The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-02

passed the Arion, the only other competi-
tor, in quality of tone and acquaintance
with the pitch.
The military band contest proved easy
for the braves under the leadership of
Anton Petersen. In fact, they had
everything their own way, as no other
band competed.
During the session David Evans sang
Ever Bravest Hearts" from Gounods
Faust. Mr.. Evans has beautiful
voice, his enunciation is splendid, but he
is lacking in the finish that makes the
great artist. He has a tendency to push
his voice, which seems unnecessary. For
an encore he sang in Welsh the old song
of the CeltS which he sang Wednesday
evening in the Theatre.
At Evening Session.
The evening session was also late in
beginning. DR.. Danied Protheroe sang
the solo to the Cymric national anthem
and the audience. under the direction of
Professor Apmadoc. Joined in the cho-
rus
David Evans. whose duty it is to be
present at all contests, sang "Nita
Gitana," and being recalled sang An
ME Laurie" 1t is a pity Mr.. Evans does
are more worthy of voice like his. An
audience would Ike to hear him sing 1T
Is Enough, this by the way of concern
for one with such promise.
The adjudication of the minor choral
contest was made easy by the appearance
of but one choral society. The Liberty
Choral society won the prize because 1t
was earnest and honest in the effort
made. This ought to be a lesson to some
Of the chOruses who feel that prejudice
would have kept them from gaining the
prize. In the case of the choruses, hon
est effort seemed the only basis left for
the award.
School Children Sing.
The school children, under Professor
Wetzell. sang Evan Stephens Christ
Song heautlfnliV What could
one say when they had finished? This
time it was for prize of $50 for the con-
ductor and souvenir shields with Gym
ric design for the children. All praise
to the children-no, not all, for the direc-
tor is a Salt Lake man and so is the
composer 1t was gratifying sight to
zell when they were insistently called
forward by the audience. Again there
was cause TO feel proud
Tenor Solo Contest.
The tenor solo contest proved interest
ing. The first prize was won by ]. w
Summerhays of Salt Lake; the second by
Charles Brown of Denver, with the other
contestant a good third.
The violin contest was the hardest work
yet for the adjudicator, who later in an
interview with the writer. said that never
since he began to adjudicate at Eistedd-
fods, either in America or abroad, had he
met, with such excellent work by the con-
tcstants. The whole way through the
violin solo competition was very close
Three contestants appeared, all the pu-
pills of one teacher
In his announcements DR.. Prothere used
superlative adjectives in speaking of the
work done. The first prize was won by
Morris Andrews, the second prize was
divided between Miss Roumania Hyde and
Edward Fitzpatrick. Ten dollars was
added to the original second prize of 80
or, in other words. each of the second
prize winners got as much as though they
had won the original prize This was done
at the suggestion of DR.. ProtherOe-
Male Chorus Contest.
Much interest was centered in the male
chorus contest and many different opin-
ions were formed regarding who were the
winners. The two contestants were the
Salt Lake Glee club. under the direction
of Evan Arthur and the OrpheuS club,
under A. H Peabody. If we are losers,
let's always be game losers-this ought to
be remembered by all contestants. There
were many disSensions as to this award
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