The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-24
Rutland, Oct. 1S, 1873.
The RIack River Musical As.ocia.
ton.

This association held its annual conyen-
ton at Ludlow during the past week, re-
ports Of which have been given in our CO.
lumns. Although unsteady it was de-
cided success, yet financially it was q
failure. This was owing, no doubt. more
to the want of patronage on the part of
those who should be interested in musical
education, than to a lack of proper ma
nagement, Musical conventions of this
cdtibTe. in Vermont, are fast dying out for
want of this very thing, and nothing but
the most rigid economy and the. very best
of management can ever make them pay
ing institutions. The people crave for
something better and instead of desiring
specially, to be taught, must be amused
and treated to something rare. The COM
ing winter season will bring many of these
conventions on to the public stage through
out the State and, we confidently predict,
but little money will be made by any of the
several associations. A musical festival
such as was held at Rutland in May last is
sure to elicit much interest and enthusiasm
without which a failure is inevitable Con-
sequently the managers, one and all, must
strive to secure the very best of talent as
soloists, first-class orchestra and all the
appointments of the occasion in the same
| high order, or their associations will soon
be obliged to suspend. The public are not
No nagilxr coticGa1 10,
were ten or twelve, or even five years ago,
and they must be looked to for the support
and success of such an affair. Their tastes
must be considered first, and when their
willing patronage is secured financial and
musical triumph is the result.
The association at Ludlow, through their
committee, reported the following resolu-
lions on Friday evening, which were adj
opted
Whereas, The Black River Musical AS
ISOLATION has enjoyed its annual feast of
song
ReS0lced, That the convention considers
its success mainly due to its conductor,
Professor George w. Foster, and grateful
y appreciate his efficient labors in its be-
hall, regretting that much larger num-
berof the friends of music have not been
present to profit by its instructions.
! D-A.sOired, That we recognize the sllnerior
ability of the pianist, Professor George
A. Mietzke, and consider him an artist of
whom the musical public of Vermont may
| Justly be proud.
| Rts0LUed, That the thanks of the con-
J ,'cntion are hereby rendered TO Mr.. Holden
for the Use of the piano TO Mr.. Sherman
-. 81 laA
Blood for the accompaniment to the
soloists who have added so largely to the
interest and profit of the occasion and to
the Central Vermont railroad for its court
| esy of half fare.
ResOlued, That the convention feels great
~ Indebted to Mile. Bertha BrOusil for her
| Kindness in favoring the final concert with
her genius and skill as evinced in the de-
liyhfful melodies which vibrate from her
violin also, to Mr., j. Q. Hoyt, Jr, her
Resoircd, That the Board of Directors
arc entitled to certain amount of credit
fo, the work done but the success of any
convention cannot be assured without per-
sistent effort by the officers in charge.
Respectfully submitted,
r. T. SAWYER, } Committee
A. B. HALE, on
i. L. SHERMAN.) Resolutions.
The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year
president-E w Smith, Ludlow.
Vice Presidents A b Hale, No. Spring
field Geo @ Day, Rutland II T Sawyer,
Mt. Holly, ,,uo,
E Sherman, NJ ii Graves.
Secretary-D # Coolidge.
'Treasurer-W ii Pratt.