The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-15
BAKING POWDER.
THE HAYDN SOCIETY CONCERT.
A Refined and Successful Musical En-
tertainment At st. Johns Parish
Hall

a Refined and Successful Musical En-
tertainment At st. Johns Parish
Hall.
A refined and intelligent audience
greeted the first concert of the Haydn So
ciety at ST. Johns Parish hall last night
The ladies and gentlemen comprising
the chorus were seated on staging
erected for the purpose, and their appear
ance was indeed beautiful Mrs May l..
Silva, the accompanist of the society, pre-
sided at the piano and Mir. G.. p. Evans
at the organ. The concert was under the
direction of Mr.. Rebarer, the director of
the society.
Before the concert Mr.. C. S. Connerat,
the president, made few remarks, stat
ing the object of the society as follows
The festivals given under the management
OF Dr Palmer created great desire upon the
part OF the musicaliy inclined people Of Sa-
vannah 10 keep up the inspiration, and
you remem6er some N the closing
effect: That while the festivals had
given enjoyment to a great number
OF people the style of music rendered was
very light, and the people OF Savannah next
year would not be satisfied with a continue
ton, but would expect and demand somethh g
heavier and more classic. This, he remarked,
would be impossible to accomplish unless the
cnOruS was composed OF readers. With this
object il view, TO cultivate sight reading and
an interest in the love of music, this society
has been formed
The executive committee felt that there
were great many who would like very much
TO join In this work, but could not do so on
account Of the expense which usually at
taches to these societies; therefore when this
society was formed it was determined to
charge the members nothing for member
ship. The director (Mr. Rebarer) consented
TO give his services free, only asking from
the members that they would do good and
honest work and Thought
if this was accomplished that
the public would appreciate our
attend in sufficient numbers to defray the
slight expense Of books. music, gas, etc
Right here I would like to thank the officers Of
st. John church for the free use of the hall
We now occupy. When we organized the sight
reading class we fixed nominal rate of 81 for
sixteen lessons. extending over a period of
four months. Mrs. Silva has kindly consented
to take charge of this class and her merit as
eulOgY from me
After this concert the society will adjourn
until October. but the sight reading class
which now numbers some forty or fifty, will
keep right on, and we expect when we start
next fall to have forty or fifty sight readers,
and go in for good work.
To the chorus. dear friends, all / have TO
say is to congratulate you upon the work you
have done, and as you all well know, ii remains
with yourselves to make success or fail
ure of this society certainly look forward
with heart and voice make 1t a great success.
To our director, l desire in the name Of the
society, to thank him for his devotion and IN
firing efforts in the direction Of the work he
has undertaken, and in their name, to pre-
sent him as a mark Of their love and esteem,
this baton which we all trust VIII give us not
only correct, but pleasant time for the next
hour.
Mr.. Connerat then presented Mr.. Re
barer with a baton, a beautiful piece of
workmanship, designed especially by
Messrs. Theus Bros, and inscribed, IF
r. Rebarer, with esteem and best wishes
of the Haydn Society" This presenta-
tion was a complete surprise to the
director. Mr.. Rebarer thanked the
society for the evidence of their regard
The programme was rendered as follows:
Awake the Harp. Observation-Disclosures. Haydn.
Haydn Society;
Miss Ashley.
The Marvellous Work. Haydn.
Mrs. Finnie and HAYDN Society.
The Flower Song-"Faust'' .... .. Gounod
Mrs. lngeborg Schreiner.
- : ''-'' MIR. Douglass nan
Yeoman's Wedding Song Poniatowski.
Mr.. Blois.
Sister Awake Song for
female voices .......... Templeton Strong
Haydn Society.
Hearts Springtime. ..................W ickede.
Mrs. Finnie
The Heavens are Telling ............... HAYDN
Mrs. A. r. Bennett, Mr. Clarence Hatch.
Mr.. J. Elmore Craig and Haydn Society
The rendering of the choruses displayed
| careful and intelligent study. composed
effort, and correct conception of the
works selected. The song for female
voices was beautifully modulated and the
| singing of it chaste and refined. 1.-The
Heavens Are Telling was excellent, and
Mrs. Bennett, Mr.. Hatch and Mr. Craig
sung the trio well and with good taste.
The mum bers by the soloists were well
given Miss Ashley brought out the
plaintive melody of Schubert's "Seren-
ade' with a distinctiveness and smooth
ness impressive and pleasing. Mrs. Fin
MES beautiful voice rang out clear and
telling in The Marvellous Work." and a
repetition of this number was demanded
In the song by Wickede she showed in
| telligent Interpretation, and her rendition
was received with great applause.
The Wedding Song" always a welcome
number. was delivered with vim and eff
fectiveness, and Mr.. Blois, whose voice is
really a cultured one, gave great pleasure
to those present.
The Flower Song, from Faust Gou-
mods beautiful gem, was sung by Mrs
Schreiner. Her popularity as a singer
never lessons. Her appearance always
ELECTS expressions of delight from the au-
! dience. She rendered the Flower Song''
well, and clearly showed the advantages
of proper vocal training
Raff's beautiful and touching melody
was given by Mr.. James Douglass with a
| full rich tone which ever marks this gen
tleman's playing. Mr.. Douglass is gifted.
and when in the mood reaches the hearts
of his listeners. His playing last night
was truly enjoyed.
Encores were demanded of the soloists
after each number and graciously re-
sponded to. The Haydn Society has rea-
son to be proud of the advancement of its
members, the success of its first concert
and OF the hearty support of the public.
RAIL AND CRosSTIE.