The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-28
MUNICIPAL CHORUS SCORES IN
MESSIAH

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Contributed hy Mrs. G.. g. OlsonO
Handlers Messiah the annual musical
festival which is given in all centers Of
culture as a Christmas celebration. was
triumphanuy carried through by the
Hammond Municipal Choral society. un-
der the able direction Of Mr. Samuel b.
carton at the First N Z. church ON
Russell street last evening.
Although the attendance was not as
large as when this beautiful oratorio
was given its premier last season at
The Deluxe theatre. it was very closely
attended and reverenty. though enthus-
iasucally received.
Great credit is due the Choral Society
for its splendid work. and although its
membership has been seriously affected
hv conditions incident 10 war times
enlistment on the part Of some OF the
male members and varied activities on
the part of the women--the quality Of
lone and certainty Of attack were all
that could be desired Without eXcep-
tion the ehoruses were executed with
ease and finish
The selection of soloists could not
have been improved upon. and those Of
IIammond's music lovers who were not
in attendance may well regret the pass
ing of an opportunity TO hear such
competent artists. \ certain indication
of their ability is the fact that the
tenor and contralto are 20 sing on sun
day next with the famous Apollo Clun
Of Chicago, while the soprano and bass
have been heard in This part great
many times
Miss Harriet Case. soprano. brought
TO her work a voice of pure and beauti
ir7fx Y
and poise only to be acquired by long
experience Her singing of Rejoice
Greatly" was a high light in the per-
formance
Miss Ruth Simmons. contralto. was
enthusiastically received by her audi
ence. and justly; her rich mellow voice
and winning personality dominating her
performance. especially in the singing
Of He Was Despised
Mr. Grant Kimbell. tenor who has
sung this part in a number of cities.
brought 10 the oratoria voice of
vibrant. dramatic power together with
thorough appreciation Of his associate
artists. He was heartily received and
in the conclusion of Thou Shalt Dash
Them" rose to the heights of artistic
Interpretation.
Mr. Thomas Remington. bass-barl-
tone, sang with the power and virility
that only a man of his stature can com
lnand carrying his audience by sheer
force coupled with exceptional ability.
His rendition of Why Do The Nations"
concluded performance of genuine
merit
The accompanies. Mrs. George
Hauser orgsnist. and Mrs. W. fl.
Mikesch pianist supported both chorus
and soloists in manner clearly
demonstrating artistic appreciation and
reverence for the score.
The glorious closing chorus "Halelu-
jah" was fttingly sung by chorus and
soloists concluding the oratorio in bril-
liant style. 1t is to be hoped that The
Messiah" will become a permanent inSti-
tuition here. as it is in other centers.
Mrs Carrie Katsos celebrated her
birthday anniversary on Christmas day
~ entertaining at dinner at her home,
20 Gostlin street The dinner was in
I'VE courses and there were covers for
the Misses Hanna Collins. sophia Grim
berg Pearl stuck. Marguerite Hastings.
0fessrs. Fred and George Grimberg. Mr..
and Mrs Herman Wnkler Mrs. Grim
berg. Mr. and Mrs. Gust katsos and
daughter Dorothy.
Al her home in \. Holman street last
evening Miss Verna Miles was hostess
to tho members Of the +, +. q. Club at
a delightful party A Christmas grab
bag was enjoyed following which the
evening WAS devoted 10 music and
games In conclusion the hostess serv-
ed dainty collation. The next club
party viii be given by Miss zoe Bush
1t her home, 357 Johnson street on