The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-04

not mistake in pronunciation, re-
cited the selection correctly, inserted
not word, and did not omit a sylla-
bic. Miss Mitchell mispronounced
some words, and her voice was un-
suitable to the piece. Where deep
tones were required she could not
give them, and where muttering was
required she was too loud. Mr.. Jen-
nings inserted many words where he
should not, and his gestures were
awkward. His conception was also
poor. Miss Mitchell was awarded a
special prize.
BASS SOLO.
The bass solo for a prize of IS, on
the selection, "Arm, Arm Ye Braves"
brought forth David jenkins, Philip
II. Warren and Watkin Isaacs The
adjudicator was disappointed in not
having more competitors on this num-
Der, when there are so many BARI
tones in Scranton. The first singer
sang very good, has pretty voice
and good phrasng, but lacked the
spirit of. the song. The second COM
petitor expressed the proper courage
and sang more majestically than the
others. He made two mistakes, but
prize, which was awarded Mr.. War
rem. The last named singer sang too
light, and had a very poor conception
Of the piece. The adjudicator advised
him to consult a musical dictionary
to learn of musical characters when
he sings again in competition.
Adjudicator Daniels then gave his
decision on the competition of a con-
gregational tune. He received sixteen
responses, the best of which was writ
ten by Common Councilman Thomas
NJ. Watkins, and he was awarded the
prize of SO.
The competitive solo, "Millers
Daughter" for persons over As years
of age, caused the most amusement OF
the eisteddfod. The competitors were
Evan L. Evans, Benjamin Grihiths and
Mrs. Sarah Sainsbury. The adjudica-
tor said their faults We're even, and
in compliment to the lady awarded
her the prize. A ripple of laughter
was caused by Mrs. Sainbury an
| nouncing afterwards that the prize
| bag she received was empty. The
money had been dropped on the flool
| unintentionally.
/ fANofk CoMl lllON.
Probably the best competition of the
eisteddfod was on the tenor solo
"Gwlad y Delyn," for a prize of s.
! The competitors were Eos Cenin,
Richard Williams, of Wilkes-B Barre
Thomas Abrams, of the Simpson NAL,
quartette; David Stephens, of tn
Schubert quartette, and Isaiah viii
iams of Wilkes Barre. These fou
were selected from nine in the pre-
liminary, and Mr. Daniels stated "the,
were the best bunch of tenors he eve
heard in his life" and all were worth,
of the prize.
In the competition Eos Cenin san!
In good voice, was little faulty ol
one note and others were .cut too alb
ruptly. He also sang too hurriedly
Mr.. Abrams had a splendid conception
of the song, but did not learn it we
enough. Isaiah Williams has a prOett
voice, the adjudicator said, and san
with ease. but his top notes wer
husky. David Stephens sang in splcn
did voice, his opening was very i'm
posing, the aria throughout was we
sung and he gave a most satisfactor
rendition. He was awarded the priz,
There were several entries on tn
music sight reading, but none re
sponded TO the conductors call, an
the competition was abandoned. Th
duet Call to Arms" prize Sc, for tenc
and bass, had two parties, David Jer
kins and David j. Davis, the tw
Dawes" and David Stephens an
Philip Warren.
Both parties gave excellent rend
tions, but the one was better BALANCED
The tenor of the first party sang h
top notes too openly and shouted ir