OCR Text |
Show THE CONCERT. <br><br> The concert given by the Logan Choir last Saturday evening, all must agree, was a grand success. The basement of the Tabernacle was nearly filled with spectators, among whom were several of the Twelve Apostles and other leading men. The audience was a very appreciative one judging from the applause so liberally bestowed. <br><br> The opening piece was an anthem composed for the choir by Mr. Evan Stephens, of Willard city. This gentleman's ability as a composer no one doubts who has heard the rendition of this fine piece of music. Though all the singing was excellent and we hardly know which productions merit the highest encomiums, we will mention some of the pieces: The duet by Mrs. Cowles and Mrs. Watterson is deserving of especial notice for the excellent manner in which it was delivered, showing the highly cultivated voices which these ladies possess. The comic song by Mr. J. Quinney, "I am Going Home to Live Alone with Mother," was sung in good style and well appreciated. The comic character singing by Messrs. Stephens and Davis was very laughable and for that class of singing was about as good as any we have ever heard. "Get a Wife Young Man," by Mr. Stephens drew forth loud applause; among the best of the comic pieces however, was "???? Mind the Baby," sung by Mr. W. Davis, it being so suggestive and altogether funny. <br><br> Miss Alice Smith just arrived from England sang two songs during the entertainment, one entitled "Calvary" and another "The Blue ??? Mountains," these were gems; they contained rather difficult music, but were rendered in a pleasing manner, exhibiting a careful and excellent training of the voice. "Thou are so Near and Yet so Far," sung by Mrs. J. Thatcher, is deserving of mention, though the lady's voice is not strong enough for so large a room. During the evening four pieces were played by the Angell Orchestra. The boys did well considering that they had only been together two months and that this was their first appearance before the public. The Logan Brass Band too, was present and performed good music in the opening exercises. Last but not least were the anthems and glees interspersing the exercises were sung by the Logan Choir. This statement we consider as ????? as an exhaustion of the adjectives in the English language in praise of their singing. <br><br> Professor A. Lewis, as leader of the choir and conductor of this concert, had much of the success of the entertainment depending on his skill and unceasing vigor. He has the thanks and appropriation of the people for the great good he has accomplished. The net proceeds of this adventure foot up the nice sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. |