Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-22

gave equal pleasure as pianist, in solos
that were triumphs of technical skill and
in accomplishments which were musical
backgrounds TO throw into relief the
beauty Of voice.
Mrs. Albert Eckert Chandler OF New
York was the soprano soloist and her
clear sweet voice rose in a ripping vol
ume of melody that fell upon the ear like
the glad free notes of bird. She sings
with the ease that proceeds from power
and a wide range of tone and has very
brilliant style.
Miss Grace Hornby of New York won
instant favor by magnificent eontralto,
flexible, under perfect control and OF
rich mellow quality. Selections that
brought out what might be termed the
sublimity of tone were followed by those
in lighter vein. sung in charming man
ner. The duet, passage Birds Fare
well" between Mrs. Chandler and Miss
Hornby. was grand finale. Bouquets
were presented to Mr.. Brewer and the
ladies as mute expressions of appreciation
for their efforts.
An orchestra of seven pieces, led by +.
A. Phillips, was worthy feature OF the
program and did itself credit. The mu-
sicians were George Chattield, violin;
Glenn Bailey, cornet; Frederick Dumas,
trombone; F. A. Phillips, bass viol; f. f.
Walker. clarinet; w. T. Sparhawk, flute;
Miss Ruby Allen, pianist.
AT the close of the concert, Colonel
Chandler, in an eloquent address that ap-
pears elsewhere, formally transferred tine
| hall to the pastor and committee oil BETH
any church, who were seated on the stage
and whose speech of acceptance was made
| by the pastor.
A reception was given to Colonel
| Chandler in Bethany Parish house adJoln-
ing, which was thrown open TO the
throug anxious to pay their respects ana
express their gratitude to the beneiactor
of the church and town. In the dining
room were two flower-adorned tables at
which Mrs. Theron Brooks and Mrs. T..
F. Emerson, Miss Emma Moses and MISS
Lillian Knowlton dipped the punch
which they were assisted in serving by a
number of young ladies.
The only thing that marred the ocea-
sion was the regret felt at the absence OF
! Mrs. Chandler, whose health did not per
mit of her attendance. In the colonel
hox. however, were his two sons, Albert
| Fckert and Willis Chandler; his brother
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chandler
of BROOKLYN, and Mrs. John Hyatt Brew
er of New York. ~,
The second box was occupied by Mrs
r. ]. Kimball and her daughters, Misses
Clara and Annie Kimball, Mrs. George
Morse and daughter, Gwendolyn, OF Ne"
York.
The lights of the hall, which was wiree
by f. Fl. Ketchum, worked nicely WIZ
the two DINNERS that, operated from th'
stage, give any intensity desired on stage
or auditorium.
The receipts of the concert amounted t'
$685.. .s3, of which about $3.50 represent,'
the profit to be devoted to the Randolpi
sanatorium.
Col. Chandler's Presentation Speech
Ladies and Gentlemen:-
think you will perhaps expect M
IN tell YOU first, how it all came about
7 will try to make the story brief one
IN several occasions, not far from tel
years ago. my lifelong friend, Rober
) Kimball. and reviewed the needs OF this
our native village, of which we were al
ways very fond. 1t seemed to us tha
there should be here town building
suitable for conveniently and safely pre-
serving the town records, for carrying OF
the official business OF the town, an
that in connection with it there shoul
, he public library accommodations, ant
an auditorium, well and safely construct
: ed. to be used for lectures, concerts an
other instructive and entertaining occa
sions. and to such project we, so lon
az o, expressed to each other, our willing