Salt Lake Telegram | 1952-01-01 | Page 10 | [Untitled]

Let George Do It Oratorio Musk Music Form Originated in Rome What is the origin of the oratorio oratorio ora orne torio as a form of music asks a high school music student J. J J. J of Salt Lake Cit City i iAn An appropriate 1 a aate ate question at this time of year with many presentations pre pre- presentations s e n tat ions of Handels Handel's T The 1 h e Messiah being given in Salt o Lake City The liThe Messiah 1 is one one of the b best est GC George known oratorios Derived from the oratory of the church they have their roots in the liturgies and mystery plays 1 of the middle ages The modern form came into being about 1600 in Rome as a combination of music and sacred drama The form has taken on new vigor with its to new idioms of opera I What's That Pool A newcomer to Salt Lake City Mr 1 A. A M M. wants ants to know what that pole is on top of the hill lull behind the Capitol Building It is a 3 flag pole and the hill is Ensign Peak According to a newspaper clipping at the Utah State Historical Society the staff was erected by liy the old Salt Lake Herald and was presented to the state July 24 1897 by Manager McDaniel During Utah's Centennial celebration celebration celebration cele cele- bration in 1947 the United States flag was flown from the pole Named In 1847 Brigham Young named the hill Ensign Peak on July 26 1847 Wilford Woodruff member of the first pioneer group in Salt Lake Valley said We Ve considered it ita ita ita a good place to raise an ensign But as far as George could determine determine determine de de- termine no one is quite sure whether the pioneers did fly a flag from the hill top Send questions suggestions and complaints to George in care of the Salt Lake Telegram S. S Main l Salt Lake City Citro Complete Complete Com Come names and addresses must be included but initials only will willbe willbe willbe be used on request