Messiah Oratorio Much luch Enjoyed By Music Lovers Those who attended the rendition of the Messiah Sunday evening enjoyed e a rare treat that climaxed the tile spirit of ot Christmas Day The Third Ward Chapel was filled fill fUl- ed with appreciative listeners some who have not missed the performance perform perform- ance of this great oratorio under the direction of Wm II U. Manning for fourteen years The chorus was at its best in volume and tone production and showed fine direction With the exception of a few solos omitted It was given with smoothness and 1 surety as never before It was regretted re regretted regretted re- re however that Mrs Annette B was unable to sing the I solos she has sung so beautifully for so many years past The soloists George Hess lIess basso 1 Herschel Neely tenor Mrs Elaine Southwick contralto and Lois Munford who sang one soprano solo In the absence of Mrs Betenson Bet Bet- enson deserve commendable re recognition recognition recognition re- re cognition for their splendid singing singing sing sing- ing which added much to the success success suc suc- suc cess of the performance Frank Van Cott also gave fine support at the piano as The Branch college orchestra orchestra orches tra under the Ule direction of Roy L L. was at Its best end d gave gave exceptionally fine support to the choral and solo work Also Its ability of Interpolating the tile orches orches- especially the number has received much favorable favorable favorable favor favor- able comment It Is an unusual thing for a town of this size aim to be able to present this great oratorio which calls for exceptional ability In vocal orchestra orches orches- tra piano and directing Cedar City therefore should feel highly honored honored honored hon hon- ored to hear the rendition of the great masterpiece the Messiah ItIs It Itis Itis is hoped that we will hear it again next year ear