EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 22, Issue 92, 28 November 1911, Page 3

EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.

A story of the English composer, Henry Smart, has recently been revived. He played a fine organ in a London church, and his recital af.er service attracted much attention ; but one morning, after a selection Lun one of Mozart’s masses, a churchwarden came into the organ-loft and “ begged to inform Mr. Smart that they had decided that they could not have such jiggy stuff played in their church.” “ Very well, sir,” the answer; “tt shall be altered.” On the next Sunday dirge-like sounds proceeded from the organ, and the warden congratulated the player on the solemn and elevating effect of the music. “ I am glad you like it,” answered Mr* Smart; doubtless if I play it a little quicker you will see the reason why it affected you,” and suiting' the action to the word, the popular strains of “Jump Jim Crow !” resounded fram the organ. After this, Henry Smart played what he liked. ...