THE ROANOI EACON V. Vi.itljijuil Li. F. S. AUSBON PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. Flyrnoalh, N. C, Friday, Nov., 2nd, 1917. HISTORY OF THE GER MAN OPERA. Paper Read by Mrs. K. W. Johnston Before the Literary Club. The opera in its inception was literary rather than musical, be ing a result of the Renaissance, a revival of the learning of the ar.ciSnts. The introduction ot t!v cn?ra iVo Germany dates from 1027, vh " a Genmn com tcor, Sehult", r, t to r.ui?ic the first opera, 'Wul" which was performed on the occasion of the wedding. of the Landgraf cl Hesse. " From this time tht Twenty Years War "prevented any development of the open, until the establishment of the Hamburg opera late in the cen tury, and even then it gained popularisation very slovdy. The Italian opera was liked and encouraged by royalty ; unions -Mi'tivated classes opcr? in G2rman was considered a barbarism so that native mu sicians were discouraged in the field, As the Italians took their subject for the 3;irly ov-s from classicil mythology, soothe G rmavn took theirs from Bibh histovy. The Mlambuig cpei-a house was opened with a Biblical Sin-?pud (scng-play),.Adam and tc. However, this style wis not popular md the Hamburg opera was rapidly losing hs ration ! character ; the style cultivate--! by the majority cl composers and singers was that rP t.hrt Neapolitan . Schorl ; a tastrfcs3 mingling of languages was e ven allowed in the same opera, This decadence cmil--usd irUii in 1738 Italian cper:; raiga3d triumphant in Germany. This depraved state of th(. opera was prevalent until th: influence of Gluck wrought won derful change 3. He was aware of the low level to which the opera had fallen an! advocated a ruthless sacrifice of the con ventionalities whbh had grown up around the opera because of the vanity of the singers and sensation-loving public. III? '"Orfb" marks the" beginning of a new era for he worked not only with the ear of the musician but the Intellect of a scholar, and stood alone for the illustration . of the drama through music. After Gluck comes Mozart who was one of the greatest prodi gies in music the world ever pro duced. Emperor Joseph il. wishing to establish Sir.gspiel in Vienna commissioned Moz trt to write a G?r.nm opera in this style, the outcome being the "Elopement from the 3-jrag!io." Mozart was disappointed in the rejection of his work in German and resorted to the Italian tongue after one more attempt, "The Magic Fmr.o." Mozart marks the passing of Italian supremacy la Germany. A mighty impulse was given excepted. "Der Freischultz" v ud 'Euryanthe' ' stand foremost in his works. Beethoven, deaf and cynical, though he was, re alized the significance of "Der Freischultz" for he said "Melba should now write operas one after another without hesita tion." In the wake of Melber comes a number of composers of too lktle - importance to mention. Out of this period arose the greatest figure in the world his tory of opera, Richard Wagner. He wrote in three distinct styles before reaching the one to un fold so strikingly his individu ality. His operas are immort'al, a number of which are as fol bws: "Eeienze," "Tanhauser" "Lohengricn," the great tetral ogy "The King of the Nieblun gor." containing "The Ilhinc U," "Tho Valkyrie," "Sic- iv'cu, una ihe xwiLght of t he G ) J s . " "T is t n n and Isolde' ' Die Meistz-ivingor," his only oniic work. "The Fiying Dutch man" and 'Tarsi fal" which was heard only at Iiayrcuth until 10U3. when it wag given in this country. N ' composer since vVagner has Lveu able to e?cape his inilu-jnee. His works Are everlasting. imn we i:u qn wonderful oil'-j tions have had eoal in Inili to:; th vhat a ai'.crna n nv.vsie in gen mic and ex pro c- s:oi' Jn il i:i n-'t too much to say thrv: !jLt!0 band of s?iij'ars and musicians who met thr:c cer.tr.rkr, ago with the aim of reviving a lost art practically originated a new one. the Secretary. 12;45 P. M. Song : "Onward. Christian Soldiers." 12:50 P. M. Recess. 1;30 P. M. Song : "Bless be the Tie That Binds." 1:35 P. M. Address: "Why Are You Drifting Away V by A. W. Swain. 2:00 P. M. Male Quartette, "Are You Drifting Away ?" 2:10 P. M. Business Session led by Bro. E. H. Liverman. 3:00 P. M. Doxology. . 3:05 P. M. Benediction by Bro. Jas. A. Spruill. Every member of the Christ ian Church of Plymouth is ear nestly requested to attend the Home-coming Day exercises at the Church on Sunday, Nov. 4th. You are also requested to bring lunch and remain - through the entire exercises. It is especially necessary for you to attend th3 business meeting in the after noon. Let us make this a great day for our church. L. T. Weede, J. W. D AH DEN, Li II. Li verm an. Secy. Commit tec. PROFESSIONAL CARDS ZEH VANCE NORMAN -AND SMALL, McLEAN, BRAGAW & ROD MAN Attorneys & Counsellors at Law Plymouth, N. C DR. J.