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Detroit, Port Huron, Rouses Point, Massena Springs and Montreal. You can Reach the Famous . . . (Srorgiiin 36ai), ittushoka aub ittiblaub Bietvicts, "THti HtdHI.ANDS OF OyTARIO," SEE THAT YOUR-TICKETS READ OVER THE Grand Trunk Railway. • ^Illllllllllll!!! C. W. GRAVES, M. C. DICKSON, Traveillng Passenger Agent, District Passenger Agent, LONDON, ONT. TORONTO, ONT. N. W. POWER, GEO. T BELL, L. J 8EARGEANT, General I'lisseiiKer Auent. Asst (i<-n. PnssenKcr A||t ne interested (not even the Secre tary) knew who they were until after the competition. The Judges were Prof. J. I) A. Tripp, of Toronto, and Prof. J. K. P. Aldous, of Hamilton, and the result is as follows : .MIXKD CIIORUH COMrETITION— IOC POINTS. Point*. Ist. London, conducted by R. Pococke, - 88 2nd. HrusHelH and Stratford, conducted by W. .T. Freeland, - S5 l^rd. Berlin, conducted tiy Theo. Zoellner, - - 84 4th St. Thomas, " " Chas. Ayers, 78 MALE ("HOBCS. Isl. Berlin, conducted by Theo. Zoellner, 84 2nd. Water'oo, " •* D. Bean, 78 Si'd. Brussels and Stratford, conducted by W. J Freeland, - - 65 Fiom present prospects the gathering of 181)5 promises to eclipse all previous ones, in that London is so centrally situated that a larger district can be reached without such a long tedious trip by rail. Queen's Park is a beautiful spot, and has facilities for handling and comfortably seating the audience, a want which was severely felt last meeting. The musicians and citizens are making great preparations to receive and entertain the visiting Choirs while there. Quite a number of choruses have signified their intention of entering the competition, the arrangements for judging of which will be again placed in the hands of a prominent musician residing outside of the district. We hope to hold a Provincial gathering next year and interest a number of Choral Unions to prepare the same Oratorio next winter for a concert in their own locality and unite in rendering it at the place selected for our next outing. The aim is to drop creeds and denominationalism for one day, and join in a grand social re-union, and at the same time make the gathering educative by assisting to render, or listening to, music specially prepared for same. Hoping that all may unite in making the present gathering an event long to be remembered socially and musically, I am, respectfully yours, TH£ Skcrbtaby. 'J- f'hatham MR. W. J. FREELAND. each, and "hich, as it >'e interest ds of Prof. the Secre "he Judges ■AJdoiis, of Point*. - 88 S5 • 84 78 - »t 78 - 66 Mises to ited that IOU8 trip landling severely ions to tion of which Bsiding iterest > next Bering ' day, e the uusic igan tY. '() SKKTCH of thf hJHtory uf th<> I'nion Clioii- K'^th- (>rinK>^ would ht'conipluti* without reffrnnce to th»* lalt- W. J. Kreelantl of Stratford, whoMt- cntluiHiaHtic co-operation and wise (■«)iinH>'lH huvt' been h4i much appreciated in the p»i»t. and the want of which s») keenly felt in ari-aiiKinK for the present gather- ing- And knowing how popular he was, and wh>it a warm place he had in the atTectiouH of the music-loving people who knew him, it atTords us pleasure to give his portrait witti a short sketch of his life. Mr. F'reeland was horn in Bedhampton, Hampshire, Kngiand, 55 years ago, and came to Canada in 18(3U, settlirg in London, Ontario. He at once became prominent in Y. M. ('. A. work, and for six years was Secretary of the London Association, He was at the same time an enthusiastic apostle of Tonic-Sol-Fa, and soon became an active and successful pi-opogandist of the system. For some years he carried on business and taught music, but about sixteen years ago gave >ip commerce and devoted his whole energies and time to musical work in connection with church and school. In March, 1887, he moved to Stratford, and started an evening class, the success of which so pleased the School Board that they engaged him as Music Instructor in the Public Schools, a posi'ion which he held up to his lamented death For some years he was also the leader of the Choir of Knox Presbyterian Church in the city. Mr. Freeland departed this life just as the hells of the city were ushering in the New Year of 18()5, after a protracted and painful illness, and although the fatal character of his malady was well known, the news of his death came as a shock to the comnuinity. It was felt sui a public calamity in the city, and thousands of pupils and ex-pupils, to whom he had endeared himself, mourned his death as that of a. beloved friend, as did the people at large Mr. Freelancl was a man of singularly attractive personality, with a sunny temperament and courtly manner which nothing could ruffle. As one of the clergymen who conducted the funeral service truly said: "His ' good morning ' was an influence which was felt for the wole dav-" His energy was indomitable, and courted rather than avoided difficulties. He was endowed with all the qua'ities necessary in a pioneer of the new notation, and where he failed to make musical converts he never failed to make personal friends. THE UNI1F.I) CHUIFfS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. T\® i(p)I@ fm^@nmr^o So|inino liaritone Tenor IMano tiindiinitr itf (►rclicsir.i itiu. Hand. MKS. MAUTIN MIUI'IIV. Iliimilinn, MK. I". \V.\Iui;i) and two tiiolsani) voiles, folk hl'ndkei) voices. General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Conductor of Children's Chorus, Conductor of Oratorio "Creatl-jn," MK. CHARLES A. WINTER J. H. BEVERIDGE MR. J. L. BARRON MR. ROSELLE POCOCKE I 1 CITIZENS' COMMITTEE. ALD. G. W. ARMSTRONG. MR. ROSELLE POCOCKE. MR. GEO. B. KIRK. The united Choiks Musical Festival • ^smH 1^ >' >'< ' 1 3 L •■■* -■a ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^^H^ w MR. A. S. VOGT 'AS born at VVaHhington, Oxford ('ouiity, Ontario, on August 14th, iS61. His parents renaoved to Klnnra in I8(i;{, where he lived until 1877, receiving his primary education at the Public Hehools of that plier, Pitch, Et THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. ©rd©r (0)11 tllh© I]?ir(D)S!raimiM©o Tuesday Evening, July 9th, The Creation." Wednesday Afternoon, July lOth, Grand Concert and Competition. Wednesday Evening, July 10th, Concert by Competitive Choirs. Thursday, July llth. Immense Picnic at Port Stanley. REGULAT(ONS---The Afternoon Concerts will begin at 2 o'clock; Evening Concerts at 8 o'clock. At the Park the audience will please not move about during the singing. At the Rink doors will be closed during rendition of the numbers, and only opened between. 10 The united Choirs musical Festival. !i ii LONDON W. CAVUN BARRON, I'riticipal. 250 in Attendance this Year. 14 Teachers. DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES. The Conservatory Graduates all (kcii|»y Prominent Positions. Send for Circular of Curriculum, etc. k FIVE MINUTES WALK FROM 6. T, R. FIFTEEN MINUTES WALK FROM C. P. R. :ii THE UNITED Choirs Musical Festival II MR. FRED. JENKINS WAS born and reared in the' ancient city of Caerleon, Mamtnothshiie, England. He sang as a choir boy 'in the Parish Church Choir, and served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith He joined the army and played! trombone and euphonium in the band of the regiinent. Tiring of the service, he went back to his trade, and also studied singing with Mrs. John Tilley, of Merthyr Tydfit, Mr. Geo. Whitehepd, of New Swindon, and other eminent teachers. Was a popular tenor in the west of England. Came over to Canada in 188(), where he sang with great success in all the principal cities. Has resided in Cleveland, Ohio, for eleven years. He is tenor and choir-master of the Second Pres- byterian Church, .und of the Scoville Avenue .Jewish Temple. Mr. Fred. Jenkins has, during the past nine years, sung the tenor solos in the following list of works piet-ented by the Cleveland Vocal Society: St. Ursula, (Co wen) - Twice The MESHTA.H, (Handel) Three Times The Tower OF Bahel, (Rubinstein) Once The Stahat Mater, (Rossini) . - - . . Once The Spectre s Bride, (Dvorak) Twice The (Joluen Legend, (Sullivan) Twice The Bride OF DuNKERRON, (Smart) Orce The Requiem, (Verdi) Twice Damnation of Faust, (Berlioz) Once Hymn OF Praise, (Mendelssohn) Once St Paul, (Mendelssohn) Once The Creation, (Haydn) Once The Redemption, ^Gounod) --.