The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-06


lagc Mrs. G. G. Ellsworth Of st. Adams.
is also here, having arrived Wednesday. The
convention has not had the pleasure Of lis
tening to her voice as yet. She has done
much excellent service in musical ccnycn-
tons in Vermont for u number of years,
and is better fitted for musical life than
any soprano in the state, Her voice has
been much cultivated Is full. rich and
powerful, and wins its way to tie heart of
the listener at once. Then, too, St. Al
bans has not sent not only the two promi-
ncnt singers already named, but also fine
delegation beside, There are DR.. John
Shccrar, the wcll-known tenor, who has
made considerable fame for himself in the
role of ''Snipkins" in the cantaia of The
llaymakcrs Miss Kellogg an amateur
soprano of much promise Mr. lI.A. Lyon,
the president of the Northern Vermont
Musical association; DR.. X. II. Sherman.
NJ. G. Elliott and G. II. Harvey. This
will do for one town, but we must rcmcm-
Der that few country towns in New Eng
land equal St Adams in musical material.
Then there il Mr.. \. Tromblc, of Port
Henry, very good tenor, formerly of
| Montpelier; l.. II. Tobcy, of Burlington :;
Mrs. III. VI. Holmes. of Benson. popular
soprano, and many others from different
parts of the state Of like reputation. In
fact the old addison" is crowded with
musicians all of whom are to he congratu-
lated upon the fact of having llrst-class
hotel at which TO enjoy themselves when
not attending convention work. The en-
tire management of the convention. in
Guiding Prof. Emerson and the solosts.
are ut the Addison House
A social hour was enjoyed last evening
should not be passed over without a brief
mention at least. A duet was sung by
Miss Nicholas and Mrs. Dodge, n glcc,
" Where dascs pied, by the Middlcbury
choral society a duet by Mrs. Garter and
Mrs. Spring a song by Mr.. j. f. Cobb,
entitled "Where are the friends of my
youth" very fair audience was in Mt
tendance
THIRD DAY > ENERCIsEN.
The forenoon was taken up by the cho-
rus in rchcarsing for the concerts and I'M
der the careful direction of the conductor
they made much improvement The class
now numbers about one hundred and fifty
and embraces many competent singers.
The Academy Hail was filled this after
and an entertainment Of much merit was
given. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Spring favor
ed the audience with some beautiful solos.
the former singing most swectly. ''Whos
at My Window The Messrs. Tromblee
OF Port Henry sang duet very acceptaby
and Mrs. ii. NJ. Cheuey of Rutland, sang
soprano solo with her accustomed case and
finish. The hour was closed by Cobb the
humorist, who sang in response to an en-
phatic encore the old comic dittv eff
''Sarall's young man."
The first concert of the convention was
given Thursday evening at the Academy
Hall, which was well filled The pro-
gramme for the evening embraced lavish
collection of choruses, solos, duets, etc,
most of which wera of very high order
OF music, and reflected much credit upon
the convention. The first two numbers
were sung by the class, and were selections
of church music from 1.-THE Church Wei
come, both of which were rendered with
much expression. Then the little song
ster, Miss Ella Earle, sang ''The Little
Gipsey," with sweetness and nairete quite
bewitching. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Spring
appeared in duet with their usual effec-
tive style, their voices blending as one.
with rarcness of purity quite refreshing.
Ihey were enthusiastically cncored, and
sang the duet, "Bewarc" in peculiarly
charming manner One needs to watch
the faces of the singers to fully appreciate
the effect. The chorus then sang the an
them, And it shall Come to Pass" from
''Thc Church Welcome" This was given
in bad time, some one of the parts spelling
the entire effect. Mrs. H. VI. Holmes, of
Benson, then rendered the solo and recita-
tive, Consider the Lilies" in n very
pleasing manner. This lady is a sister of
Prof, Scion Wilder Of Boston. and is
musician of considerable talent The cho-
rus glec Woodland Echoes" was then
given by the class, with much spirit. 4
solo by Mrs, Carter was the next in order,
and was, perhaps, in its rendition, the gem
OF the evening. The solo was the LES
tellc' waltz, and was executed with artistic
ability, II was encored, and in response.
the lady sang the charming ballad 'Nlar-
gery's Almanac, with refreshing distinct
ness in word and a decided archncss of ex-
preston.
The anthem God be mercfu' was then
given by the chorus in very good effect.
Cobb, the humorist, was then given the
floor, and an ovatian was at once rendered
to him by the audience. He first sang
sentimental song entitled ''Mavoureen."
which, of course, was cncored, and then
was given Simon the Cellarcr.' with the
most humorous and laughablc effect, con-
vulsing the audience, who still demanded
another, and so the heart-rending tale of
"Reuben Wright and Phebe Brown" was
rchearsed for their delcctation. Cobb is
improving in his stage presence most de-
cidedly, and in his humorous songs cannot
be excelled. Mrs. Spring, the contrato
soloist, then appeared in one of her match
less songs, 80 Bay of Dublin" Nothing
can be more perfect in finish and execution
than her rendering of ballad like this.
She was encored and sang "Not for gold