Evening journal., 1920-03-10
CHORUS SINGERS
EAT and TALK
Judge Hastings and w. K.
Brice Speakers at Com
munity Banquet
DIRECTOR BARNHART
ALSO MAKES SPEECH

"Auld Lang syne' and the "Fair-
visoned Future" clasped hands last
night over the banquet tables Of the
Wilmington Community Chorus In ne
Charles Restaurant. More than 300
members and guests OF the chorus
Joined in recalling memories OF past
triumphs and predicting future growth
and success for this notable organi-
zatlon The feast was three-fold, in
speech and song and eats. The COM
munity spirit prevailed. with merri-
ment and good cheer for every indi-
vdual present.
Between the courses OF a delicious
dinner, Director Harry Barnhart led
the chorus in old llme and popular
SONGS from the brown books. The
finely sung music could be heard out
on Delaware avenuA attracting the at
tentiOn OF many passers-by The
chorus has never sung more enthusi-
asllcally or spontaneously.
Director Barnhart assembled the
hosts OF the chorus IN the Hotel du-
P0nt lobby about o'clock and led by
flock OF joy-sprltes who put TO
flight any glooms lowering around the
/ corner, the sing rs advanced upon the
Charles Restaurant. The cafe was
brightly decorated with 1ags. Com
munlty Chorus cOlors OF blue and gold.
and palms. The fair Mattresses were
some OF the preltiesi young women
| OF the chorus A number OF the
"ChOrus mothers" temporarily banlsh-
ed themselves 10 the kitchens to serve
! the excellent menu prepared by the
Cherries chef
simultaneously with the fragrant
aroma OF the coffee arrived the season
OF after-dinner speech making. This
part Of the program was highly enjoy
ed by all present Mrs William s. Hill
& les, vice-p president OF the chorus, was
: POSTMASTER. Her introductions OF
speakers were clever and witty, set
ting the pace for addresses marked by
sparkling fun DR.. Charles w Hughes.
pres dent Of the chorus, w Kirk Brice.
q Of New York, chairman OF the national
music committee, Army and Navy
Training Camp Activities. Judge Daniel
o. Hastings, Councilman James G.
Mearns, Director Harry Barnhart, Ac-
companist Fred Watson, Miss r. Ethel
Wilson, chorus secretary, were In turn
called upon 10 tell what they thought
OF the chorus, past, present and fu-
ture.
Or Hughes diagnosed the case OF the
chorus as that OF a child passing
through the customary number OF all
ments incident 20 childhood. but now
having survived them. being prepared
for a healthy adult stage. He prescrib-
ed enthusiasm, energy. and cO-opera-
tin as the best tonic for strengthening
the chorus and causing It TO grow and
achieve great things.
Judge Hastings kept the crowded
hanqeut hall In an uprOar OF laughter
and applause with a brilliant and witty
dissertation upon the chorus and its
doings. He confessed that he had not
realized before what a wonderful or
ganization the Community Chorus really
was, and what great work II had al
ready achieved, and would do for the
city in the future. He expressed appre-
clat'on OF Mr. Barnhart's magnetic
qualities and capabilities as a song
leader The judge said he had not real
lied before last night that the most
wonderful community chorus and
chorus leader were TO be found right
In Wilmington, but he believed that
such was really the case.
Mr. Brice, the visiting guest OF honor.
Is a man whose Official position has
brought him into contact with military
and civilian chorus work throughout
the country. He praised Mr. Barnhart
and the local chorus. Mr. Brice asserted
that the work OF the community chorus
great as It was IN war times, would be-
come an even more important factor OF
the nations life In peace times. He de-
clared that the community chorus re-
fleets the real spirit OF democracy, ex-
: pressing the new spirit OF a new and
great era In the history Of mankind.
Councilman Mearns spoke enthusiastic
words OF praise for the chorus.
Miss Wilson told Of future plans OF
the organization. She spoke particularly
Of the immediate objective. a hall OF
music, 10 accommodate 5000 people.
No hall In the city can now accommo-
date the crowds attending the concerts
Of the Wilmington Community Chorus.
she said.
Il was a disappointment 70 the chorus
that Percy MacKaye. the distinguished
poet-dramatlst OF New York. was un-
able 10 attend. Mr. MacKaye has taken
a great interest In the local chorus. 10
will be remembered he composed a
poem especially for the Wilmington
chorus, entitled, singing Together"
Director Barnhart and Mr.. Watson
were called upon and responded IN
happy vein Mr.. Barnhart expressed
anew his faith In the development OF
the local chorus into a great democratic
power for civic Detterment
Last nights banquet was one moro
;. brilliant success added to the long list
OF chorus triumphs.
a Those present were:
Harry Barnhart, James G. Mearns. w.
Kirkpatrick Bolce. Florence Bayard
Hnles, n. Garfield Harris, Anna v.
Barnhart. C. Wilson Hughes, r. Ethel
Nelson. Mrs. Edward F. Miller. Freder-
lex NJ. Book. Mrs. Frederick NJ Book,
Helen Currlnder, Mabel Downham. Mr..
and Mrs. II. C. Salgle. Mrs. A. NJ Ben
nett. Mrs. j. B. Shuman. l.. Helshler.
Mr.. and Mrs S. p. Deckerman. Mrs. f.
Franklin Turner. Mrs Florence Yer
non. Miss Lucy Jackson. Mrs. J. A. Pat
tison. Anna L. BOYS. Sue L. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Naevy, l. ~.
Eaton. Miss Kate r. Bullock. Miss Edna
VI. Bullock, Mrs Edgar Q Bullock. Mrs.
In. VI Beck, Miss Bessie G. Beck. Mrs.
lT. r Tester p w Jester W. J. Roach.
NJ Roach. w. Scott Vernon. Miss z.
A. Snow. Mrs r. Z Snow. w. B. White,
Mrs. w. White, Mrs. g w Hurst,
Grace E Hurst. Carrie A Nutter. Mrs.
John Briggs Mrs. Thomas Heatherton.