---. Once Tf u' 12 THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. MRS. MARTIN-MURPHY. Prima-Donna Soprano. Residence : llV.Hughson St. West, Hamilton, Ont. mmm THE United Choirs Musical Festival. 13 MRS. MARTIN-MURPHY. THKRP] is no soprano soloist before the public who has had a more brilliant career than Mrs. Martin-Murphy, whose sing- ing at the Philharmonic concerts has been so greatly admired and has caused such a genuine sensation in Hamilton's musical circles. As Miss p]mnui Martin, eleven years ago, she made a great name in the musical worlds of New York, Chicago and other great centers, by her brilliant singing of operatic and oiatorio selections. During that time she appeared in some of the most noted musical organizations. On returning to Hamilton, Mrs. Martin Murphy took the solo par s in various oratorio performances throughout the country, and sang at numerous concerts, always meeting with unqualified praise. At the first annual concert of the Philharmonic Society, in 1884, when "Elijah" was produced, she sang the soprano solos magnifi- cently. In 1885 Manager Vv^etherell, attracted by the gieat ability of Mrs. Martin-Murphy, offered her an engagement with the Emma Abbot Opera Company to appear in the leading parts of the princi- pal English operas during the following season. Mrs. Martin- Murphy accepted the otter and went on the road, but poor health at the time compelled her to resign the important position before she had travelled far. Since then she has resided in Hamilton, undertaking concert and oratorio engagements. She became a member of the Imperial Quartette. For several years, until a few months ago, she was the leading singer in the Wesley Church Choir, and also holds the position of teacher of singing at the Ladies College. Mrs. Mar in- Murphy has few equals as an artistic dinger, and her brilliant work in the Philhai-nionic concert showed this. Her singing was a revelation even to those who best knew the capabilities of her wonderful voice, and it is safe to say she made the most distinct hit Hamilton's musical circle have known in years. The following ix froi> the Humilton Herald : The Philharmonic made a happy selection of the soloists. No ordinary singers can undertake the exacting solos. The singing ot Mrs. Martin-Murphy came almost in the nature of a revelation. She has not been heard in oratorio of recent years, and her splendid rendition of the soprano solns delighted the audience. Her voice was rich and sweet, and the ease with which she sang the most difficult, "On Mighty Pens " and "With Verdure Clad," iHhowed her to be a genuine datorio artist. In the concerted numbers, with the tenor and bass, Mrs. Martin-Murphy was equally successful, and received the liearty plaudits of the admiring audience. n THE UNITED Choirs musical Festival. Daily Hpet'tatui. .Iiiiic IKtIi, \»X\: Of th«^ solo Work, in which "The Creation" i.s peculiarly ricli, hfarly praist' can fairly he ^iveri Mrs. Martin-Murphy spng the soprano S0I08 and the Hoprano part in tlie purt-sonxs with the ease aiirs are familiar with, and which coinhine to make her our best oratoiio singer. Till' I'l'lirliiirciiinli Kxiiinliicr : OiKiAN IlKciTAL— Tuesday evening St. Luke's Church was nowded to its utmost rapacity. The Musical Committee on this occasion procured the services of .Mrs. Martin-Murphy, of Hamilton, whose ability as a vocalist, though hitherto unknown here, is firmly established in the Province. Mrs. .Martin-Murphy rendered four difltcull solos extnanely well, the last being the gem of the evening, and displaying her unusual powers to perfection. Her voice is highly cultivated, sticuig, clear, flexible, and of great compass. Her .irticiilation especially is most distinct, and her appearance and manner is very pleasing. INCORPORATED 1886 Toronto HON G. W. ALLAN, PRrSIDCNT. Conservatory of Music EDWARD FISHER, Musical Director. University AffiltHtion for Dcf^rees in Music. Artists' and Teachers' Grndiiating Courses. Scholarsliips, Diplomas, Certificates, Medals, etc. k Equipment and Facilities extensive and connplete in every Department. — ^ MANY FREE ADVANTAGES. t^ Largest attendance last season in the history of the institution. NINTH SEASON OPENS SEPT. 2nd, 1895. Conservatory School of Elocution, H. N. SHAW, B.A., Principal. JSlocution, OtHtory, Voice Culture, Province of Kxpression, Greek, Art, Acting, Recitation, Orthoepy, Delsarte and Swettish Gymnastics, JJterature, Stc. A new Calendar in preparation, containing full information re- specting System of Instruction, Plan of Education, Graduating Courses, Terms of luition, etc. Calendars are Maikd Free. \ »v w«>ij,«iiavn«MW^ The United Choirs Musical Festival 1ft H' MR. FRED. WARRINGTON. E WAS I30RN at Xoithanipton, England, in 1852, and was ten years of age when he came with his parents to Canada. After residing in Quebec city for some time he settled in Toronto. In 1869, wlien a member of the old Adelaide Street Methodist Church, young Warrington's voice began to attract attention. At the inception of The Toronto Philharmonic Society, in 1872, he became a member, and took the bass solo parts in the first production of •' The Creation " by that Society. Under the instruction of local teachers, considerable advancement was made, and Mr. Warrington's voice was lurther developed by study with some of the most eminent teachers of Boston and New York. After being choir-master of the Bioor Street Methodist Church for two years, Mr. Warrington accepted the leadership of the Blni Street Choir, in 1880, which De soon made one of the best in the city . Six years lat^r he removed to Sherbourne Street Methodist, the Choir of which is now under his leadership. Mr. Warrington's repertoire extends over a wide range of oratorio and operatic music, having sung the bass role in nearly all the standard oratorios during the past twenty years. Mr. Warrington gives private lessons in voice culture at his home in Toronto, being very successful in that department of the musical art. 16 The united Choirs musical festival. m WAS born W€»r<' po JOSEPH HAYDN April 1, 17M2, at Wohrau, Austria. His parents oor but industrious, and brought up their chihlren to habits of cleanliness, oriier, work, and religion There were nineteen children, of which Joseph was the second. The father was fond of music and accompanied himself on the harp when he sanf?, though he could not read notes. Before little Joseph was six he could sing all the simgs he had heard his father sing, and frequently accompanied himself in perfect time with two sticks in imitation of a violin. One day a relative, named Frankh, noticed Joseph's fine voice and his sense of time, and proposed to take the child imder his care and I "ke a musician of him. The mother seriously objected^ because she wanted Joseph to become a priest, but the father waa delighted, as he hoped to see his son become a musician, a calling he fairly worshipped So Joseph went to Hamburg with his cousin, who was a very thorough teiicher, and in time became an excellent singer, and also learned to play on several instruments. Haydn in after years expressed his gratitude at having such a severe and excellent teacher in his childhood. When Haydn was eight George Reutter, Capellmeistei at St. Stephen s, Vienna, heard his sweet voice, and at once otfered him a place as chorister to St. Stephen s. He was overjoyed at the oppor- tunity to go to Vienna, that paradise of musicians. Here he studied violin, piano (clavier), and singing. He a'.dO studied Latin, reading, writing, and " religion ' He received no regular instruction in harmony and composition but used to spend much time in studying out the principles of the former of his own accord, and whenever he could get hold of any music-papei- he would compose. He was full of mischief, and delighted in playing tricks. He once climbed to the top of the new palace, which was in process of erection, and was detected by the Empress Maria Theresa, who chanced to be looking out of a window near by