The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-06-03

in several years in the presentation
Of The Atonement" at the First Con-
gregational Church. This, regarded
by many as the finest of s. Coleridge
in Warrington in 1906 on the occasion
of the second visit of CoIeridge to the
United States. This Choral Society
was organized In 1901 through the in
splration of Mrs. A. +, Hilyer. mem
peronal friend of Mr.. Taylor. The
Choral Society grew under the per-
sonal direction of Professor John
n. Laton, then assistant director OF
music in the city schools, and under
hi magnetic influence this society be-
came nationally known for the ex-
cellence of its work. Coleridge Taylor
visited America twice to conduct the
society in the presentations Of his
compositions
The Society declined with the de-
cline in health and death of Coleridge
Taylor, but is being revived by Prof
Roy w. Tibbs of Howard University,
through the efforts Of the Phyllis
Wheatley Y. w. c. A.
One of the most interesting features
II this presentation of The State
ment" was the presence Of Melville
Charlton, A. A. G. c., one of the lead
ing organizations of New York City
organist of Union Theological Semit
nary and of st. Thomas church, Brook
y
Europe who was accompanied for the
society at the time of Coleridge Tay-
lor's visits. from whom she received
the highest commentator for her
was Mr.. Van Whitsell of Howard
University Conservatory of Music
Rarely has one felt the power and
beauty OF the organ as produced by
Charlton's playing. He is matter
technician and plays with rare musical
Intelligence. His deep appreciation OF
the music made him use the powers
of the organ fully. His work with the
pedal was especially clean. The play
ing of Miss Europe was artistically
finished and at ali time truly satisfy
ing. The ensemble effect was brilliant
The solists, Mrs. Lillian Evans Tibbs,
soprano, Mrs. Virginia Quivers, mezzo-
soprano Mrs. Louise II. Burrell. con-
and Rev. Charles Wesley. baritone, all
local singers. entered in to their parts
with thue spirit and gave most sym
pthetic Interpretation. Rev. Wesley
difficult role was sung with feeling
and Mr.. Brooks clear diction and
beautiful voice made his work ac-
ceptable Mrs Tibbs sang the solo,
The Plea to PLATE" with telling eff
feet and finish
The most delightful part of the
evening came in the chorus OF women
at the cross cllmaxed in the trio by
the Three Marys IN Wnich tho sOZ1Ss
of Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. Quivers and Mrs
Burreli most tremendously blended.
The chorus work was most unusually
good. being at it's best in crescendo
work which was most accurate, cream
cut and showed spiendid response to
the conductor. The mems voices were
of rich timbre and blendid well, being
especially effective in the dramatic
places. Several choruses stand out
prominently; the opening chorus
.Gethsemane," The Prayer of the
Holy Women" and Apostles and
Away with Him." and especially N
| nowerfully built up. The Chorus was
We'll balanced and showed the result OF
careful training. Prof. Tibbs, the con-
ductor, deserves high commentator
for the uniform excellence OIL the per-
rendition was for the benefit of the
| Girl Reserve camp fund OF the phyl'
lis Wheatley Y. w. c. A.