{"id":1225,"date":"2014-01-03T09:15:28","date_gmt":"2014-01-03T09:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.229.91.100\/libraryandarts\/library\/ehistory\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2024-06-24T12:39:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:39:00","slug":"sacred-concert-at-monasterevan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/sacred-concert-at-monasterevan\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Concert at Monasterevan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Leinster Leader 12 May 1906<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On Thursday evening of last week a sacred concert and cantata was held in the Methodist Church, Monasterevan, which proved to be a great performance. Every one of the artistes taking a part were most efficient, and they ably sustained the parts for which they were selected. Indeed, it may be truly said that not for a long time in Monasterevan has such an able and talented lot of artistes been heard or seen there. The concert opened with a short prayer by Rev. Wm. M. Wilson, followed by hymn 140, in which a large number of the audience joined. Song, \u201cOra Pro Nobis,\u201d by Miss Collins, was rendered in a pleasing manner, and was received with much applause. Master Eric Wilson recited the \u201cSiege of Derry.\u201d The little artiste showed much dramatic ability, and on conclusion was loudly applauded. Song, \u201cHave Faith in God,\u201d was sweetly sung by Miss. G. Edghill. As it was Miss Edghill\u2019s first appearance in public, she has every reason to feel proud of her performance. Miss B. Collins sang \u201cThe Holy City,\u201d and also the song, \u201cHe wipes the tear from every eye.\u201d The rendering of those two songs alone would well have repaid those present for their attendance. Song, \u201cThe Mission of a Rose,\u201d was pleasingly rendered by Miss Wilson. Recitation, \u201cOne Nitch Higher,\u201d was rendered by Mr. Bailey with much force and dramatic ability, and was cordially received. \u201cThe Harbour Bay\u201d and \u201cStar of my Soul\u201d were sung by Mr. Proudman in such a manner as to receive the most generous applause. A short address by Mr. Boyall on inventions, living pictures, and funny pictures he had seen provoked much amusement and laughter. Song \u201cLet me die like a Christian,\u201d was very well rendered by Mr. Boyall, and was well received. \u201cThe Lost Chord\u201d was rendered by Miss Collins in a highly creditable manner, the artiste receiving hearty approbation.<\/p>\n<p>The cantata followed, the choruses and solos being listened to with rapt attention. All of the parts were perfectly rendered, the singing being exceptionally fine, and consisted as follows:-\u201dThe King in Zion.\u201d Opening chorus \u201cLet the Heavens Rejoice\u201d; chorus, \u201cBehold, the Lord will Come;\u201d solo and chorus \u201cThe Song that shall never cease;\u201d chorus, \u201cArise, shine, for thy light is come;\u201d solo and chorus \u201cPrepare ye the way of the Lord;\u201d chorus \u201cBreak forth into joy;\u201d solo and chorus, \u201cHosanna;\u201d quartette, \u201cThere is a green hill far away;\u201d chorus, \u201cThe stone is rolled away;\u201d chorus \u201cBlessing and honour.\u201d The following took part in the Cantata:-Mrs. Proudman and the Misses B. Collins, G. Edghill, Collins, P.A. Holmes and Evans, and Messrs Proudman, Bailey, Holmes and Lindham.<\/p>\n<p>On conclusion of the Cantata, the Rev. Wm. M. Wilson thanked the large audience for their presence, also Miss Holmes, who had devoted her time and energy towards the success of that evening\u2019s entertainment, and the many kind friends, particularly those who had come long distances to help them.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bailey said they all indeed should be proud of Miss Holmes. She had taken the whole work of that very successful concert on her shoulders. She went about quietly asking her friends to help. All present had heard and seen how she presided at the organ that evening. They had music and singing of a class which was excellent, and he thought the people of Monasterevan should be proud in having a young lady possessing the talents of Miss Holmes amongst them, and he would now ask the audience to show that they agreed with him by giving a hearty hand-clap for Miss Holmes. The invitation was most generously responded to several times, and the singing of \u201cGod Save the King\u201d brought this most successful and high-class entertainment to a close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leinster Leader 12 May 1906 On Thursday evening of last week a sacred concert and cantata was held in the Methodist Church, Monasterevan, which proved to be a great performance. Every one of the artistes taking a part were most efficient, and they ably sustained the parts for which they were selected. 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