Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-11-05
Masie'n Institute at uussa.a,o,.

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Mosieli Institute at Isubbard,o,.
Perhaps it would interest your reader,
Who are lovers of song 10 learn through
the columns OF the HERALD, that a Nh,
steal Institute Of five days duration was
held at the Congregational Church, in the
unpre'ending and romantic town Of Hub
eardton, last week, Ii was conducted
similar to the large and popular eonyen.
tions held by the Western Vermont and
Union Musical Associations, with the OK,
eeption OF the display Of Boston and other
city musical talents, The class numbered
ior'y singers, representing eight towns in
TINS part Of the county, all under the di.
reetlon Of Mr., d. b, Worlcy, we'll known
in western Vermont as successful in.
struetor snd excellent composer Of music. |
wish TO report more especially the pro.
eeedings of last Friday evening, the pro-
gramme being proceeded with as indicated
below.
LIST Prayer. by Rev. Calvin Granger. "a /
Singing selection OF church or hymn
tunes ID Glee- Merry, merry spring
time coming, by Worley. uh song-.
Now l lay me down to sleep sung hy
frankie Burt of Castleton. 9TH Anthem
AS pants the heart, soprano and alto
duet, by Mrs. Balls and Miss Howard, /
Of Benson. 9th Quartcttc - Soldiers
dream of home music by Worlcy, sung
by Messrs Barber and Wicr, and Mrs.
Barber Of Hubbardton. and Ms, Brown.
Of Whiting, eth Chant-The rcapcrs
and the flowers, Sth Song-Johny is so
happy, Miss Ryan, OF Castleton. 9th Glcc
Song Of the bel, musie ~ Morley. 10th
Solo and chaEus-by the side Of the deep
rolling river; music by Morley solo sung
by Miss Dikeman, of lIubbard,on. llth
Humorous song, made up OF many songs
sung by d, b, Cotton, Of Eairhasen. 18th
The Lord Will comfort Zion tenor solo
by 1t, Barber, Of Hubbarlton. 18th
Quartette; male voices - Dream the
sweetest dream love; music by Morley
sung by Messrs Cotton, of Fairhavcn,
Barber, Wier and Rum,ey oi Hubbard
ton. llth Song-My mothers sweet good
bye sung by Miss Emma Dikcman 10Th
Giee-Welcome to spring 18th Song
Flee as bird TO the mountain; sung by
Miss Brown, Of Whiting, 18th Glce-
Sweet vale Of rest. 18th Duet Take
these'hower> sung ~ the Misses Dixie
man, nth Duet Moonlight ON the
Rhine; sung by Mrs. Balls and Miss
Howard. Goth Quartctte-W Where would
l bc; sung by Mcs,rs. Barber and Wicr
and Misses Barber and Dikeman. 2lst
Quartette; male Understanding of the
hand sung by Misses Worley, Cotton,
Rumsey, and Barber I'D Chorus Deep
rolling clouds. 23d Anthcm-O he joy
ful in the Lord bass solo sung by b. w.
Burt soprano solo by Mrs, Smith. Of Fair
haven.
Resolutions were passed urging the
holding of similar Institutes in different
towns in THE locality, for the promoting
OF the art of music, during the coming
winter, and that it was the duty of all in
terested to encourage and foster these
musical gatherings. Also TO Mr. Worlcy
AS a competent teacher and author Of su-
perior merit, and worthy the confidence
OF those who desire musical instruction
and thanks to him for the skillful manner
in which he had discharged his duties du-
ring the session of this Institute and to
the friends from neighboring towns, who
had rendered efficient aid during the
course; and to the people Of Hubardton
for the generous hospitality offered to the
members of the Institute, from abroad
Within the last four years "a great
change has come over this goodly town,
unsteady and religiously. Then they
had preaching in this church only once a
month, now they have a settled minister
and preaching every Sabbath. Then there
were only two singers in the gallery, and
no instrument, now they have cl.oi' of
twenty well drilled singers, us3.r tie
leadership OF Henry Barber, ESD, accom-
panied with fine toned and well played
cabinet organ. They also sustain 4 live
Young Mems Christian Association, hold
ing regular weekly meetings and accom-
plishng much good in tho community.