The Dickinson press., 1906-07-21
SYMPHONY CONCERT

3FE+f"M 500 ~. ET"Hhs"SN rSsEt 100.
Had Large and .ApparecI,a,-
tive Audience in Dickin-
son.
The verdict of the several hundred
appreciative listeners at the concert
given by the Minnesota Ladies' Sym.
phony Orchestra under the direction OF
Miss Nellie A. Hope of St. Paul, is ",he
best concert ever given in Dickinson"
Notwithstanding the warm weather, the
rival attractions and many of the pro-
minent musical people Of the city being
away on vacations, the complimentary
audience was more than delighted with
the orchestra and soloists and we can
highly recommend this company of FIN
ished performers of unquestioned excel
lence. assuring a refined, artistic and
meritorious entertainment. The we'll
selected and classical program was rem
dered with a marked smoothness and
evehness characteristic OF their skill.
The orchestra was ably assisted by
Miss Eva M. Alcott of St. Paul who is
prominently connected with the lead
ing musical societies in the Twin Cities
soprano soloist for several years in
the First Baptist church, St. Paul. and
one of the m st popular teachers in the
Northwest. Miss Alcott sang the favor
lite. Arditi waltz song which captivated
her audience. She responded to the
encor with "The Rosary by special
request. Litz-"Die Lorelei" and Saint
Seans-"My Heart at thy Sweet Voice"
accompanied by the strong quartette
were among the most artistic numbers.
on the program.
Miss Hope and the Ladies' Orchestra
proved all and more than we had ex-
pected, always uplifting and winning
applause by their artistic playing. The
program had strength, quality, classic
finish and wealth of volume which
seemed to be in the right proportion
and have refreshing variety. The or
chestra composed exclusively Of young
ladies all of whom are among the lead
ing professional soloists in the Twin
Cities, made a pretty picture before the
audience as the curtain lifted and was
an inspiration. The white gowns and
pleasing appearance of the company
created enthusiasm from the beginning.
Too much can not be said of the &C.
complished accompanist Mrs. Archi-
bald 3. Bishop of St. Paul, who has
been associated with the orchestra
from the first and in the fascinating
Dances from Henry the WIZ, the
Lucia De Lamurmoor" and "Poet and
Peasant" overture, Mrs. Bishop "was
there every time"
Miss Jessie Williams, con,ralto of
Christ's Episcopal church, St. Paul,
sang with beautiful, rich and pathetic
tones and presented a very graceful
appearance-the dainty little solo of
Chaf6ns-'So Dear" responding to a
hearty encore. Miss Jessie :Messer-
smith, n Of Dickinson's iavprite
solo'sts, appeared most satisfactorily in
two solos. Miss Messersmlth is moving
towards the professional ranks and
will be ready for the European trip in
company with the Miss Hopes Ladies
Orchestra and Miss Alcott, who will
spend six months abroad, taking ad-
vantage of study in Germany.
The violin soloist of the evening,
Miss Georgia Telley has been so closely
associated with her teacher, Miss Hope,
that the notable characteristics were
manifested by her musical render
ing of the "Drovrak Humores" and
"Raf Cavatina." Miss Telley's playing
as first violin of the orchestra was en-
joyed during the entire program.
Miss Jennie Dullum trap drummer"
was a valuable acquisition to the orches-
ira and deserves great credit for her
part of the program.
Miss Bessie Webster, violin, Miss
Myrtle Panchott, viola, Miss Mary S..
Furber, cells and Miss Jennie Ware
flute, deserve special mention Tor their
Individual support in the program.
The favored many who listened to the
concert program must renew their obi.
cations to the committee of the Grand
Lodge of the. Knights of Pythias who
planned and provided the delightful
entertainment.
Miss Hope will give a sacred concert
in Bismarck Sunday evening, and an
orchestral concert on Monday evening.
The entire orchestra consisting of 40
players has been engaged for the Ma
tional G. A. R. encampment in Minne-
apolis and the Minnesota State Fair.