The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-12-27
THE EIsTEDDroD.
RArs Treat Whioh Was Larr.lv A....s.s ana
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TOD was called to order by the conduc-
tor, L. w. Lewis, rather late, owing to /
the inclemency of the weather. Our
Welsh citizens from the city and coun-
try came pouring in soon after the
opening. however, and quite a large
audience enjoyed the morning meeting.
On the stage besides the conductor.
were the presidents, Revs. Rees and
Jones. the secretaries, treasurer and
members of the executive committee.
Reverend Jones opened the pro-
gFamme by an address on the
age Of the Welsh language. He was
followed by John Savage, in a solo of
his own compositions medley into
which he wove the names of all those
who were officers or who were to take
part. He was loudly applauded.
Next followed contests in poetry, ad-
dresses and recitations. One of the
prizes was contested by seven little
boys and girls. 1t was recitation in
regard to the giving up of the Welsh
language. Sammy Jones, of Cole
Greek, won first prize for his correct
pronunciation and excellent delivery.
Willie Roberts. of this city, took sec
ond, Several contests in solos and
duets were also on the morning pro-
gram and successfully carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The audience was again
called to order at 2:3O and
the parquet was well filed. The pro-
gramme was almost wholly contests in
musical ability and was very enjoyable.
The choir led by Evan Morgan won
the first prize, over its competitor,
choir led by Ed. Owen. An oetette led
by James Lewis aud one led by 7. II.
Lewis shared equal honors.
Prof. Miles, of Lima, Ohio. was
judge ON all musical selections and
renditions, and his work gave very
complete satisfaction. His criticisms
and explanations assisted the audi
ence and the contestants in reaching
the full benefits for which these gath
erings are instituted.
The best of good humor prevailed and
the wit and repartee at times few
thick and fast.
GhANO CONCEhIs
The closing concert Tuesday was
the most enjoyable session of the day
and it has been good many months
since Emporians have had the oppor-
tunity to attend a concert SO rich in
musical treats.
The program was opened by Prof. w.
Miles with a solo, 1.-The Smithy,"
which he rendered admirably. He was
given hearty encore and responded
with song in Welsh. The prize duet
"Awelon Eryri, " by w. Williams and
James Lewis, was the next number.
The gentleman sang well and received
generous applause. Miss Kittie Ed
| wards followed with a piano solo. She
surprised the audience with her smooth
and graceful rendition of the difficult
strains of her selection. Prof. w.
Miles gave another solo "Man the
LIfeboat," and then the prize chorus
of the afternoon was rendered by about
fifty voices, led by Prof. Miles, Mrs.
| Griffith, of Kansas City, followed with
the Nightingale. She has pleasant
and thoroughly cultivated voice and
became favorite with the audience at
| once. The next was an instrumental
solo, by Mrs. w. G. Simpson ''Aeolian
Murmurs.' This was exceedingly we'll
rendered and the applause was loud
and continued.
Part second was opened by the Pro-
fessor in another of his beautiful solos.
Bring Me the Bowl" by Mrs. Grit
| fifth and D. o. Jones was the second
number, and it was SO well given and
so touching that the audience called
for repetition. Mrs. c. S. Cross fol-
lowed with ''Baracale Venetian" This
was rendered in pleasing style and she
| was compelled to respond to a hearty
encore, delighting the audience with
"Annie Laurie" A duet by Miss
Madge Overstreet and Prof. hartman
followed. Sailors Signs" was the Sc
lection and it was well rendered, their
voices blending perfectly. Mrs. Simp-
son then favored the audience with an
other piano solo; D. o. Jones sang the
prize solo 1.-THE Noble Boy of Truth. -
Prof. hartman followed with beauti-
full solo Christmas in which he re-
ceived hearty applause. The grand
concert was closed by chorus of al
most hundred voices with ''Mor
Hawddgar WV dy Bebyll." The large
audience dispersed seemingly fully sa
isfied with the rare programme of the
evening.
During the PROCESS of the evenings
programme the following telegram was
received:
Bev. John Jones. President:
The state Eisteddfod of Colorado, as
sembled to-day at Coal creek, send
greetings to the state EIsteddfod of
Kansas assembled at Emporia. ''Truth
against the world and heart to heart
in the face of the sun, the eye of
Light"
fSigned) JNo. B. HUGHES, Ch'm'n.
II Nj. A. ELLIS, Conductor.
Return greetings were sent by tele-
gram to the Colorado Welsh citizens as.