The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
THE MUSIC.

In addition to the announcements al
ready made it is certain that the soloists
and the festival chorus will give selec-
tions from Hande's Oratorio, 'The Mes
siah, " and from Memberships Hymn Of
Praise The programme will be pre-
pared with view to pleasing as well as
appealing TO the most cultured taste
The following notices, taken from lead
ing papers, will give very accurate idea
as to the capabilities of the leading solo
lists:
Mrs. Marie Antoinette Summers, of Brook
Ign, is again the favorite of assembly au-
diences. The question: rs Mrs. summers
going TO sing?" is always eagerly asked be
fore an evening entertainment. She hrst
came to Avon with DR.. II, Il. Palmer, then
musical director of the assembly. Since then
She has held full sway over all lovers of
pure voice who attend the assembly. Her
voice is high soprano OF good power and
great sweetness. She sings with perfect ease,
and her manner alone Is an attraction.-New
York Tribune.
The feature of the evening was the singing
OF Mrs. Marie Antoinette summers; her num-
bers were especially well rendered, and she
was recalled several Unconstitutional Repub-
hcan, Washington, d. G.
The singing Of Mrs. Marie Antoinette sum
mers was greatly Appreciated; her sweet,
young voice, clear and strong, was posi-
tive treat. and her unaffected manner
added to the charm of her presence.-hey-
DIR. Mendsen, by his beautiful singing Of
"Salye-D imOra, " from Gounods Faust, that
old war song OF Brignoli and Campanini, won
a most enthusiastic encore lie easily be-
longs in the front rank of tenors, and it is an
open question whether he does not Surpass
them all IN beauty of tone and method
His voice is pure tenor, with fine car
rytng quality, free from Vibrato.-ChiCago
Herald
DIR. Mendsen's voice Is noted for its beauty
OF timbre, its extensive compass, breadth
and power. lie has a refined musical nature
admirably fitting him for the a IN,
OF the works he undertakes. He is a great
favortte in the concert halls not only of
Chicago, but in all the large cities of the
northwest. He is now tenor in Christ Episco-
pal church choir which position he has held for
five years. His voice, fervent style, and line
expression fit him pre- eminently for oratorio
work as all who have been fortunate enough
70 hear him sing Comfort We my People"
and Thou Shalt Break Them" can attest
His fine control over the vocal organs is
manifested to good advantage in his render
ing of Behold and see from The Messiah, g"
and in II with all Your Hearts" from
Elijah. DR.. Mendsen has future bright
with the promise of successful and artistic
career, and Chicago is justly proud Of him.
He is certainly one Of the leading tenors OF
the country. Chicago Herald
WORKING COMMITTEE.
The large committee of workers ap-
pointed to assist the executive committee
is doing excellent service in bringing in
both singers and subscribers. 1t consists
of the following gentlemen: G. =. West,
A. f. King, B. H. Levy, c. H. Carson, D.
G. SWANSON, w. e. Swanston, T. ID.
Rockwell, J. Il. Sheldon, F. A. Quits,
Max Robinson, VIM. de Bruyn Hops, r.
+. Burdell, Robt Ellington. l.. T. Turner,
M. A. O'Byrne, r. A. Salas, s. M. Gibson,
L. Kayton, J. A. p. Chrisheld, VIM. Latti-
more, S. f. Theus, Jas. Douglass,
w. L. Wakelee, w. F. Blois, DR. ". II.
May, J. r. Saussy, Jr., l.. NJ. Warfield, A.
J. Merkle, George 5. Frierson, John d.
Murphy, II. d. baltimore, S. H. Lazaron,
@. Ii. Dorsett, c. 5. Ellis, Emile Newman,
Julian Walker +. Il. Keilbach James A.
Dorritee, Walter Coney, c. B. Whatley,
NJ. S. Baker, James =. Deacy, j de Bruyn
Hops, w. j. Lindsay.
Or. Palmer is expected to arrive in the
city Tuesday, when active preparations
for the festival will begin. Everything
is in readiness for the greatest musical
event in the citys history, and it is ex-
pected that business men will endeavor
10 so arrange their engagements as TO be
able 10 attend the matinee as well as the
evening concerts.