The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-06-14

ated through the building and at its con-
clusion the applause was very great.
After the opening remarks Of Mayor
Kiesei, the Rev. Mr.. McClain offered up a
prayer in behalf of the sufferers. The
Choral Union then rendered Let the Hills
and Wales Resound,' in manner that at
once gave evidence that the talented Pro
fessor Edwards had been doing his best
to help the good cause.
Prof. r. b. Lewis, after being introduced,
delivered one of his most telling addresses.
During the course OF his remarks the
speaker said it required no argument from
him in viudicatiOn of the action taken
The great number of people which he con-
fronted only represented the throbbings OF
d common sympathy felt, not 0nIy through
the entire nation. but throughout the en-
tire civilized world. The worthy professor
concluded mis- peroration in the following
terms: MY gratitude extends to one and
all who have stood behind this, pushed it.
and reused the enthusiasm which is being
exhibited this evening. God bless you all
for your sympathy toward the sufferers Of
Conemaugh and Seattle"
Mrs. E. NJ. Griffin now went to the piano
forte and accompanied Mrs. B. NJ. Short
in her rendering of 1.-The Raft The lady
possesses full, rich mezzo- soprano voice,
and the plaintive air chosen for the occa-
sion and the manner Of its rendering was
craditable to the taste of the fair singer.
Mr.. John p. Meallin recited "a Heroic
Deed in good style and was well ap-
plauded.
Mrs. Nelson (sOprano), Miss Olsen ICON
tralto), and Messrs. Hyde (tenOr) and God
dard (baritOne) sang the quartette No
Hope Beyond in great style, and the au-
dience assembled were not slow to recog-
nize the excellence of the performance
Mrs p Ford gave one of her popular
solos on the violin-a selection from the
opera of "Falka." Prof. L. d. Edwards
presided at the organ, and their joint eff
forts drew forth the plaudits of the assem-
bly,.
Miss Mollie Phelan. in a charming man
ner, sang France, Salute Thee" Mrs.
Gunkle played the accompaniment.
Mrs Nelson and Mr.. Meakin sang the
marguerite duet i'll a superb manner.
king Robert, of Sicily was recited i'll
pleasing manner by Miss Mabel Remick.
A song and chorus, the composition of
Prof. l.. ID. Edwards, was superbly sung
by Mrs. a. H. Nelson, who had the advant-
age Of the assistance Of the composer on the
organ, and Mrs Phil Ford and Mr.. Berk-
hoel violins. The audience evidently
keenly appreciated this musical treat.
Mr.. John Beattie gave brilliant exhibit
ton Of his manipulative excellence on the
snare drum.
A song by Miss Flora Burdy, from
''Robert c. Giaile, was well received.
Professor Edwards accompanied Mr..
Ole Berkoel in violin solo. entitled i
Souvenir de Belini" Ogdens amateur
violin soloist perhaps never on any pre-
viOus occasion proved himself so great u
master on his instrument; he seemed to
endOw it with pathOs rarely eXcelled,
while the more tOrid passages were truly
brilliant
Mrs Barney Tibbals in a sweet manner,
sang ''Sing, Sweet Birds.n
The Soldiers Chorus from the
Daughter of the Regiment was rendered
by the Ogden Choral union in d manner
that made the hearts of the audience beat
many degrees quicker than is their won't.
Prof. T. B. Lewis offered the benedic
ton, and then ended one of the most sue
cessful charity meetings ever held in the
junction city.