Gilpin observer., 1912-05-23
RARE TREAT BY
A TALENTED SINGER.


thirty or more years, and variously
and easily estimated as comprising
between $50 and 800 citizens of
this county, Madam Marie Rappold,
prtma donna of the Metropolitan yOp-
era company of New York city, made
her appearance last Saturday even
ing. Through the endeavors of Man
ager McFarlane and the courtesy Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Lowe, who are
entertaining the noted lady, the good
people Of the county were given a
treat that will long linger in their
minds. And was 1t any wonder that
the a p a C y of the opera
house was taxed when 1t became
known, in no other way than from
mouth TO mouth advertising, that a
good singer was going to sing at
the picture show Saturday evening.
Little did those 800 people dream
Of the treat that was in store for
them. Outside of the fact that Mad
am Rappold was an opera singer, lit
tie was known of this noted woman
in this neck of the woods. And then,
who ever heard Of a grand opera sing
er coming to Central to sing! But
all arguments were to be settled af-
ter the usual run Of the motion pic
tures. With this in mind, the vast
crowd anxiously awaited the appear
ance OF Madam Rappold.
Manager MacFarlane then made
his appearance before the audience,
and in his usual able manner gave
the audience a few of the inside facts
regarding Madam Rappold; who she
really was; tried to name some of
the selections she would sing, and
then it was curtains for Manager
Mac
We know of no finer way to ex-
press our feeling than that which
Alice Robe. writer for the News, ex-
pressed two weeks ago. when Madam
Rappold appeared at the Auditorium
and awoke Denver music lovers to
the fact that they were listening to
singer whose art was even higher
than the altitude. Alice Robe next
day said: Richness, finish, color OF
tone, has this same glorious voice
O. Rappold. and the dramatic power.
tho perfect diction, the charm of
personality, the smartness Of cos
tume-the entire air-gave to Mad
am Rappold's appearance that most
rare and desirable feeling in an aud
ience-the sense of complete enjoy
ment, the knowledge that it need
have no indecision as to how high
note was to be taken or how the al
titude might affect the voice"
Madam Marie Rappold, accompan-
led by Mrs. Warrell, a composer of
more than passing note, made their
appearance. On the same stage that
thirty years or more ago supported
nearly all the players famous in thos
days. We were to listen to one who
for the past six years has thrilled
with wonderment. the people OF New
made Denver sit up and quickly come
to the conclusion that even they
were way behind the times when 1t
came to music. Well, anyway. four
times did Madam 'Rappold respond
to the tremendous enchores OF the
audience. And for the same number
Of times was the vast crowd held
spellbound. To listen to the Madam
was worth more to the majority of
the listeners than a twoyear course
In the Boston Conservatory OF Mu-
sic. To Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Lowe and
Manager McFarlane is due the credit
for this high class entertainment,
which was so thoroughly enjoyed by
all. That the public appreciate the
efforts OF all. there is no doubt.
Music hath charms" is rightly said.
and in this case the charms were in
evidence with 500 heartily thankful
Gilpin county citizens.
Manager McFarlane told us yester-
day. that sometime during the COM
ing month. or the early part Of July.
Madam Rappold and three other OPP
era singers OF note would present
grand opera in this city. This is
a treat that no other city in the state
will be favored with by this COM
pany. not even our spellbound neigh
Dor. Miss Denver. More particulars
will be known in ample time to make
1t possible for every man, woman and
child In Gilpin county to be present.