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In 1852 an orchestral club was in practice in this city under the directorship of Franz Kielblock, and held their rehearsals in the Social Library rooms in the building directly east of Merchant's Bank on Hamilton street. Its members were Adolphe Kielblock, viola; John A. Hawes, first violin ; George Coffin, second violin ; Dr. G. Felix Matthes, cello ; James Barney, double bass ; John Hopkins, first flute ; Frank L.
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Porter, second flute and piccolo ; Charles Wall, French horn ; Lincoln F. Brigham, French horn. It gave but one public performance, and that one complimentary to Mr. Adolphe Kielblock. The club had an existence of two years.
The Choral Union was organized in 1856 with Andreas T. Thorup as conductor. He was a cultivated musician, a gentleman of agreeable address and polished manners, and highly popular with the singers. He came to this country from Copenhagen in 1837 as musician (clarinetist) on U. S. Frigate Independence, Com. J. B. Nicholson, for a three years' cruise on the coast of Brazil, and arrived in New York in 1840 In June of the same year he came to New Bedford as organist and teacher. In 1848 he was appointed organist at Dr. Gannett's Church in Boston, and removed to that city. In 1856 he returned to New Bedford and assumed the position of organist at the Unitarian Church, Rev. John Weiss, pastor.
The Choral Union was organized under his very efficient manage- ment and gave their first concert December 19, in that church, with J. H. Wilcox, of Boston, as organist. Schiller's "Song of the Bell" was presented on this occasion. This concert was repeated January 19, 1857. April 16 the society gave Haydn's " Spring," and November 10, 1859, a concert, Haydn's "Spring " and other selections. January 26, 1860, they gave "Transient and Eternal," by Andreas Romberg, March 13, a miscellaneous concert, and April 17, a complimentary performance to Mr. Thorup.
January 24, 1861, they gave a concert with Henry Draper, tenor solo- ist ; James W. Hervey, organist, and Mendelssohn Quartet Club ; and on February 13, 1862, a concert with the Quintet Club and A. B. Winch, bass soloist. They performed the third part of Haydn's " Creation." March 13, a miscellaneous concert, with James W. Hervey, pianist, be- fore the New Bedford Lyceum. With this performance the society closed its work. The rehearsals were held in Music and China Halls.
In the years 1860 and 1861 Franz Kielblock conducted an orchestra that met for rehearsal in the second story of Liberty Hall building with the following members: William Allen and George G. Coffin, first violins; Thomas C Allen and Robert W. Bartlett, second violins; Ed- ward Knights, F. L. Porter and John Munroe, flutes; W. A. Church, French horn; C. M. Collins, double bass. 88
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About this period Mr. Kielblock brought out his opera, " Miles Standish," in Music Hall, with himself in the title role and Miss Louise S. Cummings and F. L. Porter in leading parts.
