Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-12-04
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western Vermont Musical Asscci-
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FIRST DAY.

MIDDLEBURY, Dec. 3.
The twenty-third convention of this
association opened its session at Middle
bury this afternoon, with very flat
tering prospects. The weather at first
was little ominous, but at the present
writing is fine. The chorus this
evening numbered something over one
hundred, and with the large additions
expected tomorrow will make very
effective body. Prof. Emerson, the
popular conductor and author, is at home
with the baton, and the solo talent are
promptly on hand. The concerts on
Thursday and Friday evenings will,
doubtless, be the finest ever given in this
place. J. P. Cobb received hearty en-
core on entering the hall this evening,
as he doubtless will upon every appear
ance. The practice this evening was
from the Church Welcome, and the Ma
tional Chorus book. There are quite
number of prominent singers from diff
ferent parts of the State present, who
will receive notice hereafter. AS this is
an annual reunion of the lovers of music
of Western Vermont, large attendance
is expected, which will be profitable as
well as pleasant to all presnt.
A. H. c.
SECOND DAY.
MIDDLEBURY, Dec. 3.
The officers of the association appeared
with smiling countenances at $50 a. m,
and soon the hall began to echo with hsr-
monious sounds. The chorus is quite
large and effective. Church music was
first taken up and many fine points
brought out in the way of pronuncia-
ton and articulation, of which Prof.
Emerson seems to be master. The
chorus Thanks be to God" was then
taken up and good progress made.
Prominent among the members of the
association may be mentioned H. A.
Lyon, of st. Adams, for many years its
president, and noted for his geniality
and rotundity L. H. Toby, of Burling-
ton, fond of vegetables G.. Q. Day, of
Rutland noted for his quiet humor; r.
C. Smith, apparently well, but subject
to palpitation. Prof. Higley prcsides at
the piano, to the admiration of all, and
proves himself thorough musician.
The afternoon rehearsal was largely
attended, and the chorus much i'm
proved. 1t numbers one hundred and
fifty singers. 1t is the general remark
that it is the finest ever gathered in this
place. The ''Social Hour" which is
now made prominent feature of these
conventions, was very pleasing. Prof.
Higley favored US with piano solo,
which was well received. Miss Ella
Earle sang a beautiful little ballad, and
was heartily encored. Mrs. Carter and
Mrs. Spring sang the duet entitled
cover Hill, Over Dale" magnifcently,
receiving an encore, responding with
'Gentle Breezes. Too much has not
been said in praise of these artists j.
2. Cobb, humOrist and baritone, next
favored the audience with Flag of the
Free" and upon receiving a prolonged
encore, responded by ''Taking Tea in
the Arbor, which produced good humor
in the hearts of all. The evening was
spent in the practice of church music,
anthems and choruses for the concert on
Thursday and Friday evenings; and,
judging from the zeal manifested by all
the members of the convention, the con-
cert will be rich treat to the lovers of
music in Western Vermont. A.H.o.