Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1905 — A Successful Musical Recital. [ARTICLE]

A Successful Musical Recital.

The recital given under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society at the Presbyterian church Mon. evening was a completesucoess in every particular. The piogram was entirely musical anc the church was filled with a music loving audience. Mme Anna Weiss of Chicago made, her first appearance in this city and captivated the auaience with her wonderful performance on the piano; the ease with which she produced the most difficult se lections was remarked by all those present; she is indeed an artist and greatly moved the audience by the rendition of “Loreley’' by Seeling, “Pasquinade” by Gottschalk and'Rigoletto” by Savannah She also accompanied the vocalists and in this she again displayed h er ability. It was the second appearance of both Miss Anna Houser of Caioago and Mrs. C. O. Nelson in Recitals here and the reception given these ladies clearly demonstrated the esteem in which they are held by the lovers cf vocal music of this cityr Miss Houser has a peculiarly pleasing baritone voice of great

depth, showing careful training and of which she had perfect control; her rendering of "Sweet Genevieve” by Tucker and "Still wie die Naoht” by Carl Bohm was especially appreciated. Mrs. O. O. Nelson gave "L’Ardita” by Ardita and ‘ Song of Four Seasons” by Savannah in ler usual impressive and pleasing manner; her expression and wonderful range of voice assure her of a generous reception wherever she may sing. The duet “Hark to the Mandoine” by Parker given by Miss Houser and Mrs. Nelson was one of the best numbers and called ’orth applause, which would not cease until they responded with an equally well received selection

The audience showed its appreciation of the different selec tions and all of the artists were generous in responding to repeated encores with numbers which were well selected and rendered. We seldom have the privilege of attending a Recital confined entirely to classical music and which is so well rendered as the one given last night, and those who did not avail themselves of the opportunity now regret not being present.