Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-06-19
OUR FIRST oRAToH1o CONCERT.
An AuspiciOus Beginning by the Cho-
raj Union.

number of the miscellaneous program
"The Heavens are telling the glory of
God" The chorus of nearly 100 voices,
balanced far better than the ordinary, were
not wanting in enthusiasm in this initial
number. Their rendering of the fine Eng
lish glee, CLARK Apollo strikes the Tyre"
was excellent and given with delcacy of
accentuation which was remarkable in
view of the fact that it had been rehearsed
scarce a half dozen times. "He watching
over Israel" also was given in reveren-
tial manner, with precision of movement
and tenderness of expression which was
most acceptable.
The harp solo and the encore by Miss
Macdonald of Boston were delightful and
secured, as they merited, marked approval.
The tenor soloist, Mr. Howard of Spring
field, was scarcely at his best either in the
song, "Annie Laurie" or his encore,
"Asthore," although both were well rem
dered, but he was suffering from an in
famed throat and was otherwise indis-
posed. He showed excellent method, but
was not, evidently, singing his best, al
though his work was by no means unsatis
factory. The duet from Robin Hood with
Mrs Hubbard, was well rendered, but the
First part of the program does not per
maps call 1Ot Iufl0ef mention.
The audience eagerly awaited the open
ing instrumental number in 1.-The holy
city," which was fresh revelation Of the
possibilities Of the Estey phonorium, COM
bined, as it was, with the piano. We
shall not have space to say half the com
plimentary things that we wish concern
ing this work as a musical composition, or
the author, or the rendering either of cho-
H. s,-ta col, ct. afa
The first number, introducing DR.. Bonar's
beautiful hymn 40 shadows yonder,n
with the abrupt change from this line to
"All light and song in fortissimo, was
electrifying; the quartet by Miss Robinson,
Mrs. Jenne, Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Brasor gave
evidence OF very careful study and was
given with much expression and, although
unaccompanied and Immediately folloewd
by the full chorus with instrumental ac-
compartment, did not in the slightest de.
gree vary from the tune pitch, which, in
the vltiated atmosphere, was somewhat
remarkable.
The work Of Mr.. Howard in the two
numbers, "My soul is a-thirst for God,
and ITO the Lord belong mercies," was
meritorious in high degree. The inter
probation was marked by reverence and
tenderness BETTING the scripture rendered
and revealed the artist clearly. Miss Alice
| IL. jackson of Bellows Falls is so well
/ known from her long association with the
/ Baptist choir that she did not appear as a
stranger, although this was her first APP
pearance in any public capacity. A pupi
| of Mr.. Howe for some time, and more re
Gently of Miss Gertrude Edmands of Bos
ton (who in receiving her remarked that
she had nothing TO unlearn,) Miss Jack
sons method is excellent and her rendering
of the air, Come ye blessed" was mos
satisfying.
Miss Marion Minor sang the lovely con
tralto solo, Eye hath not seen" with sur
prising effect. While her former teacher
Mr.. Miller, her parents and mmediat,
friends knew of the progress she had made
the public knew little and were delighted
The faithful training by her former teach
er and of late by Morawski, bore excellen
fruitage and again Brattleboro twas prouC
of her children" Mr.. Brasors noble voic,
was heard to excellent advantage in tn,
grand song II heard the voice OF harpers,
with harp accompaniment, and the ladies
chorus was very well received.
Mention should be made of the ladies
trio by Mrs. Leavitt and Misses Gregg ant
Allen, which, unaccompanied, was one o
the severest tests of the evening. 1t wa
Que of the gems of the work and greatl
appreciated by all. The duo, "They shal
hunger no MORE" by Miss Robinson AM
Mrs. Hamilton, quiet and devotional in IL
conception, was rendered very acceptably
both voices being in perfect sympathy ant
accord. For the soprano it was critica
test, following as it did the soprano solo b.
Mrs. Hubbard, but Miss Robinson's voic,
was not found wanting in the least.
Mrs, Hubbard was never listened to wit
greater pleasure and satisfaction than i
the lovely song These are they whic
came of great tribulat!on." This is tn
song of all songs which Mrs. Hubbard de
lights to sing, and this was evident in tn
wonderful rendering which was given
There is more variety in its treatment b
the composer and it was just suited TO th
singer. Rarely, if ever, will song and sing
er be better mated and the result was il
deed charming.
Possibly the most electrifying, and /
some ways the strongest composition in tn
work for single voice is the bass solo, ~
saw new heaven and new earth"
its rendering, Mr. Miller's rich, rare an
cultivated organ was heard to great al
vantage and with thrilling effect. TIL
choral sanctus, "Holy, holy, holy" whic
was introduced three times, was splendid
effective, twice because of its pianissim
rendering by the full semi-chorus, and tn
third time, at the close of the song, by a
the BASES and tenors i'm fortissimo unison
Great credit is due Mr.. Miller for his value
and greatly helpful services. We would
glad 10 hear that grand recitative and son
once week through the year. With pian'
phonorlum and harp accompaniment h
noble voice had good support. Rarely do'
II rail- TO the lot of country town to pc
sess within its own borders flor Dumme
ston is only an integral part of the 'great'
brattleboro' of the new century,, such a
, aggregation of solo talent as was presents
at this concert, and we'll may we who liz
. here congratulate ourselves that there a.
teachers here of such ability that we ms
look for a continuance of this happy cond
; ton of things musical.
) OF Miss Macdonald and her harp on
praise can be mentioned. Pleasing al
-soloists, chorus and audience-by h
attractive and unstudied manner, wit
very limited opportunity for rehearsal, 81
sustained the parts assigned to her mo
, fittingly. Brattleboro will be pleased
see her again.
The unaccompanied chorus "For GC
so loved the world was beautifully re-
: dered and in most perfect time. This WI
= noticeably true also of the senli-chorl
"The filming pot is for silver" which WI
( given by 20 voices, and to some was Il
l most beautiful number in the whole worl
{ And now, in conclusion, we must n
a omit to sneak in annreciatiVa words of III