May 23, 1868, the Gentlemen's Amateur Glee Club was formed, with Stephen Crowell as conductor, H. Wilder Emerson, treasurer, and H. R. Wood, accompanist. The club met for rehearsal in Cummings Hall, and was composed of the following members : John H. Denison, Wen- dell H. Cobb, Stephen Crowell, Henry C. Denison, H. Wilder Emer- son, James W. Hervey, B. F. Jenney, William A. Nash, J. S. Roberts, Leonard B. Ellis, Dr. C. D. Prescott, F. A. Washburn, William K. Tallman, H. R. Wood, Barton Ricketson, jr., Otis L. Hitch, W. H. Mathews, J. H. Jack, T. E. M. White, E. B. Tinkham, Eben Nye, Thomas Hersom, John M. Gibbs, James S. Staples, C. H. Whitney, George S. Fox, B. F. H. Reed, Charles F. Davis. The " Arion," a collection of part songs by John D. Willard was used during the brief existence of the society. It gave no public performance, but confined its work to the individual profit and improvement of its membership. The membership of this club was an important element in the formation of the Choral Association called into existence the following.year :
In March 1860 the projectors of the "Great Peace Festival " com - menced the work of organizing the great chorus. Circulars were issued to all musical societies throughout the country, and in towns and cities where there was no permanent organization urgent appeals were made to organize. After persistent labor of several weeks a temporary organization was completed April 19, 1869, in the Y. M. C. A. rooms, then on the northwest corner of Union and Purchase streets. Leonard B Ellis was president ; Wendell H. Cobb and Solomon K. Eaton, vice-presidents ; Stephen Crowell, secretary ; Gardner T. Sanford, treasurer, and B. F. Jenney, librarian. Josiah Eaton, jr., was elected conductor, the City Hall procured for rehearsals, Jubilee books procured from Boston, and work commenced. The chorus increased in size rapidly, and embraced nearly all the best musical talent in town. A permanent organization was effected June 28, 1869, a constitution and by-laws adopted, and the following list of officers was elected :
President, Leonard B. Ellis; vice-presidents, Wendell H. Cobb, James I. Church, Stephen Crowell ; treasurer, Gardner T. Sanford ; librarian,
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B. F. Jenney ; musical conductor, Josiah Eaton, jr .; pianists, James W. Hervey, Prof. H. P. Pierce, Mrs. B. F. Jenney and Mrs. J. S. Roberts ; membership committee, Dr. C. D. Prescott, E. A. H. Allen, Stephen Crowell; music committee, John Hopkins, James W. Hervey, B. F. Jenney ; concert committee, Wendell H. Cobb, Eben Nye, James I. Church.
The rehearsals continued with unabated interest, and an effective chorus of seveny four voices was sent to the Coliseum during the great Peace Festival in Boston, June 15-19, 1869. This occasion drew an immense concourse of people from all parts of the land. The restoration of of peace to our harassed country made it a fitting occasion for such a jubilee. Early in September the association opened its series of rehearsals in City Hall, and on November 9, 1869, changed to Miss Burr's school- room, Masonic Building. The first public performance was given November 23, 1869, before the New Bedford Lyceum in Liberty Hall, assisted by Mrs. H. M. Smith, of Boston.
The place of rehearsal was again changed January 6, 1870, to Odd Fellow's Hall, Hicks Building. April 13, 1870, the association visited the Beethoven Society of Taunton, and enjoyed a joint rehearsal. A few weeks later a return visit was made by the Beethoven Society, and a fine concert was given by the two societies in City Hall. A fine banquet followed in Pierian Hall.
May 3, 1870, a concert was given in Liberty Hall, with Mrs. H. M. Smith and Mr. F. C. Packard, soloists, and Germania Orchestra. The association sang in County Street Church on Sunday, February 15, 1870, when a lecture on "Sacred Music" was given by Dr. Eben Tourjee, of Boston.
On Thursday, June 9, 1870, a " Grand Musical Festival and Re- union " of the choral societies of New Bedford, Taunton, North Bridge- water, Randolph, Abington, Plymouth, Middleborough, Hyannis, Sandwich, Yarmouth, Mansfield and Acushnet, was held in Liberty Hall, the combined organizations furnishing a grand chorus of 540 singers. The association made lavish plans for the entertainment of its guests, and nearly 700 people were cared for during the two days and one night of the festival. Our citizens kept " open house " and royally entertained the visitors. The two concerts given were largely
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attended, and enough money was realized to pay the entire expenses of the festival. The visitors were much pleased with their reception and the " generous hospitality of New Bedford " passed into a proverb. The lower floor of the hall was occupied by the singers and the stage and galleries for the audience. An orchestra of forty musicians ac- companied the chorus.
At 9 o'clock the next morning City Hall was packed to overflowing, and the chorus spent an hour in singing national songs. It was an oc- casion of great enjoyment and enthusiasm. At II o'clock the grand chorus with invited guests (and that included all the families who had so kindly entertained them) took the steamer Monohansett for an ex- cursion down the bay.
