Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-12
Orford County Musical AssOcia'
ton.
81 ANNUAL CoNvENTIoN-LARGE ATTEND
ANoE-PRoGREss IN ARTISTIC Music
PROF RYDERs PoPULARITY--Two GRAND
CONCERTS.

CONCERTS.
The Musical Convention at South Paris,
last week, was grand success in every
respect. The attendance was large, and
was composed, for the most part, of per-
sons familiar with higher music. MIR.
Ryder, the conductor, has long been known
by his popular variations Of popular airs,
and by his reputation as a skilled pianist.
None Of US were prepared, however, to
End him so successful conductor as he
has proved to be. His easy manner, and
cheerful interest in this work, his thorough
system of drill, have given him place
in the esteem Of Oxford County musicians,
second to mono.
The chorus has held three sessions, dai'
ly, for practice and instruction. Begin
ming Tuesday, by Thursday night they
were enabled to render some of the most
difficult chorus music, in a manner salts
factory to all. Only great skill on the
part Of the conductor, and close appica'
ton from each member could have secured
so excellent results.
An exhibition OF the work accomplish
ed was given on Thursday and Friday
evenings, at the concerts.
The exercises Thursday evening opened
with the rendering Of some half dozen
Psalms tunes by the chorus, consisting Of
nearly one hundred voices.
Miss Jewett Of Hebron, sang a solo
waiting, in an artistic manner, followed
by "a Warrior Bold" by Mr.. Adams Of
Lewiston.
Mr.. AGrms is a member of the Schu-
mann Quartette of Lewiston. The club
consist. Of Miss Cora Bumpus formerly
of Hebron soprano; Mrs. 5. 7. Robe
mezzo soprano; Mr.. W. l.. Lothrop, tenor
Mr.. 7. j. Adams, baritone. The society
furnishes music for concerts, receptions,
and entertainments Of all kinds They
kindly gave their services to this conyen.
ton.
After these solos, the chorus rendered
How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles, and
Miss Briggs of South Paris, sung fine
solo.
Miss Mary Ames Of Norway, played a
violin solo, and was heartily oncored.-
Miss Amcs is very young lady, not
over fourteen, We should Judge, but she
exhibits skill of no mean degree.
Miss Bumpu- of the Schumann Quar-
tcttc, sang "Milkmaid's Marriage Song
and was encored.
A company of seven gentlemen sang a
negro melody, and We're called upon for
"more." Here was introduced the Won
derful feature Of man who sang sopra.
uo,-snd that too, in the upper register.
Chorus. Raise again the Bold Refrain.
MIR. Ryder then gave his variations OF
Sweet Bye and Bye upon the piano
de was encored, and gave "Alocking Bird,
ia a manner never before witnessed IN this
section.
Mr.. Dumas OF Norway, the ialsetto be-
fore referred to, sang a song in his pecul-
lar style, and was called to the front a
second time.
Chorus. Parting.
Mr.. Silas Buruham of Norway sang
one Of his beautiful songs, and was heart
lily encored Mr.. Burnhams popularity
was made manifest, as soon as he appeared
upon the stage, by hearty applause.
Mrs. Bonnoy and Mrs. Geo. A. Wilson,
each sang solos in a highly acceptable
manner.
Mrs. DR.. Iersey of Oxford presided
at the piano both at this and the second
concert.
A prominent feature of Friday even
ing's entertainment, was the presence OF
that popular tenor, Mr.. W. II. Fessenden,
and his wife A full house greeted the
artists, and every person present seemed
fully satisfied with the entertainment.
First upon the programme, was the rem
dering of Dudley Bucks 46th Psalm.
Prot Ryder first read the Psalm. This
fine piece of musi, occupied about forty
minutes, and was so rendered as to give
satisfaction to both audience and conduct
or. L. consisted Of chorus singing, solos
sustained by Mr. Fessenden, Mr.. Adams,
and Miss Bumpus, Of quartettes and dod-
BILE quartettes, by the best talent present.
The remainder Of the evening was CIV
en- to songs, solos, and duets, among which
was a baby solo, which continued during
nearly the whole evening, to the great
annoyance Of over three hundred people,
with the only possible redeeming feature
of giving one person pleasant sensation.
Mr.. Ryder gave Bethany" with yari-
atoms, and by request, on encore, "The
Mocking Bird"
Mr.. Fessenden sang Scotch ballad and
was encored.
Miss Ames, by request repeated her
violin solo of the previous evening, but
was a little disconnected by so much sp.
plause as she received in advance.
Duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Fessenden, en-
cored.
Song by Miss Briggs.
Piano solo, March, by Prof. Ryder.
Song by Mrs. Fessenden, encOred.
Song by Mr.. Fessenden.
The male club of seven singers, gave a
negro melody, aud in response to an encore
rendered difficult piece Of music, The
Hen Chorus" This was the only thing a
subject for criticism during both concerts
1t was little too common TO be placed
beside such music as had been given dur