Show tabernacle CHOIR the idea that prompted the enlargement lar gement of the tabernacle choir is an ail excellent one the musical portion of the exercises in divine worship constitutes an important feat feature those who have been called to contribute in this department by using their musical talent have haye reason to consider it a mark of respect and confidence and all should cheerfully respond to the invitation vi tation none but those imbued with the spirit ottrue of true worship are supposed to be called to the performance of this duty in a choral capacity for the singing of the saints should be done in the spirit and with the understanding not as a mere mechanical musical A performance wilen when i the singing is executed thus intelligently the mental power working harmoniously with the vocal action the lord has said through sources recognized as authentic by the saints that it is a R prayer rayer to him under the capable leaders leadership bip of of brother john fowler the enlarged choir can soon be placed in a condition of efficiency the advanced elte aage readied reached already by those who have heretofore constitute ed tho the body of tabernacle choristers cho will hasten the harmonizing of the new element introduced one particular feature should not however in this connection bo be forgotten those who freely devote their time and talent in this department should bo be duly encouraged this should consist in their being placed in possession of all the facilities necessary to enable them to perform their duty in the best practicable style A suitable instrumental accompaniment stands prominent among the necessities the old organ which tind hwn tn in nan nver nver less in consequence of this fact the leader of the choir placed a m most ost excellent instrument of his own at the temporary disposal of the choir it has been determined to make this organ a permanent appurtenance of the tabernacle by purchase liae and a method of raising the necessary y means to procure it also to obtain air the books nee essary for the use of the choristers cho and to cefra defray y the outlay incurred in the enlargement of the choral platform in front of the stand has been decided upon the source from which this fund is to be derived will take the form of a concert on a large scale this project will doubtless meet with the hearty approval of all concerned and will bo be especially pleasing to the choristers cho who will thus by vy the exercise of their musical talent largely contribute to the attainment of the object desired it will also be unreservedly endorsed generally as it e will afford an op opportunity ty to the public of listening to a genuine musical entertainment I combined with the tile satisfaction afforded bythe by the consciousness that tho the price paid for admi admission is not only y amply returned by the enjoyment thus thu s dc derived but avill be used for the purpose of increasing I the 14 extent and t efficiency ofa very importing import int feature of divine service we believe that r the proposed concert will be very very V liberally patronized and it certainly ought to be |