Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-10-25
AND HERALD.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1866,
western Vermont Musical Associa-
ton.
THIRD DAY.


who read the jubllant 98th psalm, com
mencing 20 sing unto the Lord a new
song" and offered prayer, Conductor
Emerson proct eded to drill the class in
pronunciation, running the scale with
words like all, bawl, call, fall, arm,
balm, calm farm, etc, enunclatlng the
elementary sounds OF eonsonants and
vocalizing fye, fan, fay, fat,-me, my,
mine, might,-mar, far, la, car, ali, etc.
He then by request, represented scale
tones by objects for the benefit OF teach
ers. His impromptu collection consisted
of singing book, baton, veil, pencil,
knife, glove, paper and another Ju-
bilate. A rehearsal Of hymn tunes,
"The Marvellous Work" Awake the
Harp" AMI other choruses, the latter
were given with much spirit and showed
decided improvement over yesterdays
performances probably took up the
time until the social hour interregnum,
when several committees were nominal
ed and elected on resolutions (by
President LyonC Rev. VIM. Ford of
Brandon, Rev, u. W. Dayton of Rutland,
aud G. W. Fox of Nashua N. H to Sc
lect officers for the ensuing year, Messrs.
G. c. Bidwell of Rutland, DR.. G. L. Case
of Brandon, ii. II. Kimball of Saxton's
River, J. Jay Joslin of Poultney, H. L.
Story of Burlington, w. Washburn of
New Haven and J. B. billiard of Wal
lingfoTd; Auditors to settle Treasurer's
accounts: L. H Toby Of Hinesburgh
and c. C. Pierce Of New Haven. Solicit
ing Committee of five to invite vocalists
and players to furnish "social hour"
solos and participate in concerts, also to
assist the Conductor in making out pro-
grammes President Lyon, Mr.. Toby, A.
II. Cobb Of Rutland, H. F. Leavitt OF
Brandon and S. C. Moore of Burlington.
Mozarts "Who tresds the path of duty"
was sung by an amateur from the sold
Granite State" Rehearsing 1.-THE Crea-
ton" and several beautiful anthems
soon whiled away the balance of the
forenoon session.
Afternoon vocalism embraced the re-
hearsal OF several anthems, an oratorio
Chorus, THE heavens are telling" &c,
until recess, when several new candidates
for "blushing honors" made their debut
"for this occasion only" on Rutland
stage. The Day is.Done, choice song
in which Longfellow's soul touching
words are welded to sympathetic music
by the renowned composer, Balfe was
sung by Miss Phelps OF Orwell, VT,
whose dulcet strains were quickly sue
ceeded by q piano.forte Concert Etude"
manipulated by Mr.. D. G. Hineburg of
Burlington. Mr.. II. Fl. Kimball of Sax
toms River VT, was heartily applauded
after complying with request to sing
"The Burning Ship, or the Lost at Sea"
a stirring descriptive ballad composed
by L. w. Wheeler, Esq, former resi-
dent of Nashua, N. H., who now stands
at the very head of Boston music teach
ers, having voluntarily given up his posi-
ton as leading tenor Of the Handel and
Haydn Society two years ago in order to
devote himself entirely to the practical
part Of his elevating profession. Messrs.
w. F, Lesvitt and John Engels OF Bran
don, VT, also "held forth" by request,
performing "Ucheisa, comic German
Duet, with such effect as to elicit en-
Enthusiastically approbatory demonstra-
sxlo ~
sentences kept "Old Father Time" out of
mind until the Hall was vacated at four
o'clock. The Committee on nominating
association officers meet at $50 A. NJ,
today in the Town Hall building. "Still
they come !" is the cry as to new men,
bers. Four hundred and twenty-five
tickets have already been disposed Of,
Gaily -attired damses outnumber the
"lords OF creation" in the proportion of
two to one.
THE FIRST GRAND CONCERT
Wednesday evening, called out large
audience of fine appearing and highly
pleased appreciators Of classic music,
and italian productions of the modern
schools, which were set off to good ad-
vantage by pleasing songs and ballads,
preceded by several excellent hymns,
the whole eliminating in the patriotism
inspiring air inseparablylinkedt to sour
Country It's of thee'O which made up an
enjoyable entertainment in which every
one, however critical could find something
to admire. Over four hundred pur-
chasers OF concert tickets must have
been present beside more than that mum.
Der of convention attaches. 1t is proper
to say here that the working officers OF the
Association are very much disappointed
by the inexplicable aversion of should
be hospitable denizens of Rutland tc
throw the doors of their household
castles" vide open to accommodate
many homeless yet respectable strangers
who throng the streets and seek in vain