Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

rarely get together, but last night
showed that they can do 80, and the re-
suit was admirable. They played sew
eral selections the most notable Of
which was the Lohcngrln number 60
was most beautifully executed. though
married somewhat bv noise among the
children boz the various parts Of the
house. The military band of nearly
thirty pieces, also made a fine impress
sion, and Mr. C0leman's work as lead
er Us especially 10 be commended. The
"Sercnade' selection was BEAUTIFULLY
executed the choir. under Mr. Ensign
gave an excellent account OF them
selves The opening number "rhe ln-
namatus." with the solo by Mrs Ed-
ward. was warmly applauded, and the
"Halclujah Chorus at the close was
executed IN the usual majestic style.
Mrs Gerrans was unable 20 appear, Mr..
Give st0rmed his audience as usual,
ana had 10 retire 10 avoid being forced
into an encore. Ills violin work shows
immense strides in the past few years.
Mr.. Christensen made q big hit Tor his
cornot solo. his variations being beau
tlfuly rendered. and he too had q big
call SIR Pyper and Mr. Ensign gave
"a charming duet. Nina In admiral
BILE style ana both were heartily ape
ploudod Prof R8do.I0e'a organ solo
was rendered IN hts won known artls-
tie manner. and he was accorded big
reception. Miss Fishers two songs won
applause. and everyone maryelled To-
hear such power from the p1ssessor Of
SO slight "a physique. Her high notes
completely hllcd the building. Mr.
Goddard was not only down for @ SCI
lection from the Messiah which he
gave excellenty. but he was In charge
OF the program. and he pushed 10
through as rapidly as possible drawing
forth applause from the audience when
he insisted on everyone's romainiuc
seated 90 the end. and calling an the
ushers Co close the doors to prevent
the usual exodus that sets in before The
final numbers. The accompanies Of the
evening were Messrs Daynes Shep-
herd. Darlington and Coop.
The president of The evening was
Hon. a. L. Thomas who Is also presi-
dent OF the Cambrlau association, and
be opened the exercises By recalling, ih
q feeling manner the previous con-
ccrts given IN the Tabernacle Tor the
benefit Of the distressed notably that
I'M aid ~ the J0hnstown sufferers, aud
also spoke OF the fact that so many of
those who persisted To- the Scoteld dis
aster We're ot the same nationality as
the Cambrian association. Tie also re-
turned thanks % the authorities of The
Church for donating the use Of the Tab
ernacle.
II takes a big calamity to bring the
musicians OF Salt Lake together into
combined orchestra ana the gentle
men who PLAYED together last night
should mentally resolve that nothing
short OF q BIG calamity VIII cause them
10 separate again. ] 'ir work was SO
splendid even with only two or three
rehearsals that one could easily see
what possibilities lay ahead Of them II
they had a permanent organization.
Last nieht those who worked under
Mr.. Waihe's baton. comprised four first
first yiolins. two flutes. four clarI0uets.
three second viollns, two French horns
two comets, two trombones. two
drums and one cvmbais The per-
formers are nearly am man who max,
their living through their Instruments.
and the fact that during the summer
they are widely scattered among the
various resorts perhaps. makes 10 diili-
cult 90 get together Tor the necessary
rehearsois. but an organization ought
60 be made with r. view fo united work
during the coming f8ll II such an Or
chestra could Doe brought together
there Us no reason why n series OF sub
scriptlon concerts could not be worked
up. so that the performers might be
given q fair return for their labors. II
rs doubtful whether they could receive
the entire compensation that they de-
serve, because OF their number and OF
the expense attending Theater con-
certs but n they banded themselves to-
gether. first from O love OF their art
and a desire 20 see fine orchestra es-
tabl.shcd in Salt Lake some financial
rJurn for their labOrs would be sure
TO follow Everyone hopes that now
our musicians have shown what they
can DO IN an emergency they viii not
again allow themselves TO be dlsorgan-
lied.
The advance sale for the John Drew
engagement opens az the Theater to-
morrow morning. The stay being linn
tied 20 one night. Saturday, there IS no
question as 70 the rush that will fol-
low
Tonight Gentry's Dog and Pony show
exhibits IN this city on Fourth South
between Main and State streets. The
parade today attracted a great amount
OF attention. and as the city Is
thronged with youngsters just out Of
school the show is sure TO do a great
business.
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