Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-13

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[From our Special Reporter
The Musical Convention at Orwell.
Z AN EFFICIENT CHORUS PREsENT-INTER-
\ EsTING EXERCIsEs--THE CONCERT THURS
DAY EVENING-LARGER ATTENDANCE
sHoREHAM, BENSON, MIDDLEBURY, HUB
BARTON, BRIDPoRT, BRANDON, PITTS
FORD, ST. ALBANs, eAyENDIsH AND
i BURLINGTON, REPRESENTED - THE
GRAND CLOSING CONCERT FRIDAY EVEN
ING-A MOST INTERESTING AND $40
CRSSFUL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN
! "There's music in the air; there's
music in the air." Such. would be the
exclamation of any person at present
passing through tbs beautiful valley, in
which Orwell old Orwen-is so felici-
tously situated. Yes, the musical ele-
ment is now predominating in this fine
| old town. Some of the best musicians
and singers in the State are here to per-
form their part in the convention which
opened SO auspiciously last Tuesday
morning. Orwell, though comparative
~ speaking a small towa, is more than
compensated for its snaallness in size, by
the wealth, copaiality and hospitality of
Its inhaEttAats. The latter have freely
and generously opened wide their doors
and hearts for the reception of all visit
ops and singers who may be present
during the convention Your reporter is
under obligations to Mr.. Geo. A. kim
ball. Hon. E. M. Wright, Mr.. w. B.
| Wright, DIR. N. Gale, Judge j. w. Boyn-
ton, Judge Bottum, Mr. l.. FL. Fobey,
and a score of others, for kind attentions
and various acts of assistance rendered
while here. '5a
Too much praise cannot be given to
Messrs. G. A. Kimball, Fl. + Cults and
L. H. Tobey, the originatGrs of this. con-
vention, for their earnest and persevering
efforts in organizing the same, and in
perfecting the preliminary arrangements
necessary to insure its final success. -
THE WEATHER
| has been extremely favorable and de-
lightful thus far, and barring little
chilliness in the atmosphere toward
evening, has been perfectly acceptable
to all concerned. In the musical exer-
cises. The following well-known mu-
sicians and singers are
PRESENT
to conduct and take part in the Conven-
ton: Mr.. L. Fl. Tobey, from Burling-
ton, the popular and efficient conductor +;
! MIR. S. @. Moore, the well-knoWn Bur
lington pianist, who is said to be one of
the finest musicians in the State; DR..
John Sheerar, the fine tenor from St.
Adams; Mr.. H. A. Lyon and M. g. Ell
liot, also from St. Adams; Mr.. G. J..
Engles and son, from Brandon; r. G.
Smith and Geo. D. Wheaton, from
Pittsford; Albert Sperry, from Corn
wall FL. J. Cults, from Orwell, and
others. Among the ladies can be found
some of the finest talent in the State.
THE CHURCH WELCOME,
by w. o. Perkins, of Boston, and the
Standard, by Emerson, q Palmer, are
used by the singers, and seem to be
quite popular with all. The exercises of
WEDNESDAY 500
consisted in assembling. and ,perfecting
the organization of the Convention, Sc
lection of officers, etc. :.l.i S.
The evening session commenced at
half-past seven o'clock, and was quite
well attended. Mr.. L. IL. Tobey's
method of instruction is very thorough
and pleasing to all engaged in the exer-
cises. After an hour spent ia rehearsals
and choral singing, the audience was fa-
vored with some singing by Mrs. Chas.
Bowker, of Orwell, and Miss Belle
| Huntoon, of Boston Mrs. Bowker, the
contralto, has most rich, powerful and
well-cultivated voice, and is said to be
the finest singer in this section of the
country.
/ Miss Huntoon favored the audience
with fine selection which exhibited her
rare musical talents and her finely Guilt
waited voice The latter is too we'll
known to the people of Rutland county
to need any special commentator from
us. She was heartily cheered by the
audience, who appreciated the clear,
sweet tones of her voice, as was also
Mrs. Bowker. Master Harry Engles, of
Brandon now came forward and des-
cribed in a comical song tEhis trip. to
Niagara" This young gentleman ap-
pears to be blest with considerable must
cal talent, and is evidently s'the son of
his father" Mr.. John Engles of Bran
don, who is well known as fine singer
! in this part of the state. After some
more singing by the entire chorus, the
convention adjourned till
THURSDAY,
when it again assembled at 10 o'clock.
The morning was passed pleasantly
with the usual rehersals, practising of
songs, etc. Mrs. Holmes of Benson ar
rived at noon, and met with the conven-
tion in the afternoon, when some inter-
esting exercises and some fine singing