People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-07-11
The Chorus Concert.


On account Of the very disagreeable
condition Of the weather, only a com.
paratively small audience greeted the
chorus at their concert at the audito-
rum last night. The concert was
unavOidably prevented from begin
ming on time and hence the entertain
ment was not finished until a late
hour. The first number was the cho-
rus selection, Spring Song" which
was very well rendered, and received
loud applause from the audience.
The next number, a trio entitled
WAVES Of the Sea-" by Mrs. II.
Owens, Mrs. |. l. Scott and J. L.
Wetzel was one Of the best special
numbers of the program. The three
voices blended admirably and the
audience recognized ability in the rem
ditiOn. italia" the rousing chorus
concert selection, which has been
called for more than any chorus song
the Choral Union sings, was rendered
in manner which inspired the aud
fence.
Miss Lille Van Horns piano solo.
"DimOrah,' held the audience in
breathleSS attention as they recog-
nized the skillful touch of an artist.
She was loudly encored and gave a
second number equally as good as the
first.
Z. T. Barrett in his bassO, 1.-THE
Skipper" won the admiration of his
audience and surprised many who had
never been privileged to hear him
sing. He has an excellent bass voice
which fact was fully realized by those
who so loudly encOred him last night.
His second selection received its mer-
tied applause. The duet, II waited
For the Lord" by Abbie NJ. Free
man and Mrs. +. T. Owens, was a fine
selection and held the closest atten-
tiOn of everyone in the audience. 1t
was rendition by voices skilled in
the highest grade of vocal music.
The first part of the program closed
with the rendition Of that grand and
inspiring selection, Comrades In
Arms" by the double male Quartette
composed of c. B. Riggs and Prof. W.
W. Macbeth, first tenor; ]. L. Wetzel
and Dick Weaver, second tenor; H. L,
Woods and w. E. Morris, first bass:
DR.. D. P. Wetzel and E. T. Barrett,
second bass. The rendition was fine
and the quartette received a rouSing
encore. They sang on their return,
the beautiful quartette song, Annie
Laurie" in new arrangement.
The second part Of the program
opened with the chorus piece, Light
May the Boat Row." which was ad-
mirablY presented. Miss Abbie Free.
man in her usual talented manner
sang the beautiful soprano solo, mon
Destarmie," in which she showed the
register and quality Of her voice to be
extraordinary. The chorus number,
Summer" was one of the best Of the
chorus pieces and received hearty
encore. The chOrns then sang the
lullaby, "Hush Thee, Ny Baby" The
solo violin selection by Edward Jones
was perhaps received the best by the
audience Of any selection rendered.
This young violinist shows a marked
skill, a musical taste and culture sell
dom seen even in much older persons.
He was rousingly encored. 1.-THE
Soldiers Farewell" by the double
male quartette received a round OF
applause which brought back the
Iquartette who sang, as an encore, that
selection Of life and harmony, "The
Sailors Chorus" The soprano solo,
"Serenade," by Mrs. +. T. Owens was
one Of the best numbers Of special
music. She sang with violin accom-.
paniment by Edward Jones. The con-
cert closed with the next chorus mum
Der, Gloria" that grandest piece Of
all almost. In justice we should say
that there are few better accompan
lists than Miss Sophia Luening, anC
the chorus is deeply indebted to hel
for her skillful aid.
The entertainment was not tinan
cial success to the Chorus but certain
ly it was a credit to its participants
The members owe much to Mrs. l. l
Scott for the success they have made
in the musical field. The Chorus dis
banded last night for the summer
but will reorganize about September
LIST for another winters work.