The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-04
The Rehearsal.

The rehearsal of Prof Leslie's chorus
class at the Congregational church last
Monday evening was well attended, and
those present were well repaid for the
somewhat uncomfortable heat endured.
The rehearsal was conducted by Prof.
8. II. Buntley, who has had charge of
the convention here, and was partly in
tended to show the work which had
been done for the class by the five days.
driIl.
The first piece on the program was
the opening chorus Of the Jubilee, "Oh,
Hail Us. Ye Free" from Ernani, which
was very smoothly rendered by the entire
class. The degree of perfection with
which this chorus was rendered some
what surprised many of those present,
and was an indication of the thorough
ness of the work done and the ability of
the leader, and reflected much credit on
Prof. Buntley. The next number was a
Duet. whispering Hope,'' by Mr.. E. L.
Burwell and Miss Minnie Mclaughlin,
two members of the double quartet,
which Prof. Leslie brought here with
him. They rendered the piece with fine
effect.
An anthem was nexrBung by the class,
after which MT Gfflett, u new conner,
played flute solo, BLUE Bells of Scot
land" with variations, with an accom-
paniment on the organ by Mrs. Gil;ett.
The performance was very delightful
and received an encore. SO >
The class next sang a patriotic glee.
"Let the Hills and Dales Resound, y
which was followed by triple quar-
tette of home singers in eWben the Sea
Gives up Her Dead"
Prof Buntley and Miss McLaughlin
then sang duet, "How Our Country
| Cousins Spark" which pleased the audi
ence so much that an encore was de
manded, when they gave the suppost.
titious sequel to the sparkling scene, en-
titled you're the Plague of My Life" s
A beautiful anthem, "Watchman, What
of the Night?'' was. next rendered By
i theclass, after which Mrs. Gillett showed
very fine soprano voice in the solo
"When the Night Shadows Fall" She
was accompanied by Mrs. l. D. Fox on
/ the organ and Mr.. Gilleit with flute
/ oblieatn.
Our Little Ones" was given by the
class next with chorus "Rockahye
Babys by the audience and class com
bined.
"Rest from your Labors'' was nexl
very beautifully rendered by the class,
and the entertainment closed with "Mer
ny Christmas Bells" by the class.
At the close of the rehearsal Prof
4 B1ntleyI completed some arrangement
with those who intend taking part IN tht
Bismarck jubilee, and advised The
chorus, which has perfected permanent
f organization, TO meet regularly hereaitel
} and continue to practice all next winter
The Congregational church has beeI
i rendered the chorus for its use, and mucl
{ pleasure and profit may be derived from
/ the organization If kept up.
The good form OF the chorus and thei
r very even performances after so short
| season of preparation, reveal al goo
! degree Of musical ability in our commu
! nifty, and the organization could yer
!. evidently be continued If the proper el
i fort is put forth. However, to Pro
! BunfIey's energetic efforts must a larg
E share of credit be awarded FOR the eff
cheney Of the chorus, as he IS most e.
! celIent leader and inspires his class Wit
enthusiasm and leads them on to create
successes than they themselves though
possible $50 80