Word: chorus
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...evening's pleasure was due. "Alma Mater" was responded to by W. S. Collins; "The Athenaeum of '77," by S. J. Watson; "The Dramatic Interest," by D. C. McMartin; "The Annuals," by W. R. Morris; "The Literary Interest," by C. F. Thwing; "The Ladies," by F. A. Blandy; "The Chorus," by H. L. Osgood; "The Athenaeum of "76," by F. H. Morgan. The response to "The Dramatic Interest" by Mr. McMartin was particularly happy. To the informal toasts there were many replies that elicited hearty applause; the replies of Mr. Grandin and Mr. Sykes were particularly noteworthy. For the judicious...
...dedication of Memorial Hall, Charles Francis Adams is to be the orator, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, poet. A chorus of two hundred, directed by Mr. Paine, will furnish the music...
...dedication of Memorial Hall on June 23d, Mr. Paine hopes to have a chorus of one hundred and fifty voices. The chances for dancing in the Hall on Class Day are very slight...
...burlesque "William Tell." In the burlesque the principal characters were taken by Messrs. Morris, Botume, Eldridge, McMartin, Peirce, A. A. Wheeler, and Osgood. The singing was the subject of much remark and praise, and the college songs as rendered both by the principal actors and by the large chorus were thoroughly enjoyed. A feature of the entertainment heartily appreciated was the instrumental music given between the acts of the burlesque by the clarionet soloist, Mr. Gorman of the Pierian Sodality, and by the Pianist of the society, Mr. Jecko. The farce was received at both places with an enthusiasm quite...
...performance of more than average merit. The Tenor sang with especial feeling and spirit, and altogether, his was open to less unfavorable criticism than any other performance of the evening. Miss M. K. Shackford, in the delivery of her principal arias, was admirable both in tone and style. The chorus showed excellent training, and deserves a passing compliment...