The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-02-10

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afternoon and night, the Music De-
partment and students of the A. G. OF
o., together with local assistants,
covered themselves with glory. The
work of the individual artists was ex
ceedingly clever and enjoyable, the
choruses were big, full and harmonious
the costuming and scenic effects were
excellent, and the orchestra, consider
ind the fact that with an exception
or two all were students, was super
fine. Director Geo. w. Thatcher ad-
ded another sprig to that laurel
wreath he wears in the public mind,
and others connected with the work
of this presentation have special cause
for congratulation.
An audience that filed the theatre
from orchestra to the topmost seat in
the gallery greeted the company at
night and evinced spontaneous en-
thusiasm and genuine appreciation
seldom exhibited in the local opera
house. AT every opportunity, and
these were many, there was burst OF
applause that ended only when II be-
came clearly sident that there would
be no response. This lent much to the
life of the occasion and unquestion-
ably proved advantageous TO the per-
formers who, with such public favor,
could do naught but their best.
Naturally enough, the stars Of the
cast were w. S. Lamoreaux and Miss
Nora Eliason, both sem-professionals,
who carried the heaviest roles. 1t is
doubtful II either was ever heard TO
better advantage in LogaH. Mr.. Lam
oreaux's voice, one Of extraordinary
power and good range, was peculiarly
fitted for the part Of Richard the
Pirate King and in his vocalization
and Characterization praise Is but a
criticism. The role Is difficult one
with as great opportunity for failure
as success and that he was successful
from start to finish, the leader and the
support of the company throughout, Is
the general comment. 1t Is difficult
to say in just what particular work
Mr.. Lamoreaux appeared TO the best
advantage, but the solo, For l am
Pirate King" his work in the finale
of the first act in which he alternates
with the Major. General Stanley, Sam
uel, Frederick, Mabel and Ruth, and
the trio with Ruth and Frederic he
was particularly effective. That Mr..
Lamoreaux looked"A Pirate King, v
acted "a Pirate King" and sang as
'.King of song" is the verdict of the
writer, and the expression OF the au'
dience.
Miss Eliason as Mabel, daughter
OF General Stanley, beloved of Frederic
gathered to herself new honors in hel
presentation Of this role, and demon
strated beyond doubt that she has
exceptional ability for dramatic roles
of this character. She has appeared
in opera before to the great pleasure
of her audience, but Monday night she
surprised even those friends most IA
miliar with her voice and its power
range and sweetness. In Poor Wan
nering One" solo and chorus she wa:
very effective; in the first duet will
Frederick as the chorus chartered
about the weather, was hardly less so
and in "Stay Frederick Stay"with thu
the work Immediately following, Miss
Elason carried a difficut role to thu
very best advantage.
J. II. Jardine, as Frederic, manipu
lated well rather good tenor voic,
through very dit1icult role in which
The music written was for tenor wit!
no limit TO range. No artist hat
more TO do, and while Mr.. Jardin
carried with him some OF the stiffness
that is a part of an amateur, he hand
led his part with excellent results
In the duets with Mabel his voic
blended beautifully, and in all tn
solo work within range few could d
better.
Mrs. l.. f. Linnartz, as Ruth, tn
Piratical maid OF all work." was dc
cided success. In her solo work O
the first act IL seemed that her yoic
lacked the power, but the score re
veals that the music is written low
giving little opportunity for demon
stration However, even from tn
first, Mrs. Linnartz indicated an e,
celent conception of her. role ana
capacity to present 1t. In the secon
act, with greater opportunity, sh
showed marked ability and voice {
both power and sweetness. In II