Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1869-07-20
GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL and Pic-pic,,
at Railroad Grove, LyndonviIIe, VT, Aug.
10th, nth, 18th, and 9Th, 1869. 4

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"Even rage itself is cheered with music;
II wakes the glad remembrance Of eur youth,
Calls back p,st joys and warns us into trans
port"
In the belief that music has civilizing
and refining influence in any community,
and that it should be recognized and nur-
tured as such, various musical entertain
ments, on greater or smaller scale, have /
been given in this Valley, and in other
sections Of the State during the past year,
and the success which has attended them
has BEEN such as to crafty their promot-
ers, and to indicate that in such matters
the public have a strong interest Enter
tanning still the views which have melted
them to action hitherto, and having con-
templated with interest the records of the
outdoor musical festivals OF the Orpheus
Societies of Europe, and--as they are
rapidly increasing in number here, it may
also be said-of America. the gentlemen
connected with the Connecticut River
Valley Choral Union, and number of
well known musical people of the Valley
have conceived the plan of organizing a
Grand Musical Festival at home; and it
is propos' d to have it take place in the
Railroad Grove, at Lyndonvile, spot in
every way adapted to the wants of such
gathering on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, August 10th, 18th, 18th
and 18th.
The projectors of this enterprise feel
ing that the people of this vicinage have
had sufficient of indoor concerts, convcn-
tions, ETC., for one season, and at the
same time recognizing the love of the Di-
] vine art which, there is ample evidence
I pervades this community, entertain the be-
lief that the novelty Of this undertaking
hereabouts, with its promises of whole
some enjoyment, as well as its assurances
Of improvement, will give it immediate
popularity, and tend tc insure success
full fruiton of the plan. The prime NOV
ers in the matter, therefore have no hes
itation in soliciting the hearty co-opera-
tion of all the musical people Of the Com
monweaih.
Prof. c. NJ. Wyman Will have the man
well known tact and energy, coupled with
the fact that he enters soul and spirit
into this enterprise, give ample assurance
that nothing will be overlooked on his
part that will in any measure contribute
to the success Of the undertaking.
AS 1t is intended to have the exercises
partake Of an instrumental as we'll as vo-
cal character, Prof. Wyman will organize
an Orchestra, and in ivduals and men,
bors of Bands, Clubs, Societies, ETC., hav-
ing instruments, are respectfully request
ell to bring them, as well as their written
music when convenient
1t is not proposed to devote much time
to rehearsals, as great deal of the music
to be used is familiar to the singers in the
Valley, much Of it being found in Roots
popular work "The Triumph"
Among other features will We introduce
ell "Old Hundred" America" and 9TH
er chorals given with Orchestra and a
Grand Chorus in unison. The program
will also introduce each day great va
riety Of Chorals, Quartetts, Duets, IT,
os, and Solos, by both Voices and Instru-
ments.
The exercises will be opened each day
with prayer, will also include addresses
by favored and favorte speakers, and will
cover both day and evening; but this will
not preclude social intercourse, pc-nicing,
etc., which it is calculated will be enjoy
able elements of the occasion. The pro-
gram for each day will be issued in due
time.
The best of accommodatlons will be fur
nshed at the new hotel, kept by Geo. b.
Walker, at $3.50 per day.
A large tent capable of accommodating
two thousand persons, will be pitched near
the grove and furnished with comfortable
seats. 1t will be used for the evening ex-
erclses and concerts, also, during the day,
should the weather not prove propitious.
The frames of houses formerly used at
camp-meetings are standing in the grove,
and those who delight in the romance Of
i" canning out" will find opportunity TO
crafty that taste. Liberal arrangements
are made for transportation of camp furn-
iture. An efficient police force will be on
hand, and the best of order will be main
tanned.
Prices of admission to the grove, 25
cents; season tickets, 30 cents. if pur-
chased previous to August ID Entrance
tickets good only on day when purchased.
Tickets for sale at all stations on Pa s.