs Wilson's beautiful
soprano was highly enjoyed and the
brilliancy of her voice was shown to the
full in Hear Ye Israel" The audience
insisted upon a repetition of the ladies'
trio, Lift Thine Eyes" to which Mrs
Wilson, Mrs Pease and Mrs. Won Dah-
len gave superb rendering. When it
came to the choral passage dealing with
the translation the combined singers
rose gracefully again to the magnificent
outbursts that presage the presence of
Jehovah in the roaring elements.
EXCELLENT CHORUS WORK
Prof. Won Dahlen is to be congratu-
lated upon his leadership and instrue-
ton. From crescendo to diminuendo
the great choir followed evenly and
closely his guiding baton. Through the
many intTicacies of the oratorio his
tactfu1 command was ever apparent
In the drawing out of the resources that
were latent in the choristers, the sue
cessful blending of its divisions, and
bringing together the choir and soloists
into complete harmony, the richness of
his direction shone- A more complete
demonstration of excellence OF training
could not be desired
Frank King Clarke bore the brunt of
difficult IecitatiVes we'll He gave dill
gent effort to all his passages. TT is
his voice showed to best advantage.
Mrs. Pease lent the fullness of her pleas
ing contralto to the angelic 20, Rest in
the Lord Her voice is sympathetic in
quality, it's rich color showing as strong
ly and distinctively in duets as in solos.
The soloists proved themselves the
artists of ability promised to the full,
and as we'll did the Kansas City SYM
phony Orchestra establish the fact that
its part of the work was in very cap
able hands,
When it was all over the retiring aud
fence carried away lasting Impressions
of what Topeka can do in more ways
than one. 1t can build great works
through the hustle and enterprise of
progressive business men. 1t can pro-
duce a musical masterpiece through its
talented vocalists. with capable direc-
ton and ski1lful training. in a highly
creditable manner. and turn out over
three thousand people to hear and en-
courage
THOSE WHO SANG ELIJAH"
The members of the chorus are in
cluded in the following list:
DOUBLE QUARTETTE.
Miss Emma Dennis. Mr.. David Bowie.
Mrs. Frank Foster. Mr.. E. Edwards.
Mrs. H. 2. Guthrie Mr.. Edwin g Fox.
Mrs. NJ D. Hender- Mr.. NJ c. Holman.
Mrs. J. Kleinhans Mr.. H L. Shirer
Miss Sadie McCau-M Mr.. VIM. NJ. Shaver.
Mrs F. Thomas.
The Youth-Mrs- Eli G. Foster.
CHORUS
Ladies' Ladies'
Aldridge, Clara, McNoun May,
Abmeyer, Miss E. Miller. Mrs. w. A,
Akin, Miss Grace, McI-auley, Sadie E.,
Bates, Lenora l., McNoun. Mrs.
Brummitt. Emily, Miller. Mrs. g. w,
Bates, Bessie, Mccoy, Violet B..
Bryan, Miss Lille, Magill, Mrs. r. s..
Banks, Emma r., Mckirahan. Robert.
Cron. Beatrice, Millard, Ella,
Coleman. Mrs. NJ, Miller. Emma E.
rConffn77a5 NJ, Sixth