News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

of the house gave warmth and color
ing to the occasion that was agreeably
felt by all. Of the exercises Tuesday
evening much praise was given the
chorus in the rendition of Damascus
Triumphal March, which certainly
was one of the finest exercises on the
programme. The quartets, of which
there were several, including sextet,
participated in by Mrs. Whipple, Mrs.
Gleed, Mrs. Munson, Miss Slayton,
and Messrs. Hopkins and Whipple,
were also heartily received. Miss
Kate Healey sang ''When the Cows
Come Home" with much grace. She
has a very sweet voice and pleasing
manner. S. D. Hopkins, of Burling-
ton, of whom much was expected,
rendered the song CONSIDER the Lii
lies" in manner showing much skill
and training; also "The Mldship-
mite" in a clear and mellow voice,
that was heartily applauded. Prof.
Whipple was in good voice, and rem
dered ''The River of Years" in a
powerful, and pleasing manner, that
reflected much credit upon his mn-
steal attachments. Miss NJ. M. Stay
ton sang "Song Birds in the Wild
Wood" which merited high praise,
and which was cordially granted. The
vocal exercises were interspersed with
organ solos by Prof. DAVIS. 1t is
sufficient to say that Mr.. Davis fully
sustained his high reputation. On
Wednesday evening, following fine
ly executed prelude by Prof. Davis,
came the quartet "Swiss Peoples
Song" by Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. Mum
son, and Messrs. Hopkins and Whip
pie, which was rendered in correct
and pleasing manner. The conclua-
ing exercise of part first was song
by Mrs. w. F. Whipple, ''Star OF
Love-" with violin ohio. by Mr.. Whip |
pie, which was given with much life
and perfect composure. The exer-
else was one of the best in the course
and was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause. The cantata of Ruth, which |
had been designated as the main fea-
ture of the second evening, followed.
Notwithstanding the late hour before
closing, the music was listened to
with marked attention. The chorus
lid splendid work, being made up of
excellent voices, including, besides
he soloists, who sang throughout,
Mrs. H. P. Munson, Mrs. c. HI. Slo-
:um, Mrs. E. S. Robinson, and the
Kisses Eula Reed and Florence Bry-
mt and Messrs. H. P. Munson, H. A.
,layton, E. S. Robinson, G. j. Story
nd Frank Thomas. One of the most
pprovingly received exercises in Ruth
vas the solo by the Israelitish woman,
Irs. P. K. Gleed. Mrs. Gleed is
veil read in music, and her execution
# the solo was received with enthusi-
4sm. The part taken by Miss NJ. M.
Slayton, Naomi, the leading soprano,
vas performed in a most commenda-
Die manner. The execution of this
part is difficult, and the physical en-
lurance required, great. Miss Stay
ON was, however, equal to the occa-
sion, and executed the part through
JuG SlCdis NOlCCs
culture and training, that entitled her to
.he general praise that was bestowed
upon her. Prof. Whipple as Boaz,
and Mr.. Hopkins, First Reaper, treat
ed the audience in the rendition of the
parts to excellent basso and tenor,
their parts being carried with much
and feeling. Orpah, Miss
Kate Healey, and Jewish Maiden,
Mrs. G. c. Whipple, took their re-
spective parts very acceptably to the
audience and creditably to themselves.
We feel warranted in saying that the
were a decided success. A |
feature not overlooked, by the panag- |
ers, at least, occurred at the door as the |
friends dropped in the quarters. The
amount realized both evenings was
S156.45.