The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-11-05

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charge. Approach the consideration of
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lieve the accused guilty, say so if not,
acquit him.
The jury retired at 3,45 p. m, and had
not agreed at 900.
Western Vermont Musical ssociaiion.
The twenty-sccond convention of this
association, held at Middlebdry, closing
October 25tb, was in most respects, the
most successful gathering of the society
that has been held for a number of years.
The growing popularity of Prof. L. 0.
Emerson, as conductor, doubtless con-
tributed in a large degree to this end.
The second day Of the convention open
ed with the weather very unfavorable,
being rainy, but on the third day the
clouds disappeared, raising the hopes of
those already in attendance, and bringing
a largo increase to the number of sing
ers.
The completion of the organization of
the convention and the bringing of it in
to working order was perfected this morn
ing by the appointment of the following
committees, viz Soliciting committee,
Geo. Q. Day of Rutland, j. b. Hilliard,
Of Walingford, and M. A. Munroe of
Middlebury. Committee on nominations
Geo. G. Day of Rutland, j. b. Hilliard
Wallingford, N. p Barbonr of Middle
bury. j. A. Childs of Weybridge, and o.
w. Currier Of Rutland.
There were present. about $50 men,
bers in the chorus with the parts very
well balanced, though perhaps slightly
preponderating in favor of soprano and
altos, and 1t was good and strong chorus
for the execution Of church music and
anthems, but not quite so proficient in
the rendering Of the heavy choruses and
the more difficult music of the chorus
book as some we have seen. The soloist,
Madame julie De Ryther, the Soprano OF
pr. Chapin's church, New YORK, made
her first appearance on Wednesday eve-
ming. in an obligato but owing partly to
the very bad state of the air in the room,
the ceiling being low, did not make so
good an impression as was expected or
desired. Her reception, on Thursday
and at the concert, was better. Friday
afternoon, at the social hour, she sang,
81 cannot sing the old songs" So very
finely and with so much taste and expires.
sion that she completely brought down
the house and amid the enthusiasm, many
who had been decidedly preudiced
against hcr, freely expressed their dc.
light and predicted that if she were to
remain week she would be great fav-
orite. She has beautiful, magnificent
voice and sings with taste and expression.
The piano solos of Prof Meitzke .were
all well received, and gave good satisfac-
ton. Among the local solo talent Of the
convention, the songs of Miss Belle Hun
toon, of CuttingsviIle, were greatly ad-
mired. Her first song, Spirit Of Love-"
was well adapted to show the charming
sweetness Of her voice, as well as her ia.
clle execution. She was great favorite
during the remainder of the convention.
The duet of Mrs. Bond and Miss Ella
Nichols, was fine. Miss Nichols has
very pure, sweet and correct voice, and
bids fair to take the front rank. The
duet, "Glowing star of gentle evening""
sung by Mrs. Cheney and Mrs. Hathaway,
of Rutland, was also finely rendered, both
ladies being in good voice. We do not
remember Of ever hearing Mrs. Cheney
sing better, and she made many friends
in the convention, sustaining we'll her
rank among the artists. The songs of
Miss Cady, of Middlebury, and Mrs,
Bouker, of Orwell, were both well done,
as is usual with their singing.
Little Miss Ella Earle, Of Walliugford,
sang finely, and was we'll applauded.
Miss Cook, of Brandon, also did herself
credit, by singing song, "Mother's going
Home" The celebrated German duet
by j. Engels and master II. j. Engels, of
Brandon, also 1.-THE trip to Niagara Falls"
by master Engels, we're received with
much laughter and applause. John V.
Hall, Of Bennington, established himself
in favor as good singer, by singing
"Smon the Cellerer," and a song from
al Travatore' DR.. Shearer, NJ. G.
Elliott, and II. A, Lyon, of St. Adams,
rendered valuable service in the chorus
es, as well as in solo trio and quartette.
The song, Come into the garden, Maud"
sung by Dr. Shearer was particularly fine
as was also the duet, mo hope beyond"
sung by Messrs. Marshall and Tobey.
The cornet solos of Prof Frank Wilson,
of Rutland, were regarded as exceedingly
fine, some Of Legs most difficult arrang-
ments being artis.ically rendered.
The society voted to hold their con.
ventions for the next three years at Mid.
dlebury.
The following officers were elected for
the year ensuing:
President. M. Trip, Middlcbury.
Vice-Presidents.-John V. Hall, Ben
nington H. R. Strong, Wallingford; j.
j. Joslin, Poultney ; o. w. Currier, Rut-
land; John Engels, Brandon NJ. A.
Munroe, Middlebury; John A. Childs,
Weybridge; George F. Washburn, New
Haven; f. A. Hasseltine, Bristol; j.
W. Travis, Vergennes; Chas. II. Ell
dredge, Bridport; H. b. Sibley, Burling-
ton NJ. G. Elliott, St Adams.
Treasurer "A. ii. Cobb. Rutland.
Secretary.-Rolin G. Smith, Pitts
ford.
The trial Of Mayor Hall of New York
is in progress, and the testimony of Gar.
vey goes to show beyond doubt, that
Hall knowingly deirauded the city in
signing orders, but whether jury OF