The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-14

Preparations dIl least
of song. for Easter is under way by the
choir of the First Presbyterian church.
The chorus for this occasion will num-
Der fifteen Of the city's best singers.
The composers represented will be
Gounod. Wgner. Schneider, Shelly and
s. b. Warner. Solos will be rendered by
Mrs. O'Brien, Messrs. Dewitt and Wat
kins. Miss Julia Allen. the brilliant
violiniste. will also lend her artistic
talents on Easter Sunday.
The Pottsville Miners journal speaks
as follows in reference to criticism upon
the adjudication given by one of Scran-
toms most capable musicians at that
city recently: We are inclined to be-
leve that Editor Robarts. of the Phoe-
nixville Messenger. is not an authority
on musical subjects. however able he
may be as u journalist, and our reasons
justify the conclusion. In his account
of the recent eisteddfOd held in Potts
vile Mr.. RObarts takes exception to the
adjudication of II. j. Davies on the
contest over the glee lie Voyage" the
prize for which was awarded to the
POttsville choir over the Reading or
ganiZation. In his remarks Mr. Rob-
arts says "the tone of the Reading sing
ers was unquestionably superior to the
POttsville singers" He admits that be-
ing former Reading boy which colors
his exception with partiality. and he is
now informed that some of the Reading
people admitted in the hearing of the
representative Of this paper that the
adjudication was a just one and was
properly awarded to the POttsville sing
ers. Mr.. Robarts. doubtless. has a pur-
pose In view in plating the bangs of
the Reading people.
The Schubert quartette will sing at
Carbondale Oh the Goth inst. the occa-
sion being the anniversary of Woods
Business college" 1t is to be held at
the Opera house and promises to be a
great musical and literary event. A
riolinist of rare talent and ability from
New York city has been engaged. Miss
Richmond is the accompanist of the
quartette. which will be composed OF
Howell Davis, George Dewitt, j, n,
Watkins and John w. Jones.
The recent production of the Old Col
onial concert which attracted and de-
lighted an immense audience at the
Young Mems Christian Association hall,
is to be repeated. The concert was a
great success, and considering the fact
that the very best talent in the city
takes part is guarantee sufficient to
sanction this repetition. Mrs. O'I3rien.
Mr.. John II. Watkins and Mr.. Wooler
will again sing the solos that were
gems, and Messrs. Smith. and funny
Dolph Atherton will be on hand. The
same cast will participate throughout.
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The Schubert quartette sang at Plains
last night to q crowded house. The
bills and papers advertised the appear
ance of Mr.. John r.. Watkins as being
his last before leaving for London. This
alone filed the hall The different num-
bers were heartily enjoyed. nearly every
selection being encOred. The proceeds
were for the benefit Of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Plains, the concert
netting them a handsome sum.
Reeve Jones, the pianist. recently gave
a private recital to a few friends and
musicians at his studio on Wyoming
avenue. which was a most pleasing af-
fair. Mr.. Jones undoubtedly stands at
the head of the list of concert pianists
in the state and ii is doubtful II he has
an equal among American performers.
BY the connoisseurs Mr.. Jones technique
is pronounced faultless. While his
playing is pleasing to all and is of a
brilliant style that would captivate
anyone with the slightest taste for mu-
sic. 1t Is only the artists who can really
appreciate Mr.. Jones work.