Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-10-31

FINE CONCERTS = PRor. koTzsCHMAi
AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED TALENT
FROM ABROAD.
tuesday afternoon at two O'clock some
seventy singers We're in the New Hall, Odd
Fellows Block, South Paris. ready for the
opening OF the seventh session of Oxford
County Musical Association. This num-
Der was increased, from day to day, until
the chorus numbered ninety.
Three sessions were held daily, at As
A. NJ. and at . and p. NJ. Prof Ko,zch-
mar OF Portland, who has conducted sew
erai previous conventions, was on hand to
begin his work in training the voices, AID
cnltivating taste for high, artistic music.
/ The Prof has taken Oxford County by
storm, and IL was unanimously voted TO
secure his services for another year, if
possible.
Among other distinguished musicians
present from abroad were:
\ Mrs Nettie Miliken Fellows, Brooklyn,
/ y. Y,
/ Mrs. Ada Carey SturgiS, Durham,
/ Miss Helen IA. Lewiston,
Mr.. W. IL StOckbridge, Portland,
/ Mr.. J. y. COyle, jr., Portland,
Mr.. George Thomas, Portland,
| Mr.. W II. b. ,rd, Lewiston,
Mir. aud Mrs. ". III. bennett, Portland.
/ Mr.. Ballard and Mr. aud Mrs. bennett
were present, but did not take part in the
concerts; the other named assisted during
the whole convention.
Our County singers are under particular
obligation To Mrs. Fellows. Three years
sgo she joined the Association, aud has
retained her interest TO the present time
She came all the way from Brooklyn, N
Y, for this meeting, and after assisting in
al the rehearSalS and taking part in two
concerts she declined compensation for her
services.
Those who took part in the reheasals
are loud in their praises of the Director,
who not only drilled them thoroughly, but
corrected their errors in so kindly man
uer as to win esteem while correcting.
~ hate date 1t was decided TO give n
variety concert, Thursday evening, for the
benefit OF those who preferred songs and
ballads 20 the more artistic performance
alyer,i,ed Tor Friday night Brief notice
VS. given, Yet The hall seated fair audi
elcc OF nearly two hundred persons. Fo,-
loving is The program;
/. Chorus-S,eeperS Awake.
NRielSsolR.
.. Soug-The Day is Done. BalC
Mr.. Ada Carry Stu,siS.
3. Song % Loving Hear. Trust on.
Gouschrlt.
Miss Aguc, Gri.:S
{. Ch1ras-FarcwCE - tDc !orcSt.
RaIs'SSohR.
.. DGot-Sirg Happy Swallows.
Misses Harlow ani Hall.
.. SOng-Ouce Again. Nritcin.
NJ Stockbridse.
=. Chorus See the Conquering Hero
Comes. HIndcl.
: Piano Solo-Polka dc Ia RENE. Bnif.
Mr.. Harvey Murray.
/ %. Srng-Man o. Warsman. Merchant.
Mr.. Geo. y. Thomas.
7 10. Soug-SprinS Revei. Mattel.
Mrs. Nettie Miiliken Fellows.
In. Violin Solo-SiXth Air and Variations
DeBerjOt.
Miss Minnie AmeS.
II. Chorus-Sweet and Low. BdrRby.
Is. Due,-Si Ia StauChezZa. Verdi.
Mrs. Sturgis, MIR. StoCkbridge.
/ L. Soug-Nsy Song. Neyer5ecr.
Miss Helen Nash.
( l.. Soug-Tender and True. -HdTSt0H.
Mrs. Sturgis.
! l6 ChoruS-Triumphant March. Costa.
The singers were all well received. Mr..
Thomas won much applause in his laugh
in, SOM. and gained great popularity by
his genial manners. Miss Helen Nash oil
! Lewiston has a flne soprano voice and
gives promise OF becoming noted. Mrs.
Ada Carey Stargjs has q contralto voice
which is well known throughout the
state.
Friday evening was the great occasion OF
the Convention. over three hundred peo-
p!e were in the audience, and the ninety
members OF the chorus filled the stage
The room was crowded almost to sunoca
ton, and the wonder is that any could
sing In such an atmosphere. However
the grand Oratorio OF The Creation was
presented in 4 splendid manner. The cho
rus had been so well trained by Prof
lko,zschmar that every voice Responded
nromptly TO each movement OF his baton
now singing soft aud low, and then swell
inc 10 fullest tones The principal solo
is,s were Mrs. Fellows and Messrs. Coyl'
and Stockbride.
The music of this Grafton is exceeding.
difficult, aud the ordinary choir SINCE
0 can DO nothing with il. Skill and specia
! training can alone make it iRtellisio!e
Roth of these were exhibited in remark
able degree. by soloiSts and chorus. w
. are glad to note that Oxford County Musi
. cal Association is seeking TO familiariz
its members and the public with this gran
music. which will last through the ages
While not so acceptable to the untraine
!; ear. il cultivates taste for high art, whic
}. i, invaluable 20 the accomplished citizen
I. We are also glad to note that the Societ
4 has decided TO continue the practice
this grade OF music for the year to CONE
The concert was a success in ever
=, respect.
\ Alta business meeting Of the Society tn
p following officers were elected.
President-A. l.. Hersey, NJ. ID. OXior'
al Vice Presideut.-H. l.. Horne, Norwa.
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