The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-28
TEE MUSICAL CONTEST.
An Immense Gathering Of Musicians at Hutch
inson and The Afar a Grand success.

be in the lead.
The auditorium, building twice as
large as the floral hall of the Wichita fair
grounds, was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity and the indication is that it will be
too small for the crowd that will be in at
tendance today.
The large auditorium was crowded with
eager expectant auditors when Mr.. b. S.
Hoagland mounted the rostrum and in
troduced the members of the Kansas
Chorus association who were present. Mrs.
DIR. Boyd of Newton, the president, took
charge of the program and announced a
chorus by Hutchinson singers, under the
direction of MIS-. Norris. This was we'll
rendered, and won round after round of
applause.
A violin solo by Mr.. Gordon was well
received, as was also vocal solo by Mrs.
Black of FL Dorado. The Newton male
quartet rendered a fine selection, which
evoked applause that would not be quoted
until an encore piece had been sung. A
piano solo by Mrs. Nelly Hobbs Smythe of
this city, was SO we'll rendered that the
audience would not be satisfied until an
other selection by the same lady had been
given.
The Newton chorus, under the direction
of Mrs. Boyd, rendered selection and re-
sponded to an encore The Newton chorus
is bound to hustle somebody for first
place.
Mrs. Smith, of Concordia, rendered
pleasing vocal solo, and was followed by
Miss Clark, of Junction City, in violin
solo of much merit. Miss Clark responded
to hearty encore. The baritone solo by
Mr.. Herbert, of Emporia, was we'll re-
eeived.
The afternoon concert closed with
grand chorous of about 800 voices, which
was simply grand.
LAST NIGHT.
The auditorium last night was crowded
beyond its seating capacity, and it is esti-
mated that over 1000 people were present.
Standing room was at premium in the
aisles and not few enthusiasts listened
to the performance from seats On the
rafters.
Columbus the Dreamer" composed by
Mr.. Marquis of this city, was sung and
met with al enthusiastic reception. 1t is
the only Columbian piece composed by
kansaD, and every one pronounces 1t a
grand success. After the applause which
it's rendition caused ceased, Mr.. Mprquis.
its composer, was presented to the
audience by Mrs. Dr. Boyd of Newton and
he was applauded to the echo. Every
body is expecting great treat from the
Wichita chorus tonight.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS'S PROGRAM.
The exercises last Wednesday night
were opened by an address of welcome by
Judge Houk, to which Mrs. DR.. Boyd of
Newton made response. She referred to
the kind hospitality that had already been
accorded the visitors, and stated that had
it not been for the liberality of some of
Hutchinson's citizens possibly this jubi-
lee would never have been held. She
hoped this movement would not end here
nor at Chicago, but would eventually lead
to loftier aims and grander accomplish
ments on the part of Kansas musicians.
This is popular movement, she declared,
and while other states may have their
professional choruses at Chicago, the
Kansas chorus will come from the masses
of the people, and will be a true index
to the musical propensitles of the
masses.
The first number on the musical pro-
gram was chorus by Abilene and Salina
combined. This Was well received and
heartily encored.
Miss Lacey of Ellsworth followed with
violin solo in which she showed a remark
able power of execution.
\ piano solo'by Miss Merrill of Salina
was highly appreciated and won consider
able applause.
The treat of the evening is said
to be the vocal duet by Mrs. and Miss Nor
ris of Hutchinson. Mr.. Hgbee of En-
poria rendered a fine violin solo. The Alb
ilene and Sallna chorus closed the even
ing's program, it being their second selec-
ton.
THE CHORUS CONTESTS.
The two contest pieces were 'GlOria,"
from Mozart's Twelfth Mass, and The
Heavens Are Telling" from Haydn's
Creation" The first chorus to contest
was that of Lyons and Sterling combined.
Owing to the necessity of some OF the
members of this chorus returning home
Wednesday night, it was decided to let
them sing Wednesday evening Whether
they receive one of the prizes or not they
certainly have reason TO be proud of the
showing they made. Their rendition of
'The Heavens Are Telling" was much
better than that of "GiOria.
The first chorus yesterday morning was
that OF Newton, under the direction of
Mrs. Boyd. The parts We're all we'll
balanced, and their rendition OF Gloria
was especially good.
Following Newton came the Emporia
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The chorus numbers about ninety voices.
and shows that it has been admirably
drilled. The attack was good as were the
tempos, while the power and ensemble
displayed in the closing climax of The
Heavens are Telling was something
marvellous.
The third on the list of yesterdays con-
testants was the combined chorus of Abb
lene and Salina, under the direction OF
Professor Hewitt. This chorus WAS espec-
Tally strong in some parts, aud may well
feel proud of the showing made.
Rounds of applause greeted the Topeka
chorus when it took the stage, showing
the audience expected something good. in
which no Disappointing ut was felt. Under
the direction of Professor II. 5. Wilder.
the renultlOa OF Doln stiFCsIouS was SASe'-
lent. This chorus is especially strong in
its soprano and tenor parts. It's attack
was good and the solo parts left little to be
desired.
Following Topeka came the Leaven-
worth chorus under the direction OF Mrs
s. ". Jones. This chorus comprises some
excellent voices though il at times seemed
to show some lack OF drilling. Taken III
Its entirety, however, 1t ranked very
high.
This closed the chorus contests OF the