Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-09-27
The Hancock Musical Conven-
ton,

ton.
The annual Convention OF the Hancock
Musical Association opened at. Lyceum
Hall, Buchsport Monday Sept 10th at ,
O'Clock +. VI. Owing 10 the non-arrival ct
f., Prof Wyman. the Convention was placed
under Che temporary direction of Mr. j. w.
Cheney OF Boston, Pianist. a Thorough Mu-
steal artist.
The day was pleasantly passed In re-
hear>ing Secular and Sacred music with
ont any attempt at entering into any espgc-
ial training for vocal progression.
Tuesdays NOR .ing's session opened with
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Pinkham of Scdg-
wick. followed by remarks from the Prcsi-
dent, n. H. Powers Esq. Orland, Dr.. +. Il.
! Swazey and Rufus Buck Esq. Bucksport,
the first President etthe Association. Each
! spoke hopefully for the success ofthc pres
cnt session as the primary object of these
delightful gatherings. the elevation of our
standard Of music both Secular and Sacred
greater interest in the songs of the Sanctu-
airy.
The President then introduced Prof. c.
NJ Hyman, who ut once entered into his
duties with activity and dignity evincng
good rugged common sense and vnrbanity
of manners harmonized TO thorough musi-
cal culture.
We have time only to speak of the Sess-
ion of the course in a general sense which
were all conducted with an energy. and
received with a spirit that could not fail of
success.
The Social hours OF the afternoon sess-
ions were very pleasantly occupied by diff
fercat members of the class assisted by
Miss \, VI. Faunce Of Boston whose per-
fornances were universally admired.
Concerts were held on Thursday and
Friday evenings, they were fully attend
cd and received with general satisfaction
The Programmes were as follows:
THusDAl EvE.-PARr FIRST.
Arm Of the Lord, Hymn, Glass.
Rock of Ages, "
How blest, -"
With Nerdure Clad,-Miss Faunce.
Glec, Class, solo,-Miss Fauncc.
Bring forth the Bride, -Silsby, Winter
port.
Music of the Waves, Duettt-Misscs
Hartman,
Birdie looking out for me. Miss Faunce
Old Tunes (Olmuiz and Coronation)-
Class.
Unfortunate man (by RequcsD Cheney.
Glee, solo-Miss Hall and Faunce.
PART SECOND.
Heavenly Father (Echo)-Class.
Take my heart, o, Father ,-(solo by
by)-Class.
The Reaper and the flowers (Chant)-
Class.
We will speak our minds if we die for ii
Miss Faunce.
Be my reward, sang, dreams"
Sweet and Low male qaartcttc) Pow
ers, Brooklin, silsby. Winterport, Ward
well and Stamford, Bucksport.
Al among the Barley. (Glee)-Class.
Union and Liberty {Solo) Blue
hill.
Piano Solo Cheney.
GypScy Countcss-Mjss FAunce and Che
ney.
No tears in heavcn,-Prof Wyman.
Master and Pupil, (DuetD Wyman, Miss
Faunce.
Be Joyful in the Lord.-Solo. Miss CHM
and Mr. Wardwell, BuekSport.
FRIDAY EVE.
+ 42nd. Psalm. (Mendelssohn Glass.
Ruth aud Naomi-Miss G. CHM. Bucks
port.
Medley (by request Mr. Silsby.
The hearts rest-Mrs Bennett Bncksport
Trust her not, (DuetD-Mss Hall and
Mis- Faunce.
Octelle-AIss johnson, Bluchill Mrs
Snowman. waterproof. Miss Wood Blue
hill, Mrs Gardiner Bucksport, Harmon,
and Hamer, Bueksport, silsby. waterproof
Clough, Bluehill.
From our merry Swiss Homes, (Duett)
Mrs Chase, and Emerson. Orland.
Come in and shut the door (song)-Miss
Faunce.
Sleigh Ride, (Glee) Class.
PART SECOND.
Hunting Glee,-Class.
l know that my Rcdecmer livcth,-Miss