Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-13
West Rutland.
THE MUSICAL GATHERING LAST WEEK
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
A musical, held the 7th inst, at the
residence of James Gilmore, under the
direction of Miss Mary Gilmore, gave an
appreciative audience that had there as
sembled an agreeable surprise. Though
we cronicled flattering account of q
former entertainment of this character,
the one held last evening was superior in
nearly every respect. The numerous
scholars comprising Miss Gilmores class,
by the excellent manner in which
they acquitted themselves, showed q
marked improvement in vocal expires
sion, control of voice and last though
not least, time. Miss Annie Gilmore
presided at the piano throughout and
proved herself an efficient assistant. a
glee, 'sstarlight is streaming" was sung
by the class as an introductory piece and
was followed by 'tThe Sailors Story,
sung by Miss Stella Morgan, who has a
rich ard powerful eontralto voice, and
who was well applauded by the audi
ence. A. glee, Beautiful song of the
spring, with solo by Miss Chichie Mead
was also well done and applauded. An
other elee, "Ring on Bells, met with q
like reception. Next in order came a
beautiful song with which many of the
lovers. of music are famihar-''T love my
love by Miss Nellie Mead. who was
neritoriously greeted with applause,
A short intermission was here allowed,
after which the Misses Mary and Annie
Gilmore sang q Duet, entitled The Hap
Ply Hunter, by Kaeben, which elected
the applause of the audience. Follow
ing this, in rapid succession, came a
''Solo and Quartette, by Messrs. Board
man, Morgan, Peck and Manly. Mr.. e..
Morgan, who sung the solo, possesses a
somewhat heavy, voice, but it is mellowed
with peculiar richness that pleases the
musical ear His precision of express
sion and distinct articulation of words,
IAN essential element in singing and
general good rendition, coupled with the
excellent chorus assistance, caused much
reclamation. Miss Nellie Liscomb then
sung, go, Willie boy come home in a
really charming manner, and was de-
serVedly applauded. Her voice is light,
yet clear and soft, and the nearer only
regrets the insufficient length of the
song. "a Warrior Bold" by Miss
Chickie Mead, was well rendered, and as
well greeted. Next came glee, 'The
Light at Home with solo by Miss
Alice King. Miss King sung also diff
feult solo, withhold thy Tears Love, =.
and was welcomed with an applause
that nothing but a second appearance
would quell To say that Miss King
promises much, does her injustice to
say she is prodigy approaches nearer
the truth. She has light, sweet, rich
voice, full of melody, and modulates it
with perfect ease. An anthem-solo,
Duet and chorus-S'O! that my load of
sin were gone, concluded the pro-
gramme, after which, in reply to a
request, Miss Mary Gilmore
sung, selecting waiting, MiILard. She
displayed rare vocal powers and clear
ly exhibited, not only by the skillful
rendition of this piece, but by the gen.
eral management of the exercises and
marked proficiency of her scholars, that
she possessed the proper elements re-
quisite for an instructress. A general
''good night soon took place, and we
wended our way homeward, exceeding
ly pleased and gratified. Your reporter
was rendered cordial invitation to at
tend the next .'musical, which he most
assuredlY will comply with. j.