Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

It was a big idea OF Prof. Stephens to
arrange chorus composed of the pick
of all the city chors, but like many
another big idea. It fell short Of rcali-
cation through lack OF aid and cooper
alton. only "a limited number OF the
wards responded with enthusiasm, and
instead of a choir of / 900 or 500, which
might have been made possible, the
combined chorus last night probably did
not number more than 500 to 600, Stll
It made an imposing sight and sent
forth a volume OF sound that was cleo
tritylng to listen to. The whole con-
cert was a notable one, IN spite OF the
usual delay in commencing, and In amy
other community than ours. where
there seems to be feeling Of surfeit In
all things musical, it would have ere
ated a sensation The concert was
specially notable for the reason that
the chorus was heard In two numbers
entirely new, and one 50 rarely heard
that il might be called new. The
march and chorus by Bellinl, an organ
solo with choral accompaniment went
In fine style. Stephens why do the
Nations Rage which presented the
novelty Of duet for two baritonea
(Mr. Robinson and Mr., Ensign, with
the Utah Ladies' quartet singing solo
parts, was gIandly effective, MIR. Me
Clellan's new chorus set to the familiar
hymn God Moves in a Mysterious
Way" was also nobly done, Its most
sympathetic and taking parts lie In the
middle ana at the close. Other sections
seemed TO be difficult for proper vo-
calization, but the whole conception Is
fine one.
The audience contained smaller pro
- Ia.
ana not many recalls were Insisted on,
as the program included twelve num-
beers. The Utah Ladies' quartet made
the usual charming impression, though
the selection seemed pitched high for
the voices. Mr.. Ensign had a big re-
ception, and his fine voice showed Off
in excellent fashion in The shepherd
King" The Quintette by Messrs. Py-
per Ensign, Graham, Whitney and
Spencer, and the male voice selection
by the Liberty Stake chorus, excellently
rendered. were the two numbers which
had To be repeated, Prof. Mcclellan
was I'm his best form in his organ solo,
and bowed again and again TO the APP
plause. Mr.. Wallace's beautiful bass
voice was finely suited I'm the Two
Grenadiers" song MIR, Weihe as usual
carried all before him in his violin solo.
Messrs Ashworth and Robinson gave
"a ringing duet in ringing style, and
Miss Anderson's noble voice was again
heard to beautiful advantage In one OF
the best things she does. Handles
Largo
The audience WAS only fair In size.an-
other evidence OF the lack of support In
the ward organizations, which were
supposed to handle the sale Of tickets.
Al the Theatcr last night a fairly
good turnout saw the new play by Lot
tie Blair Parker Under Southern
skies" Those who remember the
same authors way Down East" per-
hans expected too much. At any rate,
they left with a considerable feeling
nf dlsappolntmcnt after witnessing last
nights performance The scenery IS
beautiful, hut the play Is on tho quiet,
semi-pastoral order, that requires the
most delicate and artistic handling, and
this sort Of handling It IL only truth
30 say. the present company OF players
Is not able To give, The best instances
Of acting were on the part OF Miss
Wall. Mr.. McQuarrie and Mr.. Wray,
The same bill goes this afternoon and
evening
The date of the opening Of the new
Orpheum theater has been set for
Christmas day. and the force Of work
men now on the outside and inside OF
the house will be augmented to have
everything ready by that time. Mr..
Jules y. Rlstes, who has been assistant
manager Of the Orpheum In New or
leans. has Just arrived To take up the
position OF resident manager Tor SAT-
Lake. lie authorizes the statement
that every endeavor win be made TO
open Dec. 3d.