Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
The Central Vermont Musical ASS0
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The Central Vermont Musical ASS0-
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The Central Vermont Musical Association
held its Fifth Annual Convention at Mont
pcIicr. Feb 4th. 5th. 9th and 7th The an
nouncement that the Convention would be
under the direction Of Prof. l. o. Emerson,
Of Boston was sufficient Of itself to ensure q
god attendance and when the names of Mrs
D. &. Hall as s,Ioist, with Mr. J r. Cobb as
humorist and pianist, together with several
welI-known Vermont musicians were an
nouncei. every doubt OF a successful Conyen-
ton was removed for when the services Of
these persons are secured, the singers Of Yer
mont viii rally as soldiers round the standard
of brave ana faithful leaders. One hundred
AMI fifty persons renewed their memberships.
and over a hundred Joined the chorus and
attended the rehlarsaIs. The chorus was
pronounced much the best the association has
over convened, and the exceeding fine quality
Of the voices was remarked by all. Several
Of our own Central Vermont singers took
prominent parts in the matinecs and concerts,
doing themselves credit aud the Convention
honor 10 such the thanks Of the public are
due. for their efforts and assistance added
much to the pleasure IF these gatherings.
The lectures and half hours Of instruction BIZ
Mr. Emerson were a very interesting part of
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ductor and prominent leaders ofchoirs brought
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th' most anxious u secure seats Tor the Sec
'nd- HE Convention Is q success tnanciaily-
and a5 the business meeting an increased
interest m the future success OF the Associa-
tian WAS cvincet- The officers elected for the
ensuing year are men whose energy and "hii-
'ty pre- guarantee that nothing VIII he ie't
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Stin''''i- 'i tle A~7'eI'' i'"- sue" Is our
tlAHiei'c am nope "n' "e venture IL pfc-
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'"e support ~ the musical pnohe- the7e Zen
'r'' e'i"'"' musical conventions %il '.e-
come one Oh ''e most interesting ana Ir'n'-
'.''e entertainments "i'nih our re+en' am
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The following named gentlemen were elect
81 officers for the ensuing year President
zen. ?. p. Pitkin: Vice President, Rev C.
4 Allen: Corresponding Secretary, Fred
smith; Recording Secretary and Treasurer,
Y K Brown; Executive Committee, IL D.
Hopkins. 7. r. Pitkin. f. T. Smith Mont
pclier; \. ). Phillips, Barre Geo. H..
Crane, Northfeld. Perry, Pliinfeld
\. II. Wells, Waterbury
New York last week, much improved in
health although nor YET fully restored lie
has determined to spend the vacation, which
hls society have given him. in 'oreign travel,
and Will sail Saturday Of this week for Lily
erpoOl, whence he VIII visit the Continent,
and probably Palestine and Z gypt. After the
morning service last sabbath, he addressed
his people briefly and with much emotion, in
view Of his temporary separation from them
remarks. In the evening Sir. Lord also spoke
briefly {, the sunday school. promisin. Il
write them oee,-iool,I.- He viii l,rob,bl,
he absent ar,o.,t six months
A1Asyt,x.- Saturday moruine last We had
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less, aui generally more, below zero Sunday
the climate was more moderate, Seward prob