Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-10-25

merits especial commentator. To sum
up in word, the oratorio is a gem of
the first water, and its performance last
night enclosed 1t In setting of inesti-
mable value.
After the Creation was finished
REV. W. FORD, OF BRANDON,
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons, read the following bakers dozen,
less one:
Resolved, That, first of all, our pro-
found and fervent thanksgivings are
due to the Father of mercies for the I'M
interruptedly delightful weather which
has prevailed during our meeting and
for the peace and harmony which have
characterized our social Intercourse, as
well as our songs.
Resolrsd That Prof. l.. o. Emerson, by
his uniform courtesy, skillful instruction
and intelligent appreciation of sacred
music, has more fully than ever exalted
himself in our esteem and enshrined him
in our affections.
Rssolved, That the eminent success of
Prof. W. o. Perkins in conducting Us
delightfully."- through the Creation"
merits and receives our warmest appre-
citation and thanks.
Resolved, That to the Soloists, Mrs. H..
M. Smith, and Miss A. s. Ryan, and
Messrs. Leavitt, Perkins, Newell and
Thomas, we tender our heartfelt thanks
for the delight and service they have
afforded US, by their eminent talents,
both in secular and in the Oratorio.
Resolved, That Prof. S. @. Moore and
J. Z. Perkins, who have presided with
characteristic ability, taste and fidelity
at the piano, shall long live in our CRATE
| full remembrance.
Resolved, That the Mendelshon Quin-
tette Club, ever welcome to all lovers OF
classic music, have been doubly welcome
to us; and that we request them to bear
with them to "the Hub" the assurance
of our appreciation and gratitude.
Resolved, That the Officers of the Asso.
citation, one and all, deserve our thanks
confidence and esteem for the prompt.
ness, diligence, fidelity and efficiency
with which they have managed the af
fairs of the Association, particularly the
organization and working of this Con
vention, and that President Lyon, how
ever reluctant he may be to be 'lionized,
should receive the lions share of thes
thanks.
Resolesd, That we assure the goo(
people of Rutland, who have SO kindl
entertained US, that their hospitality
warmly appreciated, and our pleasan
intercourse with them, amidst the swee
sanctities Of home, will be long remem
bered by US as among the green place
of LIES pilgrimage.
Resolred, That the unanimous thank
of the Association be given to the va
rious railroad companies, for the cour
tesy of free return checks from the Cor
vention.
Resolved, That we recommend, whereve
it is practicable, the formation of juve
nile singing classes, not for instruction
by the ear merely nor as an Amusement
or pastime; but for scientific instructio
in the elements of music, that we ma
do something towards fastening tn
glad day when the mass of our felloy
citizens shall be able to sing plain must
, at sight.
Resoleed That we'earnestly recommen
to the Vermont State Board of Educatio
l that vigorous effort be made to Intro
duce music into our common schools q
: regular branch of instruction.
Resolved, That we hail the publicatio
of musical journal as proof of a grow
ing interest in musical culture, and as
harbinger of brighter day; and tina
we commend the Vermont Musical jour
nal to the patronage of all persons in
terested in music.
Allusions to President Lyon, iuvenil
singing schools, introducing music int
public schools, the new musical journa
were each applauded during the reading
, The entire series was adopted by
rising vote. A general invitation wa
extended through President Lyon to th
Association to attend musical CONVEX
ton at Bakersfield next week, an
another at Potsdam, January 10Th, t
which all were invited by Rev. c. \
Thomas, President of the Northern Me-
York Musical Association.
Thus ended the most brilliant musics
gathering, as regards numbers, talent
and pecuniary success, ever convened II
Western Vermont. Heavy expenses iii
the vicinity of one thousand dollars
will all be liquidated, and it is though
a handsome surplus will remain in tn
treasury. President Lyon, Secretar.
Trip, Conductors Emerson and Perkins
Mr.. s. G. Moore, who is all that can b
desired as correct and remarkabl,
tasteful pianist, of Burlington, and mem
bers Of the Association generally, hav
the sincere thanks of a reporter for favor
"too numerous to mention"
| CAsTLETON.- Editor Rutland Herald-l