The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-20
MUSICIANS IN HUTCHINSON
Wfchita's High School Chorus Gives
Good Account nj Itself.

Good Account nf itself.
Hutchinson, Kan. May 19.-The Hutchin-
son News says of the musical jubilee, now
in progress in that city:
The jubilee is great success. 1t is prov
ing to be the best Of the series. The con-
tests are interesting and close. the attend
ance large, the work inspiring. Three thous-
and people attended yesterday and today
that figure will be surpassed. The con-
testants are making higher grades than
ever before, showing the advancement IN
music made by the musicians of Kansas
since the institution of the jubilee
REPORT OF CONTESTANTS.
Miss Wilma Tyler played the harp for
grade She was the only one TO enter for
the harp solo prize. The harp is probably
the least used in the west of all the popu-
lar instruments, but Is no less favortte.
Miss Tyler played Harry Rhapsodie" by
Chatterton, giving Down on the Suwarlee
River as her second number.
The violin contest followed. There were
three entries: Mr.. John H. Davis of Atchi-
son, Mr.. c. C. Won Boskirk of Lindsbors
and Miss Alice Marie Shepard of Burlin-
game. The contest number was 'Fanta-
sia," Faust, by Sarasate. 1t is a difficult
selection and gave the contestates ample
opportunity to compare their powers.
Mr. Davis was accompanied by Mr.. Geo.
Durgan of Atchison. and played as his sec
ond number Romance de Jassonda," by
Spohr.
Mr. Won Boskirk's second number was
Finale, Seventh Concerto" by DeBeriot.
Miss Shepard was accompanied by her
sister, Miss Nellie Shepard, and played as
her second number Souvenir de Wade"
by Leonard.
Following the contests came the treat OF
the afternoon. Professor Spencer's recital.
Mr.. Spencer Is gifted artist and he show
ed happy judgment in guaging his playing
to the building. Nothing was lost at the
remotest corners Of the Auditorium and
the effect was equally good in all parts OF
the audience His program was played in
two parts, and while he rested Mrs White
side sang I'm wesrin' AVA" by Arthur
Foote with which the audience was very
much delighted.
The afternoon program was finished with
Professor Roots drill. This is a feature
of the jubilee which has drawn many
musicians to the city.
Miss Myrtle Moore of White Cloud made
her first appearance at the Jubilee last
night with a soprano solo, The Devoted
Apple" Miss Moore will hereafter be in
demand at the jubilee
Mr.. Won Boslsirk appeared upon the pro-
gram IN a violin solo, in the place of Miss
Tyler who asked TO be excused from CIV
ing her harry solo.
Mrs Bracken. who is too well-known 10
the jubilee musicians 10 need any introduc-
ton or comment, sang a contralto solo and
responded to an encore. Mr.. Spencer played
her accompaniment.
The combined voices Of the school choru.
sang America" the audience joining In
the last verse, closing the evenings pro-
gram.
BASS SOLO CONTEST.
This mornings program was opened by
the bass solo contest. There were seven
entries.
Mr.. Myron ]. Mckee Of wetnoreIaud
came first. The contest selection was
Condemned Was /" N-. Mckee sang
"a Warrior Bold" by Adams as his sec
ond number.
The second contestant was Mr.. George
Haygood OF Lindsborg. His selection was
Let All Obey" by Leach
Mr.. Oscar Caps OF Kingnan followed.
His second number was The Wreck" by
C A White.
Mr., W. II. HsnSlaW or HUTCHINSON was
the fourth contestant HIS second number
was "Phosphorescence." by Loewa-
Mr. Cooper Of Junction City was fifth
He sang as his second number The Time
VIII Come" by Victor Herbert
Mr. F. B Walden Of Wichita sang next.
Selection, The Holy City" by Adams.
Mr. william Ash OF Haven sang last Ets
second number was Drifting" by Rock
well.
CLASS 4 CHORUS.
The Wichita High school chorus sang
Thanks be 20 God" and q selection OF
their own for grade IN the c.Ass A chorus.
Mss Clark has a chorus that Wichita may
NeIl be proud Of
The hearty applause Of the audience when
Il was announced sfterwzrd that they
would sing IN tonlght's concert showed
the popularity OF the Wichita HsSh school
chorus. They were here % contest h=t
there been other entries in class a.
The morning program ended with =
chorus arin by Professor Rect II which
several hundred singers joined
CASToRIA.
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