The age-herald., 1900-10-25
WoMAeN3 e3ciprv
Great Ovation Accorded
 MT, Washburn in Nashville


 The celebration of the twenty-fft an niversary of Vanderbilt University-an oc- casion in which public interest is centered this week-has beed marked by many dis tinguished features, but there was no oc- casion that has called forth as great an ovation as the rendition of the Vanderbilt Ode. which was sung by MT. Charles G. Washburn of Birmingham.
 This beautiful ode was written last spring and at that time the members of the Vanderbilt faculty were arranging the programme that Is being carried out this week in Nashville. MT. Washburn was in- vited at that time to sing the ode which was subsequently, arranged especially for his voice. MT Washburn has been in Nash vile since Saturday, and on Tuesday, the day of President Hadley's address, and in- deed the red letter day in the history of the university MT. Washburn received one of the greatest ovations ever accorded any singer in the South.
 Of the occasion the Nashville American of yesterday says:
 "A fine feature of this mornings exer- cises was the singing of the ode written especially for the twenty-fifth anniversary by Alin Dantzler Wannamaker.
 'The solos were sung by Mr. Charles Washburn of Birmingham, Ala, a former student of Vanderbilt University, and Mrs. Jaoobus.
 MT. Washburn sang the baritone solo in very satisfactory manner, his rich voice doing full justice to the beautiful com position He is one of the most accom- plished public singers of the entire South.
 'EOllnWiop fir "a Wa a very effective mixed chorus, composed of some of Nashville's best singers.
 One of the most delightful features of the ode was a male chorus, introduced about midway of the composition. It was marked by dignified simplicity and great beauty of tone.
 ''The last movement of the chorus was introduced by a few notes of the trumpet announcing the climax The chorus then moved on with great power to the end. High over all was heard Mrs Jacobus' voice carrying one clear silver note.
 This composition was written with a view to orchestral accompaniment, which was arranged by MT. Miller. The orchestra on this occasion contained some of the best musicians in Nashville and they played with great smoothness and power.
 Mrs Ashford, the composer, accompan- led at the piano, and she certainly has every reason to feel proud of her fine work.
 ''The direction of the chorus was in the experienced hands of MT. John Ashford. MT. and Mrs. Ashford have been associated with Vanderbilt for sixteen years.
 Never in this city has a public singer ever been given such an ovation as was accorded MT. Washbun At the conclu- sion of the singing of the ode the audience broke forth into a perfect storm of ap- plause :. Mrs. Ashford and MT. Washburn both came forth in acknowledgment of the ovation, but this did not satisfy the au- dience, which refused to be quiet unless the ode was resung, which MT. Washburn did very gracefully"
 In referring to the ovation accorded MT. Washburn, the Nashville Banner states:
 "The ovation of the day, however, came when the Vanderbilt Ode was sung by Charles c. Washburn, formerly of Wander bilt now of Birmingham, assisted by splendid chorus of sixty voices trained by Mr. and Mrs. Ashford The ode was the work of Olin Dantzler Wannamaker, for merly a student at Wofford College. It was set to music by Mrs. E. L. Ashford. The effect of the music was instantaneous, the singers being accorded true ovation. The applause continued longer than an ordinary encore, and Chancellor Kirkland presented Mrs. Ashford to the audience. She bowed her thanks, not once but twice, but the ap- plause still continued MT. Washburn was called for, and not until the ode was sung again in its entirety was the audience sat iSfiPd.