The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-22

music. These gentlemen entered fully
into the spirit of the occasion.
The band struck up "Hal Columbia"
which 1t rendered most acceptably, elicit
ing applause. AT the close of this piece,
Mr.. Kent responded in most felctous
manner, as follows "Gentlemen of the
Roxborough Brass Band Music has in all
ages been the true measure of civilization.
The triumphs of Phillip, of Cyrus, ond of
Alexander, were grand and inspiring, but
they related to States, TO kingdoms and to
peoples. They were the reward Of trained
forces Of savagery, and fated to pass away,
leaving scarcely trace behind them. 1t
remained for Orphcus, son of Calliope, with
his magic Tyre TO chain the rivers, tame
the ravenous beasts and charm the noun
tans from their foundations to mingle in
the dance. Having subdued nature, he dc.
sccnded into the internal regions, and sub
jugated Pluto himself. Thus, as you will
perceive, music is the true weapon with
which to lay the devil. AS quin:ne is TO
the ague-smttcn, so Is music to the man OF
sorrows and cares. ! drink to the prosper
ty of the Roxborough Brass Band"
This toast having been duly honored by
all present, the band rendered ia Norma
in fine style, after which Rev. Mr.. Bach
elder responded briefly as follows Gen
tlemen My friend has alluded TO the
power Of music as related in the story of
Orpheus by the mythologists. There may
have been an Orpheus, or there may not.
If there was, he wasted some time in going
10 the Internal regions to find the devil.
That individual, unless history lies, was
very busy in the affairs of the ancicnts. and
might have been found much nearer Ath-
ems than the internal regions. / must
| q af n flat A rictnfln n ppfp1 unpipnt worthy
denied that Orpheus ever existed On the
other hand, some have doubted whether
Aristotle ever existed. There is the di-
lemma. and as you are familiar with horns,
you can take either horn, as you please.
At all events, let us all take a horn"
Which injunction all obeyed as in
duty bound The band, thus re-
freshed and reinforced by two horns
apiece, IN addition to those they brought
with them, rendered the familiar air of
yankee Doodle" in spirited style. AT the
close of this exercise, the genial host, Mr..
S. f. Prince, arose and said Gentlemen
of the Roxborough Brass Band, my knowl-
edge of music is limited as compared with
that of my honored guests, who have so ell
oquently addressed you. But in common
with my fellow.man, | acknowledge the
charms of instrumental and vocal harmony.
| Inc u cCcs you nave 50 cACclitutlf lcHucicu
here tonight bring to my mind recollec-
tons of old times, wnen a child, sat upon
my mothers knee, or lay Graded in her
arms. The first piece was q cradle song in
those days, and was known as Days of
Absence The second was also familiar to
my boyhood, as Coming Through the
Rye. But the niece last rendered, and &c
which ! felt l must respond, and fol
which | now return my heartfelt
thanks, l recognize as sold Hundred,
which awed and impressed me, when, as 6
boy, sat in church. It is grand and q
solemn old tune. | am glad that you have
discarded the trumpery music OF this age
and adhere to the good old tunes which de
lighted our fathers and mothers, and viii
one day supercedc the flash music of the
modern opera. Gentlemen, thank yor
for this testimony OF your regard, ant
pledge your prosperity and odd Hun
dred in this cup of Old Rye" This ad
dress elected applause and the toast wa
drank with will. The band struck NJ
"The Girl Left Behind me- and depart
ed well pleased with their reception. Tht
occasion was full of enjoyment to all, ant
everything passed off in the happiest man
, | ner