The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-06

Evan Stephens compositions, "Cour-
age and I'VE Ever Pray for Thee
were sung in turn by the four groups of
little boys and girls. Chorus No. 1
was composed of children from the cen
trail part Of the city, under the conduc-
torship of Joseph Poll; No. came
from Davis county, with Henry Tuckett
as director; the south side chorus. or
No. 3, was led by Willard Christopher
son, and the No. 4 chorus consisted of
Professor Stephens children from the
north side of the city. DR.. Parry was
of the opinion that the prize money
should be equally divided between chO-
rus No. 3 and chorus No. 4, Profess
Sor Stephens was con1plimented on the
merits of his compositions.
Miss Lottie Levy, who recently re-
turned from London, received an ova-
ton when she appeared to sing a
charming selection. Her contralto voice
is sweeter and more powerful than
ever. 1t is now Respondent in wealth
of tone and artistic finish.
EVENING SESSION.
The. evening session was more large
ly attended than the afternoon the first
floor OF the vast auditorium being com
fortably filed, while the gallery was
not far behind.
It was a musical feast such as the
people of the west have seldom, if ever,
had the opportunity to enjoy. The So
los. without exception, were OF rare
excellence, Mrs. E. E. Woodward of
Boston particularly scoring a magnifi-
cent success in her rendition of the
Swiss Echo" song. Those who have
not heard the lady have missed some
thing worth more than coin. The
choral contest for mixed voices brought
out an array of talent, of which the
region may feel proud.
1t was a revelation to hear the choirs
from different parts of this and adjoin-
ing states render THE Tempest" one
of DR.. Parry's earliest and best compo-
sitionS. None but a critic could have
decided the excelling points of the
different renditions, and to the credit
Of these organizations it may be said
that the adjudicator was very cOmpli-
mentary in his criticisms.
There is one other who deserves spe-
cial mention, and that is Miss Lille
Pye of this city. Possessed of a so
prano voice of rare sweetness, she rem
dered Gottschalk's 20 Loving Heart,
Trust On" faultleSsiy, and well de-
served the praise bestowed upon her
by the adjudicator and audience.
GOVERNOR WELLS PRESIDES.
The evening session was presided
over by Governor Wells, who was in
troduced by Conductor Edwards as
your young and handsome governor"
an announcement which found a hearty
response.
Governor Wells thought Utah might
well be proud of the excellent standard
as musical center, consider
ing its isolation from other parts Of the
country, in the recent past. He con-
graduated the Cambrian association on
its enterprise in making it possible to
gather so much talent and promote the
divine cause of music.
DIR. PARRY'S SONG.
Prior to the address of Governor
Wells the Welsh national song, Hen
Wlad Fly Whadan." was sung in mag
style by DR.. Parry, the taber-
nacle choir and audience joining in the
chorus.
Before the male chorus contest was
to take place ]. Gordon
Jones of Denver sang THE Spirit of
the Deep" Mr.. Jones was heartily ap-
Dlauded for his effort. 1t was his origi-
nal intention to enter the baritone con-
test. but for some reason or other he
withdrew and perhaps it was a good
thing for the other contestants.
MALE CHORUS.
male chorus contest, a picked number |
from the tabernacle choir. The seIec- !
ions were THE Crusaders by Pro- |
hero and "All Through the Night by |
Davis. Both were rendered as nearly |
perfect as possible and DIR. Parry had |
no hesitancy in warmly complimenting |
he singers and awarding them the first |
prize of 800, donated by the z. c. NJ. l. |
Thomas Ashworth of this city then |
70 4
md was followed by Mrs. DR.. Hamilton |
n a solo on the great organ. Her eff |
iort elected much applause, but en- |
ores were barred and the audience had |
o content itself with the bowling |
hanks of the lady for the ovation.
SWISS ECHO SONG.
Then came the event of the evening.
he rendition of the Swiss echo song by |
Mrs. Woodward of Boston. Her effort |
vas appreciated SO heartily that the |
'ules were abrogated and an encore al
owed. to which she responded witt |
Comm Through the Rye" interpret
ng it in an original style which wOR
or the distinguished songstress new
aurelS.
BASS SCLO CONTEST
For the baritone or bass solo cor
est three enJeTed-R. 7. Evans IF SEQ
leld. Ed -. Stephens and Willard |
Of this city, each sing
ng in the order named. The selection
vas Thy Sentinel Am l." by Watson
Willard Christopherson was awarded
irst prize, witt. Stephens and Evans
in the order named. Tho
mount was 80.
SOPRANO SOLO.
Miss Lille Pye of this city was the
My contestant for the soprano solo
riZe. she sang the selections 80 Low
ng Heart Trust On" and THE Dove"
10Th of which were wcii received. The
Dung lady was the recipient of some
cry flatterlrg compliments from the
who pronounced her voice
Tor its sweetness % tone.
CHORAL COMPETITION.
The next and last thing on the pro-
ramme was the choral competition of
7ixed voices. The entries were: The
'oOele County Choral society, F. w.
.rthur. leader; Eureka choir, Thomas
lood, leader; Spanish Fork choir, w.
:. James. leader; Preston Oda.) choir,
;. D. Edwards, leader; Lehi choir, e.
;easley. leader.
The contest was a very difficult one
0 decide. as each of the organizations
id nearly equally well. The Tooele
hoir was first on the list and succeeded
4 capturing first prize, consisting of
$50 in cash. The second prize of $50
rent to the Lehi choir.
Just before announcing the iesult DR..
AIRY called the competing Orgaaiza-
ions together and THE Tempest was
This closed the proceedings for the
ay.
THIS EVENINGS PROGRAMME.