The season of rehearsals for 1870-71 was opened in Odd Fellows' Hall, October 6, 1870, with Von Bree's cantata Saint Cecilia's Day, and presented before the New Bedford Lyceum in Liberty Hall November 22, with Mrs. E. B. Dow of Boston, soprano ; Isaac Littlefield of Stough- ton, tenor; James W. Hervey, pianist; Josiah Eaton, jr., conductor, and a chorus of seventy-nine voices. Mendelssohn's 95th Psalm was then put in practice and given in Liberty Hall February 23, 1871, as- sisted by Mrs. H. M. Smith of Boston and Isaac Littlefield of Stough- ton and a chorus of 109 voices.
The second anniversary of the association was observed April 19, 1871, in Odd Fellows' Hall, with a social reunion and a banquet.
In October, 1871, rehearsals were resumed in Music Hall, both the 95th and 42d Psalms by Mendelssohn being used, and a concert was given in Liberty Hall October 17, in aid of the sufferers by the disastrous conflagration in Chicago. The association was assisted by the New Bedford Brass Band, and $90.29 was realized and paid to the treasurer of the local fund. The rehearsals were continued till December 21, when the season closed, notwithstanding the Lyceum had engaged a concert of the association. But the interest of the members had waned and the board of managers did not feel warranted in giving a public performance.
In March, 1872, the interest was quickly awakened by the announce- ment of the coming International Jubilee in Boston in June, and work was resumed in City Hall. A guarantee fund of $186 was secured to
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pay expenses. Mass rehearsals, embracing the societies of New Bed- ford, Taunton, Fall River, Somerset, Mansfield, Middleborough, North Middleborough, Sandwich, Hyannis, Tisbury, Harwich and Wellfleet, were held in Taunton, Middleborough, and Fall River. Regular re- hearsals were maintained in City Hall with a membership of 146.
'An informal concert was given on Friday evening, June 14, 1872. A special train was run from Mattapoisett. The profits of the perform- ance were $115.72. The " Anvil Chorus " was one of the features. The conductor, Josiah Eaton, was presented at the close a gold watch. This concert closed the series of rehearsals prior to the World's Peace Jubilee and International music festival in Boston.
The Choral Association sent a chorus of 119 singers to the World's Peace Jubilee and International Festival held in the Coliseum in Bos- non June 17 to July 4, 1872. This festival, in many respects, was not as successful as that of 1869. The chorus was much larger, numbering 20,000 voices. It was unwieldly, and could not be held together. The work was evidently prepared by the societies with great care and thor- oughness; but the massing of such a great body of singers under the control of one leader was a comparative failure.
At the final meeting for the season of the Choral Association, held July 8, B. F. H. Reed, the secretary, was presented a silver pitcher and salver in recognition of his efficient services during the great festival.
An attempt was made October 2, 1872, to open the season's rehears- als, but the membership did not respond ; and though repeated efforts were made by the board of managers to reopen the work of the so- ciety, they were not successful till November 12, 1878, when a musical reunion and election of officers was held in the North Congregational Chapel, at which 107 members were present. At this time the society had $126.89 in its treasury, and about 300 volumes of standard music in its library. Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise was selected for rehearsal, and work commenced in good earnest.
A miscellaneous concert was given in Pleasant street church April 9, 1878. The society was assisted by J. W. Hervey and R. P. Paine, or - ganists ; Mrs. David A. Caldwell, pianist ; and an orchestra, John A. Hawes and C. E. Morse, violins; Edward T. Swift, viola ; George Hall, double bass ; John Hopkins, flute ; G. A. Gustin and W. H. Heap,
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cornets ; F. E. Allen and G. E. Nye, trombones. The house was packed with an enthusiastic audience and the association was pleased with the financial result of $166.50
May 1, 1878, a social and rehearsal was held in John A. Hawes's music rooms in Fairhaven. The evening was pleasantly spent in sing- ing, etc. Among the many interesting features was the presentation to Mrs. David A. Caldwell, the pianist, of a lovely floral gift, in which were concealed twenty-five gold dollars. Mrs. Caldwell had generously given her valuable services for the entire season, and this presentation was simply an expression of appreciation, and not in any sense given as recompense.
