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November 22, 1911
The Daily Missoulian
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Chico, California, Baptist church, an orchestra played the comic opera tune 'Every Little Movement' during the collection plate passing on a Sunday evening, resulting in unusually generous donations but sparking debate among congregation members about its spiritual appropriateness.
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COMIC OPERA MUSIC STIRS CONGREGATION
Chico, Cal., Nov. 21.-Whether "Every Little Movement" should be judged by its worldly associations or by its spiritual benefits, is agitating the pillars of the Chico Baptist church.
The question follows an incident of last Sunday evening, when the four-piece orchestra struck up the popular air as the plate was passed. Some of the initiated gasped for the moment, then passed under its spell. They, as well as the good people ignorant of its name, responded alike in making movements toward the purse. The "meaning all its own" was an unusually well-filled plate.
In view of the financial result, even the members who consider the comic opera an abomination are inclined to think no music can be morally bad, whatever the words.
The players, however, are somewhat agitated over possible charges of heresy.
Chico, Cal., Nov. 21.-Whether "Every Little Movement" should be judged by its worldly associations or by its spiritual benefits, is agitating the pillars of the Chico Baptist church.
The question follows an incident of last Sunday evening, when the four-piece orchestra struck up the popular air as the plate was passed. Some of the initiated gasped for the moment, then passed under its spell. They, as well as the good people ignorant of its name, responded alike in making movements toward the purse. The "meaning all its own" was an unusually well-filled plate.
In view of the financial result, even the members who consider the comic opera an abomination are inclined to think no music can be morally bad, whatever the words.
The players, however, are somewhat agitated over possible charges of heresy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Church Music
Comic Opera
Baptist Congregation
Collection Plate
Moral Debate
Where did it happen?
Chico, Cal.
Story Details
Location
Chico, Cal.
Event Date
Last Sunday Evening Before Nov. 21
Story Details
During a Sunday evening service at Chico Baptist church, the orchestra played the comic opera tune 'Every Little Movement' as the collection plate was passed, leading to generous donations but debate over its worldly associations versus spiritual benefits.