The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
Choral Cribs RehearseI.

On Tuesday evening, the Choral
Club held its first private rehearsal
for the pleasure Of its friends in the
Sunday School rooms of the South
Street Presbyterian Church.
In spite Of the inclement weather Q
large number Of people gathered tc
hear what the Club had to offer il
the line Of song, and they were GER
tainly not disappointed.
Illness. combined with the severe
storm, prevented many members Of
the society from attending, but those
who were present had been so thor
oughly instructed that they under
stood readily the wave Of the baton,
and yielded gracefully to its guild
ance. The main room where the
singers were placed was most tast-
fully arranged and we understand
that Mr.. Eaton was responsible for
its attractive appearance. When the
hour arrived for the members of the
club to assemble and take their places
the sight was SO imposing that the
audience could not realize that there
were any absentees.
Frank Eaton, the conductor of
the Choral Club, deserves great credit
for his able leadership, and it was
very evident that all present consi-
dered him master Of the situation.
When large chorus can render Sc
lections unaccompanied lit shows the
members have been we'll taught, that
the conductor understands his posi-
ton, and the singers appreciate that
fact. Miss Ada Sherman and Mr..
Hawley were the soloists of the even
ing and both most courteously gave
their services to aid the club in its
maiden effort to please the public.
Miss Sherman rendered charming
selections on the violin as did Mr..
Hawley on the cello SO the program
was pleasantly varied. Fred
Runyon accompanied both soloists
most ably and also kindly gave his
evening to the occasion. Nothing
but praise was heard on every side
for the delightful musical evening
and although the hour was waxing
late the audience seemed loath to
depart when the music ceased.
The club intends holding another
rehearsal in the spring, and we nm
derstand that several have already
applied for membership for the rest
|of the season. As the Choral Club
is the only one in our city it should
be well supported and Judging from
the success OF Tuesday evening it
will doubtless grow into a large So
ciety in the near future. There are
no tickets to be purchased for these
rehearsals, but the Club is composed
of active and associate members who
issue invitations to their friends
Last but by no means least, should
be mentioned William B. Vernon,
the active president, who is ever on
the alert and whose efforts are untir-
ing in the welfare of the club. Mrs.
Frank Marsh is secretary and treas
urer, and has also acted as accompan-
iste this season.
These officers are SO interested in
the success of the Club and present
the cause in such a manner that many
are becoming quite as enthusiastic
as they. Members are anxious to pay
their dues to receive in return the
Treasurer smile Of appreciation as
we'll as course of good instruction
in part songs. The Club is to be con-
graduated on the success of its first
public appearance, but where there
is union there is strength, for al
though through the gene rosity of the
trustees of the South Street Church
its meetings are held in Presbyter-
ian atmosphere, the society is entire
ly non-sectarian.