The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-04-29
GRElG CONCERT A SUCCESS
The Canton Singing Society Made a
spleneid impression on the
Large Audience.

NlSC AuNlclCcs
Wednesday evening the Greig Sang
forening. of Canton, made it's initial
appearance i'm Mitchell and they
carried the house 10y storm ~ their
excellent singing and the. n eethusi-
astic support of Mitchell fol he esp
ltal. The lower floor of ii aera
house was filled and a goodly mber
were in the gallery. Every leum Der
was applauded to the echo ana the
singers were Very generous in re-
spending to the encoles. The Greigs
make a fine appearance on the stage
and.. when the curtain rolled up the -
men stood there i'm neat dress, and
wearing white caps. On each coat
was pinned a little red stocking on
which was printed, "Mitchell for
the Capital" and it was a very tax
ing thing.
The first number was "Tambur
Slaa," a soldiers march song, that
was given with fine spirit. In this
as in all the six numbers sang by the
Greigs their voices united in fine
harmony. The words we're enunci-
aled we'll together, and their singing
was shaded with excellent effect.
1T certainly was a revelation to hear
such excellent music coming from
this society, which is composed of
business men of Canton, who de-
vote some spare time to rehearsals
sin ply for the love Of music. They
are under the direction of Prof. A.
X. Indseth, whose thorough knowl-
edge of music is we'll exemplitied in
the singers under his baton. At the
conclusion Of the first number an
encore was given that was received
with cheers. 1t referred to Mitch
ellis capital aspirations and was
composed for the occasion. Every
member Of the Greig is a strong
Mitchell supporter and the song was
rendered heartily. 1t is reproduced
below:
There is music IN the air, City of
Mitchell,
You can hear it everywhere, City or
Mitchell.
ALI the plains surrounding you,
Clear from Canton on the Sioux,
All will cast their vote for you, City
of Mitchell.
Chorus.
Yes, we will vote for Mitchell
straight when we vote,
We will vote for Mitchell straight
when we vote,
Little Pierre won't be in it for a
single blessed minute,
When the boys begin to vote for
Mitchell.
Oh! its hard to keep you down, City
They are for you in every town, CITY
of Mitchell,
Every man along the Sioux,
And the boys who wore the blue
All are going to vote for you, City of
Mitchell.
The Greigs sing the Norwegian
folk songs with fine skill, in that.
they have a deeper conception Of the
selections than is ordinarily the case.
Prof. Olaf Fossum played two pi-
ano solos that displayed a fine talent
On the part of the young..gentleman,
and he was received with great ap-
plause. His technique shows his
mastery over the piano and he PLAYS
with remarkable skill and precision.
Miss Lila.Rogers, the soprano soloist,
although suffering from a slight cold,
made a fine impression with her two
songs. She sings with east and grace
and her voice has a very fine quality.
Miss Rogers was encored each time
She appeared.
G. O. Knudson sang a bass solo,
81 Fear No Foe" in splendid voice,
and the selection was highly pleas
ing. He responded TO an encore
with "1hursday." Mr.. Knudson
extended the %:.tnanlSs of ..the Greig
for the royal manner in which they
had beer received in Mitchell. and
said that the next time they came
here TO sing it would be under the
dome Of the new state capitol build
ing.
AT the conclusion of the concert
the Greigs were escorted to tile
Mitchell Club rooms where the
members were entertained for a
couple of hours, and they sang many
of their songs. 1t was a delightful
close OF a vely successful evening.
Thursday morning before leaving
for Yankton the Greigs sent a CON
mittee of their number for Chairman
Bras of the capital committee. and
he was escorted to The Mitchell,
where he was given a royal serenade.
BAKER
Baker, April 27.-Secding is far adj
yanced IN tins vicinity; some have
finished and are blowing for corn,