The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-06-22
FROM ARVONIA.
Report OF Grand Musical Entertain
ment Given Mt That Place.

EDTTORs NEWS:
The Arvonians and others enjoyed q
good time at concert, and after the con
cert supper. On Wednesday evening
May 81, 1882
The concert was held in our church
Congregational aud the supper ut the
Walnut hail. kindly given US for the .oc
casion by Mrs n. j. Rees The doors
of the church were opened at Z 30 p. m
and the singing began at 8 We were
very happy and fortunate in choosing a
chairman, for we had the pleasure and
the privilege of having Rev. Prof THva-
law Jones, of Waverly. Kansas-than
whom NO person in our state is better
qualified for such position, TO preside
over the meeting aud direct the pro-
ceedings.
Before giving an account of the par
ticulars a word in regard To the choir
will be proper. The most important
person in choir always is the leader
and every choir ought to make the great
est effort To obtain worthy and capable
leader if they would attain to successa
Our choir in ArVonia has been exceed
ingly fortunate in this respect. Our
leader is Mr.. David ]. jenkins, of
this place, who also leads the singing
| in our church. Mr. Jenkins is one
| of the foremost leaders, and COM
bines in himself all the requirements
necessary 10 show forth Ia others the
difficult path along which he has trav-
| eled himself. He has pure voice en-
tirely under control, fine musical ear,
and is perscVering in his efforts 10 i'm
part TO others the inexhaustible fund OF
musical ability which he himself pos
sesses. The choir is made up of young
ladies and gentlemen, Tor the most part,
of the Congregational church and con-
gregatiOn, as well as some d>ar friends
from The Calvinistic church and con-
eregation. Foremost in the choir is
Mr.. William j. Jeremy, formerly of
Pennsylvania, who has most excellent
bass voice and who can at all times
captiVate the most refined audience with
the power and compass of his voice. We
also name Messrs ID. L. Jones, Louis
Jones, John Jones, Thomas Jones, Hugh
Jones, David Jones, Richard Prothere,
Edward Price, Joseph Jones, Evan
Price etc. etc. OF course the superior
part of the choir were the ladies, and we
are sorry we can Onlyjust mention few
of them, namely: Misses Maggie Price,
Jennie Price, Sarah A. Jones, Lizzie
Edwards, NJ. j. Jones, Winnie Protheroe,
NJ. A. Evans, Anne J. Jones, Mrs. Rccs,
Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Jenkins, etc, etc.
The choir has been most thoroughly
trained by the leader. and as our worthy
chairman remarked. (and who is more
competent to,judge of good music than
Prof Jones y ''indctd il Was IL splendid
81 ght to see number Of young pc ople,
and all of them cyn,ry. looking SO beau
tifui, and II treat u hear such pieces
sung so txquisitrly by choir, in
country village, and seldom can such
treat be obtained in our large cities"
A bright future is in store for the Ar
vonia Choral Union, and we predict for
the members and their able and indie
faiigable leader a graud success.
The meeting was called to order by
the pastor of the church, after which the
chairman made an opening address
which indicated ut once that we were
going to have a treat in speaking as we'll
AS in singing.
AT the close of his remarks the chair
man called on the choir to sing the first
piece, and while they are getting ready
we will just take minutes time TO IN
trOduce two other gentlemen who took
prominent part in the proceedings. We
refer to Prof. T. J. Evans, of Usage City,
and Prof. John Lloyd Evans, of your
city Prof T. j. Evans is well known
in Usage City as leading the music in
the NJ. Z. church Of that place, and who
in every respect is worthy of the patron
age and true friendship of all those who
love the goddess of sound" He does
a flOurishing business in music in Usage
City. Prof. John Lloyd Evans came re-
Gently from Cincinnati, Ohio, to EmpO-
ria, and has not been there long enough
to become generally known, but his
talents and the display he can make of
his musical achievements will surely, in
the near future. spread his fame through
the length and breadth of our state. 1t
was undoubtedly an entertainment of
the highest sort to hear Prof. Evans
singing. He showed himself entirely
master of the situation" and with the
thrilling power of his voice he can soon
captivaie the attention of the most re
fined musicians. We understand that
he is a member of the choir that sings
at DR.. Cordley's church. We most sim
cerely thank him for the noble service
he rendered, and most heartily cOngrat-
ulate him for the high position he has
already attained.
The first piece sung was the chorus
by the choir, "Their Sound Is Gene
Out," accompanied on the organ by
Prof T. j. Evans, very good begin
ming.
Second, Solo, "Meet Me at the Bars"
by Miss Anne ]. jones, accompanied by
her brother Mr.. Jones. Her voice was
sweet, and she did very we'll.
Third, Duet, "The Cup of Woe" by
Messrs. David L. Jones and Louis Jones.
Miss Sarah A. Jones played the organ.
They were most heartily cheered by the
large and attentive audience.
Fourth, Quartette, ''The Earth is the
Lords" by Misses Maggie Price, Sarah
a. Jones and Jennie Price (whO also
accompanied on the organl Messrs. w.
j. Jeremy, Edward Price, Louis Jones.
Evan Price and d. j. jenkins. This
piece was most splendidly sung and re-
ceived the well-deserved congratulations
of those present
Fifth, Song. "Lewelyn's Grave" by
Prof. j. L. Evans and Prof T. ]. Evans
at the organ. All we say is that Mr..
Evans sang entirely worthy of himself
To say this is sufficient.
] Sixth, Song. "The Blind Girl by
Miss Sarah A. Jones, who also played
the organ. This song was very eGecting
and there was hardly a dry eye in the
meeting, when she so very effectively
sang it.
OCFCAhAs NHoAoSs We .NcSSA W III
Bow Down." by the Choir accompanied
by Prof. T. ]. Evans. Excellent indeed
After this last piece recess of few
minutes was taken without singing
and which was occupied by the chair
man in fine speech, and vino called or
, Rev L. Newcomb to address the meet
ing, but he declined, as il was already
getting late.
THE SECOND PART OF THE PROGRAM
First, Chorus, "Oh, Father, Who's
Almighty Power by the choir, which
was executed in the most superb manner
and most delightfully."- appreciated
Second, Soag, Certainty" by Prof j