The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-08
THE EENDGRa55
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II,e llnnA Convention

WIS by far the most pleasing event, III
local point Of view, that has occurred
here for many years. 1t is true that
greater number Of Bands was expected;
but enough came 10 render The occa.
sion one long to be remembered by
our people. As will be seen by the
proceedings published elsewhere in
Ills paper (Which were kindly fur.
ni.hrd us by our editorial brethren,
Mcars. Ludwig, OF the KingwoOd
Herald. and Dawson, Of tho Mounds.
vile Rporier) but five Bands were
present With their Observation-Disclosures
and GIenvillc being represented BY
delegates. Sickness prevented romo
Bands from attending; and tho "hnrd
road 10 trayer between the railroad
and this point caused the absence Of
many others, The Bands present, how
ever, werc cheersd with assurances
from their brethren in oil parts Of the
State, that they we're with them in the
work, aud would checrfully recognize
and endorse the actions Ofthc C0nven'
tiOn:
Immediately upon their arrival in
town, the strangers were comfortably
quurtered-priyate houses being cheer.
fully rendered for q largo number Of
them audthc whole Of Tuesday was
occupied in reeupsrating from tho IA
tiguc If the journey, ind in securing
temporary organization Court being
in session, Dr.. Camden kindly offered
tho use Of the largo Chapel in the
Asylum for their occupation, and
there the Bands met ard organized.
Wednesday was the great day. An
immense crowd of people, from Lewis
and all the adjoining counties, were
present on Tuesday, but the number
was more than doubled on the succeed.
ing day. A beautiful triumphal arch
Of eycr.grcoLs had been extended
across Main Street, tho "Star.Spauglcd
Banner" foa,ed with languid elegance
in tho breeze. and the town was in lis
gala dress. Never did tho old place or
its people appear to better advantage.
Tie Bands passed through the wards
in the Asylum containing tho better
class of patients, playing 10 each ward,
much 10 the delight Of the inmates;
aud after that adjourned to knoll 10
front Of tho building, where one, two,
three, and sometimes four and Eve Of
the Bands united in playing some tunes
together.
A programme for a procession
through tho entire town was then ar.
ranged, aud it was admirably carried
out under tho leadership Of that
Lieutenant. G sncral Of Music, Mr.. StOy.
The Bands then dispersed TO various
parts Of tho town, and until tho shades
Of evening fell upon our village, raw.
ishing music nchan!sd the ear ut Ov.
cry point.
An entertainment had been arranged
for hcOvoning at the Asylum, to Which
tile better class OF patients were admit.
ted. A largo audience was present,
aud the exercises were charming, Two
features Of the evening, however, were
worthy Of especial mention, viz: tho
presentation by Colonel Wocdford TO
Prof. Sloy, in behalf Of q lady friend,
Of a beautiful wreath aud boquet Of
flowers. Tho venerable old gentleman
llushCd like hoy, aud utterly failcd
to make a speech in reply, except to
riy that he eonldn't make q speech /;
ind tho other the playing of tue long
metre DOxolOgy by all Eve OfthO Bands,
IN which the audience were requested
to join and sing. One may imagine,
but our pen is entirely inadequate to
describe tho effect Of this beautiful lar.
moBy. Never was such an entertain.
mcnt given in this place.
As to the Bands, it may DO wrong
in ui to indicate as favoritcs ono or
two among the number, but we feel
assured that our ideas arc shared, as
wsll by cur own Band as by all who
were present. Tho Kingwood Band
is no doubt, entitled to tie first hon.
ors. The gentlemen composing it arc
refined, intelligent men, who love mu.
tic as they love their sweet.hearts-
with their whole soul. Their playing
was magnificent; aud We were inform.
I'd by gentleman who witnessed tho
great Band contest ut Richmond some
years ago, that in 10 bis opinion. (and
he is a competent judge the King.
wood Band exccllsd t he Seventh Rcgi.
nent Band of New York, or the Ma.
rine Band Of Washington, and came
well up.tO the standard Of tho famous
Armory Band, Of Richmond. This
deserved compliment from musical
cOuaOssier will certainly DO very graf.
flying to our Kingwood friends.
Next we with pleasure refer to The
most excellent Florence COrnOt
Band of Maunington. In this Band
only one member Il votOr-all the
rest being under age; aud they have
been established but short time.
Still, their performances cntitlc them
to place in the front rank Of musi.
clans aud they will long be CRATE.
fully remembered by our ioWnsPeOplc
for tho feast Of good music to which
they treated us, Tho Warrington
band should hold in high honor their