The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-17
The Cantata Sunday Night.

Lovers of classical music were
given a rare treat Sunday night,
when the Broadway Methodist choir
under the direction of Mrs. n. G..
Wood with Mrs. Wallace McClintock
as organist, presented Dudley Bucks
beautiful cantata, The Coming of
the King The growing popularity
of these sacred concerts is readily
noticed by the large and appreciative
audiences who attend them, Sunday
night being perhaps the largest ever
in the Methodist church. Announc-
ing selection from Dudley Buck
the widely known American cOmpos-
er who made himself notable by his
sacred compositions. would of 1t
self deserve notice; but for the
conception, Interpretation and car
rying out of the program Sunday
night great credit is uue the able
director. Mrs. Wood, who worked
uii''doliSlS w liuNt IL Il ohNNNoo'
Mrs. Wood is the very soul of music
and with her natural talents takes
pleasure in assisting others fhen-
ever solicited That this good feet
ing exists between others may be
were taken by some cr the best
singers in Arlmore
The organ prelude by Mrs. Nc
Clintock was indeed beautiful and
the audience began to feel an at
mosphere of reverence made more
perfect by the ladies' Quaret, Mrs.
Kyle, Misses Hopson, Littler and
Wolverton who sank Silent Night"
In the closnC lines the loud cres-
cendo seemed a fitting introduction
to part 1.-THE Coming of the
King" 1t is hard to specialize any
one part, every number, solos and
choruses, were so well rendered. The
Prophecy" by Mrs. Wood, the Advent
Chorus, the Baritone solo by Mr..
kearney, bass solo by Mr.. Freeman,
were each pleasing. Hail to the
Son of the Highest" sung by Mrs.
Kyle, was very enjoyable. Her gra-
cious manner, as well as her beauti-
full soprano. always adds a charm to
every occasion To the male quartet
greatest thanks are due. These were
Messrs. McClintock, Hoffman,, Free
man and Kearney, followed by a
chorus Of male voices, which was
perhaps more appreciated than any
other number. The Plains of Beth
lehem' were well rendered by an
alto solo, and trio. Misses Lite,
Wolverton and Mrs. Wood. Othe~
narts of this number were taken by
Mrs. Kyle, Mr.. Clough and chorus.
The Virgins Lullaby" was sung
by Mr. McClintock, his full, mellow
voice avs especially sweet in this
and held the entire audience with
sympathetic attention. One of the
most difficult and best rendered parts
was that of Mr.. Hoffman, as Herod,
in the questioning OF the Magi. His
voice was heard to an excellent ad-
vantage. The chorus which followed
was full and musical as was the
short solo, The Question" by Mr..
Kearney, whose baritone voice rang
out in clear sweet tones.
Miss Hopson very sweetly SANG
Alteration" Miss Hopson has done |
but little solo work, but for musical |
taste and Interpretation she is
splendid Mr. Freeman with his |
rich bass voice gave the last sol
part.
We have left purposely the men
tioning OF the offertory solo, Raff's
'Cavatina,' by Mrs. Lester. Wha
could be more beautiful than that
instrument, touched by such a skilled
musician as she? The whole concert
was uplifting, it was an inspiration
from beginning to end. Thsi choir
have been invited to sing this can
tata in st. Lukes church, Oklahoma
City, January 12, 1913, for which the
City of Ardmore should feel compl