Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-09-29

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Vermont Central Musical Association met at the
Congregational Church in this village, on Tuesday,
and continued In session three days. The musical
exercises were conducted BY Prof b. =. Baker, as
sisted by Prof's s. b. Ball. c. Henderson and Mrs
Little, all Of Boston. The orchestra WAS led by
Mr. L. NJ. Burlitt Of BrAttleboro. The attendance
was quite large. showing that commendable de-
gree Of interest in the practice Of sacred music still
exists in this vicinity.
On Wednesday the Association elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows;
Chas. Cummings Of BrAttleboro, President
Calvin W. Keyes Of Putney, Vice President.
J. Frank Steen u BrattebOro, Secretary.
s. L. Thompson Of Saxton's River, Treasurer.
DIREcToRs.-W. P. Dale Of Weston, C. f. Thomp-
son Of Dratileboro. Jason Kimbal Of SaIton's Riy-
err, Vim. U. Miller Of Dummerston, John Austin Of
Athens.
! On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the Asso-
citation gave public Concerts which were fully at
tended and were well received.
II is unnecessary To speak at length Of the char
Aeter Of the services rendered by Prof Baker and
his associates. These individuals arc too well and
fayorably known to require eulogium a, our hands
Mr. Bakers name has become identified with sacred
music not only in New England but throughout
tho country.
The committee on resolutions reported the follow.
ing which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That we regard Musical Conventions
as necessary institutions, among the various meth
DDS employed TO cultivate musical skill and taste in
choir singing
Resolved, That in view Of the great benefit de.
- = ~ A.
we would urge upon every choir within the limit
Of this Association, the Importance Of being fully
represented.
Resolved, That each member Of the Convention
should labor to nfuse into their respective choir
as much as possible the spirit Of progress and i'm
proyement here gained.
: Resolved, that Prof b. r. BAKER Of Boston, hal
greatly endcared himself to the members Of thi:
Convention by his urbane manner, professions
skill and assiduity in conducting the exercises
thereof, and that we do most cordially tender hin
our most sincere thanks--the spontaneous curren-
cy Of grateful hearts-and that we do also, with
pleasure, acknowledge our obligations to bis valua
bic assistants, Mrs. LIrrrR and Messrs' BALL An'
HENDERSON.
Resolred, That our thanks are particularly due
10 the orchestra, under the direction Of L. NJ Bun
prr whose efficient and valuable services have al
ded so much TO the interest Of the Convention
Also to the BrAttleboro Cornet Band for their es.
henthi hlu uutinB inc convention, thefeDy HtNlnl
unusual attraction to the OCCASION which coull
not fail to be appreciated.
Resolved, That we commend to favorable motto
Bakers Church Music,'' as o new and excellen
arrangement for the Of choirs singing sehoos
SC,
Resolved, That we regard congregational sing
ing as beautiful in theory, yet being entirely i'm
practicable, until all shall FIRST learn to sing.
Resoiped, That we do, as members Of this Con
! yention, cheerfuly tender our most grateful AM
hearty thanks TO those citizens of Brattleboro, VIII
have so generously opened their doors and vel
coined us to their homes during the session Of Ia
, Convention, and also to Messrs. EsrY & GRERS
for the Of their pianoforte, and to the Congre
/ gational Church and Society for the use Of thei
/ House on this occasion.
Resolved, That when we adjourn, we do so ;
meet at Saxtons River, unless otherwise ordere
by the Executive Committee.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this Conveu
ton be furnished to the several newspapers il
Windham County, with request to publish tn
same
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