The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-09-21

singers fer the solo parts. and second in
having 50 many well-known OF Wichita's
musicians and music critics in The audi
ence who could fully appreciate the ex-
cellence OF the rendition Of their numbers
In every way the Canrata was q musical
as well as financial success.
\ little more than q year ago the
Chorus Choir OF the Reformed church
instituted the custom or giving an annual
musical festival at the church It was
the second number in this series that was
rendered last evening. This was one OF
the two great compositions by Staiuer.
written for the closing service Of the
Worcester. England. Trenniai Musical
Festival, In 1873. II IS the New Testament
history Of the raising OF Jairus' daughter
oy our Savior. Tire music OF this we'll
Knows composition is OF a high order and
all persons who appreciate the better
class OF writings were delighted with the
presentation last night
The choir was directed by Mr. Henry
W. Huffman, who organized Il In 1897.
and who. more than anyone else. has been
responsible for its efficient work Mr
h A Bliss. the regular oreanist. presid-
ed at the pipe organ in a manner that
truly delighted all lovers u that nstru-
ment. The church was filed TO the doors.
all aisies and al space room being occu-
pied by an appreciative audience. fnclud-
ing the greatest musical lovers CT the
entire city, ali OF whom gave undivided
attention 70 the entire program.
Before the cantata proper. Mr Bliss
played an appropriate prelude and FOL
lowed with a professional. the Angelic
Song. by Rae, 10 the soft strains OF
which the choir entered the chaucel. sing
ing as they proceeded 60 the platform.
The opening Of the chorus Is a prophecy
OF the coming OF the Savior. taken from
the prophet Iralah. This is followed by
the story Of the death Of Jarius daught-
or. q responsive recitatiye between the
soprano. sung by Mrs. Griffith and the
bassO, Mr.. ". Johnson. who never sang
better IA this city. Ills grand voice
pleased all These difficult points were
splendidly received b. everyone. Both
the solosts IN these and the succeeding
solos cSptivated the hearers BY their
splendid Interpretation Of the difficult
parts. tenor solo by Mr. Fritz HUT
mann, IN his usual artistic and delight
ful manner. completed this part OF the
theme.
The waning chcrus % the rEourners.
weird commentary on life n minors. was
sung BY the sopranos ana altos 70 an
artistic manner. followed b. the rousinE
chorus Of unbelievers. sung By the entire
chorus. The story OF Enc raising q the
dead child is told ~ the soprano ln a
recitative IN the words of fhe gospel mar
ratlve. closing with the '-Anake chorus.
which IS magnificent burst q Joyful
song that fairly raises the bearer 20 Bis
feet with life snd hope This ehoBrs is
one OF the finest Of Its nature eyer WRIT
ter. anc 81 vas sung with epienfid effect.
One OF the very best numbers ~ the
entire csnfsta was the duet. Love Di-
vine. All ExccliinE. - Mrs. Grlnta,
soprano. end 1T. Fritz y. Hrtunann-
tenor This was deiighis'1iY surg wifn
finish and artistic interpretation that was
worthy of me singers who rendered -
Mrs. Grinifhs clear soprano was heard
10 good adrautace FL tfss number. ard
n THIS number Sir. Huftr5s1n'E fue SYM
pathetic tenar voice Has telling me
composition proved good rlzi1tr for
some efIectire ciimaNes ae weA - CELL
cate stadiae. which was 5coe fsi t1eics
b. Mrs.. Griffith and Er Eu-tnarr.
what was particularly etltTAffal ane
pleasing 70 an vas ffe dash. ecfrt ard
er-eHenf fen-o rffh which 80 fhs ch0g-
use. Vsrs sung The gre7isio1 ar1 rci-
uue IVES l-spin-z ~ every cne Ha
hoard =. ard attestei more thas anything
else. fne tirelesE. energetic ar1 r-rFrf-
ing drfnfrg fhlf wag recfrr7rf % are
ro-ru-leh thl- - sell Dolb-srs t1e an-
-rzf musical festival ~ fre Cherass rarir
~ ne Hrfsruea c1nfrr 81 a7 event that
viii fr1-a sfzs t.r1e or - anticipated W4t1
ilferest a1d pieas1re