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Royal Welsh Singers to Tour Europe and Also the United States. WORLD FAMOUS CHOIR London, Dec. 25.—The Royal Welsh Ladies choir, which brought tears to 25,000 listeners in Chicago 42 years ago with “The Lord Is My ‘Shepherd,’ have started out again to spread the hymn of peace. “I am sure,”’ said Mme. Clara Novello Davies, the choir’s direc tor, “that if we could only sing before Mussolini we would move his heart and end the war in Ethi opia.” The most brilliant singers that Wales can produce, many of those in the choir are daughters of the original group which toured the world in 1893. They wear Welsh costumes, tall hats and buckled shoes. “Ours is a mission of peace— peace inspired by beautiful music to a war-fearing world,” the 74- year-old Mme. Davies explained as she rehearsed the 33 irls of the choir here. “IT appeal to composers who have written or can write peace songs to send them to us.” One of the numbers on the re pertoire, which will be presented first in Continental cities and lat er in the United States, is written by Mrs. Reginald Clarry, wife of a member of parliament, and is dedicated to Mrs. Stanley Bald win. a] Several of the choir singers are conductors of choirs themselves and have appeared before royalty. Others are holders of musical medals and awards. ‘it is wonderful,”” Mme. Davies said, “how they are all willing to sink their identities and come and sing with me for peace. Many have sacrificed engagements.” During rehearsals here, which lasted for hours each day, the rosy-cheeked Welsh girls knitted as they sang. Frequently during an inspiring hymn several wept.
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Tipton Daily Tribune
Tipton, Indiana, US
Wed, Dec 25, 1935
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