Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-23

TIE Musical CoNGREss-At the afternoon
session, yesterday, after the rehearsal, the Con
gress was called to order by the President, and
/ c. Lloyd was appointed secretary pro tenn.
Reports from committees being in order,
Mr. Chase reported the following series of res
olutions, and which were adopted and ordered
to be published in the city papers and the
Musical Pioneer:
Regarding music as "the divine art,n an
emenatiOn Of harmony and love from the
Supreme Being, dispensing blessings to all
mankind; and believing that man has no moral
sight to allow an enrolling faculty to remain
inactive; therefore
Resolved, That we consider il not only the
privilege, bnt the duty, Of every person to be-
come, as far as may be, thoroughly acquainted
with the fundamental principles.
ReSolVed, That we heartily approve of the
holding of musical conventions as being en-
inently calculated to create and maintain an
interest commensurate with the importance of
the art, and the most efficient means of cult
waiting state and taste in execution, without
which, music hath no powers to charm
Resolved, That the success of the National
Musical Convention, now In session at the halls
of the Smithsonian Institute, has exceeded our
most sanguine expectations, not only in the
deep interest manifested by its members but
In the amount of practical informal derived,
and the general improvement in the science
Of music.
Rssoived, That to Prof. L. b. Woodbury.
our thanks are eminently due for his efficient
iabors in this Convention-for that kind and
courteous demeanOr which has endeared him
to Us as a friend and teacher; and that his re-
fined taste, his musical skill, and acknowl-
edged scientific eminence, entitle him to an
equal rank with the most accomplished pro-
lessons Of the art.
Rssofred, That we recommend to choris.
tparhArS oil ,pta etaI -,
music, the use Of that excellent collection of
sacred music prepared by Prof. Woodbury.,
THE Cythara." Having used it in the two
sessions Of this Association, we are induced
TO give it the highest rank, not only as an ele-
mentary treatise, but as compilation of su-
perior excellence.
Rssoirsd, That the thanks Of this Conven-
ton are eminently due, and are hereby ten
dered to Prof Z. j. Cooke of n. Y, for the
valuable services rendered during its sessions,
and that in him We recognise a young man of
more than ordinary musical talent, destined
to occupy an enyiable position in the musical
world.
RssoIred, That to Miss A. M. Farnesworth
We return our heartfelt thanks for the deep
interest given the Convention, by her attend
ance, and valuable services and that in her
We behold united, the amateur and artist.
Long may she live to discourse sweet music to
her admirers.
n
ton are due, and are hereby rendered to Pro-
fessOr Henry for the use of this hall
ReS0lUsd, That the thanks Of this cOnyen-
ton are due, and are hereby rendered to the
President and Secretary for the efficiency with
which they have discharged the duties of
their respective Offices.
RssoEre1, That in closing this convention
we cannot take the parting hand without re-
turning to the citizens Of Washington our
earnest thanks for the hospitality shown US in
opening their doors, and making US welcome
at their homes.
Rs,0EUed, That this convention organise it.
self into permanent national association for
the purpose CT uniting the "loyers of song'' in
one common brotherhood"
The committee on the constitution made
their report, which, after some discussion,
was adopted. That portion of it relating to
the duties of officers, &c, we are compelled
TO omit, owing to the crowded state of our COL
umns. The articles Of general interest are as
follows
cart L. This association shall be known as
The National Musical Association.
'tArt. 2 The object of this association shall
be the general improvement of its members
IN the science Of music by the holding of mu-
sical conventions, the introduction Of superior
musical works, and by such other means as in
convention assembled it may deem advisable.
cart. 3. All persons who are duly accred-
ciatiOn, or choir, or are Of known musical
abilities, and all clergymen approving Of the
objects Of thin association, can become mem.
bers by signing the constitution, thereby vir-
tually agreeing to abide by its regulations,
and by such bylaws and resolutions, DC as
may from time to time be adopted"
cart z. The annual sessions of this Asso-
citation shall be held in thu city Of Washing
ton on the second week of May In each year,
20 continue such length of time, and to be con-
Quoted by such person or persons, as may be
determined by the Executive Board, or by the
Association III convention assembled
On motion, it was ordered that 500 copies of
the constitution be printed for distribution
On motion committee Of five was appointed
70 nominate officers.
The Congress then adjourned till evening
EVENING SESSION.
At this session the final concert was given.
At the intermission between the parts, Mr.
Daniels reported the following nominations
President-T J. Magruder, Washington.
First Vice President-Mr Mason, Balti-
more; Second Vice President-Wm II Chase,
New York Third Vice President-J Smith,
Ohio Fourth Vice President-Geo w Mer.
riam, Connecticut; Fifth Vice President
Henry Wilson, Georgetown, d. C.
Secretary-F. Glenroy, Washington.
Treasurer-Thomas McGill, Washington.
Rev. Mr.. Echardt in the name of the La
dies Benevolent Society Of Washington, re
turned the hearty thanks of that body for the
muni6cent donation Of the Musical Congress
for the benefit Of the poor Of Washington.
The rest Of the programme then per.
formed, as we'll as several pieces that were
called for by request, closing with cold Hun
dred' in chorus, and oensdiction by Rev. Mr..
Hill
The Congress then adjourned Ifne de.
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