On October 14, 1878, the association opened the season in the North Congregational chapel, with Costa's "Naaman." This was presented in Liberty Hall April 18, 1879, with a chorus of fifty-nine singers, and the following soloists; Miss L. G. Hayes, as Adah; Miss E. T. San- ford, the Shunamite Woman ; Miss H. B. Ricketson, the Widow; Miss Nellie L. Hayes, Timna ; Miss Sarah B. Worth, the Child ; Julius Jor- dan, Naaman ; B. F. Jenney, Gehazi ; E. B. Tinkam, Elisha ; J. Ea- ton, jr., conductor. And an orchestra : John A. Hawes, John Riley and Joseph Sharples, jr., violins; Henry D. Damon, Louis H. Eaton and J. A. Taylor, violoncellos ; Samuel J. Smith, flute ; George Hill and William A. Dunbar, cornets ; and Fred E. Allen, trombone; Mrs. David A. Caldwell, pianoforte.
It was a stormy night, and while the audience was small and the re- ceipts showed a loss of $26.65, the programme was successfully ren- dered.
The season of 1879-80 was opened by the Choral Association with a social and annual meeting at John Hopkins's music rooms on William street.
At the rehearsal November 17, Josiah Eaton, jr., the conductor, re- signed his position, and the following resolution, offered by Dr. W. H. Taylor, was adopted.
Whereas, Mr. Josiah Eaton, jr., who, since our organization in 1869, has served our society as conductor, has withdrawn from that position ; be it
Resolved, That the New Bedford Choral Association tender their sincere thanks to Mr. Eaton for his long and faithful service. His valuable work will ever be remem- bered with gratitude by this society.
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Mr. Eaton well deserved all the resolutions expressed. He had take the society at its earliest formation, and with such material, good, bad, and indifferent, he soon brought the chorus into good working order.
The society was singularly fortunate to secure A. W. Swan as his successor. The association sang at the reopening of the Unitarian Church Wednesday evening December 11, 1879.
The oratorio St. Paul was taken up for practice on Friday evening, February 16, 1880.
On Friday evening, April 9, 1880, the oratorio St. Paul was given in the Trinitarian Church, with a chorus of fifty- three singers and the fol- lowing soloists : John Hay, as St. Paul; Julius Jordan, as Stephen ; Miss L. G. Hayes, soprano ; Mrs. Marion Bullock, alto ; E. G. Morton, jr., bass; Mrs. D. A. Caldwell, pianist ; J. W. Hervey, organist. This difficult music was performed before a small audience, and under dis - couraging circumstances. The net loss was $13.19. The pluck and persistent energy of the association in giving this oratorio at this time and under the depressing influences was the salvation of the society. From that time onward it grew in numbers and compelled the respect and sympathy of many who had been indifferent to its success.
On September 30, 1880, the Schubert Club was organized, with Dr. W. H. Taylor, president ; Charles T. Bonney, jr., vice-president ; James W. Allen, secretary ; George Richards, librarian, and Louis H. Eaton, conductor. It commenced rehearsals in Hopkins's music rooms October 6, with a membership of twelve. November 17 it changed to E. Boden's music rooms, and held weekly rehearsals till June 6, 1881. Its first public appearance was at the annual meeting of the Choral Association June 6, 1881. It also took part in a zither concert June 27, and gave one before their honorary members and friends June 2.
October 5, 1881, the club resumed work under the direction of A. W. Swan, and appeared in the following concerts : Allen Street Course, November 7, 1881 ; Semi Centennial of Trinitarian Church, November 15, 1881 ; in four entertainments given to the honorary mem- bers and friends.