She recommended her Capellmeister to give •' the fair haired block-head a good chastising.' The Empress greatly admired Haydn's singing until his voice began to change, and then she declared it reminded her of a young cock trying to crow. He was now of no use as a singer, and one day he was detected cutting off the pigtail from a fellow chorister's wig. This gave the choir-master an opportunity to give him a good caning and his dis- missal at the same time. The poor boy was thus thrown upon his own resources. He rented a little room in an attic, and with no friend but a little old piano, began teaching a few pupils and studying composition in earnest. He studied the composition of Emanuel Bach, and completely mastered his style He made many friends, and in 1752, he composed his first mass. THE UNITED Choirs Musical Festival IT His parents e"' children •on There 'f^elt on the Jefore lif tie hiw father with two fine voice I' his care objected, father was. a calling as a very ^ and also 'ter years excellent ter at St. •ed him a he oppor- »e studied . I'eading, iction in studying- k'henever was full "•bed to and was looking lister to is voice young etected tve the bis dis- •on his ith no s and ion of mass. Ill tbe Hame year ho Het to music a comic opera of Felix Kurxs, and was quite well paitl f(»r it. Haydn made the ac(|Ui.iiitance of Porpi/ra a noted singer of the day. Foi- thesake of his instiuction, Haydn went to live with him and perform the duties of valet At Mennersdorf, Ghick noticed the talent of P«)rp()ra'8 servant and advised him to go t«t Italy. He continued to study and compose, but without any regular instruc- tion, using Fux's "Gradus" as a foundation. A wealthy amateur, Von Furnhurg, invited him to take up his lesideuce at his house, which he did, and here composed his <|uartette (1755). Haydn next received an appointment as musical director at the country seat of (jount Morzin. Here, in 1759, he composed his first symphony In 17fJ0 Haydn hjul the misfortune to ma • y a woman who had not the least particle of sympathy for her husband's artistic pur- suits. They lived unhappily, and had no children. In 1761 Haydn became Capellmeister to Prince Ksterhazy, with whom he remained to the end of life. Prince Nicholas Ksterhazy was a great lover of music, and performed so well on the barytone that Haydn was kept busy writing new pieces for that instrument. He even devoted some time to learning the instrument hiniself, and one day, thinking to please the Prince, he played a selection before that august personage but the Prince disappoved of a rival and Haydn, much chagrined, gave up his attempt at virtuosity on that instrument. Haydn's works now began to be known all over Europe, and his salary was raised to ii70 a year. He was spoken of as "our national favorite." His compositions up to 1766 comprised 'V) symphonies, 12 minuets for orchestra, concertos, trios, sonatas, variations, i Italian operettas, and a grand cantata. About this time the Prince built "Esterhaz," a country place costing 11,000,000 gulden, and described as having no rival in the world but Versailles. Here Haydn compose all his operas and the greater part of his instrumental works. In speaking of his seclusion and its compen- sating advantages, Haydn says: " My Prince is always satisfied with my works ; I not only have the encouragement of constant approval, but as conductor of an orchestra I make experiments, observe what produces an effect and what weakens it, and am thus in a position to improve, alter, make addition or omissions, and be bold as I please. I am cut off from the world, and am forced to become original." The Prince was very generous with his musicians and paid good salaries. He would generally take his orchestra with him when he visited Vienna or Presburg. The Empress Maria Theresa visited Esterhaz in 1773, and to her Haydn dedicated a new symphony and it is now known by her name. In 1779, when his opera, " L'Isola Disabitata," was produced, he was nominated a member of the Accademia Filarmonica at Modena. Haydn's operas were generally written for special occasions, or for particular persons, and in passing judgment on them this must be borne in mind He himself says : • ' My operas are calculated ...itiCAL FESTIVAL. THL UNrrrn Cho,r-^ musical .1 J att«iu\oa the H'"^*^' ^,.,„, ,1,,. KraiuUM.r of tm ,^^, """on hi. ..t..... •",*••■'",';;„:!;.?■".'.:»,>. t....n ->xiy.u..... y..- "'■f "'« w rk 'd Hlowly ana cahny. ^-''^^^''^^ ,,a ..f two years long about .t,oi ^,^^^^„,, ,,sw. ^"^ „^,ees8 of the nonncmgitapiou ^^^^^^^, ^,^1^ a siconu ^ ^ v,„t "'^^•^'^•Vrrpl.lo; to th. "CeaUon -/-'^^.tceased all Werior in 't« ''J ^'''Ccl. l"" >-">"' ."; "^^'^.^y oved an.. Oir -". San. i.eo. „,„„., .-/--— l^S^,''!: In Haydn s music v extiuisite fancy nne . - ^u« ,^: f wlpas. Boniality, an exti movement of tne orchestra composed of 8 ^j,^. «"'"^f;' " In the matter of hUnself. the taBk f ifirchestral conjpost ..n^^ ^^^ ^^„ i^^l tossds iuiproving the «ty^ improven.ents thr . ^^ ,^ ^e into the tempi he made sou gment. The anm . prestissimo. SfarddeUght. The United chui/^s musical festival. Please Remember**** THAT WE ARE IF you decorate, or want Floweks for any occasion, we can supply you. Beautiful Palms, Rare Exotics, Hardy AND Ever -Blooming Roses, Church and Wedding Decora- TiONS, Funeral Arrangements in Cut Flowers. We always have a large stock of 'Roses, Carnations and other Seasonable Flowers. •«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiii'iiiiiiiii»- Jo Gam mage (St Somis, 213 Dundas Street. GREENHOUSES-OXFORD ST. EAST. TELEPHONE 90. f ij '■ V IT *ii Thl united choirs Musical festival. %w^ TO make you happy by Rivinj:: you the opportunity to buy a souvenier of the City of London. Cups, Saucers, Vases, etc., having thereon a beautiful colored view of some one of London's PulMic Buildings. Price, J"? to 60 cents each. We will also add to your happiness by selling you Wall Paper. Window Shades, Artists' Materials, Picture Frames at RcDUCED Prices during Choral Concert week. 1 J 5Afl,./ In tht> huffinniiiK (iod civatetl tho heavt'ii and tl)(> rarth ; and the eni-lh wiim withuiit foiin, and void: ami darkncMH whh upon the ftu'c of the det'p. CHOKl'S. And the Mnirit of (iod moved upon the fact- of the waters : and (iod Haid, Let ttieir lie li^ht, and there was light RE(. IT (7Hf/. And (irod Haw the light that it was good ; and God divided the light from tho darknesH. A IK. Now hani8h hefoie the holy beams, The gloomv shaded of ancient night ; The HfHt of days appears. Now ('haoH end, and order fair prevailH ; Affrighted tletl hell's spirits hiack in throngs ; Down they sink in the deep abyss To endleus night. ^ (IHORI'S. Despairing, ciirRing rage attends their rapid fall ; A new created world springs up at (iod's comnumd. UECIT.- /^ap/lae/. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament And it was so. Now fiwious storms tempestuous rage; As chaff, by the winds are impelled the clouds; By heaven's fire the sky is inflamed ; And awful thimders are rollinaf on high ; Now from the floods in 8tr(!ams ascend reviving showers of rain. The dreary wasteful hail, the light and flaky snow. The marvellous work behold ama^'d The glorious hierarchy of heaven ; And to th ethereal vaults resound The praise of God and of the second day. CHORrS. And to th' ethereal vaults resound The praise of God and of the second day. REClT.—/?aphaei. And God said, Let the water? under the heavens be gathered together unto or * place, and let the dry land appear j and it was so. And God called t.^e dry land earth, and the gathering of the waters called He seas ; and God saw that it was good. li'f' it -J m TH, u.,r,o o.o,.s Mu.,c.. ^„„,,, And (iod said Fof .u ^^^^^^T.-c-^Ar/V/. WifK J AIR. Here fragrin herh« H "^'^ '''S^'^ • He'e shoots he h* In "' ^i^"''" ^^ed ; With copious frniTfK'"*^ P'**"* ; ^ And the heavenlv >.o .'^^^^^'^T.--^^,^. and sayi„g,_ ^^«"'y '-st proclaimed the third dav n • • aay, praising God. Foite^£^/fi-S;t°h?,s;rdod ,. And God said Lef fi, '^ECIT. c^^,>/. '"' ""O for years. And darts hi° 7? y ' .'V w* ."^ ">" «"■>, Step. „°'Es-, te„T„^;";K- "ft, TJ.P K. <^'HORUs. TnH .u TRIO. The''"„f,aiK"^||.