The Newtown bee., 1893-05-19
A MUSICAL TREAT.
The oratorio, ''The Prodigal Son., to be Render
 ed at the Town hall next Thursday Night.

The oratorio, "The Prodigal Son." will be presented at the Town hall, next Thursday night, and it goes without say ing that a large audience is assured.
 Referring to the oratorio, friend of TIE BEE writes: lowing to the short ness of the narrative, the author has elaborated and filled out the theme with other portions of the Holy Scriptures which fit in with most beautiful har- mony with the parable. In the first chorus we have Ps. l03 IS and Rev. 7 :16. In No. will be found Feel. :l2-13. No. is composed of Prov. 20, Prov. 3:5, 6, 9. No. 6 is from Is 3 IS, and 56:13. No. is from Is. 5:1l, 12. No. s from 1 John 2:15-17. No. 10 from Is. 4S IS. No. 15 from Ps. l07. No. l6 from Heb. 12 II and Ps. 34 II. No. 17 from Ps. 34 IS Is. 57:lS. And No. IS from Is. G3 :16. The rendering of the work will be of much greater interest, perhaps, to those who may listen to it if they read the above passages in connection with the story of the younger son.
 Some notable outside talent has been engaged. Of Mrs s. $. Thompson, the soprano soloist, the New Haven Leader says:
 In continuing the subject Of New Haven mu- sicians, it is fitting that we should next reter to a lady who has a very wide reputation be- cause ot the delightful magic of her voice and conception ot music. Mrs $. s. Thompson has long been tavOrite with all who appreciate the worth of the human voice. Even those
 
 developed, have never failed to be charmed with the singing of Mrs Thompson She has long been a favorite with the New Haven pub lie and audiences in other cities, where the highest praise has been accorded her.
 Mrs Thompson IS the daughter of Captain Julius Sanford and was born in Newtown, Conn. She began singing almost before she could talk and at the age of nine years began singing in the historical Trinity church of Newtown, continuing to delight all who heard her during a period of seven years, during which time her mother played the church or gan.
 In 1885 she sang with much success in Con- gress park, Saratoga; the large and critical audiences there according her applause and attentions that were ot the most hatterlng character. Singers and artists Ot world wide reputation complimented her highly on the excellence ot her performances and the rich and delightful quality of her voice. In 1891 Mrs Thompson was persuaded to accept the position of soprano in the Church Of the Re deemer, where she now sings to the delight of all who have the good fortune to listen to her. In 1892 she sang in "Elijah" at the state
 
 part assigned her at very short notice and performing it most creditably.
 New Haven has long been proud of Mrs Thompson and that pride is entirely justi1- able. She Is not only charming lady but she has talent that renders her capable of en- tertaining the most critical audiences that the world can produce. There are few ladies so richly endowed by nature and there few | singers whose popularity is so extensive and unquestioned. It may be truly said of her that she is competent to take almost any po sition on a concert occasion, no matter how difficult it may be.
 Mrs Borden has local reputation as a contralto and is a co-worker with Mrs Thompson. MT Langdale is well known as good tenor in New Haven. MT Eos ter, who is uot a stranger in Newtown is one of the bassos in Trinity vested choir, also of the Elm City. Miss Cert rude Sanford, who is a sister of Mrs Thompson, plays for the Gounod society and is q most accomplished pianist.