The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-05
Fort Edward musical convention.

The fourth animal convention of the
Washington county association convened
at the Bradley Opera house, Broadway,
Fort Edward, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. I'd,
instead of Tuesday morning. as advertised.
Prof, Perkins arrived on the 11.30 train
Tuesday morning, being compelled to re-
main over night in Rutland, owing to the
trains not connecting. The professor
stated to the convention that it was the
first and only time in 200 conventions that
he had failed in an appointment OF this
kind Prof Perkins, in absence of the
president, invited members of the convcn-
ton to seats prepared for the occasion, and
commenced rehearsal from the anthem
book. Mrs. Shepherd of Boston as pianist,
is welcomed by all lovers of music. With
an suspicious opening everything bids fair
for successful convention. During the
afternoon the class swelled into chorus of
40 voices; every train brought fresh ar
rivals. The train brought number of
soloists, among which were Miss Hubbel
and Mrs Crane of New York, Mrs. Hath
away, Rutland Nessrs. Cuett and
Lavake, Troy, tenor; Mr.. Morawski,
basso, of New York, with other soloists of
local celebrity. The evening session on
Tuesday was devoted mainly to rehearsals.
The piano used is from the well known
firm of Cluett & Sons, Troy, and is Chick
erng's best, which, under the magic touch
of Mrs. Shepherd, sends forth melodies
which seem hidden in its elegantly carved
cases.
The local committee seem disposed to do
as advertised, and thus far all from abroad
are accommodated. The hospitality of the
citizens is duly appreciated.
sRooNDlDA
The convention opened promptly at half
past nine in the morning Prof. Perkins
is model of punctuality. The chorus
which numbered over hundred Tuesday
evening, was augmented twenty or thirty.
The stage is already crowded, and if sing
els continue to arrive, as seems to he the
prospect, will have to be enlarged. The
whole force of talent aic llc,cnt.
The morning session was spent in re-
hearsing anthems from Prof. Perkins new
book, just issued, and selec tons from the
National chorus book The chorus is
strong and made up Of good material The
parts are well balanced. soprano predom-
mating if anything, usual occurrence in
all conventions. A portion of the time
was given to chanting very much neg
lected part in church service. Prof. Per-
kins' ideas are correct and his suggestions
If carried out, would not fail to render this
beautiful element not only interesting and
effective, but absolutely Indispensable.
A heavy rain was falling at the end of
the morning session, making it rather IN
pleasant for pedestrians.
The afternoon was given TO practical
drill, except the social hour, at which q
pleasing and entertaining programme was
presented by James s. Mcdonald of Salem,
the honorable secretary of the association
The first solo was by Miss Lotto Temple
of Granville, which was rendered IN her
| usual effective style. A duet by Messrs
Lavake and Morawski was sung very com
mcndably. Mr.. Lavake possesses voice
of remarkable sweetness and which be-
tokens high state of culture AS was
stated of Mr.. Morawski at Saratoga, he is
a young man of great possibilities. A
quartettc by Miss Hubbell, Mrs Crane,
Messrs. Cluett and Morawski, was sang very
finely. Mrs. Hathaway sang II song emit
tied, 1.-The years glide by" with touching
pathos. There seemed to be feeling OF
relief when the name of last years favorite
was announced, Miss Ida Hubbell. She
was loudly applauded when she made hel
appearance on the stage. We were una
BILE to obtain the name of her song] She
was loudly encored, and responded by sing
ing CHERRIES Ripe" Miss Moore, daugh
ter of the popular landlord OF the ST.
James, played piano solo with exquisite
taste Miss Moore is a young lady OF six
teen, and has musical future before hel
of great promise. OF Mrs. Shepards solos
it is unnecessary to speak. They speak fol
themselves. They must be heard to be ap
preciated. She is tower of strength te
the convention. Mrs. Crane sang solo
and responded to an encore. She possesses
rich voice.
THE OPENING CONCERT.
The concert Wednesday evening was wei
attended and proved "a rare musical sue
cess. The programme consisted of the fol
lowing selections by the soloists present
Miss Lottie Temple sang the solo "Killar
ney" with very good effect. Messrs. La
wake and Morawski sang the favorite due
from the opera of "Martha'; Mrs. j. b
Hathaway of Rutland, sang the charmin!
song "The Rose Bush; the quartz
"The Wood Bird by Abt, was rendered
bylMiss Hubbell, Mrs. Crane, Mr.. Cluet
and Mr.. Morawskl piano solos were per
formed by Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Ida Hubbell
Miss Moore and Mrs. F. Crane; Mrs
Hathaway sang "The Little Maid of Ar
cada," by Sullivan, and CHERRY Ripe" b
Chas. L. Horn; Mrs. Crane sang the beau
tiful song OF the old man to his wife, en-
titled Faith and Hope" by Mlllard, an
"When We went Haying,' by Holton
and Mrs. Shepherd performed upon tn
piano the air and variations, by Ere
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