Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-15

we were well assured of welcome
without Its formal announcement.
Ii was more than implied in the gener
Gus invitation which has brought us to.
gether.
1t greeted our eyes in large capitals as
we entered this beautiful hall. whose
walls see adorned with illustrlous
names or great masters of the art we all
SO much love. From the works of these
ana such as these, we draw our inspira-
tlon. They lead us into beautiful realm
where even discords are but ministers of
harmony.
How all are of one mind and one heart.
Our ant ignores the dogmatism and an
tagonism of sect and party. We unite
In the hope which you express, that
| these exercises, under the skilled guild
ance OF our accomplished leader. and the
cultured example of the distinguished ar
lists who grace this occasion with their
presence, may awaken among our own
| people warmer interest in music. that
we may initiate the higher standards
elsewhere attained.
Mr.. President, in behalf of your as
sembled guests, thank you and, through
you, the good people of Rutland, for
this pleasant and cordial welcome. and
for the assurance you have given us of a
profitable and delightful musical enter
tainment. Venture the prediction that
the close OF the festival will leave to MS
only the regret that it ended too quickly.
No. on the programme was an over
ture, 'Egmont, performed on the piano,
as Duet, by Miss Fannie Eastman and
Miss Ella Olmstead 1t was very beau
tifully rendered, eliclting a hearty round
of deserved applause.
Next was "See The Conquering Hero
Comes, given by the chorus with much
power and good effect, followed by a
Duet on the piano by Miss Bessie Rip
ley and Mr.. Mietzke
No. 4 on the programme was the song
Across the Sea, but, owing to the alb
sence OF Miss Lizzie Cady, the echo"
sung by Miss frankie Burt, was substi-
tuted, and received an encore.
Then came the musical prodigy, little
Ella Earl, ten years of age, in a piano
solo, rendering it very excellently and
with remarkable correctness for one so
young. Tie little lady received per-
feet burst of applause.
No. on the programme, The Cur
few was sung by the chorus very cor
rectly and with good effect
This was followed by Duet on the |
piano by Miss NJ Prout and Mr.. Mietzke. |
Next came an arietta, Darling" I
which was well rendered by Miss Nellie /
Brown
Then followed a Duet for flute and .
piano, most eXcellcntly rendered by Mr.
Mietzke on the piano and Mr.. John n.
Baxter ON the flute Mr.. Baxter is all
accomplished tlutist and, by the way be
handled the instrument, proved this to
the audience.
No. II ON the programme, Farewell /
Greenwood, a song, was sung by Miss
Emily Owen, followed by piano solo,
very well executed, by Miss H. Dunton.
The matinee concluded with 'Kellprs
American Hymn" rendered by the full
chorus, standing, in very impressive
manner.
The matinee, taken altogether, was
success and credit to our home talent, rs
he performers were, a. win be seen
rom the programme, all from Vermont.
During the performance of the matinee
he celebrated Germania Band arrived
rom Boston, and after its conclusion
hey were on hand and practiced a mum
,er OF pieces with the chorus. Among
he others was Damascus" which
trongly reminded some of the singers