The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-29

STEREoPTICoN LECTURE. At7.30 p. M, Tues
day, Feb. Sd. in the auditorium of the Baptist
church, Rev. E S. Philbrook will present the
stereopticon lecture "Majestic Katahdin, Mon
arch of Name" illustrated by finely colored
views made from the lecturers own photo
graphs Admission for adults Is cents. chill
dren 10 cents. The lecture is placed thus early
in the evening in order that all who wish to do
so may meet the former pastor of the church
and enjoy a social hour in the vestry after the
lecture.
THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR. The fourth num-
Der of what is proving to be one of the most
interesting and enjoyable lecture courses ever
given here was heard last Thursday night,
when the Cath edral Choir gave a concert in
the Baptist church before capacity house.
The choir is composed of a mixed double
quartette and pianist, and the three part
program was well arranged to display the
varied talents Of the artists. That the MEM
bers were all artists evident from the
opening of the first number. The second
chorus was most effective and Mr.. Bailey's,
reading of THAT Sweet Story of Old" was much
liked. The selections from the Stabat Mater
that formed the second division of the pro-
gram were all we'll rendered. Mr.. Saner's
solo gave his very unusual voice fine setting.
Miss Boethelt was also fine as was Mr. Bailey.
The work of Mr. Johnson, the pianist, had
been appreciated throughout by the musicians
present, but not until the interlude, when he
played LISTS Hungarian Rhapsodie," did
many realize that he was one of the bright
particular stars" of the company. His render
ing of the Rhapsode was exq usite, and in res
ponse to the insistant encore he played an
original arrangement OF Nevins "The osary",
introducing chime effect that literally held
the audience spell bound His expression
touch and feeling were wonderful, and it was
with reluctance that the audience let him go
after second most enjoyable encore, The
selections from Faust which formed the third
division of the program were all finely rem
dered. "Even Bravest Hearts" by Mr.. Bailey,
and the "Flower Song by Miss Wright were
among the numbers especially enjoyed. The
concert was exceptionally fine one through
out and it enhanced the pleasure of the audi
ence to know, as stated by o. E. Frost, that all
would remain, exclusive of the proceeds from
the last number To Mr.. Frost's action in as
Stunning the financial obligations in the fall the
fine course which has been SO thoroughly en-
joyed was made possible. Mr.. Frost spoke a
few words of appreciation of the many who
had co-operated in making the undertaking a
success There will be no concert in February,
but on March 18th the Dixie Quintette will
give the closing number. The program of last
Thursday evening was as follows:
PART ONE.
Chorus. Festival TIE Deun in E Flat,
Dudley Buck
Contralto solo, Selected. Miss Baxter
Chorus, Softly Floating on the Air, Root
Reading. That Sweet Story of Old. West
Mr.. Bailey.
PART TWO.
Selections from Rossini's Stabat Mater
Hear US, Lord. Chorus
Lord. vouchsafe Thy Loving Kindness,
Thou Hast Tried Our Hearts (Recitative by
Power Eternal, Miss Palmer, Miss Wright
Have Longed for Thy Salvation, Chorus
Solos by Miss Boethelt, Miss Baxter.
Mr.. Smithson and Mr.. Bailey.
Through the Darkness. Mr.. Benjam
When Thou CONTEST, Chorus
Solo by Miss Boethelt
INTERLUDE
Second Hungarian Rhapsode, Liszt
Mr.. johnson
PART THREE
Selections from Gounod's Faust
The Fair, Chorus
Even Bravest Hearts, Mr. Bailey
Flower Song, Miss Wright
All Hail Thou Dwelling Pure and Holy.
Mr.. Saner
Waltz, Chorus
Duet from Garden Scene,"
Miss Palmer and Mr.. Saner
Calf OF Gold. Mr.. Benjamin
Trio and Finale, Chorus
Solo parts by Miss Boethelt, Mr.. Saner and Mr..
Benjamin
PERSONNEL.
Helen Boethelt, Soprano
Edna Palmer, Soprano
Claude Saner, Tenor
Paul Smithson, Tenor
Herbert Johnson, Pianist
Ethel May Wright, Contralto
Blanche Baxter. Contralto
Herbert Bailey, Bass Baritone
h. Victor Benjamin. Baritone and Manager.
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