Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-08

doene. After being seated the ladies were most
agreeaby surprised by the presentation to each by
the reception committee, through Hon. Elisha
oyer of beautiful bouquet. The supper being
concluded, the society was called to order by the
president, Mr.. A. c. Munroe, who referred to the
fact of the visit OF the society to Providence having
been taken notice of by the appointment Of the
committee who had offered the members so many
kind attentions. Gov. Dyer responded for the CONF
mittee IN charming speech, fairly stealing ne
graceful remarks and pleasing allusions-closing by
introducing in nIirth provoking manner Rev.
Bishop Clark, who returned the Governors
fire with interest;he facetious sharp-shooting which
ensued between the gentlemen named, entirely UNI
reportable, causing great merriment Bishop Clark,
after complimentary illusions to Massachusetts,
Worcester county, and Worcester itself closed his
address with very interesting remarks, referring to,
and explanatory Of, music as science, giving some
interesting practical examples. He also commended
that though pleasure was experienced In listening
to a single voice or instrument, yet the highest,
grandest and nobest in music was only attained by
ments.
Mr. Munroe replied briefly, expressing his sense
of the obligations under which the society were
placed to the generosity of the committee, now
double increased by the very able and compliment
tary speeches of Gov. Dyer and Bishop Clark. After
giving some facts about the history Of the society
and the purpose of its visit to Providence he closed
by calling upon Mr.. S. E. Staples, member of the
board of trustees of the society and also president
of the worcester County Musical Convention"
After audng in an impressive manner to Bishop
Clark and his address, and relating characteristic
anecdote, Mr.. Staples closed by remarks apprecla-
tive of music, giving the Providence people an Invi
tation to attend the next session of the convention
in Worcester.
After thrilling speech from the esteemed con-
ductor OF the society, Scion Wilder, 1t unani-
mously voted-that the thanks of the Worcester
Choral Union are hereby extended to the commit
of reception for their very agreeable attention
to Fisher Dyer and Rev. Bishop Clark for their
very kind, con5iderate and complimentary re-
marks; and to Mr.. George NJ. Ardoene for his very
satisfactory collation.. The exercises at the table
were concluded by all joining in singing "Praise
God from whom all blessings fow." For report
of the concert following / must refer you to
the Providence papers, contenting myself with the
saying, that Worcester must be pleased with the
ceptiOn of its society," both as citizens and
ers vocal and instrumental sololsts and chorus,
as well Injecting with hearty appreciation. A note
worthy fact as indicating the culture of the citizens
of Providence, was shown in their spontaneous rs-
ing during the singing of the Halleujah chorus, a
practice generally followed on the continent since
the time of King George the Third, who first intro
duced the custom.
At the conclusion of the concert we again found
special horse in waiting to carry our ladies to
the cars, where took leave Of the committee with
sincere regret.
"There are moments Of life that we never forget,
That brighten and brighten as time slides away;
They shine on the joy of the happiest lot
And they tighten the gloom OF the loneiest day +"
Such / am sure will be the recollections of every
member of the Choral Union, as they look back
through the vstas of the past upon the providence
Excursion" Yours truly, JUNIUs.