Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-25

Da iscOtta Locals.
The Knox and Lincoln Musical Association held
their thirteenth annual session in Lincoln Hall lh,
place, on Tuesday of last week, and holding through
Friday Ia spit Fl the bad wealhera goodly rum
her were on hand the first day, and from that time
10 The close kept constantly increasing I'M
Ill Thursday noon, when there we've over two hum
bred IN number on stage which lad been pre-.
pared before hand Hing all the space that it af-
Orded. The convention was under the manage
meut of Prof. J. Z. Cobb of Boston, excellent
singer, aud who has had the best OF success in con-
Quoting conventions Of the kind. His earnestness
and zeal inspired the members of his class to do
heir hest. lie was assisted by Mrs. Cobb, pianist
Mss Fannie Kellogg. soprano, and the OfPheus
Club of ltockand. The chorus was made up of
the delegations 10 the several towns in the two
counties. The last night's performances were eN-
cepliOnally fine, the programme being made up of
selections from the best authors. The OrpheUs
Club deserve hearty thanks for the hne eXecu-
ton of their parts. The hall was simply pdcked
The knoN 4 Lincoln Railroad had special trains
running from Bath and Rockland, which brought
large numbers. On the whole it was one of the
finest conventions held since the organization Of
the Society. 4. j. Clifford X. ii. Counce and A.
). Faies, the committee appointed foI the purpose
reported The following resolutions, which were
unanimously passed
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has spared II.
another year. and permitted so many of us to
gather at ouI annual feast of soag, and recognz-
my the gifts God has given u, voices 10 sing his
pa alse and hearts to understand and feel " hat we
sing, Therefore
l. Resolved That we endeavor at all times to
cultivate these gifts and especially by the oppor-
unities afforded at our annual conventions.
2. Resolved That we tender our thanks to our
President, Rev. W. F. Obeor for the deep interest
he has at en- 10 this association, and for the fidelity
with which he has discharged the duties of mis- of
nee; also to our efficient secretary, Albert Smith,
for the promptness and faihfulness with which he
has served w.
g. Resolved, That we consider ourselves most
fortunate 10 securing the valuable services of our
Conductor, Mr.. Joseph +. Cobb and that our
hearty thanks are due and are hereby extended to
him Tor has deep interest aad untlriug patience
manifested toward the class, hoping that he may
long be spared to swell the chorus of earth, aud
to inspire the hearts of Others with song.
Resolved, That we appreciate the services
rendered by our Pianist, Mrs. j. p. Cobb.
D. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to our
Sooist, Miss Fannie Kellogg, for the pleasure al
foided by her soul stirring melody, hoping the
pleasure may be often repeated.
g. Resolved, That we recognize the Importance
of bringing ont home talent, and to those who
have rendered Us their cheerful services at our
matinees and concerts extend our hearty
thanks.
I. Resolved, That we cannot too highly appre-
ciate the valuable assistance rendered US by the
Orpheus Club OF Kocklaud, anu that we give them
our warmest thanks.
the *. Il l.. K. r., iii the generous reduction OF
fare.
9. Resolved, That the citizens of Da nariscotta
aud Newcastle are entitled TO our thanks for tn,
Courtesy aud kindness manifested toward the
members OF thu, class.