The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-21
ECHOES FROM THE JUBILEE
Among Which are High Notes From TN
Wichita High School C horus.

Hutchinson, Kan, May D.-The Hutch
;nsoa News reports the days and last
nights musical jubilee programs as fol-
lows:
There were two entries n the class B
chrous contest, the Anthony Choral union
and the Newton Choral society There has
for several years been friendly rivalry
between the choruses Of these two towns
for jubilee honors. Both towns have e1-
ceIlent musical talent Many OF the citi-
zens Of the two towns were present 10 en-
courage their chorus. and each in turn
took MS place amidst great applause.
The Newton choraus sang first The con-
etst number was 20. Great Is the Depth,
by Mendeissohn. and Lullaby of Life by
Leslie, and a third number to be selected
by the chorus Mrs. Boyd directed the
Newton chorus and Mr.. W.thers the An
thony.
Mrs. Boyd's chorus sang Mendelssohn's
Hunting Song for third number
The Anthony chorus sang Italia Below
ed" from Oepra Lucre;ia. by Donizzetti-
There was long applause following the
performance OF each chorus.
Owing 20 the fact that one Of the contest
ants In the cornet solo could not remain
Until today. the cornet contest was called
yesterday afternoon.
There were three contestants, NJ. II. w
Evans OF Clay Center, NJ. J. H Davis o.
Atchison and Mr.. George Hapgood Of LinGs
borg. The contest music consisted az one
number only. selected by the contestant
Mr.. Evans selection was odd Eehcon,"
by e Brooks
Mr.. Davis played Concert Polka" by
Bellsted.
Mr. George Hapsood played The Re-
turn" by Hartman
The piano solo contest commenced yes
;erday evening There were zen contest
ants, Mss Anna Owens Of Dodge City. Miss
Alice Tremor OF Marion, Miss Ethel Harr:-
son Of Ottawa, Mrs. ". y. Psarce Of Dodge
CITY. Miss Bessie Sawyer Of Nickerson. Miss
Lille Burke Of Nickerson. Miss Ida SUIT
ton OF Sterling, Miss G. H. Hale OF Wiz
field and Mr.. G. B. Durgan Of Atchison-
The contest pieces were Venetian Re
garta," by LIT, ard a second number Sc
lected by the contestants.
Miss Harrison played first, her second
number was 'Staccato.' by Carl Bol.n-
Miss Bessie sawyers selection was Nor
weigan Bride" by Gregg.
Miss Owens played as her second num-
Der ''PizzIcati," by Rafael Josedy-
Mr.. Durgan played one Of his own conipo-
s;tions as his second number.
AS the other contestants did not appear
hits morning the decision VIII rest among
these four.
THIS MORNINGS MEETING.
The morning program was largely I'm
promptu, OF account OF the absence OF some
OF the contestants in the piano solo con-
test A large part of the forenoon was
given TO Professor Roots drills. The sing
ers under his leadership are getting down
70 hard work, and will furnish a grand
chorus for the closing concerts.
Everyone is delighted with the meeting.
and It's success will insure even a larger at
tendance another year.
LAST NIGHTS CONCERT
The Auditorium was literally packed a.
the concert last night. The program was
an especially well selected one
1t began by the Wichita High school cho-
rus singing three numbers. Every time
this chorus appears it seems TO be a greater
favcrite with the audience. On account
OF the sickness OF member Of the Wichita
High school orchestra IL failed TO appear,
much to the disappointment OF the aud
enCe-
Professor Hapgood of Lindsbors delighted
the audience with bass solo. Mr.. Hap
good sang in the bass solo contest yester-
day morning.
The Anthony mixed chorus number was
substituted by a harp solo by Miss Tyler
OF Jlllct.on City. Miss Tyler again capt.
waited the audience with her harry and play
ed by request Nearer My God to Thee"
in response 70 an encore.
Than followed Professor Spencer's recital
II iS ~. "
musical feast. but have the additional
charm of furnishing an example and a stan
dard for pian:sts 20 strive for.
Professor Krantz Of Lindsborg was call
ed for baritone solo and sang selection
which was both artistic and pleasing.
The Hutchinson High school girls chorus
sang selection and the prolonged applause
showed them to be extremely popular with
the audience They responded TO an en-
core and again were enthusiastically ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Evans, who played IN the cornet con-
test. rendered The Warriors Dream" Mr..
Evans g young man and an enthusiasts
and accomplished musician. He played
Coming Through the Rye" in response 10
a hearty encore.
The Newton mixed chorus sang Mendei-
ssohn's Hunting Song" and the applause
could not be quietei until they were Undue
Cd to give a second number. BY request
they sang Lullaby OF Life
Miss Shepard's violin solo was an excep-
t;onally artistic performance This year
5 the first tine that Miss Shepard has ap-
peared az the Jubilee, and she has won
high standing among Kansas musicians.
There IS a smoothneSs and delicacy about
her playing which IS particularly pleasing
Mrs. Nhiteside sang Because I Love
You. Dear" and the storm OF applause
which followed gave evidence. better than
couid be expressed by words. the hold her
singing had upon the hearts OF the people.
4 beautiful boquet was sent 70 the stage
II the close OF her song, and the applause
continued until Professor EoaglaRd an
iounced that Mrs. Whiteside requested 70
oe excused from singing again. The ez-
IRE concert was a most fattsring success