Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-21
brave men during the four long years,
and which are now furled forever.
uaiOn Musical Association.


In concluding my notes last evenlng,
l promised to write you more concern.
log the concert then in progress. To do
justice To- it would require more time
than l can now command, and more
space than you could allot la your col
umns; and now since the second and
concluding concert Is over, let me COM
prise what has passed since my last
writing in three words,-g complete sue
eess. The Union Musical Association has
the most ample grounds for congratulate.
ing itself on its splendid achievements
within the past four days, and Prot. Per-
kins has clearly proved himself the U.
S. Grant OF musical conventions. The
following preamble and resolutions
adopted by the association tonight will
afford an appropriate and complete con-
susion to your reporters labors here
Whereas, The science OF music Is
recognized means OF promoting more
refined civilization, and higher christ
ian sentiment ia any community where
its cultivation is fully appreciated, and as
musical associations are an important
means Of elevatiDg the standard Of mu-
steal taste ana culture,
Rc50lrea, That we observe with great
satisfaction the increasing interest in the
conventions OF the Union Musical AssO-
citation, and the progress in musical at
taInmeutS which has thus far rewarded
our efforts.
RCsolgea, That as fitting ourselves for
the more acceptable performance Of sa-
cred music is the chief aim and object
Of this association, we are entitled to
the hearty cooperation Of all ministers
OF the gospel, and the cordial support
OF members Of all christian deuOmina-
lions
Rt5o!fs2, That the officers OF this asso-
citation, to whose untiring and well
directed efforts we owe so much OF onr
| success, deserve our sincere thanks.
Rsso!es6, That we recognize in Prof
w. o. Perkins, the accomplished music
ian, the efficient instructor, that we are
proud OF him as a native Of the Green
Mountain State and that we congratu-
late him on his success in his art and
upon his rapidly extending musical rep
| utatiOn.
Resolyed, That Mrs. Hall has our
warmess gratitude for the interest she
has lent TO this occasion, that her pure
and chaste style is worthy OF imitation
of the young ladies OF this convention.
May the bird that first warbled its song
among our own native hills Oft return
to cheer Us with inspiring notes.
ResoIced, That the quartete from Albany
Messrs. Weeks and Hoag, and Misses
Whitney and Mclean, by their varied
| and highly artistic performances, have
contributed much 10 the interest OF the
| convention.
Resolved, That We recognize in Halls
Band a company Of first rats musical
artists, and their performances have been
to US rare musical treat.
RssoIcea, That our thanks are due to
J. E. Perkins, in his double capacity Of
pianist and bass; also, to Mr.. Phillips Of
st. Adams, and ali Others who have
kindly volunteered their services in
songs, duets, &c; also to Mr.. J. J, Jos
lin for his excellent piano.
Res0lceS, That our thanks are due 10
the Congregational church for the use Of
their house for the convention, and also
the vErious Railroads which have ex-
tended TO Us their courtesies.
Resolce2, That our hearty thanks are
due to the committee OF reception and
the citizens Of Castleton, for their gen
erous hospitality and kindly interest in
our welfare which they have manifested
during this convention.