The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-08
[ ABE r n ACLE
CHOIR SING
THE ODE
MRS. HAZEL TAYLOR PEERY
PlEASES THE AUDIENCE.
Fred C. Graham Proves q Source OF
Strength-Horace S. Ensign
Charms With His Baritone.

An evening of music which will be
long remembered as one of the most
auspicious occasions Of the kind in
Ogden's history was thoroughly en-
joyed by an audience which filled the
tabernacle to its capacity,
The appearance of Prof John ].
Mcclellan, the well-known organist Of
the Salt Lake Tabernacle. was greet
ed with rounds of applause,
His opening number Excerpts from
Wagner" was rendered IN master
ly manner and was greatly appreci-
ated. His other numbers (a) "Madrl-
gal.' by Lemare. (b) "Intermezzo.'
this number being especially beautl-
full and well rendered But when
the beautiful strains OF the perform
ers own arrangement OF Annie
Laurie as if sung by an invisible
choir. come from the organ the silent
appreciation of the audience was in
tense. AS the last note died away a
perfect ovation was given the perform
er and he responded by playing AN
dantino," by Lemare, one or the most
exquisite organ solos in his extensive
repertoire and one of the most ap-
preciated,
AS Mr. Horace S Ensign. Utah's
fayorite baritone, made his entrance.
he was accorded a welcome similar
to the one given Prof Mcclellan.
A better selection OF four numbers
for baritone could scarcely be found.
His first number. Star OF Ny Life
by Corllss. very dramatic and beau
tiful love song, was rendered by him
In most finished manner AS a con
trasting number. he sang, Three
Roses Red" by Norris. His third
number, Balfe's pathetic ballad, The
Heart Bowed Down" was sung with
great intensity of feeling. MY Sweet
Venetian Rose a most beautiful
song, was rendered by him in man
ner which called forth an encore from
his delighted hearers. He responded
by singing My Bonnie Rose"
At the announcement of the "Irriga-
ton Ode" by Manager Charles J.
Ross, the audience, which had been
anticipating for some weeks this event,
broke into prolonged applause,
The choir. numbering 2i0 voices
was a most beautiful and inspiring
sight and caused glow OF pride to
fill the heart of everyone present
This great chorus OF unframed voices
for the most part has been made into
one OF the best on the continent by
the efforts of Prof. Joseph Ballan
tyne their director, home-product
and one who has received his musical
education in America.
The Irrigation Ode" words by Mrs.
G. McClurg. OF Colorado. and music
/ by John j Mcclellan. of Utan, opens
with a soprano solo. 20, Desert Land. ="
followed by the chorus, Land OF the
Desolatc People" both depicting the
condition of the west before the com
ing of the Pioneers. The music Is
very difficult, being without melody
and very indicative of the text,
The second part, March of the
Races depicts the regeneration of
the Indians from their savage life TO
life of peace through tlling the
soil This part contains a beautiful
tenor solo and duet for soprano
and tenor and is very impressive.
which expresses the theme, THE Wat
er Reclaims the Ribboned Hills An
other chorus having for a theme. "The
Golden Corn Hides the Crlmsoned
Stains" completes this part.
Part 3. "The Pioneers" opens with
very beautiful and effective tenor
solo. with obligato male chorus aud
closes with chorus which suggests
rest from toll and trouble. entitled
Fair Sanaan Smiles in Deseret'
Part 4. The Irrigated Region" as