Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-17
LOCAL NEWS.


,Irsrr.I, CONVENTION the 9Th instant,
Tho singers of several of the townships of the
Comfy to the number of about ninety, assem-
,,od at the Methodist Church in this village,
e,r the purpose of holding Musical Conven-
tion under the direction of Prof. w. b. BRAD
Drpy of New York. The Convention was in
sossion four days-the average number in at
.oodoncc must have been over one hundred.
An appeared to be highly gratifed with the
rouabIc instruction from time to time given by
,be Professor, as to the improved methods OF
+oochinp and the style of execution. These
sossons were held each day, in which those
present we're either thoroughly drilled in the
rrucpes of the science oi music, or engaged
:, ,rarticnr church music, anthems, glees or
o3a,ts The Convention closed Friday even
nc, with a Concert. The court adjourned in
order that the Court House might be had for
tbp occasion-and contrary to the expectation
Of many. it was filed to its utmost capacity
Several pieces of church music were sung IN
fine STYLE so far as person who had no spe-
cial ear for music, could Judge Solos, quar-
tatts duetts. rlees and anthems. were also per-
formed in manner that was highly satlsfacto-
~ TO the audience, and convincing every one,
that those who took part in the performance,
had improved rapidly under the instruction re-
ccived the four previous days. At the close,
the following resolutions, that had been prepar
cd by Committee appointed for the purpose,
we're passed unanimously -
Wurrr, ,S He who commands his intelligent creatures
n .;Dy raSes 10 His holy name, has also given to them
voices susceptible of cultivation and improvements; and
whereas the science of vocal music is at the present time
receiving special attention from persons of great expert
ncc and acknowledged musical talenand improvements
orc constantly being made both in methods of teaching
@ the ye of execution thereby rendering it necessary
m a wh5 sing in choirs to have Occasoned reviews and
drills under the direction and instruction OF an expericnc-
cd Professor
Rsored Therefore that fully approve of the plan of
holding Musical Conventions for the purpose of improving
those who may attend in the more difficult departments
of this science and for the more full Development oil ms
cal talent.
Resolrcd That the instruction rccetcd at such meet
gs and the benefits derived thererom are in the opin
i'm Of those who have attended equivalent to several
weeks drill in a common singing school
Rfgoired That we recommend the holding of Musical
CnnNCuOn al convenient lOcallty III the county,
drring the winter of lSjj-6
Rco,red That the thanks of tile Convention due,
aud they hereby rendered to DR. d. = PRATT ana Ny
T. T. Fox for the energy and perseverance with which
ey have laorcd to complete the arrangements OF this
ceting-thcir only compensation will be the conscious
ness of having been instrumental in doing good.
Reorcd That the thanks Of the members OF this Con-
vcnon and the citizens of TOwanda and its vicinity be
presented Prof W. B. BRADBURY for his aborS amongst
Us upon hi, occasion-for the faithful kindness with which
e has pointed faults, and instructed us how to
ment II is ardent wish that i'll bis subsequent aors
he may be as successful he has hitherto been and that
when the Last Great Day snail come he together with the
thousands whom he has taught may join that Heavenly
Choir and forever chant the praises Of Redeemng love
The Rev B. j. DOUGLASS offered the follow
ing, which was also unanimously adopted, after
few very able remarks by the mover =
Re,ared That this Convention bear testimony to the
high mind tone and great utility of the instructions OF
Prof. WM b. BRADBURY commencing him especially TO
the confidence the Christian public and that in view Of
the hmenabe neglect of Sacred Music by the great mass
Of worhppers in our churches cannot but wish that
his the position and responsibilities OF colrs
the evils Incident them and their proper remedy togcth
with the claims of music part of the public worship
Of Almighty God And also his remarks on the hest
mode of securing congregational singing were published
throughout the length and breadth of our land as tending
to bring about most desirable reformation in those mat
We learn that Musical Association was
formed during some part Of the session OF the
Convention composed Of the lovers Of music,
in the townships represented in the Convention,
and it's officers are CHARLES r. C0BCRN, of To
wanda, President; S. p Cook, of Rome, and
D. L. LYON, of Monroeton, Vice Presidents
WV II. PERKINS, Secretary, and DR.. d. S.
PRATT, Treasurer. We can but hope that this
meeting of those Interested in music, will result
in much good.