It offers many dividends: The opportunity to meet And
chat with old and new - found friends; The amiable
atmosphere; The
comfortable cushioned seat; The promise of two hours clear Of irritating chores, restraints, Dilemmas, quarrels, and complaints; The vespertine impressive hall That grants equality to all And cover for a nap to some; The stirring burst of warm applause When the conductor comes
in view And talkers instantly grow dumb; The pleasantly suspenseful pause As the ensemble waits its cue.