Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-06

VIII oS Helu III tue Hdil u oCHOHtiuS ptoth,
corner of Grafton and Coral streets. Rev. Mr.
Chase will begin his duties there tomorrow.
At the annual meeting of the proprietors of
Rural cemetery, held on Wednesday afternoon,
the following officers were elected:
President, d Waldo Lincoln; Clerk j Henry
Hill; Treasurer Nathaniel Paine; Executive Com
mittee Ii w Miller, George w Richardson, George
A Bates; Auditors, Edward l. Davis, d NIessin-
ger; Trustees, D Waldo Lincoln, II w Miller Clar-
endon Harris, George w Richardson, J Henry Hill,
Edward Earle, George A Bates.
CITY MoRTALITT.-The number of deaths in
this city for the week ending March 31st was
thirty one-twenty two females and nine males
one still born. Three died of con
sumption, three of dipthera, three of measles,
two of old age, and one each of tumor, dropsy,
scarlet fever pneumonia, Inflammation of the
lungs, lung fever, commissions, brighfs disease
of the kidneys, exhaustion, bronchitis, infam-
nation Of the bowels. teethiug, child birth, dys-
entery, whooping cough, and Group. The old
est were Michael Barton aged so years, Polly
Wood so years, Nancy DrisGOll "a years, Amelia
10 years, and Samuel Gibbs II years.
Fifteen were under five years of age, six of them
being under one year. Thirteen were born in
this city, nine being of foreign parentage. Nine
teen were born in America, eight in Ireland,
three in Canada, and one in England
Music IN TUE CHURCHES. The various
choirs in the city closed their engagements last
Sunday, and, as tomorrow is the first Sabbath
in the new musical year, it may be interesting
to note the changes which are to take place. The
following are the names of the choirs as far as
have been ascertained. Some of the churches
have not yet completed their list Of singers for
the coming year:
Old South--Mrs A. G. Mnnroe soprano; 49,,
alto; G. c. Rice, tenor; A. L. Munroe, basso and
director; H. +. Parkhurst, organist.
Church of the Unity -, soprano; Mrs. s.
Richards, alto; S. Richards tenor and director; g.
V. Mason, bassO; 5. X. Leland, organist.
First Unitarian-Miss Cross, soprano; Miss O.
Nutting, alto; Roswell parish tenor; George D.
Davis bassO; q. p Morrison, organist and director
Universalist Church-Miss Fanny n. Childs So
pranO; Mrs. q. r. Kirby, alto; j. L. Benehley,
tenor; VIM. Thompson, basso; c. c. Stearns, or
ganist and director.
Salem Street Church-NIiss Lottie E. Pratt, So
prano; Mrs. E. T. Knight, alto; N. A Merriam,
tenor and director; l.. Mortified, Organist.
First Baptist Church-Alrs. A. E. ClOugh, so.
prano; Mrs. c. F. Rugg, alto; E. 0. Wood, tenor
and director; j. Eaton, basso; A. L. Barr, Organist.
Central Church-Mrs A l.. DOane, soprano;
Miss Goodrich, alto; j. N. Morse tenor; L. B.
Vaughn, bassO; Miss COnant organst.
Union Churcn--AIiss Nellie kiske, soprano; Miss
G. H. Munger alto; F.. B. Knight tenor; A. L.
Cutting, bassO; h. D. Allen, orgamist and director
Trinity Church-Mrs j. Ii. Bancroft, soprano;
Miss Moore alto; Frank Knight, tenor and di-
rector; Mr.. Hosmer, basso; Henry Harrington, or
ganist.
All Saints Church-Boy choir, l. N. MetcalG
choir master; Fred. A. Chase, Organist.
Pleasant Street Baptist Church-ChOrus choir,
II. Il. Rich, director; Miss E. j. Collester, or
ganist.
Plymouth Church-Chorus choir; Il. S. Mason,
organist and director.
Grace Church-COngregatiO singing, Fred. H.
Blake, Organist.
Main Street Baptist Church-Chorus choir; f. B.
Story Organist and director.
StJOhns Church-Chorus choir; John f. MUIR
ray direcror Miss n. Reedy, Organist
St Anne's Church-Chorus choir; Miss Power,
organist and directress.
ORAToRIo ON FAST NIGHr. The performance
of Haydn's oratorio of the Creation, by the
Choral Union, on Thursday evening, was, as a
whole, quite successful. The society appeared
pearance. An enlargement of the stage, by fill.
ing up the vacant space between the platform
and the gallery, was decided improvement.
The 2horuses were generally well sustained,
evncing thorough training on the part of the
able conductor. The additions recently made
to the society were quite evident in the increased
power of the choral parts, and the grandeur
and solidity of The movements, particularly in
the Andante. Were we disposed to be critical,
we should say that the tempo IN some of
the choruses was too rapid, particularly the
closing part of "The heavens are tell
ing" rendering the harmonies somewhat
blurred and the transitions indistinct. That we
have Il society capable Of rendering the works
of the great masters, should be a cause of con-
graduation by all interested in the culture and
advancement Of music in our community.
Should we not also be justified in cherishing a
laudabe pride for the efficiency of our local
solo talent, who are able to grapple successfully
with the concerted portions of oratorio
music. Miss Nellie Fiske was warmly welcomed
again in the concert room, and interpreted the
difficult part of Gabriel with grace of manner
and true artistic finish which left nothing to be
DIES red. That most beautiful of airs, with
yerdure clad, received delicacy Of
treatment and purity of tone color
ING 0piy attainable by true artist.
"On mighty pens" was, however, the severest
tax for our fair vocalist, but all difficulties were
successfully overcome, The brilliant soaring of
the eagle and the soft cooling of the dove were
most happily portrayed by the Yocallsts Concep-
ton and rendering of this magnificent air. In
tHC pdfL nI OIlcl, MI IlCIaTuS acquitted nlul-
self most ereditably. "ln native worth" is
one of the best tenor solos ever written, and its
rendition must have convinced every one of the
sterling qualities of the performers method, and
of his ability TO interpret oratorio music prop
erly. The other airs and recitatatiops were also
faithfully and effectively rendered by Mr.. Il.
The difficult and almost unmanageahle bass reci-
tatiyes and airs in the part of Raphael
were acceptaby performed by Mr.. A. Il.
Cutting, 4 little indecision in commenc-
ing was observable occasionally, which should
not however detract from the excellence of the
whole. The majestic aria, snow heaven in
fullest glory sh0ne," was well managed,
egincing careful study and culture The ter
zetto, "AIost beautiful appear" and the trio
"On thee each living soul awaits" were thor
oughy good; also the duett, by thee with
bliss" and accompanying chorus were beautiful
ly performed. The admired duet, Graceful
Consort," was rendered with good taste. and
the closing chorus, with the sparkling little
passage Of concerted music by the solo singers,
was u suitable ending Of this popular oratoro.
The 0rclieatral Accomplishments by the tier
manans" served TO render more perfect the per.
formance, without which it would have been
comparatively meagre and unsatisfactory In
several instances, however, the orchestra did
not appear to sympathize fully with the singers
more particularly in the solo parts, where the
singer should not be trameIled by strict adher-
ence to any fixed method Of performance. Con-
duetor, orchestra and singer must sympathiZe
with each other, and then there will be harmony
Of action. Mr.. Is. d. Allen presided at the or
gan, and did effective work in giving character
10 the choruses and other portions of the ora
tOriO.