The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-05-14

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again an encore was demanded, and,
to the delight of everyone, granted.
The choice. +Reichardts I'm the Time
Of Roses" fairly brought down the
house, and Mrs. Seasons was COM
PEELED again and again to bow her ac-
acknowledgements.
BY this time the audience was thor
oughly aroused and in just the right
psychological condition to appreciate
the great work of the evening, Haydn's
Creation
Mr.. ]. w Lurton's appearance on
the platform a conductor was the sig
nal for a great outburst of applause,
the finest of all nerve tonics, and it
was with a smiling and happy face he
entered upon the heavy task of plotting
his forces through the tortuous ways,
the rocks and shoals of Haydn's mas
sive work 1t would be impossible to
describe in detail the splendid effects
produced throughout the twenty nine
numbers which were rendered.
Mrs. Tam was heard to best advan-
tage in with Verdure Clad" and ION
Mighty Pens,' the tri1ls in the latter
being beautifully executed. Mrs. Tam
is the fortunate possessor of flexible
voice of very wide range which has
been thoroughly cultivated. She has a
fine platform presence and is quite at
home with her audience. Her render
ing of The Marvellous Work" with
chorus was thrilling in the extreme
and proved her to be a great artist.
Mention of Mrs. Tam's singing of "On
Mighty Pens would he incomplete
without a word of praise for Mr.. A. aDi
Stasio, whose delightful flute obligato,
introdu cling the warbling Of birds, was
most effective.
Mr.. Robert Lawrence justified all
expectations by the ease with which
he mastered the bass solos. His rect-
tatives were acclaimed with dignity
and power, and in Rolling in Foam
ing BiIlows" and "Now Heaven in
Fullest Glory Shone" he displayed
richness of tone and fine timbre, with
and carrying power which
are alike convincing as to the grand
quality of his voice and his ability to
use it.
Mr.. w. s. Garfield surprised his |
friends by proving that he was intend |
ed not for a mere singer of ballads, |
but for a solo artist in oratorio, which |
can include grand opera.
His share of the evenings work was |
doubly heavy inasmuch as he had the |
whole of the difficult tenor solos to ac-
count for as well as the trio work, and
ne acquitted nlInS6lI InTOuSnOut III a |
manner. 1t is unnecessary to |
either describe or praise Mr.. Garfeld's
voice He is sufficiently we'll known
on that point, but he has been dark
horse for so many years ne deserves to
be whipped for hiding his real light
under bushel. Mr.. Garfield may con- |
slider himself a class oratorio |
soloist after last nights performance,
he chooses to use his undoubt
ed talent in that direction or not.
Mrs. Benn and DR.. c. r. Mitchell |
Joined with Mr.. Gstheld most effective
" in the several trios, their voices
perfectly. and these numbers
we're quite a feature of the evening.
Too much cannot be said concerning
he magnificent work done by the
chorus. Awake the Harp 1.-The
Heavens are Telling" THE Lord is
Jreat'' and Achieved is the Glorious
Work. all went with a vigor and GER
.ainty which demonstrated their own
ability and enthusiasm, as well their
This fine body of singers
would be a credit to any city and they
must be kept together "by hook or by
crook
The orchestra proved to be reliable
md in a fair way to become a recog-
lizable institution If they can be kept
ogether. Their work was most help
ul and in every way pleasing and sat
sfactory.
Miss Charliebelle Ladey deserves
whole column, including every nice
objective in the dictionary. She is a
1rst class pianist. a clever accom-
,anist, and a very present help in
ime of trouble to a conductor. She
las labored faithfully and well to
make the Creation a success and
s entitled to every kind of recog-
ition.
Mr.. Lurton is to be congratulated
lpon the success of his giant under
aking His ability as an organizer and
conductor are we'll known and it is
O be hoped he will continue for many
ears the good work he has thus re-