Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-06-18
THE IRVING AT INSTITUTE HALL
Interesting Festivities.-De Decorations
&C., &c.
ANNIVERSARY OF TnR IRVING LITERARY SOCIETY OF
TAYLOR a JAcKsoN's ACADEMY.

ANNIVERSARY OF TnR IRVING LITERARY SOCIETY OF
TAYLOR JAcKsoN's ACADEMY.
Wilmington may we'll be proud of her
literary societies, as she receives great treats
from them, Last week the Kappa Gamma
exhibition claimed our attention; and this
week the Irving which was not less interest
ing than the former. The interest manifested
by the audience was preserved throughout the
whole evening, the exercises being so arranged
as not TO fatigue. The hall was tastefully
arrayed with the American banner and ever
green's, and adorned by lovely flowers. The
motto of the Society Oui cult p0test,- ,-"Who
is willing is able, was tastefully arranged
and reflected great credit on the managers.
Under this was the portrait of F. J. Fell, the
first President of the Society, whose interest
in the cause of advancement and culture was
beautifully shown by ]. A. Stone in his Saluta-
tion which was the initiatory piece.
The defamation of William b. Harrison, Of
Xenia, Ohio, entitled, "Defence Of Sir Robert
Emmett" was delivered with spirit, and was
highly appreciated.
The oration of William NJ. ZOrns, of Salem,
New Jersey, on 1.-THE Treatment of the In
dians." though good composition, might have
been improved in delivery.
A dialogue entitled "It Never Rains but II
pours,n was well executed by JAS A. Bond,
as Paul Smithers; Theodore L. Sewall as Mr..
Simpson; NJ. c., Edgar G. Thomas as Jack
Thompson; Charles T. Matthews as Mrs. Bob.
| bidge; Charles R. Hartshorne as Waiter; and
| NJ. g. Peake as Postman, and particularly
pleased the audience. 1t illustrated how a
man deep in debt, though not in pocket, is
beseiged by his creditors and almost driven to
despair by their calls.
''Native State" an essay by A. J. Hedrick,
of Jacksonville, Florida, was excellent.
Eugene ]. Barr's defamation was piece oi
witticism, and caused great applause.
DIR. s. W. Murphy's essay on the English
language was very instructive, and showed 9
thorough acquaintance with the language.
The defamation of j. H. Pierce, entitled
DARIUS Geen," was received with unbounded
applause and as the little man in boots wai
scarcely peiceptible, more interest was mani
tested OH this account.
The Grafton of w. c. Ferris of Philadel
phia, entitled, "America," was good com
position, but more life was needed in the de
livery.
Then followed the gem of the evening, il
the dialogue, "New Brooms Sweep Clean,
which was well performed. The characte
attracting the most attention was that of "Tin
Regain" by L. j. Barr, an Irish servant re
commended by Mrs. Shoddy," a charming
widow, who NMr. Testy," w. B. Harrison, wa
determined to marry, but was deferred by tn
} announcement that her husband had arrive
and conveyed her home. The other parts wer
well performed by George NJ. Booth as Fred
I Charles r. Matthews as Andrew Swipes; an
: Eugene Peters as Jacob
The Valedictory Address was delivered b
Richard Jacobs, Of Wilmington.
The evening passed quickly by, and non
! left the Hall but were benefited and instruct
T. ed by the efforts nut forth.