The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-06

effect, and responding to an overwhel-
ming encore with the familiar "Tur
Grenadiers," by Schumann.
Through some contretemps not
quite understood by those at dist
ance fro mthe stage where it was ex-
planned, Mrs. Kirkman was not able
to give her Schubert number, "Auf-
enthalt,' but instead gave two lit
tie songs from "Sea Breezes," by the
English composer Elgar, delightfully."-
presented, Mrs. Kirkman's rich, full
contralto lending itself admirably to
the vocalization Of these little songs,
her voice also showing remarkable
range for one of this quality.
A brilliant audience heard the clos
ing concert Of the Festival last even
ing, many Of the representative people
Of nearby towns being in attendance,
the bright costuming, the effectively
placed chorus and the general air Of
festiyity making an impressive tout
ensemble. The first part of the pro-
gram, printed below, given by the or
,chestra and the four soloists. Mrs.
Wilson, Mrs. Kirkman. Mr.. Towne
and Mr.. Howland was one Of the most
enjoyable ones of the festival. the
orchestra being in excellent form and
giving it's two Wagner numbers, es-
pecially the "Ride of the Valkyries,"
with great spirit, verve and color, gra-
ciously responding to the enthusiastic
encores. The Chicago Symphony Or
chestra has firmly established itself
in the regard of this community and
need have no doubt of it's future cor
dial reception here either in festival
or purely concert appearances. Mrs.
Wilson's high soprano was heard to
the best advantage in her solo num-
ber cave Maria," and Mr.. Towne in
"Lend me your Aid," from Gounod 8
"Queen of Sheba,' displayed the
dramatic quality Of his we'll con-
troled organ as well as showing a
range and timbre without which a
singer of oratorio cannot be entirely
successful. This proved one of the
successes of the evening. Mr.. Towne
responding to the long continued en-
core.
Vorspiel from "Lohengrin ''-Wag-
ner- Orchestra.
Aria-"Lend me your Aid'' (from
Queen yof Sheba) Gounod- Mr..
TOwne.
Raphsodie Ecossaise, Op. 21.-Si1
Arthur Mackenzie-Orch
Ave Maria, Op. 61-Max Bruch-
Mrs. Wilson.
Ride of the Valkyries-Wagner-
Orchestra.
The erande finale of the festival
was given by the chorus, orchestra
and the four foreign soloists, being
Mendelssohn est. Paul. and ex-
CenQo0 comment on the oXcoltonco Oh
this performance is here unnecessary,
suffice it to say that it showed on the
part of Mr.. Earhart. the Director of
the Festival Chorus, who also con
Quoted the overture by the orchestra
intelligently, a devotion to an idea'
of perfection as musicianly as it was
admirable. Mr.. Earhart'e unselfisl,
and devoted work and his kindly sp;r-
it throughout cannot receive toe high
commendation from his fellow towns
men who are largely in debtcI to him
for giving to this community one of
the most delightful AMI interesting
musical seasons ever had here. The
management is to be heartily con,
graduated on the successful ISSUE OF
the affair from both the musical
financial and social standpoint, sucl
events giving to the town ores+: <
and enhancing the reputation for cul
ture which Richmond enjoys m 5his
section Of the country.