Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-04-10
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siege like king and submitted to his
downfall as gracefully as possible. II. G.
Perley personated Mordecai. He repre-
sented an aged patriarch, very pious and
trustful, and gave encouraging words to
the respondent Jews. His solos were high
and difficult, but by both voice and
dramatic action did he make real the
character of this prominent Jew, and
eloquently pleaded with the queen to go
unto the king and make suppiication for
her people. The part of Zeresh (Haman's
wife) was taken by Mrs. j. F. Batchelder.
She is a natural actress, possessing a rich
alto voice, and especially distinguished
herself by facial expression, pathos of
voice and gesture in the pathetic parting
scene with Haman after his downfall.
This scene was one of the most touching
In the cantata and exceptionally well
executed. Little Myrtle Couch, represent
ing child OF Haman and Zeresh, fitIy
showed deep sorrow for the loss of her
father. Miss Maude Wheeler represented
Mordec3i's sister. She has pure soprano
voice and found no difficulty in reaching
the high notes of her part. Her solo,
''To Thee, o Lord, Do Raise My Cry,''
was especially effective. Mrs. g. e. Lang
took the part of the Prophecies. Her
form, features and personality are
especially adapted to typify this character.
As she came on the stage in her grave.
reverent attitude, all hands were extended
and every finger shook with tremulous
motion expressive of the reverence for one
SO holy. When she sang, with a clear,
sweet voice, "Doom like the shadow of
death is impending" even the king and
his counsellor started back in awe. Mrs.
I'll. j. Stannard represented a Median
princess. She has a rich musical voice.
especially pleasing on the high notes.
She and Miss Annie Waite "a Persian
princess), sang the praises of Haman, and
supported Zeresh at her final parting with
Haman. The acting and singing Of the
two princesses showed they had perfected
themselves in these difficult parts. Miss
Sarah Mcclellan acted the part of Jewish
princess. She represented a near kindred
of Mordecai exulting at his rise and the
deliverance of the Jews, her voice being
clear and sweet as a flute. W. w. Hart
well acted in pleasing manner the part of
the scribe in the night scene and sang to
the king of his deliverance from the two
conspirators, who plotted the kings
death. w. s. Hibbard personified the
beggar and fitIy typiied that part as he
sang, ats all the same in that weird
countree; Il that be Haman or this be. me.''
Clare Powell took the part of Hegal and
was most eRsctivo ss he sang the Nords,
''phe lofty city He layeth low,o easily
reaching F below the staff. @. B. Webster
as high priest with MS gray beard aua
venerable appearance made his person
most impressive. He has deep rich bass
voice and it goes without saying that his
high reputation as a singer was NOT
lowered. The young men, Gordon Davis
and Adds Knight, acted the parts of the
herald and Harbonah most satisfactorily
One quartet deserves particular mention,
namely, "Do 1 Wake or Am I Dreaming. .
This was sung by Miss Mcclellan, Mrs.
Batchelder, Mr.. Perley and Mr.. Powell,
and was beautifully rendered. We would
especially mention the pianist, Mrs. WsAW IS
Hartwell, and her efficient assistants, Miss
Mary Collision and Miss Anna Brown, as
untiring in their efforts to make a success
OF the concert and performing their parts
,zealously. The pages, guards, maids of
honor, wine bearers and others in the
immediate circle of the king all did most
excellent work and added to the success of
the OCCASION. The chorus contained many
excellent voices. All spoke highly of the
new opera house end praised the excellent
staging given them.