-J»it,,,eday Kone to following night. The United Choirs Musical Festival. 88 b yieldinif seed is i5 CHORUS. The heavens are telling the glory of i^od, The wonder of His work displays the tirniament. TRIO. In all the lands resoundH the word. Never unperceived, ever understood. The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of His work displays the firmament. ag God, t^en, f > ; and years. Part the Second. And God said. Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firnianient of heaven. AIR. On mighty pens uplifted soars The eagle aloft, and cleaves the air In swiftest flight to the blazing sun His welcome bids to morn the merry lark. And cooing calls the tender dove his mate. From every bush and grove resourd The nightingale's delightful notes ; No grief a ected yet her breast, Nor to a moiu-nf ul tale were tun'd Her soft enchanting lays. REGIT. -Ra/>/iae/. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth ; and God blessed them, saying. Be fniitful and multiply. Ye winged tribes, be nuiltiplicil, And sing in every tree ; multiply fit \ e finny tribes and All each watery deep; Be fruitful, gi ow., and multiply, '■. And in your God and Lord rejoice. And the angels struck their immortal harps, and the wonders of tb .3 fifth day sung. TRIO. Gabriel. Most beautiful appear, with verdure young adorned, •; The gently sloping hills ; their narrow sinuous veins Distil, in crystal drops, the fountain, fresh and bright. Urie/. In lofty 'ircles play and hover in the air, The cheerful host of birds : and in the flying whirl The glittering phunes are dyed as rainbows by the sun. See flashing through the wet in thronged swarms The fish on thousand ways around ; Upheaved from the deep the immense leviathan Sports on the foaming wave. Gabriel, Uriel, Kapliael. How many are thy works, O God ! Who may their numbers tell ? hi V, 'I'll M vei six TH, u^,r,o CHo«. Mas,OAu F.sr,^^,, . And r;od said r . , ,,^^'^^'^' f^'^P^'^el straight openinir her fprfn« ,„ The earth {ibeyed the word '' The h„»,, ofl^L?,,-"'?,^, '" •-"»""» arose C«epa, ,v,e„ ,,„-'»^ tt2ce°"tL'a'S.'°" M u AIR The rooS of a ? wiVhT '"'?''. 'Attire; The water s«*elidhv V^'H "^ «""<'-• By heavy beasts fh2 '^*'''"^'* "^ Ash; But all tL wor^ ^^.f/''^"^ '« ^'od: There wanted yet tC^^ complete,- That gmtefuJ.-sho, S V^'V- '^^^''s »>eing. W.h heart and ti^5;^^;,P-^^^^ And God created . ^^^'"^T^-fnel a living soul. ^ '"'° '"'^ ""«t»'ls the breath of life «nH »re, and man became feta,;K^!.*^->^^'hc;„orcIad fect,rtn:o^<''-^.^ft.ength^ A.man, the lord anH f k ' i "^ stands His large and ar?he^dtw'i^n' "^^"''^ «"' Uf wisdom deen ai ■M THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. HECJT.— Adam. Our duty we have now perform d, In offering up to 'Jod our thanks. Nt)w follow me, dear partner of my life, Thy guide I'll be: and every step Pours new delights into our breasts, Rhows wonders everywhere Then mayst thou feel and know the high degree Of blisH tne Lord allotted us, And with devoted heart His bounty celebrate. Come, follow me, thy guide 1 11 be. Eve. O thou, for whom I am! my help, my shield, My all, thy will is law to me; So God our Lord ordains, and from obedience Grows my pride and happiness. DUET. Ada/n. Graceful consort, at thy side Softly fiy the golden hours; Every moment brings new rapture. Every care is lull d to rest. £ve. Spouse adored, at thy side Purest joys oVrHow the heart: Life and all I have is thine. My reward thy love shall be. Both. The dew-dropping morn, O how she quickens all! The coolness of even, O how she all restores! How grateful is of fruits the savour sweet! How pleasing is of fragrant blonm the smell! But, without thee, what is to me The morming dew, the breath of ev n, The savoury fruit, the fragrant bloom. With thee is every joy enhanced. With thee delight is ever new, With thee is life incessant bliss, Thine, thine it all shall be RECIT.-f/V«V/ O happy pair! and happy still might be, If not, misled by false conceit, Ye strive at more than granted is. And more desire to know than know ye should. CHORUS. Sing the Lord, ye voices all: Magnify His name throuj^h all creation. Celebrate His power and Glory, Let His name resound on high Jehovah's praise for ever shall endure. Amen. f ] 7» ThIE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. -m Pi A Woixlliuul Sereiindt', F, (• Angclo Mascheroni AnK»'' KiUH's, (' tV KA (N'ioliii or Violoncello ad lib.) Paul Rodney AhIIioiv, (.', I), K, F, O HtMiii Trotere B«rc(MiH(', V,,VJ> ('. ( 'harninade Biittcitlics, (i iV AA Felix Corbett My t be Foiuitfiin, KA, F, « H. Adams I)i, I)i, l)i (From "(}o Mang " ), F F. Osmond Carr Ding, Dong, li/^ (' . . . F. L. Moir FteJ-nail. )Vf, Sacred, (' Albert I Bowbeer FUMirettc, D, F Angelo Mascberoni Haulee llo, B, (■ .lobn P. Attwater He.irts and Swords, F, fi /. Micbael Watson Holy Cbild Tbe), F, (i, A(Violiii or Violoncello ad lib.) Paul Hodney Holy .Siivior, Lord and King, E/i, (J fnlian Croger Holy Shrine (Tbe), F, (J, A/; Frnest Newton I (Ming to Thee, My Savior, F & BA Julian Croger I Do Object to That ( Humorous). Gilbeit King In Fvery Tom^ of Mussic, Kh Leslie Bainbridge Fn tbe Olden Time, F, O & A Walker Hunter Island of Dreams, C, I), K/>, F Stephen Adams Little One, Sleep, Ah Genevieve Cannitt" Marching, C, D A: F6 Henri Tortere Meditation, B6, C, O, F C. Chaminade Mignonet te, B/> Wm Bohrer My Fairest Star, F W. Daunt Scott 'Neatli Skies of Spain, E J. Chris Marks Nita (iitana, A, (' Ernest Newton No Man s Land, VA G .T. L. Roeckel Oh! Dear, Dear Heat t, EA Alice Borton Oh! Honey, My Honey (fi-om Christophei- Columbus), EA & F . ? van Caryll Oil Music's Pinions (with Violin Obi., introducing Handel's Largo), G Julian Jordan On the Rolling Deep, A. C, E/; Oscar Verne Pronii.se of Life, C, D, E« ^ F F, H. Cowen Sinks the Sun in Solemn Splendor, F R. S. Ambrose Soul's Awakening, E A: i\ (violin and oigan ad lib.) G. P. Haddock Sun of My Soul, F AM. Reade ice. 60 m 5() 60 60 50 50 50 50 60 50 60 50 50 50 50 40 50 75 50 50 50 50 40 40 50 50 40 75 50 40 60 40 60 40 Anglo-Canadian Music Publishers Ass'n, Ltd. 122-124 Yonge Street, Toronto. THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 2wbeer 50 lieroni 30 water fiO 'atsori 50 idney roger 3Wton roger [King bridge unter dams innift" •rtere inade :>lirer Scott tarks tvton :*ckel rton P . ii-yJl [iel's ■dan jrne tvi'n "ose (JO 50 50 50 50 40 50 75 50 50 50 50 40 40 50 50 40 75 ock ade 50 40 60 40 60 40 1, Ltd. MR. ROSELLE POCOCKE 'AS born in tht; yrar 1857, at I'liionville, near Toronto He evinc'f'd at an early age an intense love for irnisic, and began his nuisical cunvr by taking up the study of the violin When in his sixteenth year, he became ac(|uainted with Mr. 8t John Hyttenrauch, a most thorough and con- scientious musician, and for many years they were associated as master and pupil in choral military band, and orchestral work. It was at this period that Mi'. Pococke became so well grounded in all those matters which pertain to philharmonic woik. After some time, feeling he needed a clearer insight into the mysteries of solo violin playing, he took a course of instruction fioni Prof J. M. Baumann, of Hamilton, and followed that up by going to the famous conservatory at Leipzig, Germany. At this " mecca " of musicians he studied violin, piano, harmony, counterpoint orchestration and composition with some of the most eminent artists in the nnisical world, such as Jadassohn F Hermann, Hans Sitt and IJr. Paul Klengel Shortly after returning from abroad he organized the London Symphony Orchestra, which is recognized by competent judges, both lay and professional, to be the best resident orchestra in Ontario, not excepting any. Mr. Pococke is conductoi' of the London Choral Society, organist and choir master of Wellington Street Methodist Church, teacher of violin at Hellmuth Ladies' College. London, and Alnia College, St. Thomas. 'M The united choirs Musical Festival. CANADA'S GREATEST MUSIC HOUSE Music Publishers, IManufacturers and Importers OF EVERYTHING MUSIC *.L i>is: SPECIALTIES : Our "Imperial" Band Instru m«nta, Outtars, Mandolines Banjos, Harntonlca*! iiiid tliu Latest Music I'lihlicntiuim. I)r)n't i)iirc'lia!f;iifs iiieit' tionini; i^uotls rcqiiinii. 