Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
A MUSICAL SUCCESS
LOCAL soLoIsrs AND HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS RENDER
1.-THE ROSE MAIDEN"
cantata At Grand Opera House Last
Night ExcelIed Expectations Of Pro-
moters-AudIence Was Only Disap-
pointing Feature.

moters-Audlence Was Only Disap-
pointing Feature.
Mastery perfection marked the
work of the four soloists, the student
chorus Of 140 voices, Mrs. Theodosia
Harrison, the director, and Miss Ber-
nice Davis, the accompanist, In the
rendition of the cantata Rose Maiden"
at the Grand Opera house last evening.
A degree Of excellence accompanied
each solo of the four principals and
the united work of the large chorus
that was hardly expected in the rem
dition of the beautiful cantata, and
the fair audience which listened atten-
lively to the lines of Frederick Cow
ems masterpiece was In more than
one instance treated to work which far
excelled that previously attempted by
the participants.
AS was expected, the rendition OF
"Rose Maiden last night proved by
far the most stupendous musical en-
terprise ever given here in which the
students of the Ottumwa high school
composed the chorus, and not alone
was it stupendous in enterprise, but its
success from musical standpoint was
equally stupendous The most san
guine hopes Of its promoters were full
filled in the rendition and only was
disappointment found in the box office
receipts The excellence of the pro-
duction merited an audience which
would tax the capacity of the theatre,
while as 1t was, the house was hardly
half filled.
The Four soIoists.
The work Of the soloists clearly de-
monstrated that each possessed suf-
ficient ability to successfully carry the
solo parts Of many of the most diff
cult cantatas. Miss Louise Hale, the
soprano, was especially at her best
and rendered her parts with a range
and sweetness that captivated every
listener. Her numbers were most en-
Enthusiastically received by the audi
ence. The contralto part, sung by
Miss Gabrielle Lloyd, although not in
Guiding as large number Of solos as
that Of Miss Hale. was carried admir-
ably. Miss Lloyd, whose abilities as
singer. need no comment excelled In
sweetness of tone and volume and at
no junction Of her work was she found
wanting in ability. Her singing re-
quired no effort whatever and the
graceful pose she assumed at the open
ing of her first solo continued through
out her work.
| The tenor role was sunby Prof. Ed
| ward Weeks. Mr.. Weeks possesses all
the sterling qualities Of an experience
ed tenor and rendered his solos in a
highly commendable way. In Bert
Mahon, in the baritone part, the sur
prise of the evening lay Mr.. Mahon's
solo work was very difficult, yet he
carried every solo with that degree of
excellence that is unlocked for in am
ateurs. His tones were clear, his range
was perfect and in no parts Of the solo
work did his rare ability lack.
Chorus Very Fine.
The large chorus of 140 voices did
excellently. 1t carried the several
parts Of the cantata in admirable
style, never lacking in one line the
required ability. The students who
composed the chorus deserve to be
congratulated upon their work.
The work of Mrs. Harrison as In.
! structor and director was of such a
high and successful character, that II
ELECTED many favorable comments
The large chorus was arranged upon
the stage in ascending tiers. and added
not only to the beauty of the ensemble
of young people, but aided in increas.
I ing and improving the volume and
4 quality of tone with mastery effect
Mrs. Harrison's every move was re-
sponded to with activity by her
chorus and great credit Is due her fol
the success of the production. Miss
Bernice Davis mastered the difficult
accompaniment to the cantata with
perfection. Her time was excellent.
The Various Solos.
4 The cantata was in two parts. The
choruses and solos are as follows:
Part One.
Introduction QnstrumentaD.
Chorus, Green Vale and Vine Clat
Mountain"
Recitation, "And Through Earth's
Bridal Chamber" Weeks.
Recitation, ooh, Hear Thou, King O.
, Beauty"-Miss Hale.
Recitation, Nay, Why Should al
My Gladness" Mr.. Mahon.
Duet, "The Rose of Love"-Miss
Hale and Mr.. Mahon.
Recitation, Love, Then, the Peace
Forever"-Mr. Mahon.
Duet, "Soon as the Mountain Sum
mits"- Miss Hale and Mr.. Mahon.
Recitation, So Spake the SPRING
Mr. Weeks.
Chorus, "a Maid More Beautiful
, Than May"-Boys' and Girls Gle
Club.
, Solo, Bloom On, MY Rose"-Mis
Hale.
Chorus, mid the Waving Ros
, Trees"
Part Two.
Recitation, God Greet Mis-
Hale.
Scena-
ASK of Yon Ruined Castle"
!, "Yet Chime They So Sadly" Mis-
Lloyd
Recitation, "Alas, The Hand
+ Thine, Mr. Weeks.