The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-03-16


joy delightful evening and encour-
age their efforts. Isl
The whole program was we'll OK
ecuted both evenings, save the last
chorus in Act O. However, Saturday
evenings performance was somewhat
better, the gentlemen having recuper-
ated from their tire-fghting of Friday
morning. Any one Woo witnessed
both scenes wondered how the fearless
and unti1ed firemen of the dawn could
utter single sound on a musical
stage the very same evening.
In spite of all, the choruses we're
sung most admirably, especially.
"Hail y King in which was intro
duced a catchy little chorus of young
damsels with tambourine accompani-
ment and which produced delightful
effect. Also 30 Trust in the Lord
and "The Earth is the Lord IS The
song of "Victory" in the second scene
of the third act was sung with spirit,
vim and much entrain.
The first septet "Return o Lord"
although exceedingly difficult was we'll
interpreted by Miss Hubbart. Messrs.
Ho]bein and Reinhardt and the chorus.
The first scene of Act "Witches
Place" is also worth mentioning on
account of its characteristic quality
it fully made tho auditor realize th.
exact situation, and was one of the
pleasing features of the evening.
The part of Saul was most ably
rendered by Mr.. Holbein who is the
possessor of fine bass voice Of warm
and sympathetic quality that readily
captlvates the audience and moves
their deepest being. Mr.. Holbein is
blessed with personal presence that
attracts and makes friends for him be-
fore note falls from his lips; he de-
claims with great dignity and his
phrasing is certainly beyond criticism.
All these qualities were most noticeable
in his beautiful solo "Take not thy
Love from Ne. Mr.. Holbein 8 i'm
personation of Saul was revelation
to all and could compare favorably
with good many professionals who
pretend to be artists.
Mr.. Michael in the role of David,
although suffering from a severe cold
contracted by his noble efforts at the
morning fire, did remarkably good
work, especially in the latter part of
the FIST scene. Ct the thiss act where
he attacked high q with a full chest
one to be envied by any good tenor
singer. His role was most taxing.
being written for a high tenor. Mr..
Michael's manner is earnest and full
of fervor, and he has voice of ex-
ceptional range, pure and resonant.
Mr. Kenning made very favorable
impression in the part of Samuel. His
voice is baritone Of very good and
pleasing quality. being naturally mel.
low and vibrant.
Mr.. Reinhardt was most impression
able in the dignified role OF Jonathan,
which was also one Of the most tax
ing of the oratorio. Mr.. Reinhardt,
who possesses tenor voice of great
ability purity and melody, acquitted
bis part with marked intelligence and
ability.
The sweet voices of Misses Sims
and Laberge were heard to very good
advantage in their respective solos
which were both executed in most
charming manner.
think do but voice the senti-
mehts Of the audience in saying that
the palm Of the evening was most de-
servedly merited by Miss Hubbart.
One seemed to be at loss what to
admire, most-her rich toned voice. her
winning presence or unassuming
graciousness. What could be sweeter
than her rendition OF the Lullaby
Holding in her.a1ms little Vera Nc
Cain. in the third act. This selection
suited her voice admirably and she
sang it with excellent style, as was
true in all her selections Miss Hub
bart taxing powers are limitless, and
although she had two of the leading
parts Of the cantata, which means q,
great deal of work and execution, she
also led all the choruses and did that.
at all the rehearsals ever since the or
ganization Of the oratorio society.
Praises in Der behalf could not be too
strong and too loud to prove to her
how much her concours to the success
Of the concerts is known and deeply
appreciated. :
The accomplishments were skillfully
played by Mesdames Hager ana
Walsh, who certainly have concurred
in q large measure to the success OF
the whole enterprise. ...s...s5
What is very seldom seen and was:
very noticeable,all through the per-:
Torrance was the distinctness Of en-
unciation by all participants, fea-
ture which is always appreciated by.