The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06

native land and told what an impor-
tant part they played in shaping aft
fairs of Wales, the loyalty of whose
people compared favorably with that
of Americans. AS he closed his re-
marks the auditorium rang, echoed
and re-echoed with prolonged ap-
plause.
The prize of 500 for the alto solo,
20 Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
of Zion" (Messiah) was won by Miss
Heatly of Pittsburg.
In the next number, the Ladies'
chorus competition, Canton carried OF
first honors. The competition requir-
ed the rendering of two difficult pieces
(a) "The Lord Is My Shepherd" (F.
Schubert);, (b) "Harch of the Men OF
Harlech' 3D. Emlyn, Evans), and re-
auired a chorus of not less than 80,
but the Canton Ladies' chorus, led by
Miss Sarah LAWN, easily carried off
the first honors. One of the adjudicat-
ors in rendering his decision marked
the Canton chorus as perfect. The
prize which the Canton chorus captur-
ed was $3.50 in gold, and Miss LAWN
was awarded a special gold medal do
mated by Hon. Anthony Howells OF
Massillon.
The other choruses entered were
the Oakland, Pa, chorus led by Miss
Alice Stephens and theN tecilian La
dies chorus, of Utica, N. Y, led by
Prof. l, T. Daniel.
The latter chorus carried off the
second prize of 500 and their leader
was awarded special silver medal
donated by A. G. Eynon of Canton
The points given the different Choir
uses by the adjudicators we're as fol
lows: Canton, 952; Cecilian, SIN
Oakland, rs 2-3.
The solo for girls, sixteen years and
under, Sweetheart Sleep" Uewia
Watkins) was won by Miss Ramona
Smith of Canton. There were two 9th
er entries. Mary James, Alliance, and
Edith Bevan, of Akron. Miss Smitn's
prize was So.
The awarding Of the prize for the
next number. recitation for girls over
18, was the cause of some dissatisfac
tion on the part of the audience. The
recitation, "The Unknown Speaker,
was very difficult one, and it was 9
very hard matter for the adjudicatort
to render O decision. 1t was decided
In favor of Miss Gaynel Watkins, ol
Pittsburg. and the prize of $40 was
given to her. AS consolation prize
to Miss Williams, Hon. W. Aubrey
Thomas presented her with S., ant
Recitation Adjudicator E 8. Griffiths
of Cleveland, gave SIS to Miss Edit
Roberts, of Alliance, the third partici
pant.
EVENING SESSION.
Evening session opened at 7:45 will
q concert by the Emerson orchestra
the following numbers being admir-
ably rendered, while the officers ant
adjudicators were getting their places
March-"The Royal Arch" ANU.
...... ........W. j. Oberholse
Grand American Fantasia .........
................ Theo. Bendil
Observation-Disclosures" ....... Wallace
Flying Arrow" Qntermezzo Indien-
.
The congregation united in singing
"Jesus, Lover OF My Soul"
The first number in the contest wal
the solo for boys under fifteen, en-
titled, There, Little Girl, Don't Cry,
in which there were three entries al
follows: Clifford, Davis, Youngstown
Reese Williams, New Castle; Alber
williams, East Greenville, o. Wol
by Clifford Davis, prize sS. The othe
two contestants were awarded 81 each
The tenor and bass duet, "Cambri;
Freedom" followed. There were thre
final duos as follows: Ed. ]. Napiel
and David Stephens, Pittsburg; T.
Parry and Lewis Morgan, Granville
N. Y; and Tom Davis and Joe Jen
kins. Napier and Stephens won, priz
$40.
The adjudicators then announce
the winners of the male chorus compe
tition requiring chorus of not les
than 40. The selections were: 9TH
Destruction of GAIA" (De Rille) an
Gentle Maid We Sing to Thee" Dr
Parry. There were four choruses en-
tered: Arion Male Chorus, Utica, N
Y; Pope Glee Society, SteubenVille
Cleveland Male Chorus, and Home
stead, Pa, Male Chorus. The Utic;
chorus with Prof. l. T. Daniel con
ducting, won the contest, prize $35(
Prof Daniel was awarded gold media
donated by Hon. Silas Williams, O
Alliance. The Pope Glee Society, o
Steubenyille, won the second prize @
$3.50. Conductor Phillip was awarde
silver medal donated by Mr.. Georg
Reeves, of Alliance.
The big event Of the entire meeting
was the chief choral competition, mix
ed voices, and not less than 100 II
number, each choir to sing (a) ''Wor