Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-04-17
EGBERT MEAD.
Musical Entertainment.

The Orleans County Musical Society
held II ANIMAL convention at Barton, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 31st
and April 1st, under the direction of N.
W. Leavitt, Profs. d. A. French and f.
X. Prouty. Owing TO the lateness of
the season but few were present at the
first of the session but Mr.. Leavitt, al
ways jealous in the good cause, went to
work in his usual spirited way, and a
few even soon became a host of them.
selves. Prof. French did not arrive till
Tuesday evening, but was gladly receiv-
ed when he did come and although
those Of us present at the convention had
been led TO expec; much of him, and an
ticipate rich musical treat, we in fact
knew but little Of him until we listened
to bis mastery execution on the Piano
Forte. Prof F. is probably now one of
the best pianists in the State, and we
see no reason why he may not yet rank
among the first in New England. All
who can appreciate music certainly must
have certainly been pleased, both with
his piano solos and accompaniment.
Wednesday afternoon Prof. Prouty
related some of his early experience in
teaching music in the State, and alluded
to his formation and leadership of the
first musical convention in this State,
which was as early as 1920. His re.
marks were quite interesting and in.
s'ructive. Miss Bailey, Orleans favor
lite Alto was present during the entire
session, and as usual, pleased every
body To say she sang remarkably
wcll,' does not half express it; she needs
to be heard to be appreciated.
AT the concert, the songs, Never
mind the mitten, joe and 'Woman's
Resolution as sung BY her, brought the
house down in perfect storm Of cheers.
An efficient orchestra was in attendance
to assist in carrying by storm the SPLEEN
lid choruses from Cook and Perkins
Oriental Glee and Anthem Book. Mr..
Bartlett, Of Lyndon, who does all things
we'll, particularly on the big Gddle,)
pent'a little breath, not in vain, on the
chorus. Miller, Chamberlin
md Pearsons were present and made
Merry with their violins and cornet.-
An increased interest was marked by
myers coming in from different parts Of
he county during the course, and there
vas general 'snifin it in de air. clos
ng with a full house. All felt that
home is no place for me- till after the
oncert. Some resolutions were prepar-
d, which, through some misunderstood
lg in regard to time for offering them,
7ere not presented; but thinking they
'ould have met with hearty approval,
re take the liberty to present them be-
wv:
"Whereas, in our opinion, vocal and
lstrumental music has hitherto received
20 little attention in this county-and,
hereas we heartily second any efforts
n improvement in that respect There
ire,
Be it resolved that we, the members
Orleans County Musical Society, re-
'gnize in Messrs. French, Prouty and
eavitt jealous and efficient leaders, and
lat we hereby tender them our thanks
r their services on this occasion.
2. Resolved that we fully appreciate
e beautiful music furnished by the or
Icstra, and that our thanks are due for
e same.
3. Resolved, that we also tender
tie Of thanks TO the citizens Of Barton
anding for their courteous hospitality
those from abroad"
Long live Orleans County Musical
'ciety. J.R. G.