The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-16

flute in the orchestra. Sincerity and
enthusiasm are quick in his alert per-
sonality. Mr.. Hagbard Brase has
been eight years their able organist.
OF the younger conductors. Miss
Vendla Wetterstrom, second year
concert master, violin department, has
extraordinary talent Without man
neriSm or selfconsciousness, she COM
pe1s the obedience of her instrument.
Mr.. Henry Edward Malloy, a pleasing
baritone, is leading the orchestra the
second year.
The tout ensemble of the chorus is
awesome in it's bigness and complete
ness. The fascinating wonder of it
grows upon the locker listener. 1t is
massively impressive, unforgetable.
Already members of it have drawn the
attention of older music centerS and
gone thitcer. Today others of them,
notably Miss Wetterstrom of the fluent
violin, Miss Freeman, in oratorio poise,
are arresting expectant notice.
The first recital of Nine. Frieda
Langendorff followed ST. Cecilia's mass
in the opening afternoon programme.
She is one of the younger grand opera
soloists, with the Metropolitan since
November. She is especially strong in
high dramatic parts, having that rare
feminine treasure, a full, round ora
torio voice. Her unaffected friendl-
ness gained instant favor. The piano
accompaniment was extremely we'll
played by Miss Olinda Bockemohle.
Mr.. Garnett Hedge, Chicago, a tenor
in steady demand for concert and ora
torio, also made his first appearance
and won immediate acceptance Sunday
afternoon. A very finished artist of at
tractive stage presence, Mr.. Hedge has
yet engaging boyishness that makes
it's own appeal to the ready apprecla-
ton that greets him. His immense.
flexible, sustained tone, less produced
than liberated, expands in dulcet pow
err, in the higher passages, until the
whole auditorium seems vocalized. 1t
is a real passion of the Savior that this
young tenor sings:
Thy rebuke hath broken His heart. He
is full of heaviness.
He looked for some to have pity on
Him, but there was no man,
neither found He any to comfort
Him.
Mr.. Hedge will sing throughout the
week.
man of the clear, soaring soprano, is
an established favorite. So, also, are
Mr. Henry Edward Malloy, baritone;
Prof. Thure Jadenborg, basso cantante.
all of the Bethany college faculty, and
Miss Cora Palmer, contralto, Bethany
graduate.
1t was a demonstrating picture
etched by the stupendous Messiah"
chorus. The white-gowned young wo-
men, like a garland of Easter lilies,
were thrown into striking relief by the
dark suits of the men in the upper rear
tiers. The assembly arose with them
during the "Hallelujah," members of
the orchestra playing while standing.
When this glad week is concluded.
first portion of the honors divided will
be accorded DR.. Ernst F. Pihlblad,
whose patient activity has encouraged
and sustained through the minutest de-
tail this mighty choral symphony.
considering the work from a finan-
cial standpoint said DR.. Pihlblad. ''it
is not a paying venture. A few dollars
contributed by each participant would
equal the net proceeds so useful to our
college needs, and save the labor and
nervous strain. But the financial out
come is not paramount. The unity and
concentration of the effort is a common
spiritual uplift, a bond of cooperative
sympathy joining the institution, the
citizens and in-f1owing channels. 1t is
worth while"
val are expected to bring crowded at
tendance. which will be amply cared
| for by special train service. Thursday
| afternoon children's programme will
| be presented. 1t will include band, vio-
lin and piano numbers. national and
provincial songs. Thursday evening,
Ed Howe, editor of the Atchison Globe,
| will lecture. Friday afternoon Nine.
Frieda Langendorff will have her part
| ing recital. singing three arias, Ger
man and English songs; Friday even
| ing 1.-The Messiah Saturday after
| noon, music by the Bethany band will
| precede lecture by John A. johnson,
| governor of Minnesota. The grand pop
| ular concert will occupy Saturday ev-
ening. One selection each from Wag-
ner Gounod, Rossini, and Is from
| 1.-The Messiah will be given. In addi-
| ton part l of the programme will be
/ IL lxy
| Schultz. Sunday morning, Easter, di-
vine service will be held in the col
| lege chapel. the sermon by President
| Ernst F. Pihlblad. At 2:30 p. m, hymn
| of praise and orchestra; at $50, teach
! ers' recital; at 7:15, the grand finale,
1.-THE Messiah" the SEVENTEEN.