Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-05-06
SINGING
CONVENTION
Very Successful Meeting at
WhitWeII Sunday.

The Singing Convention at Whit
we'll Sunday in the M. E. Church,
South. was signal success The tine
building was filed with representa-
tives from classes all over the valley,
and excellent singing was rendered.
The affair was under the direction OF
G. P. Layne, who separated the sing
ers as they arrived, according to the
parts they sang, and the consequence
was that the singing was more effect
i've, as the singers had opportunity to
work in unison.
The Convention met at 1890, and
as opening the grand old song, "Coro-
nation" was rendered by the united
choirs Then there followed prayer
by Rev. Osborne and another song,
after which the welcome address was
given by Rev. Osborne. The beauti-
ful song, Welcome" was rendered
by the Ganus quartet, who are excel
lent singers and masters of their art.
The morning session was then devo-
ted to singing by the choirs, led by
various parties selected by program
committee appointed for the occasion.
Several beautiful songs were rendered
and all the leaders showed the result
of the Gauus Bros. teaching. Some
of the songs were led by the professors
who were identified with the organiza.
ton. which comprises body OF mus
icians having headquarters at Tusca-
loosa, Ala
At 1880. adjournment was made
for dinner, and at 80, exercises we're
resumed. A large number of songs
were given under the direction of the
various choir leaders of New Hope,
Cedar Springs, Dunlap, and other plac
es: and all enjoyed. The Sequachee
choir which was on program, gave
two selections effectively, and choir
of children of Whitwell sang sweetly
During the morning session the
Ganus quartet gave several selections,
and that they were enjoyed goes
without saying. The members Of the
quartet make friends wherever they
60 and are very pleasant gentlemen.
The business part Of the meeting
consisted in the enrolling of the Sc
quacbee choir in the organization,
and the selection of Sequachee for the
next Convention which will be held
at the Blowing Spring. this city. Sun
day, July II. Other places asking for
the convention were Cedar Springs
and New Hope. Very elaborate pre-.
partitions will be made at Sequachee
for the convention, as the people here
are thoroughly interested in the move
ment. A platform will be built for
the singers at the Blowing Spring, and
something Of permanent nature con-
structed for other such occasions On
the slope of the mountain near the
spring adjacent to this platform seats
will be placed for the convenience of
the people. An organization to for
ward this work will be completed In
time to make all preparations. In
event Of rain Owen Church or the
Town Hall will be thrown open for
the use Of the singers. An effort will
be made to have the Ganus quartet
teach classes in this valley again, and
possibly they or some one of them
will be present at the convention, and
take places on the program. It is pro-
posed to have the mourning session
strictly as singing convention. and
after a basket dinner at the spring
conclude the exercises with a program
of special music of solos. duos, trios,
quartets and choruses from the differ
ent choirs.