Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-11-06

Letter to professor S. F. B. Morse, by Rev.
DIR. Henry; Buckle, Draper, and the Law
of Human Development, by Edward Is.
Freeland; Treasure Trove; Matter and
Spirit; Extraordinarily in China /; Rea-
son, Rhyme and Rhythm; The Lions OF
Scotland; We, Two; Patriotism and Pro-
vinciaism.
The Musical Convention at Springfield.
Mr.. EDITOR: A few weeks since you
gave us an excellent notice Of the musical
convention TO be held in this place. and it
is the desire of the members that state
ment of the proceedings also be published.
The convention met at the town hall,
Monday evening, Oct. 26th, and was called
to order by the President, Dr. +. A.
knight. After few remarks, the Presi-
dent introduced to the class, already num-
bering about fifty, Prof. l.. O. Emerson, OF
Boston, and Prof E. Nj. Wyman, of Keene.
Prof. Emerson commenced the work Of the
week, and was followed the latter part of
the evening by Prof Wyman. Several
additions were made TO the class on Tues
day, and still more came on Wednesday
and Thursday, but some Of the dilatory
ones did not arrive until the last day.
And it might as well be said right here,
for the teneft of those who may attend
conventions another year, that it is the ver-
dict of all that those who came as late as.
the last two days of the convention, are no
help to the class. However good singers
they may be. they are not prepared to sing
at the concerts until they have rehearsed
the pieces with the class
1t is suggested if the committee of ar
rangements for another year conclude
to furnish entertainment for members Of
the class, that they announce in their cir
cular, that no provision will be made for
any arriving later than the second day.
On Wednesday, Miss Houston arrived
from Boston, and for the rest of The week
we had her invaluable services, which went
far towards making the convention the sue
cess it has been. Two much praise cannot
be given the directors, for their patience
and untiring zeal during the whole week
and thanks are due to all members of the
class for their endeavors to make the occa-
sion pleasant and profitable.
On Thursday evening the committee on
nominations, by their chairman, Chauncey
Sherwin of Grafton, reported as follows:
1 That this Convention be permanent
one.
That the next meeting be at Chester, VT
The following officers were reported by
the committee and elected by the Society:
/ President, Hugh II. Henry, Chester
Vice Presidents, j. w. Pierce, Springfield
Chauncey Sherwin, Grafton Sec'y, Frank
d. Sprague, Chester; Treas. Adna Brown
Springfield Executive Committee, d. ID
Williams, Chester; A. A. Wyman, Ath
ems Sidney Holmes, Grafton o. II
Benton, Windsor; S. F. Merrill, Below
Falls.
!, Friday evening the committee on reso
/ lutions, by their chairman, Rev. j. w
Chickering of Springfield, reported the fol
!, lowing, which were unanimously adopted
by the CONVEX tom
Resolced, That we have had good time
Resoired, That we hereby tender oul
thanks to Professors Emerson and Wymar
for their patient and successful instructions
to Miss Houston for the pleasure we hav,
enjoyed in listening TO sounds of melcdy
and notes Of pleasure" such as are seldom
heard among our hills; and to all the la
dies and gentlemen who have so readily
and effectively lent their aid, either voca
or instrumental, in making the sessions ant
concerts attractive and beneficial
Resolved, That we gratefully acknowl
edge the cordial hospitality of the goo,
people Of Springfield in opening to us thei
hearts and their houses during the week.
ReSotred, That recognizing music as
most beneiicent gift of our heavenly Fla
ther recognizing its enlivening and hal
lowing influence in the famly,i in the school
in the social circle and in the house O
God; recognizing the obligation Resin.
upon us to cultivate this gift SO kindly be
slowed !; and recognizing the Musical Con
vention as most efficient agent in promoi
ing such cultivation, we will endpavor /
make this a permanent and successful asso
citation, and this annual gathering fxe,
fact.
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