The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-28

from Joan of Arc"by Tschaiskowsky,
was beautifully sung by Mrs. Jetta Camp
/ bell Stanley and was thoroughly appre-
| ciated by the audience who were persist
| ent inn the demand for an encore. Come
Away by Parker was then sung by the
chorus and was one of the finest numbers
on the program After enthusiastic ap-
plause it was repeated. The singing of
the quartet composed of Misses Jennie
| McClung Mabel Magill, Jessie Adams
and Mrs. Blanche Milne, was charming
and received much applause. The final
number, God Is Our Refuge from the
4sth Psalm by Dudley Buck was the most
enjoyable selection given by the club. the
tone cooring and shading being excellent
Too much can not be said in praise Of
Miss Olive Hill accompanist, who
faultlessly played the difficult numbers
on the program, filling all demands that
the occasion required.
Before the closing number on the pro-
gram was given Mr.. Hiram Imboden.
president of the club, arose and address,
ing Professor Leib, in behalf of the club
read the following resolutions which are
heartily endorsed by every member of the
organization:
Whereas. We, the members of the
Wichita Choral club, having had the priv
ilege of association with Professor w.
H. Leib. wish to express to him our
gratitude and appreciation for the
earnest manner in which he has labored
with us during the past months.
Therefore. be it resolved, That We tender
to him our heartfelt thanks for the pa
tient, conscientious and artistic training.
whereby we have gained in knowledge
and in understanding.
We have been made to see many beau
ties in literary Interpretation, as we'll as
in musical compositions. We have also
been made to realize the advantage of
instruction in tone coloring, phrasing.
enunciation, shading and intelligent inter-
probation.
Through the influence of his inspiring
personality the musical elements of our
city have been drawn together and a
bond of sympathy established, which will
strengthen and enlarge with each sue
ceeding seasons work and instruction.
Be it also resolved, That We regret Prof.
Leibs departure from our city. and sin
cerely trust that he may again return to
renew his labors with us.
(Signed)
HIRAM TMBODEN, Pres.
j. NJ KNAPP Vice-Pres
H c. MCLUNCi. Sec. and Treas
c. w YOST, Librarian.
]. w GILL
w r. DULANEY
REV. J. D. RITCHEY.
JESSIE L. CLARK.
MEDDIE o. HAMILTON.
r. +. COATES. Sec Pro Tenn
fter the reading of the resolutions Mr.
lmbodcn. in behalf of the Choral club,
presented to Professor Leib a handsome
gold charm as an expression of the high
esteem each and every member felt for
their director
Professor Leib very Interestingly re-
spOnded and was strong in his praise of
the work that had been accomplished
by the club. and assured them it was
more of a regret to him in leaving them
than il could be TO the club in having
him
At the conclusion of the program the
guests were invited into the reception
room on the first floor. where the re-
mainder OF the evening was delightfully."-
spent. Light refreshments were served
Ii was with genuine regret on the part
OF each member of the club that the
seasons work was over. and they had
had their last rehearsal and concert of
the present season.