The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
IN MUSIC'S THRALL
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Jewell, of Washington, d. c., in very
delightful manner. She has an adnlira-
BILE contralto voice, sweet, clear, thor
ouShly under control. and SO strong as
to easily fill the immense hall. She was
heard TO especial advantage in THE
Holy City" and was also exceedingly
effective in Jesus Keep Me Near the
Cross"
The remainder Of the solo work was
done by Professor Coward, whose mag
nificent voice and artistic execution
completely charmed his audience. Pro-
fessor edward was in excellent form,
and has rarely sung mere happily than
last night. He possesses 4 rich, sweet
baritone OF great volume and power and
the numbers he sang he had studied so
intelligently and sympathetcally that
his rendering OF them was nearly per-
feet.
He was given royal ovation when
he mounted the platform early in the
evening to lead the chorus IN It's first
number. When he came forward to
sing THE Palms" he received another.
and when he had finished, he was en-
cored SO persistently and enthusiastic
cally that he was compelled to respond
His next number was, Where is NV
Wandering Boy To-Night," to which 80
boys from the Boys Gospel Army Of the
\. NJ. G. A.. under the direction of MI.
Ambrose Page, sang the chorus. The
little fellows had been admirably trained
and did surprisingly we'll. keeping per-
feet time and producing really good mel
ody, the more enjoyed because OF its
novelty. Professor Cloward also sang
There We're Ninety and Nine" with
equal grace and effect.
The "DoXology" was programmed for
the last number, but this was changed
TO DIXIE, ana to that inspiring melody
the audience fled out, we'll pleased with
the evenings unique entertainments
Not little Of the success Of the affair
is due TO Mr.. Murray. who Illustrated
every number with beautiful and artis-
nc stereoptcon views. made especially
Tor the songs which they accompanied.
Prlmar i!y,thouugh.i its ultimate success
rests with Professor Coward. Whose,
splendid energy and organizing ability,
| coupled with the efficient and
talented cooperation of his assistant
directors made the cntert ainmcn
possible These assistant directors, I'M
der Mrs. James Y. Leigh as chairman,
constituted an executive committee.
| They We're:
Mrs. +. J. Ship, Portsmouth,; Mrs. r.
NJ: Allen First Baptist church; Mr.. John
whitehead, Erambleton; Professor j. p.
Rives. First Presbyterian church; Mr.
oidney Anderson, Atlantic City; Mr.
George Toms, Freemason Street Baptist
church; Mr.. G. W. Williams, ST. Lukc's
church; Mr. l.. ]. Peterson, Queen street
Methodist church; Mr.. J. p. Grandy,
centenary NJ r. church,: Captain John
| Keeling, Berkeley
Professor Coward left last night for
NirGinih Beach, where he will take a
brief and much needed rest, after which
ne VIII go to Nashville, where he de-
| s!Ens organizing a chorus Of 5000 voices
ior the Exposition. Should he succeed
| IN making satisfactory arrangements
| WIN me management, as he doubtless
| VIII, me people here are certain that he
| VIII be as good as his word and organize
ehat mammoth chorus, which Will give
TO Nashville and her visitors n surprise
such as they have not experienced in
their musical history.