Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1869-07-06
Lamoille NeWsdealer
Tuesday, July 9, 1869.
The Musical Convention.

son last week, commencing on Iuesda
and closing on Friday night with a gran
concert, although commenced under sew
eral unfavorable circumstances, turned GU
to be a very successful and pleasant at
fair; 13titufIf
1t being Independence week, there wer
balls, celebrations, rides, etc, to take u
the attention of many; while the rehear
sal of the "IIay-makers" at Morrisville
prevented the attendance Of several iron
that place who would otherwise have at
tended. But, in spite of all discourage
ments as we have said, the convention
proved a pleasant success.
1t was the first visit Of Prof. Wyman t.
our county, but we are certain that We
express the cordial desire of every person
singer or spectator, who had the pleasure
of witnessing his lahors, when we say We
hope it may not be his last
We do not mean to use the Language
of hyperbole when we say that, in oul
opinion, we have never had in our county
person so well adapted to our latitude
as the conductor of Il chorus lie makes
his class accomplish an almost incredible
amount Of hard work at single rehear-
sal, and yet in such genial, playful way,
that the members never dream that they
are working. With muscular frame
which would do no discredit to an aero
bat, he seems to have no sense Of bodily
WEAKNESS; and such an amount Of mag
netism does he possess that his class will
perform with case under his leadership,
what would be impossible for them to nc
compish under another. .aw
With him, too. music is not a make
shift, but profession which he has chosen
and he devotcs his life's energies to it
with conscientious rectitu1c. While
his genial humor keeps all in good spirits,
deep religious sentiment pervades all his
talks and songs Speaking Of songs, we
might mention that in addition to his ad-
mira5le qualities as a conductor, he is a
splendid ballad singer, We hope he may
a.
revisit our county at no distant day, and
our people become more general acquain-
ted with him.
The concerts on Thursday and Friday
Eyes, were pretty well attendel-though
the house was not crowded-and seemed
to give general satisfaction.
They consisted Of the usual number of
choruses, with male quartet:e', duets, and
songs, by Prof. Wyman, Mr.. and Miss
L'aca, Miss Rosie Carleton, Miss Cora
Clement, and Miss Jennie McLa,ey, Of
Albany. Ofour own sweet singers, it is
not necessary to speak, as the public in
this county know and appreciate thcm.--
Miss McLarey came here stranger, but
her clear, ringing voice soon gave her Il
most favorable introduction. Her song of
Friday Eve, beautiful Stars Shining"
1--WE are not quite sure that we have the
title exactly, was beautifully rendered
and elected hearty applause. Sac has a
sweet voice, Of a good deal Of power and
we judge good compass, and the appear
ance Of good health. There was no GueSs-
M about what she sang. Every syllable
OF her song came to us with distinct ar
ticalation equal to the best oratorical de-
livery This is, in our opinion, the strong
hold for d ballad-singer. If this young
lady continues to inhale copiously of the
pure mountain air, and preserves and
braces up her fine physique, and studies,
we shall expect to hear from her in the
musical world. .s.s...I
She comes of musical race, We are
told, and has in her hands all elements
OF success, so far as We can scc-an cx.
c,llent voice, ruddy health and temper
anent favorable to tn: art.
During the LIST day of the convention
committee OF one from each town repre.
seated was appointed to prepare Consti-
tuition and bylaws. for the Lamoille
Valley Central Musical Association. The
committee prepared the following, which
was adopted by the convention:
80. CONSTITUTION.
|. This Association shall be called the
LamoiIle Valley Musical Association
=. Officers shall consist of one Presi-
dent, two Vice Presidents, five Directors
and one Scc-Treasurer.
3. This Association shall hold Annual
Conventions in the Lamoille Valley.
i. The Directors shall govern the time
and place of Conventions, etc.
D. That this Constitution and Bylaws
may be altered or amended by vote off
two-thirds Of the Directors.
gs fr. BYLAWS.
!. Any one by purchasing a Season
Ticket at Convention given by this Al.
ISOLATION, becomes a member.
2. the election of officers to be at the
Annual Conventions