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Show GRAND CONCERT. The grand concert arranged for the purpose of raising means with which to purchase an organ for the Logan Tabernacle, was held according to announcement on the evening of Saturday, November 1st. The basement of the Tabernacle was crowded with spectators, among whom were President Taylor and some others of the Twelve Apostles with their wives. The programme was arranged with good taste giving a variety of exercises both sentimental and humorous. The entertainment began with the glee, "Welcome," by the choir. This piece has good music and was sung in a spiritual manner. A trio by A. Lewis and company was well rendered. "Where there's a will there's a way," by Joseph Wilson, was loudly applauded. Mrs. Watterson and Mrs. Cowley in the duet, "In the Starlight," displayed their musical talents to a good advantage. "Summer Sweet Shall Come Again," by Mr. Baugh with chorus by the choir, was appreciated. The anthem, "Asking Jehovah's Praises," by the choir was executed with the usual good style characteristic of the members. Next came the song, "Dreaming of Home and Mother." Its touching sentiment was fully drawn out by Mrs. Watterson. "Tho the Bells are Ringing," as sung by Mr. Stevens with chorus by the choir, depicted the alarm of a great conflagration in a thrilling manner. This was followed by "Awake the Song of Jubilee," by the choir, which it is needless to say was well appreciated. "Matrimonial Sweets," a duet by Mr. Baugh and Mrs. Watterson, is of a very humorous style and the performers did it justice. "Father Bring Home Your Money Tonight," is an affecting ballad and was well sung by Miss Lundberg. The singing by Mr. Stevens, was very highly appreciated. In his character songs, "The Old Maid" and "Up in a Balloon," he created roars of laughter and enthusiastic applause. He mimics the female voice in an astonishing manner. "When Grandmama has Gone," by Mrs. Watterson with chorus, was among the best productions. During the latter part of the entertainment several comic songs were sung by Wm. Davis and others, which greatly delighted the boys. The music from the Wellsville String Band and the Logan Brass Band formed an important feature of the concert, the audience being treated at intervals to some sweet selections by them. The concert may in all respects be pronounced a success. From its proceeds the organ fund has received an addition of $140. Much credit is due to Bro. Alex. Lewis for his untiring labors in making the Logan choir what it is, and for his efforts in this and other ways to get the necessary means for obtaining a suitable organ for the use of the choir. His talents and great musical knowledge eminently fit him for his position as leader of the choir, and are of incalculable benefit to Logan. |