Arizona republican., 1908-11-16
SCORED GREAT SUCCESS
 AT THE ELKS' THEATER
Mrs. Rose E. Harley Delights Fash ionable Audience.

The Elks opera house last Friday night, was the scene of fair sized, but representative audience who were present to attend the opening of the musical season in Phoenix. A most delightful program was arranged by Prof. Karl G. Heinrich, who on this occasion introduced to the lovers of classic art the best elocutionists and dramatic readers ever heard here.
 Mrs. Rose E. Harley is the artist re- ferred to and Friday nights perform ance proved her to be all that has been said of her in these columns recently, and even more so. Mrs. Harley's first appearance presented her in a produc tion of Facial Expressions" For these she wore a Greek costume, and looked like a beautiful moving picture. As each expression was announced. Mrs. Harley portrayed it by facial eX- pression and gestures. The perform ance was most artistic and exceeding ly graceful. At the conclusion she was heartily encored, and her success was instantaneous. In her reading of the curse scene from Leach. the For
  For this selection, Mrs. Harley wore a handsome brocaded satin gown, a vis- on of lace and spangles. This gown was made specially for the occasion. Mrs Harley's interpretation of this piece, which Is considered one of the most difficult works ever written for a single caste, was a remarkable exhi- bition of what can be accomplished in the art of elocution. She is the pos sessor of a beautiful. soft. mellow voice of great dramatic quality, which she uses in perfect manner.
 Phoenix is indeed proud to have such a great artist and it Is hoped that we may soon have the pleasure of hearing her again. This concert also presented Mrs. W N. Tiffany in her farewell appearance in Phoenix. All of her numbers were rendered in a charming and artistic manner. and that she delighted her audience was evident by the applause that. greeted her after each selection.
 Another very interesting feature of the entertainment was the appearance of an Arizona child prodigy, little Ce- cil Mullen, 13-year- old violin virbuaso This young musician shows great promise of a brilliant career. She was recalled three times and heriisteners would not be content until she re- sponded with an encore Her tech nique~ was excellent and her lowing perfect. She is a pupil of Prof. Hein- rich, and her performance reflected much credit on her teacher. She pro- ,I ha instrument Prof Karl G. Heinrich to whom credit is due for this rare treat afforded the music lovers of Phoenix. also added to the program with violin and vocal solos, and also in duets with Mrs. Tiffany. The first number on the program was a violin solo. Romance. by Svensden, which Prof. Heinrich played in a charming mannr. His vo- cal solos were Song of Thanksgiving by Allisen, and "Punchinello" by Mol Toy. This latter is a beautiful pathetic ballad, and Prof Heinrich's interpret ation of it was very fine. Although he seemed to be suffering from a se- we're hoarseness, yet, on the whole, his vocal selections delighted his hearers, and he was heartily applauded.
 Another young musician. whose as- sistance added considerably to the success. was Miss Alice Redewill. who presided at the piano as accompanist. In her work of the evening, which was by no means an easy task, she acquit- ted herself in a most satisfactory and gracious manner. To the Arizona Re publican is also due much credit for the success of this, the best concert ever given in Phoenix, by it's kindness in loaning the Vose Baby Grand piano, valued at 5000. which it will present to the successful contestant in it's sub scription contest