Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-20

ADJOURNED JOr one week
Worcester Choral Union.
The meeting of the Worcester Choral Union last
evening was memorable occasion. In former
years it has been found difficult to draw out large
attendance, upon the business meetings of the asso
ciation but this occasion the hall filled, and
the election of officers for the ensuing year passed
off in the most harmonious manner.
Mr. A. c. Munroe, president of the society for the
last four years, declining reelection, Col. P. w.
Taft was unanimously elected to that position; the
other officers also unanimously elected, are: Vice
president, G. E. Wilder; secretary, F. c. Thayer;
treasurer Samuel Porter; librarian Geo. NJ. Pierce;
trustees, L. H. GOodnOw, G. w. ingalls,,
V. N Metcalf, DR.. S. G.. Priest and David
Manning, Jr. AT the conclusion of the cleo
ton, committee, consisting Of Messrs.
L. II. GoodnOw, j. @. Adams, F. f. Phelps, E. ID.
Barrows and Bradford Kinsley, was appointed to
wait on Col Taft, inform him of his election, and
request his presence in the hall The colonel shortly
made his appearance, being received with applause.
The retiring president welcomed Col Taft, announc-
ing the fact his unanimous election by the largest
number ever voting at an annual election of the
society, closing by calling upon the members to
pledge their hearty support to the newly elected
president and officers, which they did amid enthu-
siasm, by rising vote Col. Taft returned his ae-
acknowledgement for the marked express
sion of the favor of the society, refer
ring to the fact of his connection with different
musical societies in this city during thirty years,
twenty of which he had occupied the office presi-
dent, saying that he had thought himself entitled to
an honorable retirement from active service but in
consequence of the unanimous election and hearty
support pledged he would accept the office and per-
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point side door being opened, table containing
something concealed from view by suitable screen
was brought forward, and the attention of the So
ciety being claimed by the president, Mr.. S. E.
| Staples, on behalf of the ladies and gentlemen of
| the association, made the following address;
MIR. MUNRoE: Your friends the ladies and other
| members of the Worcester Choral Union, desire
me in their behalf to express to you their sincere
regret that you have found 1t necessary to decline
reelection to the Office of president, which yon
have so acceptably and worthily filled during
the four years of service that you have given to
the association service which none could render
| so well. All appreciate your efforts self denying
and laboriOus, requiring not only judgment and
skill to harmonic and unite all interests but great
perseverance and energy to accomplish the work
| that from year to year has been laid upon you.
Were only their votes wanted to continue you in
Office they would be given freely and fully but un-
Outstanding your declination to perempt0ry they
have not felt at liberty to urge upon you its with
drawal, though gladly would they do so if it was
not contrary to your own wishes, so frequently ex-
Not willing to let this opportunity pass without
| expressing to you by something more than
words and compliments their appreciation
of your valuable services-the ladies', by their con
| tributiOns, with the assistance of the gentlemen
have procured and desire to present and ask you te
accept token of their regard and slight teSt1
/ monial of their esteem, this service of silver.
When weary and worn by the daily duties and
/ cares of busy life, and seated at your well laden
table, prepared by loving hands and warm heart
there, in the pegee and quiet OF your own pleas
| ant home, you reminded of friends with whom
you labored, may you have sweet intercourse with
| those around you, and pleasant memories of days
| gone by when you toiled and burned the midnight
| oil, that you might promote the interests of the
musical association of which you was its honored
head, and thus contributed your efforts for the ele-
| walton and promotion of musical art.
While you will be missed in the ofheial business
of the Union, it is ardentY hoped and desired that
you will continue your interest in the association,
that it may have your valuable assistance and adj
| vice and active cooperation in its affairs.
| And now may publicly express the desire, that
when lie's journey is ended and our earthly songs
shall cease that you with all those near and dear to
you by the ties of earthly affection, together with
| the "Union" which you have so faithfully and
| judiciousy served, may then join in the grand
| chorus above,
| Crock of Ages! cleft for me-
| Let me hide myself in thee"
During Mr.. Staples address the covering was
| removed from the table, displaying fine silver
service of eight pieces, including coffee urn, teas
| &c. and directly upon the conclusion the society
| rose, and under the direction of Mr.. s. Richards,
| with Mr.. E. B. Story, as accOmpanist, sang with
thrilling effect Wider's great responsive double
chorus, Crock of Ages" Takeniby surprise, Mr.
| Munroe replied with evident emotion, saying that
| "If may claim credit for anything it is for .
| whole-heaFted devotion to any cause to which
| have placed my hand, whether that of the great
| transportation line in whose employ have been
for the past ten years. Or in the intervals of tot
| cheerfuily devoted to the service of the society
| The gift of fluent speech L claim not
l would that 1 possessed the use of eloquent
| language in which to express my feelings on thi'
1 occasion. l can however, only thank you from my
heart for your kind expressions of too generous ap
probation of my past services. and this beautiful
present doubly valuable for the kindness OF heart
| which prompted its bestowal. As l gaze on this
| elegant gift visions of midnight hours spent in
| labor that your interests might be advanced and
at the same time, that of my employers receive no
/ detriment, pass away, and L. seeing only your
recollections of this hour will linger in my men,
| Dry"
Mr. Munroe oppressed his satisfaction at the very
harmonious state of feeling existing in the society
| with hopes for prosperous season the ensuing
year; closing by expressing his earnest desire that
those who had Joined in the sublime song just sung
| might continue in harmonious relation here, and
finally join their voices in the grand chorus beyond
| the river" Refreshments then followed, and amid
| the good feeling prevailing, the sum of Sl5O was
promptly raised to qudate the debt of the society
that it might start the new year successfully. Much
credit for the of the programme of the eve
| ming is due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. &. f.
| Lyon and Mrs. Justin Howard.