Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-15
Musical Convention at Ludlow.

The Musical Convention to which we
referred last week, closed Friday evening.
The success of the Convention was beyond
the expectations of its most sanguine
friends. 1t was feared that the change
from Prof. Wyman to Prof. Perkins
which was necessary on account OF tue
illness of the former, would detraot much
from the interest in the Convention. In
this we were happily disappointed. Ihe
members of the class and all who met
him were highly pleased with Prof' fer'
kins. In his short stay among us, he gam
ed many warm friends. His abilities as
an author and musical director are OF the
first rank. His drill of the class on the
Operatic Choruses was thorough and eff
fectiye. There were more than the usual
number of talented singers present dur
ing the session. Among those worthy OF
special mention on account OF services
rendered were Miss Mary Sprague of
Chester, who took prominent part in the
Matinees and Concerts, and whose efforts
were highly acceptable to the audience;
Mrs. II. L. Cheeny of Rutland was gladly
welcomed by the many friends who heard
her two years ago, and placed all under
great obligations by her valuable assist
ance R. ]. Humphrey, leader of the Cho-
raj Society in Rutland, was present and
lent valuable aid on the difficult choruses
and in the concerts; Prof A. G. Gutter
son of Owatona, Mimi, was present one
day, and assisted at the Concert on Thurs
day evening. 1t is hoped that we may
meet him again at some future time. ii.
H. Kimball of Saxon's River was present
the last day, and sang several songs which
were well received. J. B. Hilliard of
Wallingford; M. J. Boyntons of Jamaica
o. W. Currier of Rutland, and others
worthy of notice, but which space forbids
mention, were present and took part.
Among the Pianists were Prof. Henry
Gutterson of Fairbault, MINI, who did
much to advance the interest of the Con-
vention, by his sBillful and effective play
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next season and we hope to see him at
Ludlow at the Fifth Annual Convention.
Miss Amanda Warner and Mrs. G. W.
Billings rendered valuable aid as pianists,
especially the former. There were many
of our own singers worthy of mention but
modesty forbids that we boast lest zoe be
called cain. Thanks are due Mr.. n. Y.
Brooks of Rutland, for the use of a fine
piano, from the manufactory of II. f.
Miller of Boston, also for his presence
and assistance during the sessions. The
Convention and friends of music are also
under great obligations to warm friend
of the art, Owen Bixby, Esq, of Hillsdale,
n Y, for liberal gift which was used in
the interests of the Association. Mr..
Bixby has our thanks. We would also
rememb Der our enterprising fellow towns
man, L. G. Hammond for his constant
Efforts for the comfort and enjoyment of
the members Of the Convention and the
citizene present at the Concerts, etc. The
receipts of the convention over all expen-
ses, exceed fifty dollars not including the
generous gift of MIR. Bixby. This is
quite encouraging for next season. Much
OF this success is due to the active labors
Of the President. The officers elected for
the ensuing year are, President. Z. W.
Smith. Vice Presidents, r. J. Humphrey,
Rutland H. H Kimball. Saxtons River
NJ J. Boynton, Jamaica Executive Com
mittee, D. T. Coolidge, Ludlow; VIM.
Cole, North Spring field; G. S. Hill
Proctorsviue. Secretary, /. E. Sherman,
ludlow. TrAAsnrer. w IT Pratt, Ind !
low.