The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-07

The lecture aud concert given last
night by DR.. Joseph Parry, in Mears
hall, Hyde park, was attended by Il
large number of people who testified to
the success of the entertainment by
their frequent and ardent applause.
Judge H. NJ, Edwards WAS chairman Of
the meeting.
The lecture by DR., Parry was pre-
ceded with q baritone solo, 80 Long
tho Way" by John I, Watkins, ac
companied by Mrs. D. B. Thomas.
DR., Psrry's subject, "Music,' was
enjoyed 40 much by the many present
who were not versed in the art as by
the music lovers themselves. The
speaker has very happy way OF treat
ing so technical subject aud making
1t clear and interesting, He said its
various measures are its meters; It's
history. growth and development date
from ancient times. The first four
scales we're given by St. Ambrose In
304 and the others were afterward
added. Musical time was first given
US by the Franks, of Cologne, in the
twelfth century
The art of printing music was first
given in 149S, and the first congrega-
tional hymn was sung III 1920, after
which the more perfect melody and
song came.
MUSIC is THE SOULS EMOTION.
AT the close of the sixteenth century
We had onr first orstorio. and the first
opera by Psirrie was produced in 1867
The opera has been and will be endless
in its development. The eighteenth
century gave birth to most Of our
masters whose music splaks Of the
composer iu its own suggestive man-
ner us each instrument in the orcheS-
ira speaks for itself. In the symphonic
style Of art Beethoven and Schumann
stand on the highest point, and their
music expresses all the emotion of the
soul and cheers the most despondant
to hope. 1t expresses that which
painting and other arts fail to convey.
This ended the first part of D. Parry s
lecture and during the intermission
John T. Watkins delighted the audi
ence with another solo entitled Come,
Beloved, Come" 1t brought forth
many rounds OF hearty applause, DR.,
Parry then began the second part Of
his very interesting discourse by speak
ing of music in the present century.
He said that many Of the Welsh airs
which are are so popular in the native
land had neither the name of the COM
pose nor the date of composition. The
many airs of the Welsh are substan.
,al proofs of their stand as a musical
people.
History teaches US that our art is ouI
protection. Take the congregational
hymn form; it is simple in its develop
ment, yet full OF harmony. In congre'
gatioual singing Wales stands foremost
and in hymns next to Germany. Ol
late years l have seen an improvement
in anthems which l am very glad tc
note. In our choral singing the
growth is greatly TO our satisfaction.
Our vocal soloist can stand side by
with the best in the world. Conduct
ing is an art which requires great
technical knowledge There are the
higher forms Of cantata and oratorlC
which requires the greatest skill of the
conductor. He must be not only q
musician, but must also know the com
poser's method. He must be, perhaps.
scholar and theologicau.
QUALITIES FOR AN ADJUDIcAToR
The subject Of adjudicating is ont
which must be treated with delcacy
There are two methods Of adjudicating
One is q prompt Judgment and th'
other is detailed knowledge of tht
selection. l think that yocalists should
Judge vocalism and choral conductors.
the singing of choirs.
The Italians, Germans and French
have their styles of music and theii
own thoughts and ideas. We are purely
Welsh. Ia our national hymns, an
thems, congregational singing and
others we convey the Welsh idea.
DR.. Parry clcs,d by rsmarking that
he hoped to sec more Welsh scholars
interested in music and suggested that
priz 8 be offered for competition.
Mira. Lewis, of the North End, first
prize winner in the solo competitions
at Lake Ariel on July 4. sang two de-
lightful solos. During the remainder oi
evening DR., Parry entertain cd the au.
dience with piano and vocal selectionI
of hs own composition.