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TheUerhnrd-IIeinl/.iiiiiri riiiiii> ii^filiit thin Concert ii" Miipplii'il froiii ilii' HiiriTootnuof Mr. Md'hilliim. !(i(g@(j^d E@f?^(g®D«1^o WEDNESDAY AI TERN()ON,JlU' lotli. IN Ol'EEN'S PARK. \;- P Re 6 RRTWrn G T s PART I. I. Overture — " l.iiiiireili,' ........ KnMial Waterloo Musical Society Band, conducted by N. Zeller. a. Chorus— " Doiniiiiiin Hymn." ...... 0. W. Ariii.strouii United Choirs, School Children, Band, and Orchestra, conducted by C. A. Winter. 3. Address (if Weiciinie hv . . . ■ Sir John Carlins, M. p. 4. Hymn — " I'liehaauealilt Aliiilidity (iixl," .... - Duke Street By Choirs, Children, Band, and Orchestra, conducted by Frank Ruse. 5. ConipetlnK Cborus— Mixed, No. 1. • • ..... «.iPatrlotlc Hymn— • The Miiple Ual. ....... •400 Picked School Children and Band, conducted by J. L. Barron. 7. Competinu Chorus — M;ile. No. \. .■■■■■■ ■ 8. Hymn — "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," ...... Hollin|{side United Choirs, Band, and Orchestra, con'd by W. C. Barron. 9. Competinu Choruf- Mixed, Xo. 2. ■ 10. Anthem— (With I'ull Voiced Choirl ....... .Mozart United Choirs, Band, and Orchestra, con'd by Roselle Pococke. PART II. I. Selection— ' Heminlscenics of nil Nations, ..... (jodrrey Waterloo Band, conducted by N. Zeller. a. Hymn— "Onwnrd Christiiiii Soldiers, ..... Sullivan Choirs, Children, Band, and Orchestra, con'd by C. A. Winter. 3. Competinii Chorus— Mixed, No, i. - 4. Pntriotlc Glee- • Red, White and Hluc. ...... School Children, conducted by Mr. J. L. Barron. 5. CompetinK Ch >rus Male. No z. ■■■■■■■ ■ 6. Hymn "Glorious Thinus of Thee, at.' .... Austria-Haydn Choirs, Band, and Orchestra, conducted by Frank Ruse. 7 Secretary's Report and Announcements. ...... «. Anthem— " Deus Misercntur, ' ...-■- .Mammatt Choirs, Band, and Orchestra, conducted by W. C. Barron. •JI-COD SHifE THE QUEEN. «• The Piano used at this Concert is froiu the wdn-rooms of B. 8. Williams k Son. .■tt The united choirs Musical Festival. ©([DiminfliiflcDirii Life dDnmiipaiTiiy, Head Oiiice, WAinKLoo, Ontario. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $1,000,000. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, $257,600 PAID-UP CAPITAL, $64,400. DEPOSITED WITH GOVERNMENT, $50,000 JAMES INNES (Guelph), President. CHAS. KUMPF, Vice-President. THOS. MILLIARD, Managing Director. CHAS. A. WINTER, Supt. of Agencies. t. u p ■T.' We , I'*- 3' POINTERS. ...T^HE Dominion Life Policies are practically unconditional. * Most liberal issued in Canada. Non -forfeitable after third payment on account of Extended Assurance clause. The rates are as low as any, and we give equal rights to all, by placing abstainers in a separate class, and assuring ladies at same rates as gentlemen. « If you hear of any good thing in life assurance, ask our Agent or write to Head Office for information, as we have it too, and you may save something in the rate. Thl unitlo Choirs Musical Festival m .1-/ WHDXHSDAV KVKXIXG, JILV loth. iHy5. PART I. I. Ovrrliiti' Uiii'l)i'/.iil>l Flotii Waterloo Band, conducted by N. Zeller. 4. Anlhi-m — " (ilorln Choral Society, Competing Choirs, and Band, conducted by W. C. Barron. .t. AililrcHK—" Choir Orunntziition or Church Mumn — " Abide With Me. " (Eventide) Competing Choirs, Choral Society, and Band, conducted by Mr. Frank Ruse. Announcement of DccUlon, with Ctttlriams. ...... Chorus "(ilorla,' ......... Mozart Choral Society and Band, conducted by R. Pococke. Announcement.s. ......... Selection— "Atllla." ......... Verdl Waterloo Band, conducted by N. Zeller. •^COD Sn^E THE QUEEN. ^ Mayor Little has kindly consented to take the Chair. Till; Cicrhaid Hfiiilznian I'iuiio used ih from the wiiriTooiuH of W. Mi'l'hillipR. A®oist(io- [Po(gffiio@ kk f@rt it4ir|l(iy -ON- THURSDAY. JULY iith, 1895, in which the citizens are kindly Invited to join with the vlsitlni; Choirii and their friend.i. The L. E. ft i>. H. K. have kindly oVTered us the low rate of 30 cents for the round trip, Kood Roing on a regular train, either way, on the nth. The Steamer Joe Milton will be available for short trips on the Lake, and Fort Stanley i.s well known for its excellent acconiraodation fur Excursion Parties, as well as the facilities for Boating and Bathing. Come one ; come all, and take a day off with the singers. 'f M THE UNITED CHOIR'i MUSICAL FESTIVAL. Hymn No. I. rn('hanK«'ahli>, aliniKl>i.V I-<<>nl, Our souIh upon Thy inith w«' Htay ; AccoiiipliHh unw Tliy faillifiil word, And K'^'*'' ** K'v<' '"^ idl orm way I () lut iiH all join hand in hand, Who s«'«'l< red«'Miplion in Thy hlood, Fast in one mind and Hpirit Htand, And build th«^ tfuipUt ofoin- (iod ! () let UH take a Hofter inoidd, Mleniled and ^at het ed into Thee ; Under one Shepherd make one fold, Where all iR love aid harmony ! Regard Thine own eternal pray(u-, And send a peaceful answer tlown ; To UH Thy Father's name declare; Unite and perfect us in one. Hymn No. 2. JesiiN, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy hosom Hy, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide. Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, HangH my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone. Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed; All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head "With the shadow of Thy wing. Plenteous grace with Thee is found. Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound. Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art. Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Fhe unitld choirs Musical Festival Hymn No. 3, (iliii'ii)iiH thinf{H of 1'h<><' nw HpoktMi, /inn, city of our (Jud; H<>, WlioHc word cuniiot he hi-okfii, FoiintHl time for HIh own aliodn. On til)' Hock of Af^fH t'oiin*l<'d. WImt cjin Hliakt* Thy surn r««|)OHe ? With salvation'H whIIh Hiiiroiindt'c], Thou may Ht smlh' at all Thy fo«'H. See the streaniH of living waters, Sprin^inK from eternal love, Still Hiippiv Thy houh and ilauKhlerH, And all fear of want remove; Who can faint while Hiich a river Kver Hows our thirst lo assuage; ? (Jrace, which, like the Loid, the (Jiver, Never fails from age to age. Round earh hahitation hovering. See t he cloud and Hre appear, Foi- a glory and a covering, Showing that the Loid is near: He who gives us daily manna, He who listeuH when we cry, Let Him hear the loud hosatina Rising to His throne on high. Hymn No. 4. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war. Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before! Christ, the Royal Mastei, leads against the foe; Forward into l)attle see his banners go. CHOKUS. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war. Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before. Like a mighty army, moves the Church of God; Brothers, we nre treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided, all one body we. One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng: Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, praise and honor, men and angels sing, Through the countless ages, unto Christ the King. :«') THE UNITED GHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 1 Hymn No. 5. Al)i(U' with me fast falls the eventide; Tlie darktu'SH deepens; Loid, with me ahide! When other helpers fail and comforts flee. Help of the helpless, O abide with nie! Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Karth's Joys grow dim, its glories pass away; (ihange and decay in all around I see; Thou, who changest not, abide with me! 1 need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempters power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? Thnnigh cloud and simshine, O abide with me! 1 fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless, Ills have no weierht, and tears no bitterness; Where is deaths sting ? where, grave, thy victory ? I tiiumph still if Thou abide with me! Reveal Thyself before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skys, Heaven's nu^rning break s, and earths vain shadows flee; In life and death, O Lord abide with me! Hymn No. 6. CdiniiosiMl liy Aid. Ooo. W. Armstrong, London. Lord, our Dominion bless With peace and plenteousness; Our bulwarks stand! Through all our vast domains. Our cities, forests, plains, Lakes, rivers, mountain chains, Protect our land. Our Provinces unite In Federation's might, In Union strong; Let every discord cease, Strifes bitterness decrease. Just laws uphold in peace, With pen and tongue. Concord and love bestow, Let goodness ever grow. Keep honor bright; Our freedom strong and sure, Our patriotism pure. Our heritage secure. Founded on right. Canada's first desire: Loyal to old Empire; No feuds between. Unitedly our race implore Thee, God of grace, To guard our foremost place;; God save ti:e oueen. THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 87 MR. WM. CAVEN BARRON, ON of las. L. Barron (teacher of music in the Public Schools), was born in St Marys, County of Perth, in 1864. He moved to London with his family in 1870. His passion for music early portrayed itself. He studied with the best local teachers of twenty years ago. In 1882 3 he studied at the New England Con- servatory of Music, in Boston, under Otto Bendix, piano; Henry M. Dunham, organ; Hale and EIroii for harmony and theory Return- ing, he still continued to teach in London, until he gave up his large connection to accept the professorship of piano, organ and harmony at Hellmuth Ladies' College. Resigning his position there, after giving entire satisfaction, Mr. Barron left for an extended finishing course in Europe. Going direct to Leipzig, Mr. Barron was extremely foitunate in being accepted as- a member of the household of Herr Martin Krause, the celebrated critic and piano teacher, where he continued to live for nearly two years. Prof. Dr. Jadassohn and Paul Homyer were also teachers to Mr. Barron in harmony, counterpoint and organ. Returning home, in 1S91, he married Miss Ella Leonard, eldest daughter of the late Senator Leonard. In the fall of 1891 the London Con.servatory of Music and School of Elocution was established in a very small way, but each year it has been growing in ihe confidence of the public both as to its artistic wor-k and business int-'grity, until now it is one of the leading institutions in Canada. At prese.it the subject of our sketch is principal of the said insti- tution, and organist of the First Presbyterian ('hurch. :w THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. The Red, White and Blue. HritHnnia the pride of the ucean, Th(^ home of the brave and the free. The slirine of the sailors devotion; No land can compare unto thee! Tliy mandates make heroes assemble, With victory's bright laurel in view, Thy banners make tyranny tremble^ When borne by the red, white and blue. Whe»i borne by the red, white and blue. When borne by the red, white and blue. Thy banners make tyranny tremble. When borne by the red white and \)lue. When war spread its widf desolation, And threatened our land to deform. The ark then of freedom's foundation, Britannia rode safe through the storm. With her garlands of victory around her. When so nobly she bore her brave crew. With her flag floating proudly before her. The boast of the red, white and blue. The bo ist of the red, white and blue, The boast of the red, white and blue With her flag floating proudly before her, The boast of the red, white and blue. While justice and freedom uphold her No danger can threaten our isle ; While Britons stand shoulder to shoulder, Old England at foemen may smile. With brighter days dawning before us. With our hope in the good and the true, We will march onward t>ingin^ in chorus. Three cheers for the red, white and blue. Three cheers for the red, white and blue, Three cheers for the red, white and blue. We will march (mward singing in chorus, Three cheers lor the red, white and blue. The Maple Leaf, Our Emblem Dear. Hy kind iti'riniHsioii uf Mchsi-s. A. Hi. S. Nonlheimcr. AVorils ivnd Miwic hy Alex. Muir, B. A. In days of yore the hero Wolfe, Britain's glory did maintain. And planted flrm Britannia's flag, On Canada's fair domain, Here may it wave, our boast and pride, And joined in love together. The Thistle, Shamrock, Rose entwine The Maple Leaf for ever. CHORUS. The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear, The Maple Leaf for ever ! God save our Queen, and Heaven bless The Maple Leaf for ever. The United choirs musical festival. On many hard fought battle fields, Our brave fathers side by side, For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear, Firmly stood, and nobly died ; And those dear rights which they maintained. We swear to yield them never! We 11 rally round the Union Jack, The Maple Leaf for ever. On Merry England's far famed land. May kind Heaven sweetly smile ; (iod bless old Scotland evermore, And Ireland's Emerald Isle ! Then swell the song both loud and long, Till rocks and forests quiver ; God save our Queen, and Heaven bless The Maple lieaf for ever. 31) UNITED CHOIRS EXCURSION AND CONCERT. Rules for the Competition. 1. No single Church Choir allowed to compete as such ; it must be a Singing Society or two or more Choirs (or parts of Choirs) com- bined and known as Chorus from conducted by and not denominational 2. Mixed Chorus, Class A, shall consist of not less than fifty, or more more than sixty voices, exclusive of the conductor; Mixed Chorus, Class B, not less than thirty nor more than forty voices ; Ladies' Chorus, not less than twelve nor more than twenty voices ; Male Chorus, not less than twelve nor more than twenty voices. 3. Each Chorus will be required to sing one selection chosen by the Secretary (without accompaniment), and one chosen by them- selves with piano only if desired and expected to prepare a number of Glees and Anthems to be given as part of the Evening Concert, the proceeds of which to be applied to paying the expenses of judges, cost of music, and purchasing handsome batons for winning conductors and neat badges for the members. 4. The selections chosen are as follows : For Mixed Chorus, Class A. "Awake, ^Eolian Lyre" - - Danby •• '• " " B, "Departure"' - - - Mendelssoh-> " Ladies' "... " Blossom Time ' - Marstin " Male '* - - " Home, Sweet Home " Arr. by Geibel 10 The united choirs musical Festival. ;"). All will please prepare the Hymn, "Abide With Me," and the Anthei I. "(Jloria, " from Farmer's Mass in B flat. Mixed Choruses, Class A, " Hunting Song' from Dorothy - Cellier " " " IJ, " Ijai'k Song" - - - Mendelssohn Ladi(!s " ..." Ocean Spray " ----- Ilichards „ - f'Juanitit ' - - - - Arr. hv Geibel ■ r I^-et the Hills and Vales, " etc. Richards Male ({. The music of all the above will be sent free to those taking |)art ; but, of course, those who get the nmsic and do not compete will be retpiired to pay for same. 7. (conductors will draw for position, and Choruses will be known by number only until after the decisions are announced. 8. .Judges will be appointed by a prominent musician of Toronto, and he has been recpiested to advise no one who they are, and they in turn will not be informed ihe names of the competing ( 'horuses. !). Mixed ("horns Competition, Class A, is open to any Chorus fi'om any place in Ontario, but Choruses from Toronto, Hamilton and London, will not be allowed to compete in the other three Classes. 10. (Conductors will please send me two copies of selections chosen by theniselves, fo^" the use of tho .ludges. We will be pleased to have all join in the Mass Choruses from the (irand Stand, and those members who do not belong to partici- pating Choirs will receive a neat badge and a pamphlet containing music and words of hyn)ns and anthems seUn^ted, upon remitting the small contribution of ten cents each. Respectfully yours, Chah. a. Winter, Secretary. P. S.