The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-25
THE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL's.
The Opening of the New organ-An
Event in Musical Circles.

Event in Musical Circles.
There was big attendance at st. Pauls
church last night at the concert given Oh
the occasion Of the opening Of the new
organ which has just been erected. There
were nearly 500 people present The pro-
gramme was all that had been promised,
and splendid musical treat lasting over
two hours was enjoyed.
The new organ is a splendid instrument
and its tone was greatly admired. Prof
I. w. Mehrtens, of the Cathedral choir,
Mrs. Harrison, of the Independent Pres
byterian church choir, and Miss Coburn,
Of Christ church choir ofiiciated at the
instrument during the evening.
Rev. Mr.. Lanier, the rector, was com
PEELED to be absent, at the bedside of a
sick parishioner. He had taken great in
terest in the concert, and his absence
was regretted. He left a request
that there be no applause, which was
strictly regarded. Otherwise it is GER
tain that some of the splendid efforts of
the evening would have been heartily APP
plauded, as they well deserved.
The programme opened with Lambil-
lotte's ''Lauda Sion" which was splen-
didly rendered by a chorus under the d.
rection of Prof. Huebner, with Prof.
Mehrtens as organist.
The next number was an organ solo by
Mrs. Harrison, "Grand OffertOire de Con-
cert" Mrs. Harrison brought out the
sweet tones of the instrument admirably
A soprano solo from Handel's Messiah
was sweetly rendered by Miss Lesesne.
lone Thing Have l Desired, " was beau
tifully sung by Christ church choir, con-
sisting of Mrs. Finnie and Mrs. Hunter,
Mr.. Deacy and Mr.. Walker, with Miss
Coburn as organist.
Parker's Jerusalem" was well rem
dered by Mr.. w. II. Lees.
Lift Thine Eyes" from Mendelssohn's
Elijah, was sweetly rendered by Mrs
Wickenberg, Miss Schwartz and Miss
Dykes.
Rock of Ages" was then sung by Miss
Schwartz. Her rich soprano voice was at
its best and her singing was much ad-
mired
Meditation, " an instrumental trio for
organ, viola and violin, was rendered by
Miss Coburn, Mr.. Coburn and Mr.. Osborn
Mrs. N. H. Finnie's voice was at its
best in "My Redeemer and My Lord" by
Dudley Buck.
Nearer My God to Thee" and GAS the
Hart Panteth," were rendered by
quartette composed of Messrs. Gibson,
Dykes, Craig and Ellington.
Prof. Mehrtens showed the capabilities
of the new instrument in the solo, Home,
Sweet Home, with variations. He was
at his best.
The Independent Presbyterian choir ac-
quilted itself splendidly in Stainers II
am Alpha and Omega and Pages "How
Bright Those Glorious Spirits" The
choir was led by Director w. N. Smith,
with Mrs Harrison as Organist, and was
composed of Mrs Wickenberg, Miss
Howard and Miss Lesesne, sopranos; Miss
Dykes and Mrs. Williams, altos; Mr.
Ford and Mr.. Gibson, tenors, and Mr..
Smith, bass. The singing Of the choir was
much praised.
The audience was very agreeably sur
prised at the appearance of Mrs. Schreiner,
whose name was not on the programme.
Mrs. Schreiner's voice is well known and
her appearance caused thrill of pleasure
in the audience. Her reception was well
sustained in her singing of Light in
Darkness" The audience would have
been glad of a repetition, but applause
was not permitted.
"O'er the Mountains of Snow" Chad
wick, was finely sung by Mr. Julian Walk
err Mr.. Walkers singing was expected
to be good as matter of course, and the
audience was not disappointed.
One of the best features of the pro-
grammeI was reserved for the last:
Farmers ''Gloria in Excelsis Deo," was
rendered by the Cathedral choir,
directed by Mr. Huebner, with Prof
't0hA SOho 40 VI SdnLSV' Iho relul-
tion showed much finish and skill, and
was very much enjoyed by the audience
Mr.. Huebner has his choir under splendid
control.
Those taking part in the "Gloria" were
as follows: sopranos, Mrs. Gaudry, Mrs.
Barber, Miss Lesesne; altos, Misses
Dumas and OBrien: tenors, Messrs.
Deacy, Gibson and Mcbride; bassos,
Messrs. Dumas, Dykes and Smith.
This closed the evenings entertainment.
The performance was thoroughly satisfac-
tory throughout, and proved very enjoya-
Bile to the audience.