Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28

Ky Society Of Chris
tian Endeayor, was
z,5ssSsS5Sd q success in every
jz particular
The pulpit hav-
ing been tastefully decorated, BY the Look
out Committee, with palms and cut flowers,
was bower of beauty.
Instead of the collection which had been
taken at the previous recitals to defray ex-
penses, the audience found members of the
Christian Endeayor waiting 1.-THE landing
of the stairs with plates. upon which they
could deposit their offerings.
A few minutes after 7:3o o'clock, the
hour announced for the opening, Mr..
Sheppard K Kollock. organist, OF Grace T.
E. Church, and First presbyterian Church,
Philadelphia, accompanied by Mr.. George
Russell Strauss, Baritone, and Miss Fannie
Bernard, Contralto, members of the choir
of First Presbyterian Church, took their
places in the frontscf the Church.
Under the skillful management of Mr..
KolIock, the organ pealed forth the melo-
dious strains of which Prof. Morgan had
first showed it capable year before. This
first selection was .'Toccata and Fugue"
ID Minor, from Bach; then followed
ssTheme and Variations lin AZ, from
Hesse.
Mr.. Strauss, instead of singing "The
Resurrection, gave "There is a Fold
Whence None Can Stray in most charm
ing manner
air. Kollock followed with Handers
Largo.
Miss Bernard's Just as am Without One
Plea" to the tune of "Genevieve," {" was
most impressing.
An instrumental selection, Grand Chorus
and March !" Aida, from Verdi, followed
Mr.. Strauss then sang Free Lance, which.
suited his rich voice admirably Verdi's
.iMiserere and Prison Scene, from II
Trovatore,p were charmingly rendered.
Miss Bernard sang sThe Bird and the
Rose very sweetly.
sThe Morning Light is Breaking"
canon, ,)by the organist was very impress
sive.,
Mr.. Kollock then took few minutes re-
cess, which gave the audience an oppor-
tunity to digest this more than delightful
musical treat.
Part second was even more pleasing
than the first, if it were possible. This
opened with Baritone solo, "The Heart
Bowed Down.
BY request Mr.. Kollock gave selectio
from the following familiar hymns:
Mercy, . 'Holley." 'Eyentide' and Lead
Kindly, Light which were enjoyed by
every one.
Miss Bernard then gave Loves Song" in
most delightful manner.
Following this was Wagner's Hymn of
the Pilgrims from Tannhauser.
BY special request Mr.. Strauss sang with
so much expression, abide With Me.
Miss Barnard then gave so Jesus, Thou
art Standing" With the 0ffertoire from
L. Wely this delightful entertainment
closed.
At the close, those Whoyremained, among
them members of the society, expressed
their appreciation to Mr.. Kollock and his
assistants. Mr.. Strauss very kindly COM
piled with request to sing "The Resurrec-
tion, )" and Mr.. Kollock played "The Priests
March, Those who were privileged to
hear these two selections felt that the even
ing's enjoyment was more than complete.
We trust that the pastor as well as the G..
E. S. will have been so encouraged that
they will repeat this treat, and that Mr..
Kollock and his assistants will again favor
this community with their presence.
The offerings amounted to nearly $35.
FROM ANOTHER CONTRIBUTOR.
Surely Emusic hath charms" as was
eyinced by large and appreciative audience
assembled in Forest Presbyterian Church
last Monday evening, to hear the grand
organ recital by Prof. Sheppard Kollock,
assisted by George Russell Strauss, baritone,
and Miss Barnard, contralto, of Philadel-
phia.
The opening number, ''Toccata and
Fugue" ID. Minor, by Bach, was magnifi-
Gently rendered by Prof. Kollock, the
crescendo and dimuendo passages, showing
in turn, the volume and sweetness of the
new organ, at times, volume of melody
filling the auditorium, again toned to the
softest sounds as if heard from afar.
"There is Fold Whence None Can Stray
by Mr.. Strauss, was exceptionally fine, a
selection beautiful in religious sentiment
and well adapt to his deep musical voice.
The Largo by Handel, "Grand Chorus
and March, by Verdi, "Miserere and Prison
scene.n II Trovatore, by Verdi, "The Morn
ing Light is Breaking Hymn of the
Pilgrims" Tannhauser, by Wagner, "0ffer-
toire," by Wely, We're renditions by Prof.
Kollock, which for skill in technique and
beauty of expression are seldom equalled.
The presence of Miss Barnard was delight
full surprise; in voice and person she was
very charming. and should she again come
before Middletown audience will be
greeted with enthusiasm. Her rendering
OF one of our most beautiful hymns, '.Just
as ! am Without One Plea" was not only q
song but a sermon. every word and syllable
was so perfectly enunciaied, that while We
have always admired the selection she gave
it depth of meaning that would impress
the hearer with both singer and song.
Mr Strauss selection, Free Lancer was
merry and spTightly and added pleasing
variety las did also .The Bird and the