— Should conductors be retjuiied to drill outside Choirs they will be selected fi'om conductors of (H)mpeting Choruses, and theii time and expenses paid while away on such duty. — C. A. W. Boomer's ^ Confectionery, iHi Dundas Street, .LONDON. CALL AND SEE US... /S ackuo7vledged to he l/n' finest place in the tvest to buy Catitfy, Ice Cream, etc., and it if ill soon be knotvn as the greatest of all resorts where the weary pedestrian can, for a few pence ^ revel in the delights o/ c Strawberry Glace or quench the thirst with the finest Carlwnated Bevi-rages that can be produced. A great many of the delightful drinks dispensed by out handsome new fountain will be found to be nutrient tonics. The United Choirs musical festival. n MR. CHAS. A. WINTER, Waterloo. Ont. OfS^f^lZER AND SeCnZTARY OF Th'E Uf^lTEO CHOIRS SaTHERINGS. T^UKS it riol Hiiiki' yon us liiiiiu l)nirtiiN us iiinrcliaiits. ctr.r We Icaih that way from start to rtninh. I'rartii'al 'f Whicl) ilo you olitain the most «ati-.fii,('tio?i from, catiiit; your dinner or iiiiaKiniuK you arc catiiiK it .' Il may lii) a homely way of putting it, Init it expreHfes tlie foolixli iiietlvHlKein- ployeil liy most CnlleKes to teaeh the BulijectK. (»ur .Shortliaiid and BimiuenHgniihiateR are employed in Home of the lie-^i liusines-i housed in Cariaila a'ld the I'nited States, and the unaniniouH opinion iK that they are Al. TartieularK iihout the sy.slem, and (JataloKue upon apnlieation. College Reopens Sept. 3rd, 1895. /. W. WKSTURVEKT, PrincipHl. TBiie (SemmnflinKg F3aiiiii([D; 236 DUNDA8 ST., LONDON, ONT. WARER00M8, QUR visitors are invited to call and inspect the latest production of this well-known firm, viz.: • • * THE • TRANSPOSING • PIANO ^ • • -«yl|||lilll!llillllll!illll!i|l!l|lli!*^ H. W. BURNETT, Manager. 'Phone 1039. J I The United Choirs Musical festival. a THE LONDON CHORAL SOCIETY. THIS Society waH organized in the winter of 181»2 H, largely through the instrumentality of the present popv:!ar con- ductor, Mr. Roselle Pococke. The mem bei ship for the first season was about 125 voices, and with this force the Hist miscel- laneous concert was given in the early part of 1893 Since that time the Society has appeared before the public on several occasion-*, and, beside nuscellaneous subjects, has rendered such worksasMendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" and Haydn's "Imper ial Mass." In the summer of 18U4, at the competition which was held the United Choirs Excursion, the representatives of the Choral Society were fortunate enough to secure the highest award for part singing, under the same efficient leadership. With largely increased numbers and much enthusiasm the Society is now at work on Haydns masterpiece, "The Creation," which will be rendered at the annual gathering in London this year on the evening of July 9th. The London Symphony Orchestra, in full force, will assist on this occasion. The officers of the Society for the current year are : President, George Kirk; Vice President, Dr. C. H. Ziegler; Secretary, A. Murray ; Treasurer, Mrs. W. H, McCutcheon ; Executive Com- mittee, Mrs W Ellis, Miss A. L. Smallman, Miss L. Raymond, and Messrs. P. J. Watt, W. E. Saunders, M. Armstrong and Wm. Kllis. The London Symphony Orchestra. FIRST VIOLINS. Mr. George Angus " James Cress well " Ed. Robr 3n Mrs. Ralph McCully Miss Blanche Risdon " Helen Paterson Miss Mabel Webbe " Lulu Risdon ' ' Ada Johnston " Mary Burnett " Una McKim " Chriii. Mcintosh SECOND VIOLINS. Miss Minnie McDonald " J. A. Brown " Lizzie Gaul " Ella " Fannie Crick Mr. Joseph Johnson " R. Jex " W. Jex " .1. P. Hunt " Winterbottom Mr. Wm. Moore Mr. Chas. Briggler " Wm. Kitchen VIOLAS. Mr. J. W. Fetherston " B. E. Chadwick 44 THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL CONTRA BASSES. Mr. Thomas liitMehales Mi'. R. Crick " W. J. McLeod " A. Duviil Mr. Eldon WeHttuan •CELLOS. Mr. H. S. Saunders Miss Stella Risdon FLUTES. Mr. Frank O'Uoiirk Mr. Edward Fitzthomas Mr. Charlt's Weismer CORNETS. Mr. St. George Mr. Wni. Mvillins OBOES. Mr. Thomas Hiscott Mr. Robert Allen Mr. Robeit Tatham TROMBONES. Mr. Thomas Warren Mr. Westland Mr. R. Rudd CLARIONETS. Mr. Fred. L. Evans Mr. Frank Pontey Mr. Wm Taylor TUBA. Mr. Fred. Howe BASSOONS. Mr. R. CorneiUus Mr. Wm. McKenna TYMPANL Mr. Harry McKenna HORNS. Mr. John Symet Mr Waldock THE UNITED CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 4.7 The London Choral Society. SOPRANOS. Mrs. J. J. Blown " Cruikshank " Win. Kllis '• W. P Ehsox " Macpherson '• J. McC'ormick " Olmsted '• J. Scoliick " J. Wallace « P J Watt " Wisnier Mis.s Abrani " Agar " Bacon •' Baker " Barned " E. Beaton " M. Beaton '• Bechtell " M. Bradford " Bridge " A. Bush " Calver " M. Chapman " L Childs «♦ Collins " L. Costello " M. Costello " B. Dale " L. Daniels " Davis " Fannie Donald " Lily Donald •• K. Dowell " Dwyer " Delia Edgecombe " Edmunds " AUie Gidley •• M. Gidley " Gillean •• Grace Goldsmith " E. Gourlay ♦• M. Grange " M Gray •« Griffiths " Hambley " M. J. Hamilton " Edith Hance " Harding Miss Katie Hazelwood Hill Hockin Hot son Kate Hughes .It)hnston E. Johnstone Annie liacey Leith A McDougall E McDougall Flo McDougall Merk M. Mulligan Alice Murray Jennie Nicol .- imie Nobbs A. Palmar L Palmer Maud Parker May Pirkard Myra Pickard li. Raymond Robb M. Robb Ryan I). L. Ryan Bella Saunders Shannon Annie Simpson A. Ti. Smallman ' Summers ' Sumner ' Tagg ' L. Tiimlinson ' H. Wade ' J. Wallace ' L Wallace ' M Wallace ' Whitton ' J. Whitton " A.Wilson " E. Wilson " Dell Winnett " Wrighton " Evelyn Wrighton " E. Wyatt " May Wyatt •' Yealland iHh IINIUI) CV/OZ/VS MWilCAL FiHTIVAL. AL I OS. M I ■ Mi. .M(i iitilifiiii I'iKHil l'"iMiik |{i)liiri-nii Siiini(|fi's Sltinl Tliiii in- T. II. Wliflt.i \V WiiKlil |{. MooM ClaiU 1. <'()|lil|S 15. ("loltM M K. (rolls ( '(iniiiirs .1. A. nil.l>s M. IliikiMis I'lilwiiids IOn iiiis Miss ^'oiiiig. Miss (irinith " Lily Mil /el wood " V \m\\ ■• <« McCutclnMiri • I, M.lli'iiiy " Mm I iriii'i' " Moimljoy " M. Mnimtjoy " (' Ndiloii ■' (iiiidys Nditon " U(ii;»'rs " I,. SiuiiiiU'is '• Symoiis " 'rciiipifton " !•: Walkrr " II. Westiiuin ' K. Wcsliiiiiii " Alifc Wriglit Tillif WiiKld TENORS. Mi Maxwell S. Ai-iiist loiiR h.Tiy Lewis Claik ('. Dfividsoti W I*. Kssex W. .1, Garside (iiiHilhs I), L. Hardy liotSDIl .lohnslon (Jeo. Kirk l<: Laeey llatry Lewis .1. Ooates Ltukhait S. 11. Milling A. Murray T. N'or'iuaii BASS. Mr. Marltour '• Hy. Heut " F. ("hainbeis '• F Cole " Crawford •' Dale " Doggerell *' .1. Dohertv ' Win. KIlis " A. lOrison " Hariy Froggatt • Edward (iardiner " .1. (ioodge •' (loiinan " Walter (iiird " .1 H. Hanible '• F. W. Hardy " A. Hodder *' A. D llodgins *' Dr. llolnieH Mi. ,1. Kanahan " .lohii Shannon " S. .So\itlicott " W. F Saunders '• Will. Scarelitt'e " A Siiu'lair " (;. |{. Smith " Thos. Snell " F. J. Sti-angenian " .lames Wallace " .lohn Ward " (i. U. Westland " F. Westman ' Winnelt " W. Wright " Dr. Ziegler. Mr. .1. H. Liixton ' I W Mcintosh " A. .1. MeTavish ('apt. Hobsoii Mr. A. St ("lair •' .I.Seolliek " Sharp " ('. U. Short " F Soper " A. (J. Stephens " ('. Stock well " B. Stock well " W F. Tambling " H. Wade " .los. Wade " .1. Watt " F. J. Watt " Wildren " D. V. Wilson " H. Wood. ::i- ..ii ..(v f! !hi tJNfiLi C'C'-'S Musical ht^^'yAL Q z < QQ > h Ul 5 < o -I QC h < UJ I h 4N Itn. UNiTiu CHoif^'i Musical Festival THE BAND OF THE WATERLOO MUSICAL SOCIETY. My I{iiv WATI*)|{li<)<> lias IiimI a niiiiilM'r' of ItaiuiN lo help inakt^ up her t'ai'ly iiiii^iial liislt ty iiiiil, iM't'on* tli«> year lSH2, iimiiy wcr*' lh«' lips ami . They did not seem able to improve with age and experience. These wfie the bands of the "othoi' kind.' It was not until January 27th, IHH2, that a move was made in the direction of Mipplying Wateiloo with a good band, and encouraging the study of a better clasH of music. TluH was the date of the formation of the Waterloo Musical Socii'ty. The HiHt oltlceiH wer«^ : H. Devett, President ; Wni. Roos, Vice- President ; .lohn Killer, Secretary; Simon Snyder, Treasurer; Messrs. ('has. Moogk, P. H. Sims, Harry Nafe, L. Grayl)ill, and C. M Taylor, Managing ('omniittei! Mr. N Zeller was engai^^d as cotiductor, and the fact that he has been tlu^ leader of the Waterloo Musical Society Jiand ever since the organization of the Society, speaks volumes for his ability as a con- ductor, retaining, as he does, the respectful obedience of " his boys " at all times. Since 18S2 up to the present time the Band of the Waterloo Musical Society has had an event fid history. Few amateur musical organizations can look back on thirteen years of i-uch continued