-C. COGG3N5, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Plymouth, N. C. Vao B.Martin W. F. Midgelt. MARTIN & MIDGETT ATTORN EYS-AT-LAW Onicc-3 in Harney Building PLYMOUTH, N. C. K" Partnershio does not apply to crim inal cases in Recorder's Court i&cLilary Club Meets. p; U the development of a national school by the p.-jducMon of Beethoven's only opjra. "Fi dedo," which was strictly Ger man. It was given the cold shoulder, however, as ths sing ers and the public were not edu cated up to anything so difficult. Appreciation for its greatness was reserved for a iater day. The next period is that of the romantic opera which launched the characters of classical my- thobgy and introduced fi .a .os ' ofcnivairy, elves and spiriU c UiUU liici Mrs. Josehp y. Blount at i5er near Plymouth rn OctoLerlSth. T!ie following program was rendered: Story of Parsifal, Mrs. I. A. Diount. Sxetch of Vagner's Life, Mrs. Clyde Gaboon, leading, Selection from Bay- " J 'ti Uli'U Morals, Airs. R. P. Walker, Instrumental Music, Mrs. W. o watts. History of the German Opera, Mr.;. R bt. Johnston. iit the conclusion of the pro- trram delicious rflfrpsVimpnta were served, consisting of two courses. Those present were: Mes du.ies. J. M. Horton. L. P. Ilornthal, R. P. Walker, Robt. Johnston, 7. B. Watts, W. R. Hampton, H. A. Blount, S. A. W&id, L. L. Owens, James Williamson. C. D. Loane, Van Martin, J. E. Blount, Clyde Ca hoon, Nathan Tucker, G, II. Hale and Misses Dorothea Willy and Carrie Smith. Dr. P. B. CONE Dentist Williamston, N. C. Office over Farmers and Mer chants Bank. Hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 Phone No. 9. CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOxME-COMING DAY, SUNDAY, NOV. 4. PROGRAMME: 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. 11:00 A. M. Song: "Lord I am Coming Heme." 11:10 A- M. Scripture leading y13ayer by Bro. J. A. Spruill. Operates passenger trains from North Carolina into term inal station Norfolk, without transfer, N. B. The following schedule figures published as information ONLY and are not guaranteed. Trains leave Plymouth North bound. No. 43:54 A. M. daily Pullman Sleeping Car for Norfolk. No. 212:45 P. M. daily for Edcnton, Hertford, Elizabeth City and Norfolk South bound. No. 312:31 A. M. daily Night ex press for Fayetteville, Charlotte, Pull man S'eeping Cars to Raleigh, New ern and intcrmsdiate stations. No. 11 :2S P. M. daily for Washing ton, Raleigh, Goldsboro, Beaufort and intermediate stations. Pullman Parlor Car for New Bern. For further information or Pullman reservations apply to M. T. Bradshaw, Ticket Agent, Hymouth, W. U E. 1). Kyle, Traffic Manager. J. F. Dalton, Gen'l. Passeager Agent Norfolk, Va. Trade at Home and Helo to Buiid up Your Home Town Why order your suit and take chances when you can come to our store and make your own selection. We have a beautiful line of suits and coats. Prices range fr m $10 to $37.50. air. Melber is considered the founder of the romantic opera, and is by far the most German of all composers, Wagner net A.M. Male Quartette: M. r?Darderi, L. T. Weede, A. W. Swain and J. W. Darden. 11:40 A. M. Offering. n:-Jj a. AJ. Address: "The or Corn .muni on." hx G. Drrdea. oonjr: "Revive Us 12:10 I ? I 12:35 P.M. Church Roll-call by MORTGAGEE'S SALE. By virtue of authority of a mortgage deed executed to me by Samuel Petti- ford and wife Roxie Pettirord on the 6th day of February, 1915, and duly recorded in ine Register s oltice in Washington County, Book G! page 357, I shall "sell at public auction on the following terms: for cash, at 12 o'clock M.. on the 14th day of November 1917 at the Court House in Washington County the following property, viz : A piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Plymouth, N. C., on the south side of Water street, be ing 2." feet by 200 feet and bounded on the east by Reuben Pettiford lot, on the west by Hampton lot, on the south by Mrs. Ayers lot and conveyed to Samuel Pettiford by Aaron Pettiford, et als by deed registered in Uook 61, pne 340 this lGth day cf Oct.. 1917. T. L. SMITH, Mortgagee. Gaylord & Gaylord, Attorneys. Our. Millinery Department is Complete. We hi3 as usual th3 large3t assortment and most exclusive styles. 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