Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-04

ing was occupied in singing under the direction of
Messrs Beckley and Pennock
The convention met on Thursday at O'Clock,
a. M, and heard reports from committees.
Singing continued under the direction of Mr..
Mason until half past ten The recess of thirty
minutes was occupied in the discussion of resolu-
lions.
Singing was resumed and continued till twelve
O'Clock.
Met at O'Clock and singing continued till half
past three, when the following resolutions were
fully and ably discussed by Messrs. Robinson of
Morrisve, BeckIey of Barre, Walker of John
son, and Phillips of Randolph, and others, and
adopted.
| l. Resolved, That no department of polite lit
erature, combines SO much satisfaction in the ac-
QUESTION, and utility in the performance, as mu-
sic; and hence, none more entitled to the public
patronage, or deserving Of the untnng devotion of
its disciples.
2. Resolved, That we view with regret, very
common sentiment dsrespectfu 10 the art of sa-
cred music, and engaging in its public perform
ance; thus committing this part of public worship
to any who may be willing to engage in it, regard
less Of their qualifications.
The following resolution was then introduced
by S. w. Beckloy Esq, and adopted by the unan-
mous vote of the convention.
Resolved, As the sense of the Teachers and
Singers, composing this convention, and the pub
lie generally who have attended on its sttings,
that the services of Professor Mason of Boston,
Ina, IL
vastly useful on the occasion; and we hereby ten
der him our most grateful Acknowledgements and
express our fullest confidence in the motive aud
liability with which we have been favored, honor
cd, and we trust improved, on the occasion.
After the adoption of the foregoing resolutions,
: Mr. Mason returned to the house, and addressed
the singers s. the public, in most interesting and
feeling manner, for some thirty minutes. The re-
mainder Of the day was occupied by the choir in
receiving lessons of Improvement from their lead
= er.
At 8 O'Clock P. NJ, they all joined in singing
Old Hundred, and the convention adjourned 'Sine
de-
B. H. FULLER, President.
V w. y. T Ch1En;rn. Secretaries.
: The County convention adjourned to meet al
johnson on the lst Wednesday of September
t next
, The weather being very favorable on the occa.
sion, the audience was large and the whole pro-
ceeding satisfactory and profitable, A large por-
ton of the principal teachers and singers of the
north and middle portions Of the State were pres
5 cnt But the presence Of Professor Mason, the
acknowledged Master of music in New England
his example and remarks constituted the prncipa
interest of the convention.
1t would be supcrauous to undertake doscrp.
I ton Of his pleasing and interesting manner, anc
his clear and lucid illustrations of the nature and
. effects Of music.
Y Notwithstanding the high and just fame Of Mr.
Mason, as man and musician throughout The
civilized world, none can justly appreciate hrs
c2coIIenccs until they witness bis public perform
ancos
When music takes the stand among the arts and
sciencies which it is destined TO occupy, s. which
the God Of nature designed it should have, Their
will ALL become interested in the cause, and give
it that attention and support which the importance
of tho subject demands
new life seemed to have been infused not on.
Iy into the leaders and singers, but the public gen
orally, who are chiefly benefited by the aid sing
crs in their public devotions seemed also to have
gained new ideas of the importance of we'll trained
- choirs, and corresponding zeal in the outline Of
the science.
Much good has been done by tho convention
and its effects we trust will be extensive and last
ing CHARLES FULLER.