The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-04
CHURCH MUSIC.
Firss Renaitiea of sIr. Carpenter. New
Comp psaftiora.

Firss Renaitlsa of Slr. Carpenters New
Co,npo.itior.
Yesterday furnished a notable occasion
In the history of church music In Will
mington because of the first rendition in
public OF the Once for the Holy Commu-
nion, as written by T. Leslie Carpenter,
Mus, Bac. The rendition occurred in
Trinity Church. of which Mr.. Carpenter
is the well-known organIst.
This service was written by Mr. Car
penter. and after being favorably COM
mented ON was sent abroad to the famous
musical firm OF Novello, Erver Co.,
of London and New York.
Messrs. Noveilo & Co. submitted the
service to the criticism of DR.. George O.
Martin, the famous organist Of st. Paui's
Cathedral. London, who has for some time
been editing a series of short aettings Of
ths Office for the Holy Communion
The series in which Mr.. Carpenters
production occurs includes settings OF the
same Office by such artists Of worldwide
reputation. including amongst others CAL
Kan, Garrett, stainer. Eivey, Tours.
Bridge. Redhead and Roberts
So far Is known Mr. Carpenter is the
only American whose composition Is in
cluded In the series.
Mr. Carpenters service was dedicated
by permission to the Right Reverend Doc
tor Coleman, Bishop of Delaware
The bishop was present yesterday MORN
Ing by special request, and ofIiciated as
celebrant. He also preached from Psalm
CVllI: MY heart is ready. I will sing
and give praise with the best member
that have"
In hts discourse the bishop pointed out
the different kinds of worship, and also
OF manners in which worship should be
rendered. emphasizing particularly the
necessity Of coming to all kinds of wor-
ship with readiness OF heart and perform
ting II with the best OF our energy and
gifts. He pointed out the fact of the Holy
Communion being the great central act
OF Divine worship. and how especially it
should be entered upon with due prepara-
tion, and with the accompaniment of the
best Of everything that could contribute
to its proftableness.
Mr.. Carpenters service had been in
preparation for some time, and the conn
poser is to be congratulated upon the care
full and skillful manner In which 1t was
rendered throughout by the weil-arained
choir.
The church was filled and the conEreEa-
tion remained until the close Of the service
and appeared deeply Impressed. 1t was the
opinion Of many that the service. both for
merit of composition and rendition, "a
among the finest ever produced In this city.
At the conclusion OF tho service, before the
choir had retired from the robing room.
Bishop Coleman congratulated Mr.. CaTpen-
ter and all who had taken part in the pro-
duction of the composition.
The first number Of MFR. Carpenters COM
position. the "Kyr1e Bleison," 10 arranged
with four changes to the several responses
and is brisk in movement and sweet toned
IN harmony. The "Credo'' 10 q brilliant
and well sustained. yet very devotional and
harmonious, adoption of the beauties Of
music to the dignity and majesty OF the
ancient creed OF the Christian Church. and
this number is perhaps the most striking OF
the composition and the most solemn.
The "Benedictus Qui VENT " was sung at
the offertory. and opens with tenor solo,
and concludes with a strong chorus Of
''Hosanna." The "Agnus Del" was beau
tiful harmonization OF tender. worshiptua
words and the number also opened with
tenor solo sung by J. Newman Davis, and
contained a short bass solo sung by Horace
b. Harrison. concluding with an exquisite
passage, Grant Us Thy Peace" The conn
position concluded with a superb number.
"Gloria in Excelsis," fun of strong pass
ages of great vigor and sltill in construc-
tion, particularly the dlfdeult fugal move
ment near the end.
composer and composition. which Is not
only adapted to the sacred office and devo-
tional and inspiring in Its effects. but also
tuneful and satisfying to the ear Of the
lover Of music.