The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
FIRST BApTIsTs' NEW ORGAN.
Formally Dedicated by Mr.. j. Lewis
Browne and the Sappho Quartette.

The members and friends of the First
Baptist Church were rendered a compli-
menlary concert last night by PROT j.
Lewis Browne, musician and composer,
and the Sappho quartette of Georgia. That
the large audience was not disappointed
was shown in its deep appreciation. For
more than an hour it was charmed with
the music.
Prof Browne and the quartette came TO
Savannah 10 take part in the organ re-
cital which properly marks the delivery of
the magnificent new organ TO the First
Baptist The organ was constructed at
The John Brown factories at Wilmington,
Del, and was erected by Mr.. Herbert
Brown who arranged for the entertain
raent.
The programme opened with selection,
''Sakuntala." played on the organ by Mr..
Browne, with rare musical taste. II was
highly appreciated by the lovers of classic
music. Mr. Brownies playing showed that
he had complete control Of the organ,
bringing out its whole soul in one instant,
while the next the tones echoed like dis
tant melody. Mr. Browne played a num-
Der of highly appreciated selections, the
last being an extemporization on a writ
ten subject furnished from the audience.
Mr. Herbert Brown made no mistake in
engaging Mr.. j. Lewis Browne 10 display
to the greatest advantage, the splendid
instrumeni. Il was evidenced by the
skilled manner in which the player TX
hibited the stops of the organ. All the de-
partments seem satisfactory and particu-
larly the sweetness of the flutes, the eff
fectiveness of the string stops and the
i beauty of the saXophone.
The Sappho Quartette charmed the audi
ence with several selections during the in
termssions. The quartette first sang
"One Sweetly Solemn Thought by AM
brose-Andersop, and concluded with the
selection, Bright Stars in Heaven" by
Rheinberser. Anything more finished than
their part singing would be hard TO pic
ture Mr.. Browne is certainly entitled to
much credit for the excellent training and
finish the quartette has received under his
direction. The quartette comprises Miss
Elose Mooty, Miss Louise Seals, Mrs.
Maud Reynolds Mcclure and Miss Emma
Burrus Their visit to Savannah will be
remembered. and those fortunate enough
to attend tho entertainment win cher
ish the hope again having an opportunity
to hear these cultured performers.
At the conclusion of the programme
Rev. John D. Jordan thanked Mr. Herbert
Brown for thf entertainment, and also
those who toKk part in it. Praise God
From Whom All Blessing Flow was sung
as conclusion TO the exercises.
A complete description of the organ was
contained in the programme in which Is
given the number of pipes and other inter-
esting Information. All told, there are L.
59l pipes in the instrument The descrip.
ton also says: This organ was con-
structed at the factory of John Brown, at
Wilmington, Del. It's dimensions are IS
feet wide, % feet high and 10 feet inches
deep. II is inclosed in a beautiful case
of quartered oak surmounted by pipes
richly decorated in gold and colors.
The organ is noteworthy for unusual
features of volcing and action. The foun-
dalton stops are of large scale. giving
full, bold tones; the flute work is charac,
terized by great dehcacy and brilliancy.
while the string-toned stops are wonderful
limitations of the instruments they repre-
sent the GAMBIA being especially remark
able in this respect. The whole blends
into full organ OF great power, dignity
and brilliancy."