The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
THE MANCHESTER MUSICAL. CON-
VENTION.
Fridny.--Matincc and Concert.

The closing day of the convention at
Manchester was the most successful of the
week in a musical point of view, but the
storm which continued nearly all day, ac-
companied by considerable wind in the
afternoon, kept many spectators from at
tending. Yet Manchester has shown much
interest and public spirit in this enterprise
which they have proved by their attend
ance and their evident desire for the well
fare and happiness of all who come from
other towns. The first citizens Of the
town, including Rev. DR.. Cushman, Dr.
Hemenway, W. B. Burton, Theo. Swift,
Geo. III. Swift, Prof. Shaw, w. A. Black,
d. X. Simonds, w. II. Benedict, w. A.
Adams, and hosts of others have lent their
influence and given their untiring efforts in
behalf of the convention and to further its
success. They have been seconded by
such well-known musicians and public
spirited men as John V. Hall and Fred
Squires OF Bennington, II. S. Hard of Ar
lington, d. L. Kent and ]. L. Batchelder,
of East Dorset, Geo. SWEET of SALISBURY,
B. w. Stafford of East Arlington, each of
whom have been in attendance during the
convention and worked and sung in its aid.
The Taconic hotel has been filled with
musicians and others during the entire
week and has been the general headquar-
tiers of the soloists and management of the
convention. They are enthusiastic in
praise of its excellent qualities as hotel
and all, without exception, have laid their
plans for vacation at Manchester next
| summer and stay at the Taconic.
The forenoon of Friday was spent in
drilling for the evenings concert under the
baton of Mr. Mietzke. The chorus "Cast
thy burden ON the Lord" by Mercadante,
and Mendessohns motel "Hear My
Prayer" were rehearsed and fair progress
was made in the more difficult passages of
each. There was, however, shown de-
cided lack of confidence on the part of
many of the class which was difficult to
wholly overcome. 1t is to be regretted
that they cannot spend another entire weel,
in practice together.
| THE MATINEE.
At two o'clock the hall was well filled
with one of the largest audiences of the
week to listen to the matinee programme.
The exercises were opened with an instru
mental trio, two violins and piano, played
by Messrs. Barker, Tanner and Mietzke
with very fine effect. Miss Ella Earl
then sang "The Little Gipsey" very sweet
ly, followed with piano solo, "Citarello,
played by Miss Root with an admirable
finish and touch. Mr.. Geo. @, Day then
sang sob where are the friends of my
youth" with excellent expression. Miss
Wood then performed simple melody
upon the piano. Her playing was marked
by a clearness of touch which was quite
commendable for so young performer
Mrs. Theodore Swift appeared in the sole
"The Golden Ring" to fine advantage ani
was warmly received. Miss Hattie Dun
Ton of Rutland gave the piano solo "Spark
ling Diamonds with splendid effect ant
was heartily applauded. Mr.. A. j. Phil
lips then appeared and sang the tenor solc
"My Sweetheart when Boy" in very gooc
voice and to the delight of the audience
This closed the programme for the matinee
The chorus then continued their rehearsal
for the concert.
The Closing Concert.
The concert in the evening, which wa
the closing entertainment of the conven
ton, was attended by packed house, an
much enthusiasm. Although the night wa
somewhat stormy and windy, the peopl
turned out from adjoining towns, eve
coming in large sleigh loads from Airing
ton and Dorset. The concert was the bes
, entertainment, in a musical point of view
, that had been given during the convention
and did great credit to the management an
+ those participating in it, The followin
was the