October 9, 1882, it gave a concert in the Allen Street Course, assisted by Mrs. E. T. Paulding, soprano; B. F. Jenney, tenor ; Miss E. E. Hawes, pianist; Mrs. B. F. Jenney, accompanist. It also
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sang in a complimentary concert tendered to Jason White in the Opera House, March 21, 1883. Four entertainments were given to its friends, - January 11, March 21, April 12, May 9, -and at the last concert they gave "Tale of the Viking." On Decoration Day, 1883, it rendered valuable aid in the concert of "War Songs," in the Opera House, for the benefit of William Logan Rodman Post, G. A. R.
The club closed its rehersals October 23, 1883. It was without question the best male chorus ever organized in our city. The following is the list of members at that time: Dr. W. H. Taylor, John A. Ruggles, jr., George Peirce, James L. Hathaway, B. F. Jenney, J. S. Kelley, jr., Dr. J. J. B. Vermyne, J. Arthur Taylor, M. T. Vincent, Sumner Ryder, James W. Allen, C. T. Bonney, jr., L. A. Fish, James S. Staples, F. S. Barrows, E. G. Morton, jr., R. H. Willis, L. A. Bly, Albert C. Tripp, George A. Randall and George Needham.
January 7, 1881, the Choral Association resumed its work in Hop- kins's music rooms.
Costa's Naaman was put in practice and presented in Liberty Hall, April 25, 1881, with the following assistance: Mary E. Turner, so- prano; Nellie L. Hayes, contralto; Messrs. Julian Jordan and Thomas Hersom, tenors; C. E. Hay, bass; The Germania Orchestra; David A Caldwell, piano; J. W. Hervey, opera organ.
It was conceded to have been the most creditable performanee ever given by the society, and yet given before a small audience, and at a net loss of $179.19. A guarantee fund provided for a large percentage of the deficit, and the association met all its bills promptly. Indeed it never closed a season but that it was entirely free from debt. This condition of things has not been maintained without much sacrifice and generous giving on the part of the membership.
The season of 1881-82 was opened in the North Congregational Chapel November 14, with the oratorio of Elijah for practice. No public performance was given except at the last rehearsal February 27, 1882, when some ten choruses from the oratorio were sung before an audience completely filling the chapel.
The season of 1883 was opened January 15 with an annual election and with a choice programme.
The oratorio of Elijah, with selections of lighter music, was used dur- ing the season.
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A concert was given before the New Bedford Lyceum, in the Opera House, March 27, 1883, with a chorus of fifty-six voices and the following solo talent : Mrs. E. Humphrey Allen, soprano ; C. N. Allen, violinist ; Alma Faunce, pianist.
On Wednesday evening, May 30, 1883, the association took part in the " Concert of War Songs " in the Opera House, under the auspices and for the benefit of the William Logan Rodman G. A. R. Post, No. 1. The season closed with this concert.
"The Legend of Don Munio," by Dudley Buck, was performed in Liberty Hall Thursday evening, May 12, 1881, with a chorus of sixty voices, Louis H. Eaton conductor, and the Germania Orchestra. This chorus had no formal organization, but was gathered for the special pur- pose of giving the above music. Out of this event grew the Glee and Madrigal Society, formed in 1882, and continued in practice for one year, with a chorus of sixty voices. Hon. H. M. Knowlton was presi- dent, Mrs. Clara C. Russell secretary, and Josiah Eaton, jr., conductor. Among the music used was " King Eric " and " May Dew." No pub- lic performance was given.
The Choral Association season of 1883-1884 opened on Tuesday evening, November 13, in the North Congregational Chapel, " The Tale of the Viking," by George E. Whiting, having been chosen as the work for the winter. Nineteen rehearsals were given to it, and it was presented before the New Bedford Lyceum in the Opera House, Friday evening, April 4, 1884, with sixty-nine singers. The programme also included choruses from Mendelssohn's 42d Psalm and Hymn of Praise, and songs by Mrs. E. Humphrey Allen. Solos in the Tale of the Vik- ing were sung by Mrs. Allen F. L. Dinman and John A. Ruggles, jr.
Work for the season 1884-1885 was opened in the North Congre- gational Chapel Tuesday evening, November 25, with Hofmann's " Melusina " for practice. Nine rehearsals were held, closing the series on February 17, 1885.
