The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-22

be characterized as an inaugural Grafton.
| The time accorded to me In this prepare
| ton, burdened meanwhile with an unwont-
ed pressure of professional duties, has been
all too brief to indulge the attempt Not
withstanding, however, to be embarrassed
as l enter upon the immediate pressing
| duties, of my office, by the inaugural
| deferred to some future occasion. l have
been permitted generously to appear sub
shutting therefor what | shall ask to re-
ceive as possessing no higher dignity than
hasty address prepared in the emergency
for the occasion.
The new President then proceeded to the
delivery of his inaugural address which is
published in full on the second page. 1t
is manly and bold utterance of the rela-
tons of Vermont colleges to each other,
and the people. AT the conclusion of the
address an appropriate and touching prayer
was offered by Rev. Truman M. Post, d.
D., of st. Louis, Missouri.
A procession was formed and marched
to the Addison House, where the
CORPORATION DINNER
was served in an excellent manner by mine
host Schofeld, President Hubert pre-
siding The divine blessing was invoked
by Rev. DR.. Archibald of West Cornwall.
After partaking of the dinner no speeches
were made as is usual on such an occasion,
and the company quietly dispersed, and
the seventy-ffth annual commencement
proper of Middlebury college was at an
end. The occasion has proved one of in
terest to the alumni and friends of the in
stituton, and inspired great hope for its
future prosperity. The exercises have
been from first to last of high order.
COMMENCEMENT CONCERT
Commencement night was crowded with
festivities. First was the concert ly
the Philharmonic club of Boston, as
sisted by Miss May Bryant, contralto.
The concert was given in the Congrega-
tional church, which was well filled by
brilliant and appreciatve audience. The
following is the
PROGRAMME.
Quar- tette In minor, Beethoven.
First and second movement, (a) o.,
Allegro, Andante scherzando.
Messrs. d. and F. Listemann, Il. Gramm and A.
iiartdegen.
Fantasia for French Horn, Audree.
Mr.. Adclpn BelZ.
Violin solo-(a) Notturno. Chopin.
(b) Fairy dance, Bazllnl.
MI. Bernhard ListemGnn.
song-Peacefully slumber,
Miss May A. Bryant ana Mr.. A. Hartdegen.
Rhapsodle HongrOise No. 9, Lszt.
Philharmonic club.
ISTERNIsslON FTEN MINUTE.
Fantasia for flute. Dcmerssemann.
Mr.. Eugene Wciner.
Cello Solo-(l) SOUNDS from the Alps, Alard.
(Ol DanSe lIOllaudaiSa, uartdegtn.
Mr.. Adolpn liartdegen.
Duo for two vons, Kallwoda.
Messrs. 4. Glamm and f.. Listemaum.
Song-La NOtta q Bella, GuglielmO.
Miss May A. Bryant
Visions in Dream, with obllg. Either, Lumbye
Philharmonic Club.
The music was of "A high order. The
violin solos by Listermann-hc played
"Witchee Dance" beside the music on the
programme-wcrc the most artistic per-
Torrance. He has been first violinst in
Thomas orchestra and Rutland people will
remember his brilliant solos in the Thomas
concert here.
Miss Bryant made herself a great favor
lite, particularly by " La Notta Bella"
which was encored. She has a good alto
voice of rare compass and power. and
sings correctly
The French iiorn solo by Mr.. Bell, was
remarkably smooth and sweet, and called
forth hearty applause.
The solo on the violncello was heartily
o,.,@lonIaI nd bn ayopntiDr ,vppdar
full, but this instrument never was made
for solo playing, and when put to that use
the result is gymnastics rather than music.
The crown of the performance were the
two concerted pieces by the entire Philhar-
monte club. The second Hungarian rhap-
sody has some charming effects for flute
and violin. The playing of both selections
was excellent.
PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
The presidents reception was given at
the residence of Madam Wainwright.
President Hurlbert and his wife, with
Madam Wainwright and her daughter,
Mrs. Bcckwith, received the guests The
grounds were brilliantly lighted, and after
the concert the rooms were crowded with
the alumni, students and friends of the
college who came to pay congratulations
to the new president, and most enjoyable
evening was passed. The Middlebury
band was stationed on the grounds and dis
coursed excellent music during the evening.
THE PROMENADE CONCERT.
After the concert at the church, prom
enade concert was given at the Academy
hall, under the auspices of the students.
class of Middlebury people, and was a sue
cess. The Middlebury band furnished the
music.