The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-14
Letter From Plumer.

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Letter From Plumcr.
PLUMER, Nov. l3, 1913.
ED. RECoRD:-Tne Choral Uuion OF ibis
place gave musical entertainment 10 the
United Presbyterian church lsst evening,
which, considerering the unpleasant wealth
er and bad roads, was decided success.
The time for the concert was decided
upon and announced some two weeks since,
when "ihe suR sbone, and the skies were
blns". But alas! for the calculations Of
him who places his dependence upon "Oid
Probabilities" Four days previous to toe
appointed evening, tue rain aud suow be-
gan to pelt down alternately and our good
roads to disappear. Those VINO were intcr
esled ln the success of the concert, predicted
q certain failure. But the 'bilis were posN
ed" the tickets were circulated, and there
was 10 such word as fail. So despite the
rain, mud, and dark ess, seven clock last
evening found the class assembled, but a/
most dsspairiug Of an audience. However
ths citzsns OF the place came cut in good
numb bers, thus greatly encouraging the class
and showing a general appreciation OF theli /
endeavors TO provide a pleasant evening
entertainment. and from Petroleum Centre
they came, thanks to the RECORD.
The programme cons sted of Choruses,
Anthems, Qnartettes, Duets, Solos, etc. ;
Mrs NJ. Braudou, OF Franklin. was orgaulst
and fully sustained the happy reputation
shs has already gained IN mus zeal circles.
Tue music by the ass was we'll rendered
showing careful drilling and marked i'm,
provsment The pieces meeting most
general favor wers The Anthem awake!
put on thy strength" and the Chant ABIDE
with me-"
Miss Bonner sang "I'd like to change my
name" ellcitiDg hearty applause.
Mrs William McCrsy, Mrs Brandon,
Prof BoyntoG aud Mr.. Waddei sang "The
dearest spot On Eartb"- sweet song OF
home Was this, well sung. A Charming lit
tie song "Over There" was sung by Misses
Tillie and Aanie Shreve, Rev. Robertson
aud Mr. Robert ShIeve. Mr. John Waddeli
sang "A trip to Niagara Falls" whlch was
received With applause and general laugh
ter.
Dir. G. Boyes sang crooked in the cradle
of the Deep" In excelIsnt style.
Prof Boynton, assisted 10y Mrs. McCray'
Miss Bonner, and Mr.. Boyce sang the CONT.
Cal song "TDe Sugin' Skewl."
By request the Shreve brothers and sisters
OF M lller Farm, assisted by others, sang
"Nearsr Home," which met with so much
favor at previous concert.
Although the weather was so very auia-
vorable and the roads almost impassable,
the class have no excuse Tor complaint
either with regard to the members of tue
audience, or the amount realized Gnancially>
Ii is the Intention, however, to repeat the
concert as soon as the roads become good,
when We bespeak lor the class a good audlI
ence which thelt efforts aud success richly
deserve.
The programme Of the concert in con,em/
piaton, while cousisting Substantially of the
same performances, will have SO many new
aud good ones added to it, that it will in
reality he new programme. 1t is also
proposed to brng the little folks forward
more prominently.
The Coorsl Union is striving bard to at.
tain to true excellence in singing. The
cer1ainly deserves success We hope all
friends aud lovers of music will encourage
them oy their presence and aid.
HoPE.