Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-01-07
Christmas Services.

II The Christmas service held at the
Methodist Church on Sunday evening
was almost entirely musical, and was
somewhat OF community effort, as
the regular choir was augmented by
singers from most of the other
churches, and the entire Woodstock
Orchestra of twelve members not Onl Y
accompanied all of the choral mum
bers but also contributed several
purely instrumental selections.
The contributions by the choir con-
sisted of stirring and somewhat
unique Christmas Anthem of recent
i composition and four of the best
known Christmas Carols-Those be-
loved songs have served 10 many
lands for generations past to voice
the excellent alteration of the faithful
worshipers of the Babe of Bethlehem
| dark the Herald Angels Stag 20
Little Town of Bethlehem "Silent
Night, holy Night" AMI 80 Come
All Ye Faithful
Mrs. H. Morrison rendered con-
traltO solo. with a flute obligato by
Mr.. Giles, and Mrs Holloway, a So
prano solo with violin obligato by
Mr.. Spiker. Both solo numbers were
Especially we'll rendered and were
very effective.
Perhaps the most moving vocal
number was the "Silent Night" Carol,
softly rendered by the seated choir
Immediately after the Invocation, to
the subdued accompaniment of the
pipe organ, piano ard full orchestra.
As piece of delicate ensemble work. |
artistically phrased and shaded, the |
rendition of this exquisi.ely beautiful
old German Hymn deserves special |
praise.
The orchestra of six strings, flute |
clarinet. and three horns, assisted by |
the organ and piano, rendered "The
Heavens Are Telling from Haydn's
Creation, the Quonium from Mo |
zart's Mass in G, Hendels Largo,
and Recessional March by Lauren
deau. The Largo was especially we'll |
played, ending in triumphant Climax
in which the well-baIanced lnstrumeu
tation and the large volume of toneI
produced an effect that was truly
inspiring.
Miss Louise Jacobs gave readingI
with subdued piano accompaniment
Of the poem, ''How the Gates Camel
A jar," with an emotional sincerity
hat deeply affected the hearers.
The rehearsals of the choir were in i
charge of Mr.. G. Fl Giles, who con
lucted the choral numbers of the ser.
rice. The instrumental numbers were
onductei by Mr.. F. B. Spiker, OIL
he musical faculty of Massanutten
Academy, who is the Director of the
Woodstock Orchestra.
Miss Anne Clover presided at the
'rgan and Miss Catherine Bargelt al
he piano
Every participant in this praise.
Torthy musical effort deserves hearty
not only for the work
t the evening, but also for the exact
ng labor of preparation which made
IS fiual success possible.
Too much credit can not be render
d to Mr.. Giles for his untiring ef
orts not only in training the choir,
ut IN inspiring deeper appreciation
T music among the citizens of the
OWN.
A delightful musical program was
sndered at the Lutheran Church.
londay night, Dec 9th by the choir,
SISTED by Messrs. G. c. Styles
euor and Howard Fansler, Basso,
it'll Mrs. S H. Bowman as organist
he selections we're taken from ''TheI
hepherd King" Xmas cantata by
Iall, interspersed with songs by the
rimary Department and several
sadings. Special mention should be
iven to solos rendered by Messrs.
kyles. Bowman, Shaffer and Mrs.
Morrison. Jr., also the selection
No More Room in the Inn"by Male
uartette.