suc- cesses. During its career many l):ind competitions found "our boys' • on hand to do battle for the championships. While they did not always take the premier position, they were never discouraged, and felt that they were always better for the preparation they received for such contests. In a competition between firct-class bands at Guelph, Waterloo took 1st, Preston *ind, Orangeville ilrd. At Bomanville — Agahi Waterloo took Ist, Preston 2nd, Peter- boro' 9rd. At Str.itford— Waterloo 1st, Sarnia 2nd. At Clinton— Waterloo Ist, Wingham 2nd, Clinton .Srd. At Listowel- Waterloo 1st. Sarnia 2nd, Guelph 3rd. A t Bo wmanville— Massey Band 1st, Waterloo 2nd, Peterboro'Srd. At Guelph— Bowmanville 1st, Sarnia 2nd, Waterloo 3rd. At Hamilton— 10th Royals (Toronto) 1st, Waterloo 2nd, Berlin 3rd The Waterloo Musical Society Band has also been barred from entering several competitions between flrst-clsss bands, a compliment The United CnoiR'i Musical Festival I't tti itN cxiflN'ti*'*'. and, in tiict, ii 1 1 itnitc to iIh Kiippriorit y an u iniiHical ImxIv. In IHHT) a hand i'itni|i«>titi(>n umliT tlii' nnuiaKi'nifnl •>!' tlw W'litrilno Musical Socij'ty was hi-lil at Ualfilon 'I'hosi- who were |)r«'.s«*nt \ I I't'nxMnbft' th** two dayN nf music and im-i tinn-nt, and the siu'crsH of th«' venture in ««vriy f»'N|H'rt A l/ii>ft' nninla'i' nf bands took pail in tlu! (uniprtilion. the WattM-loo Musical S(ici«>ty KantI, of coui's«>, not conipftiiiK* 1 bt- conipft it ion l)<-t\v«M>n tirst cliisH hands r(>Hult«>d : Saiiiia 1st, (iii>-lph 'Jnd, Mo .vinanv illc :iii Co., Howmanvillc, Kid. The Hand of thf VVatctloo Musical Society has caiiu'd for itself more tlian a local reputal ion hy ilH visits several times to Mutfalo, ('leveland, May City, Mich.; Detroit, Ann .Arhoi, and other Anu'rican L'itieH, while Toronto. Hamilton, London, (iuelph, anti nuiny other ('anadian towns hav»' been visited very often. They have accompanied the annual excnrHi«)n of I'nited Choiix twice, the present ontin^^ at London bein^ their thir'l engagement of this kind. The boys now look forward to the Choir Hxcursion with plea.sur- able anticipation, and hope in the near future to entertain the Choirs at the beautiful I'ark in their own town — Waterloo. The niuHicauH who now make up the Hand o the Waterloo Musical StHiiety are : N. Zeller, Conductor. Fred Hiieglin, Piccolo. Fred. Halstead, Flute. Ferdinand Hueglin, Oboe. Jacob Hueglin, KA Clarionet. Charles Friedrich, 2nd KA Clarionet, ('harles Woodward, Ist BA Clarionet. Jacob (Conrad, 1st BA Clarionet. C. Kalbfleisch, 1st BA Clarionet. John Grasser, 2nd BA Clarionet. Edmund Keller, 2nd BA Clarionet. Adam Utfelman, 3rd BA Clarionet. John Kress, Alto Clarionet. Louis Oswald, Bass Clarionet. Henry Schaefer, Ist BA Cornet. Spurgeon Sheppard, Ist BA Cornet. John Diegel, 2nd BA Cornet. F. J. Crowley, 2nd BA Cornet. .John Bruegeman, Ist Horn. Jos. Lauber, 2nd Horn. w The united Choirs Musical Festival. The R. S. Williams & Sons Co. Limited. ESTABLISHED 1349, c>-;!lllllllllililllllli!|ll!ll|lllllll!i!l-« The Recounized Standard Pianos of Canada ; Endorsed by the Best Authorities, and Canada's Greatest Musicians. Matchless Tone, Best Mechanical Construc- tion and Artistic Design of Cases. Prices are KU'fanleed ri)(til, .iiid in Iteepiiig with n first-class article. Our facilities for inanufactiirinK and capital at our command make it beyond a doubt possilile for us to . . . ECLIPSE ALL COMPETITORS Come and examine and be convinced and satisfied. SHEET MUSIC AND SMALL MUSICAL MERCHANDISE A COMlMiKTK ASSORTMENT IN KVEHV DEPARTMENT. Full line of Standard Works for Piano, Piuno and Violin, &c., always on hand. \ Share »f your I'ntronaKtf Is rcspcotfullv HOlicltol. Liberal lllHCOunt to the Professlail. MANUFAOTURKRS OF THE |. 5- #iu^iis t S®»SS Pipe @W^s«: 171 Dundas St., London, Ont. J. A. CKODEN. MANAQER. ' The united choirs Musical Festival. « Peter Trensch, 'M-d Horn. Truman Snider, 4th Horn. Adam Hueglin 1st Tenor Trombone. Henry Kress, 2nd Tenor Trombone. W. A. Ray mo, Bass Trombone. Fred Huffinger, Tenor Horn. Geo. Killer, Euphoninm. Charles Frochlich, EA Bass. Sanf ord ( 'ary, E6 Bass. Wm. Bnhlender, Dcnible B/> Bass. Peter Roos, Snare Drum. Chas. Trensch, Bass Drum The otHcers of the Waterloo Musical S«)ciety for 1895 are : Hon. President- Simon Snyder, Mayor of Waterloo President- Clayton W. WeHs. First Vice-President— Mr Cyrus Schiedel. Second Vice-President— Mr Phil. Petiuegnat. Recording Secretary— W. .1. Marshall. Corresponding Secretary— Ed. M. Devitt. Treasurer— J. H. Roos. Committee of Management— The above mentioned officers and Messrs. John Grasser, Louis Oswald, Charles Froehlich, George Killer, W. A. Rayms, J. W. Fear, W. A. Kumpf The Band keeps up regular practice during the entire year at their rooms, with the exception of the warm summer months, when they give weekly open air concerts at the Park and on their stand at the Market Square. If one wished for evidence of the popularity and excellence of the Band of the Waterloo Musical Society it is only necessary to hear them at their weekly concerts in their own town, and see the immense crowds who gather on such occasions to hear them. Their many friends in all parts of Canada take a personal interest in this thriving organization, and wish them many more years of success as in the past. .'•2 THE United Choirs Musical Festival ^^ •-*'M^ WHAT ^•lA*-^-' MR. 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Mis uoniie rei'ituls were funny lieyoni deseription itni) eonvulfeil his hearers, while eyes grew moist al his more serious renditions -Mon- Ireul " Witness Those who have only sei'U Mr. Sim Pax in his eoiuie sKetches ean hardly he ex- pected to appreciate the abil- ity and talent he i^xhihits in the loftier sphere of saiTed song and recitation -Kal Port- age newn WinniiK'g " Free Press. ■ "A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men." • ■ ■ ■ • _."% jf AHO is so well known throujjhout ()n- ~ TT t.iiio, in musical circles, or in the ® concert hall, as Mr. Sim Fax ? Am? not to Ontario alone i.s his reputation confined. It has become almost Continental, as the fol- lowing press encomiums show : — His gentle ni. timer, excellent delivi'ry. and wonderful lontrol of voice. l)oth as a reciter and a singer, cannot fail I o capture and hold the attention of iu\ audienci'- London " Free Press. Sim Fax. as , I dramatic ami humorous reciter, has no ecpial The ■' Leader. Uegina. .\. W. T. .Mr. .Sim Fax. altliou;;h well known and always welcome to a lic'leville audienc, was never seen lo lietter advantage The lidle- ville "Ontario. Mr. .Sim Fax in his special- ties was one of the tiesl artists wt? have ever seen. N<»rih Troy. Vl Nearly everyone in town has heard Sim Fax and would heai him a.:ain. He is the soul of every entertaiumeut he hrings. always the same Sim Fax in his comic songs, and always having souiethiug new. He i.- hinise.f alone, inimitalde, and inde-i.iiluilile. His h\imor is nniipic ; the audience does not l\now why it laughs, liut it laughs without liolhering itself as to the why. From the Manitolia " Liberal,' Portage La Prairie. "Is always a ilrawing card. ' '3's; CHARACTER VOCALIST AND DRAMATIC RECITER. LONDON, ONT. •aili of his selections. H hi tlie role of a dramatic reciter he clemonstratcd his aliility to satisfy the mi Mr. Sim Fax was almo.st given an ovation at the clo.-e of encores. "The .Sun, Port Huron, .Mich. The Woodstock ".Sentinel puts it even more emph iticaliy. and says: " He brought down the housi- every time he api>eareil. while the ilraudon "Sun ' says "he sliook the house, and the critical '.Spectator ■ admits, with evident pleasure, that "Sim Fax s comic songs were cleverly .snug, and caused gen\iine merriment ' .Vccording to the Stratfonl "Herald Sim Fax is "transporting:' "splendid.- says the Owen Sound "Times:" "I'lever says the " News-Adver- liser, ' of Kal I'ortuge: " inimitalile. reuuirks the "t'olumhiau. New Westmin.ster. The Watford "Ouide-Advocate' accuses him of caus- ing " a hurricane of laughter, and says " he holds tlrst mortgage in the good will of the concert goers of that town. 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