Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-01-18

Slcal euteTtainnenI ever held IN the
county. The chorus singing was
pleasing and grand, ranging all the
way from Mother Goose melodies 10
sublime anthems, while Mrs. Shepard,
Miss Kileski, Miss Parker, Messrs
Miller, May, Conant and others ad-
ded very much to the pleasure of the
occasion by songs, instrumental mu-
sic, etc. Every musician in the
house was enthusiastic in praise of
this concert held on Friday eve-
ming. We are happy to note that the
best of feeling prevailed among all
during the sing, and there was no dis
position to criticise the younger and
less experienced performers on the
stage. We hope that everybody
found accommodations IN the houses
of the people here; certainly there
was ample room for all.
The treasurer's report showed some
over $3.50 in the treasury before this
convention. The receipts last year
at Newport, were $3.50, and the ex-
penses the same, within few cents.
The receipts this year are $339.47,
and the expenses, partly estimated
to-day, about $3.50, leaving possible
deficiency of $40. The executive
committee are to be congratulated on
| the character and success of the con-
| vention. While the talent employed
was such that the expenses were nee
essarily heavy, there is no regret
that there is slight deficiency. We
offer suggestion, that the convention
garment, while it is pleasant to have
it ''all wool" and of fine grade, be
cut to a pattern of about 800 to $50
dollars, as that seems to be about as
large a sum as it is safe to risk under
favorable auspices in this county.
Conventions in some adjoining coun-
ties cannot be maintained, receipts
not coming up to expenses We hope
this association which has had nearly
thirty years of vigorous life may thrive
in the strength of manhood yet many
years.
The committee on resolutions,
Revs. Messrs. E. P. Wild, G. b.
Moody and S. B. Currier reported
through Mr.. Moody, as below. Mr..
Moody prefaced his remarks by al
luding to the fact that presiding
officers, funeral orators and commit
tees on resolutions often find them
selves in places where the truth has
to be somewhat elastically handled,
with a not infrequent use of that
substance called taffy. He said,
however, that the committee were
not embarrassed in this instance by
the difficulty of granting unmerited
praise, but in finding suitable phras-
es in which to do full justice to
the pleasure and success of the con-
vention:
Your committee feel that the members
Of this association have great reason tc
congratulate each other on the successful
issue of another annual convention. Al
efficient conductor, tried pianist, full
, large, enthusiastic chorus, always bring
6 about such an issue; and surely these
conditions of success have all been pres
ent in this convention.
} Prof Palmer is too widely known t.
. need any praise from us, and we conten
ourselves with saying with the utmos
E heartiness that we appreciate his eXquis
9 tie musical taste, his rare skill in impart
ing instruction, and his untiring effort
this week in developing and blending tn
talents of our singers.
Il OF Mrs. Shepard we can hardly sa
e less, and it would hardly be in our pow
+ Ell to say more than was expressed in tn
report of the committee at the conventio
q year ago. Suffice it to say that he
: handling of the piano keys perpetual
@ surprises and charms US all.
s Miss Kileski's pure and perfectly cult
l. waited voice is greatly admired by all. 1
o her songs she holds her audience con
pletely captive to the end.
p" Miss Parker too, is lady of rare mt
steal talent. Her manner of singing
q easy and pleasing, and she has won man
j. friends among the audience.
:, The tenor soloist, Mr.. Miller, is lister
a. ed to with much pleasure. His voice
sweet and sympathetic, and he rel
ders the various styles of music in a Gu
- tivated manner.
1. Mr.. May is always welcome by thos
l. who have had the pleasure Of liStenin
vention he has fully sustained the reput
tion that he had already earned
l. Thanks are due Mr.. Conant and mar
ut others who have kindly rendered assis
ID ance at the matinees and concerts.
no The orchestra deserve mention for tt
!, pleasing and appropriate music whiC
they furnished Wednesday evening
u Our thanks are due the citizens of Ba
III ton for their generous hospitality in e
IN tertaining the convention. to the RostC
y: & Lowell and the Passumpsic rairoa,
a. for their courtesy in reducing rates
travel, and to the officers of the conve
~ ton itself for the cheerful efficiency wi
~ which they have discharged their dutie
Il, Nor would we forget the great favor co
SIS ferred upon the convention by Mr.. Tyl
T of Boston, agent for the VIM. Knabe ]
ano Co. for the use OF the concert graz
- piano from these famous manufacturer
10 To all these we hereby tender thank
A. In conclusion, permit us to express
S. wish that music may be more and me
f. appreciated aud loved. There is as mu
II truth as poetry in the words of Hen
Kirk White:
'ih SO. surely melody from heaven sent,
er, To cheer the soul when tired with human strit
:, To soothe the hayward heart by sorrow rent,
And gotten down the rugged road Of life.'
nv May these blessings In their fitness