Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-07-06

was loudly encOred, in response to which
d she sang Thomas sweet ballad down by
t the river side The Quintet,c Club per-
: formed "Pleyers Hymn with the original
? variations, but declined to respond to the
encOres that followed it.
At this point. the musical exercises were
suspended for time, and the following res
olutions were read by Mr.. G. Il. Benedict,
for the Committee on Resolutions, and unan-
imOusly adopted, with hearty applause
RESOLUTIONS.
Res0irei, That such gatherings as this, Of
the lovers Of music, for social reunion, and the
cultivation Of one Of the noblest gifts Of God-the
gift Of s0Hg-sh0uld be encouraged. as Of refining
and eleyauDg influence, and as occasions Of pure
and wholesome enjoyment
Resolrei, That to the heads and hands and
hearts that originated this Association are due
the warmest thanks Of its members, and Of
friends Of Music throughout the State.
Resolred, That We hereby tender our thanks
to MIR. ". o. PERKINS, of Boston. for his talent
cd and skilf1l direction Of the muslcal exercises
Of this Convention, and that we cordially re-
commend him, in his honorable and useful pro-
/ ResOiref, That cur thanks are due and are
/ hereby heartily rendered, to Mrs. II. NJ. Smith,
/ Mrs. ID. Z. Hail, Miss Jeunie ). kryes, Mss
Addie ). Ryan, Mr.. J. Kimball. Mr. II. 5.
Perkins, Mr.. J. l. Perkins, and the other solo
singers, who have so kindly left distant homes
10 Assist in the Inauguration Of the Vermont
State Musical AssOciation, and in the successful
carrying on Of this Its first .ention, aud
whose rare natural gifts and superior abilities
have contributed 50 largely to the pleasure and
profit Of tins occasion.
RssOired, That We return our hearty thanks
to Messrs. J. E Perkins, Il. |. Proctor, and ;.
C.. Moore, pIanisls, and Mr. VIM. II. Clark, or
ganist, for their sklful and valuable assistance.
Res0ircl, That we request the gentlemen Of
the Mendelsohn Quintette Club, 10 accept cur
Acknowledgements of their invaluable aid during
the pas two days; and that We recognize the
influence which their good taste in selection and
finished skill IN execution, must have in eleyat-
ing the standard Of musical taste in their
dleneCs.
Rss0ire3, That this Association respectfully
request the Legislature Of Vermont, at its next
session, TO provide for the introduction and
maintenance Of vocal music in our Common
Schools, as a branch Of primary education
Resoired, That the thanks of this Association
pany and 10 the Railroads. of this and other
States, which have granted to US a reduction Of
fares. for their hberality and Kindness
Resolref, That the Secretary of the Associa-
ton IS instructed 10 furnish copies of these reso-
lu,ions to the Press of the State, for publication
Dr. c. L. Case of Brandon, then offered
the following resolution, which was also
adopted with applause
Resolred. That the cordial thanks of the Yer
mont State Musical Association, are eminently
due to the citizens Of the City Of Burlin ton.
for their kind reception and liberal hospitality
TO the members Of the Association during It's
session.
j. 5. ADAMS, Secretary of the Board OF
Education, was then called on for some re-
marks, and spoke correctly and efectually.
especially upon 70 resolution relative to the
Of music INTO the schools, urg-
ing eloquently the desirability and feasibility
Vi the measure, and expressing his strong
belief that it would soon be made practical
thing. His remarks were Justly and loudly
applauded by the Convention and the audi
ence. The Association then sang the cloisng
chorus Of the programme, - Thanks be to
God, - from Elijah, the audience rising to
their feet to join
Thus closed the largest and most memora-
BE gathering Of the kini ever witnessed in
this state, one which we trust is but the
irst Of many ike it and which has furnish
ID occasion Of present enjoyment and profit,
md Of future pleasant recollection for very
arge number Of persons.
The resolutions passed praise by no means
90 highly the leaders Of the Convention.
Prof. Perkins proved himself to be an ad-
nirabe Conductor, and the rapid improve
nent of the choruses under his able direc-
ion was most noticeable Mr. j. E. Per-
tins aceomuanlments were also marked by
dmirable good taste and distinct and proper
1pressiOn, and the services of the other
members of the remarkable musical family
o which be belongs, were especially valua-
lie. The more prominent singers whose
iames We have had such frequent occasion
o mentlOn,-Mrs. Smith, Mrs Hall, Mis-.
ivan and Miss Reyes. as well as the gentle
nen solo singers, responded to every call
.pon them, and lavished their gifts of
linked sweetness on their audiences, with
kindness apparently without limit They
nay be assured Of the heartiest possible well
ONE, whenever, as we trust that they often
nay, they come again to delight our lovers
f song.
Messrs. Proctor and Moore Of this city,
Sho are always ready, aud Mr.. Clark as
rganist. showed their customary fine ability
n the aceOmpaniments.
To the unwearied attention and thought
ulucss Of the officers Of the Association and
he various committees IS largely due the
uccess Of the whole convention. We be-
ieye that all Of the three hundred singers in
;tendance were promptly provided for IN
he homes Of our citizens, who have en-
Ieayored that it should not be their fault if
heir guests did not 20 away with pleasant
ecolections of Burlington. So far as we have
earned everything worked smoothly through
,ut. and the Vermont State Musical AssOcia-
ion may be set down as a s. fixed fact" and
is first Convention as a distinguished sue
,css.
The excellent instruments used at this
Chickering grand piano,
ouare rtano Of Poyyers & Story's make and
,ne Of Smiths American Organs-de-
erve especial notice. particularly the latter,
large double banked instrument of II
stops, whose heavy sub-bass notes were dis
lnctly heard above the whole chorus Of $50
ioices, while in accompanying the recitstives
n the oratoriO the effect of the soft stop and