The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-17

Irving Literary Society.


The Irving Literary Society Of Western
Maryland College, Westminster, Nd. cele'
trated their eighth anniversary ii Odd Eel
lows Hall, on Friday evening, April nh, "a
the presence Of large aud appreeiative au.
dienee. The Webster and Browning Societies
Of Western Maryland College. also attended
IN body, the Browning proving It's friendly
relations toward the Irving BY the gift Of i
large and Handsomely bound volume Ian adj.
dition 10 their library. Prayer was offered
al the opening of the exercises BY Rev. J.. Il.
Ward, the President OF the College.
The "Amphi0ns, our excellent orchestra,
under the leadership Of Prof J., NJ Hurley,
interspersed the exercises with some Of their
choicest selections, their sweet music adding
greatly to the evenings entertainment.
The anniversary address was delivered by
Mr.. George W. Ievilbiss, Of townsville, Nd.
His subject, Language, was treated in a
masteFly manner, which reflected credit upon
himself and the Society which he so ably rep.
resented. Mr.. Devilbiss is one Of the gradu-
ating class Of 10, and will leave many warm
friends, not only at the college, but also IN
our little city, who viii wish him God-speed
in the new life upon which be will onter in q
few short months Master Willie Hoppe, Of
Westminster Nd, who, from his youth, may
be called the child Of the Irving, declaimed
1.-The Wreck in an easy, graceful manner,
rather surprising in one so young, and 70,
ceiyed a good share Of wallmcri,od applause
from the audience. "fhc Polish Boy, Dc.
claimed by NJ. Charles +. Wright, Of Shaws.
vile, Nd, is in itselfa poem OF remarkable
beauty and depth Of feeling. and il is only
necessary to say that Mr., Wright did justice
TO this gem of the beautiful Mr. james
~
an original poem, in which he painted the
future of the Irving, hut which seemed almost
like prophecy OF his own future. when our
young poet name will be placed upon the
long roll Of honor which bears SO many names
that have been made household words By the
many beautiful gems Of poetry which have
come from their gifted pens. May his sue.
cess encourage him to persevera In his literary
efforts. The two Imaginable faroes, "Ssa Of
Troubles, and "Slasher and Crasher, were
performed in manner which not only re.
Elected great credit upon amateurs, bat would
have shamed the performance Of many Of the
professionals, who disgrace the drama by
their so called acting. The young gentlemen
participating in this feature Of the evenings
entertainment we're, Messrs Amoss, liaker,
b. Gushing, v. Gushing. u. nesilbiss, II.
Fenby, Ingle, Kennedy, Qrrick, Slade Stout
fer, Warden, Wilson aud Wright. Il would
be hard to tell to which Of the performers the
palm should DO giycp, as zach character was
well sustained thrdnghout, and each did
equally well. But cannot resist the teRpta-
ton Of congratulating Messrs. W. Gushing
and s. 0rrick on their excellent representa-.
ton Of the female characters, Misses Dinah
and Rosa, in the amusing farce Of Slasher and
Crasher.n The absence Of prompters added
greatly to the enjoyment Of the evening, and
the appreciation Of the audience was proved
by the NUMEROUS complimentary cards and
gifts of flowers. This was decidedly the best
entertainment the Irving has ever given, and
the Society deserves 10 be eomplimented up.
on It's noted Improvement. The Western
Maryland College may well be proud Of the
Irving Literary Society, which Is credit to
her, and honors the illustrous Irving whose
spotless name sh0 bears. MR.. S.
HssiMigsier, .iprfi -, IS1j,