DANIEL

Southland Times, Issue 20585, 8 September 1928, Page 4

DANIEL

CANTATA RENDERED. SMALL BUT APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE The few who braved the elements last evening to reach the Georgetown Hall to listen to the presentation of the sacred cantata, “Daniel,” were well repaid by the feast of music presented. The Rev. D. K. Fisher, in introducing St. Andrew’s choir to the audience, said that it was pleasing to see one church assisting another. He .was sorry that the usual Georgetown weather was not prevailing.—(Laughter.) Mr Fisher gave a brief resume of the period covered by the cantata. The cantata, consisting of 35 numbers, was then presented under the able baton of Mr D. Adamson. The singing throughout was of a very high order, every number receiving well-merited appreciation. The soloists were—Misses Gladys Gardiner (soprano), S. Ashley, M. Clark and C. McCrostie, Messrs R. Woodham, F. Jones, W. H. Dark, A. McKellar and A. D. Patterson. Miss Isa Browne filled the difficult role of accompanist in a most accomplished manner. While every number was beautifully rendered, with delightful blending of voices and a wealth of expression, some were outstanding and received an added meed of praise; By the Rivers of Babylon, In God is our Trust, Sing oh Sing, Oh sing unto the Lord, and Freedom again is Bringing, being among these. At the conclusion of the cantata Mr Sinclair expressed the appreciation of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church congregation, and, in thanking the choir, apologized for the small attendance. The evening’s entertainment concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The visiting choir were entertained at supper by members of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church congregation.