Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-01

from the oratorio Siege Of the Nephites
and the opera, The DIN, were rem
acred for the first time In public iast
night This much must be said for
the music; 1t IL of u nigh order ana
possesses an originality pleasing to the
ear and demonstrates that Mr..
Stephens Is a composer OF no mean
ability. His reputation for chorus drill
work, on the large scale. Is well es-
tablished, and IL is no exaggcratlon OF
the truth to say that In this class OF
work he IL the most capable man In
Utah. The choir certainly did itself
proud last night; its perfect blending or
parts; its excellent shadings and in
tonation, evinced an unusual amount
OF careful training. Its best works were
in the Hosannah and God OF Israel
choruses. The 500 voices, grand organ.
and orchestra combined, produced
such n volume of sound that fairly
electrified the vast audience. or the
artists taking part II. S. Goddard ranks
first. He has n fine voice. a fine pres
ence and possesses magnetic influence
enough to hold any audience. Geo. ID.
PIPER, always a favorite. always care
ful and palnstaking, was not given
much of an opportunity for his voice
to be heard What little he did, how
ever. was excellent and fully appre-
clated. Mrs. Lizzie Thomas Edward In
some of her work, fairly outdid her
self. notably In the operate selection.
us sung In the gallery, above the choir
Mrs. Nellie bruce Pugsley was warmly
received. Her solo In the oratorio was
exuellentIy sung and brought forth a
hearty round of applause. The due'
Sling Me Lay. by Mrs. Agnes Olsen
Thomas, and Thomas 1Ashworth, was
one Of the gems OF the evening. Their
voices blended beautifully but Mr.
Ashworth. in one or two places, sang
~ Tho VpfPsSs al Mrs
Edward. Miss Edna Dwyer, Thomas
Ashworth and Willard Christopherson,
told but well in the motette. God of
Israel Miss Della Daynes and Miss
Leland Clayton rendered the duo. Love,
very creditably. A man who sings
soprano. contralto. tenor and bass as
Prof. stephens Is wont to, can hardly
be expected to be in good voice FOR a
concert. Nevertheless, Mr.. stephens
and Willard Christopherson sang The
Two Brothers with much feeling ana
We're compelled to respond to an en-
cort Mr.. Chrlstopherson was here
given an opportunity OF showing what
mangincent bass voice he has, Prof.
Joseph j. Daynes rendered Christmas
Fantasia on the organ. In his own In
mitable style and was warmly ap-
plauded. During the evening Mr. II. ii.
PIERCE, in n neat speech. presented
Prof Stephens with some beautiful
floral tribues. In behalf of the choir
and his co-worker, Prof Daynes. Last
nights concert, summed up. must be
voted huge success. 1t reflects credit
upon those who had 1t in charge and
certainly must be gratifying to Prof.
Evan stephens.
Town Topics, which held the boards
of the New Grand last night, may be
paradoxically and not unappropriately
termed one of the merriest aggrega-
Al. ~ a Na1
self for local public patronage. 1t
has been seen here twice before. but
this time II comes In an entirely re-
constructed condition, except as to
World Keller and Mack, who are In
separable from II. II people who saw
II when here before laughed heartily
at Its whirl of ludicrous situations, this
time their pleasure broke beyond the
bounds of genuine enjoyment Into the
domain of immoderation. The skit IL
said to be farce comedy. Perhaps II
Is, but Just how 1t is defined Is difficult
to state. However. that makes no
difference. The audience looks on and
laughs from beginning to end and If
asked at the final drop of the curtain
| what II has seen to excite Its visibility
would be compelled to answer that 1t
| didn't know. Notwithstanding the
great outpouring at : the Tabernacle
| last night, Town Topics was greeted
by good house and will doubtless
prove u drawing card throughout the
week.
Tho next attraction at the Theater
| will be the re-appearance OF the Salt
| Lake Dramatic company on Friday.
March 4th in Harvest, to be followed
| by the presentation on Saturday after
noon and evening OF double bin. con-
slsting OF the curtain raiser Fennell
and the drama Broken Ties. This
company met with considerable favor
upon their first appearance at the New
Grand several months ago. and its re-
appearance will no doubt be equally
| well appreciated.