On Sunday evening, February 22, the association sang in the Opera House, for the New Bedford Bible Society, with forty-nine singers.
The season of 1885-86 was opened in the North Congregational Chapel November 19, with Handel's Messiah for practice. An organ recital in the Trinitarian Church on Friday evening, November 6, by
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A. W. Swan, assisted by F. L. Diman, tenor, was given for the benefit of the association. This generous act provided a supply of books for the season, which was highly appreciated, and it gave encouragement at a time when most needed. It had been ebb tide for several seasons- only the steady devotion of the membership had made it possible to maintain the regular rehearsals. The time soon came when the pros- pects brightened. Slowly but steadily the society came into favor with the public. It began to have accessions from our High School, largely through the kindly influence of Mr. Diman, teacher of music in the public schools. The chorus increased in numbers and enthusiasm. The commencement of the rehearsals was characterized by a snap and push that meant success. The managers at the start determined that Handel's " Messiah " should be given. At an early period a subscrip- tion list to assist in paying expenses was started, and a generous amount was raised, but not large enough to warrant the employment of soloists to give the entire work Most of the choruses and bass solos of the oratorio were given in Pleasant Street Church on Tuesday evening, February 23, 1886, with a chorus of seventy. one singers and Clarence E. Hay, of Boston, as soloist. The accompaniments were played by F. H. Lewis, of Boston, organist, and Miss E. E. Hawes, pianist. The house was packed and gave such a rendering of this marvelous music as to draw unbounded enthusiasm from the audience. It seemed as if every singer was imbued with the fervent spirit of the oratorio.
The splendid financial result was a net profit of $188.54, and the season was closed with $194 13 in the treasury. B F. H Reed, who had for many years been secretary of the association, concluded his term of office at this time. Resolutions very complimentary to him were passed acknowledging in flattering terms his valuable services.
The season of 1886 and 1887 was opened Monday evening, October 25, in the North Congregational Chapel, with practice of the oratorio "St Paul." After a few rehearsals it was decided to give Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah." on Christmas week in the Pleasant Street Church, and it was presented on Tuesday evening, December 28, to a crowded house, with the following soloists : Miss Idell Miles, soprano ; Miss Gertrude Edmands, contralto; Mr. George J. Parker, tenor ; Mr. H. L. Cornell, bass. Mr. F. H. Lewis was organist, Miss Lucy C.
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Milliken, pianist, and Mr. A. W. Swan, director. The entertainment was an expensive one, as might be inferred from the list of soloists. It was given at the popular price of 35 cents, and yet yielded a net profit of $29.
The season consisted of nineteen rehearsals, and concluded with a miscellaneous concert in the Opera House, Thursday evening, March 3, 1887, with a chorus of eighty-one singers. Miss Gertrude Edmands, contralto; Mr. Herman H. Hartmann, violinist; Mr. A. W. Swan, con- ductor, and Miss Lucy C. Milliken, pianist. The profits were the larg- est ever obtained for any public performance, $228 09; and the season was closed with every demand paid and $277.75 in the treasury.
The final gathering of the society on Monday evening, March 7, was of a very delightful character to all present. The retiring president, after eighteen years of continuous service, was honored with compli- mentary resolutions, engrossed and presented in such a manner as to put him in a pleasant frame of mind. Conductor Swan was presented with an elegant silver- mounted ebony baton. Speeches, singing, etc., were the order of the evening. The association gave Costa's oratorio, "Naaman," in the Opera House December 27, 1887, with a chorus of 125 voices. A. W. Swan, conductor; Miss Lucy C. Milliken, pianist. They were assisted by the following solo 'talent: Mrs. Maud Stark- weather, soprano ; Miss Gertrude Edmands, contralto ; Geo. J. Parker, tenor ; George Bridgham, tenor ; Clarence E. Hay, bass ; an orchestra of thirteen pieces, George Needham, leader, and a boys' chorus from Grace Church.
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