Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-27
Western Vermont Musical Associa.
ton.
THIRD DAY.

they would attend the convention. The
zeal and interest of those already in atten'
dance, however, still continues, and the
attendance of ladies in the morning was
truly creditable. The session was devot-
ed to hard work, and the instruction inn
parted by Mr.. Perkins will no doubt be
treasured up in good and honest hearts.
The afternoon session was little more
fully attended, and "work" was the
watchword until O'clock, which was the
time designed for the social hour. The
President, Mr.. Winslow, then announced
the following committee on nominations,
who will report to the convention for
their action officers for the ensuing year
J. M. Trip, r. J. Humphrey, John En-
giles, r. E. Wilcox, and J. B. Hilliard.
This committee then retired to make a
report.
The committee fort social hour then
introduced Miss Campbell, who favored
the Convention with song entitled,
won't you tell me why, Robin ?" which
was rendered in her usual good style, and
merited the hearty applause given.
Two young Misses of Brandon then
sang beautiful duett in good taste. The
title of the piece and the names of those
giving it, we are unable to state.
Mr.. Humphrey sang king and Miller
in excellent voice, and was loudly encored
Miss Ella Earle, of Wallingford, young
Miss of only z years, sang, "Put me in
my little bed,' and we think her ideas OF
music very'good, for every word was spok.
en- plainly, and the whole piece would
have been credit to an amateur.
Mr.. W. .. Perkins then sang "The Ex-
ile," and the deep mellow tones of his
voice told plainly that he was master OF
his profession.
J. p. Cobb, the "head center" of all
that is refined, witty and side-splitting in
the musical line, then favored the audi
ence with a beautiful song, entitled "Mill
in the Valley" The audience, not being
satisfied called loudly for more, when he
kept the whole Convention in roars OF
laughter while he sang, "Cross-eyed Sal
ly." At the conclusion of this song the
Convention adjourned.
The piano used by the Convention is
one of Steinway's best square grand, full
agrsff, seven and one-third octave, kindly
furnished by H. A. Lyon of st. Adams,
who is agent for the same in northern
Vermont. The instrument is pronounced
by Messrs. Moore and Cobb as very fine
one in every respect.
EVENING SEsSION-THE CONCERT.
The first of the grand concerts which
had been designed to form a prominent,
and to the general public the most attrac-
tive, feature of the programme of the
present session of the Convention, occur
red at the Opera House last evening.
Nothing could be more inauspicious for
holding a public gathering than the
drenching rain which prevailed during
the evening, and as a consequence, but a
slender audience greeted the large array
of musical talent which crowded the or
chestra. But to those who had braved
the frowning elements rich and rare mu.
steal entertainment was in store.
The programme embraced a choice and
varied selection of anthems, solos, duets
and quartettes, which were as a whole
rendered with that grace and precision
which could only be the result of thor
ough culture aud refined taste.
We regret that our limits will not
admit of o particular reference to each
piece rendered, not less than to the merits
of individual performers. Where all &C.
quilted themselves SO creditably it were
invidious to speak of individual excel
lence. We cannot refrain, however, from
mentioning the charming performance Of
Miss Ella Earle, the Juvenile songster
who rendered an exquisite piece entitled
"Put me in Ny Little Bed in such &
manner as to quite win the hearts of tht
audience. Their appreciation was mani
tested ty tumultuous applause aud re
peated encores.
Mrs Oliver sang with her accustomed
grace and effectiveness, her rendering o
the charming IsonF, "The Nightingale
Trill," especially meeting with the warm
est appreciation of the audience Mrs. D
@. Hall Of Boston also distinguished her
self by her artistic solo performances
Mr.. J. p. Cobb, of Boston, contributed
in no small degree to the pleasure of tn
OCCASION not only by his skillful piano &C
compartments, but by his comical AM
mirth-provokiug songs. He proved him
self perfect master of his art, being en-
tirely at home in all its departments Hi
comic songs were inimitably rendered
and were altogether the leading featur
of the entertainment.
MIR. S. w. Dudley, OF Boston, sang wit
fine effect, THE Yacht.man's Song
which was heartily appreciated by the at
dience.
The Duet and quartette, entitle
"Whip-Poor WILL rendered by Mr.
Cheney and Miss Brown, Messrs. E. Z
Perkins and D. B. Cotton, is a new piec
of music, just arranged and published b
Aut' S'ANbbf HAhd EkcAiiNcN " bC ~ NGl
taking piece. It was well received b
the Convention, and we recommend it I
the musical public as well worth possess
ing.
1t is greatly to be regretted that tn
state of the weather prevented MOI
general attendance, as we feel sure tha
under more favorable circumstances th
house would have been crowded to il
utmost capacity.
The exercises of the convention wi
come to close to-day. A session will b
held during the forenoon, commencing 6
0 o'clock, and in the afternoon matine
will be given beginning at about thre
o'clock.
In the evening grand concert.wil /