The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-24

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In glancing over the columns Of The ADvo
cArE week o. two since, our attention wa
attracted BY notice stating that the Webster
Literary Society, Of Western Maryland Col.
lege, would celebrate their fourth anniversary
on Friday evening, April 10Th, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Westminster. We decided "a
attend. Another communication, from ths
sans Society, We observe, admission To b
| charged, order 10 be maintained they in
form Us Glad are we 70 be assured o.
good order, and not sorry TO hear Of an adj
mission Tee, for the object is good one tbs
proceeds to be expended in improving their
library. We are more determined than cvei
to be present. Energetic in their undertak-
ing, the Websterians again notify the public
OF their approaching entertainment By bills
which are distributed through the city. Tick
cts are offered for sale, we purchase one, aud
on the appointed evening repair TO the Hall.
! The building is nearly filled. The Browning
and irving Literary Societies, Of Western
Maryland College, are present. Ths Am.
phlons render their service. The exercises
open with a few remarks, by Mr.. I. II. Lewis
President OF the Society, requesting aud ia
sisting upon good order he briefly speaks Of
the prosperous condition of the society, re-
ferrng TO God as the source from whence as.
sistance cometh, whose presence is invoked
by the President of the College, Rev. J. T..
Ward, ID. ID. The ''Amphlons' favor us
with a lively air, and then commence the reg.
ular programme, by the reading Of an Original
poem, by Mr. {. B. Middleton. The poem
was we'll composed; the thoughts Ia them
selves lovely, and IN their application to the
Society most beautiful. The readers man
ner is perfectly adapted to bis poetical char,
acter. Mr.. q. .. Garey declaims My Lord
Iomnoddy." He enters so fully into the
spirit OF the piece thAs the audience can
not fail TO see aud appreciate its humor, and
enjoy the production aad his rendering of it.
The Gold Seeker now read By Mr.. b. f..
Harris, is selection of different character,
but one quite interesting. 1t contains u NOR
al for all lovers OF gold TO learn and profit by.
II is reid in a clear and distinct voice. After
another air from the orchestra, We hear "Lord
Dundreary proposing Mr.. Il. b. Norment,
Dr., we discover, cannot only render irish
pieces in most natural and pleasing style,
but can be metamorphosed into an exquisite,
and act 'Dundreary, not as Sothern, but
IN way TO be eomplimented. Meare highly
entertained, and Mr. n. deserves great credit.
Mr.. J. u. Thomas is next ON the programme;
his selection is called "A Legend Of = Shirt.
II Is humorous and amusing, and is read in
an animated and distinct tone, so that all are
enabled TO understand and enjoy. His man
ner seems peculiarly adapted to humorous
productions. AUX Italiensi no one can
fail to admire, all consider it beautiful. Mr..
llonis l.. Billingslea deelaims it in such way,
that had We not appreciated itbefore. VIC must
do so now. His style Of defamation is much
admired. After more music, we listen with
pleasure to the Grafton of the evening, "Un.
satisfied, by Mr.. 4. H. Lewis, a member OF
the Senior class of the college. Profoundly
attentive and deeply interested are the audi.
tors during the delivery Of the Grafton, and
not only satisfied are they with il, but de-
lighted. We would willingly, gladly listen
longer. We hear beautiful, splendid"
grand whispered around us-epiihets not
undeserved. 1t is written in clear forcible
style, and delivered in manner 10 give every
word its import. Mr.. Lewis delivery is SO
admirable, so universally admired, that com
bined with the real merit Of his production, i,
rendered his Grafton the grand success of the
evening. The entertainment closes with the
drama Furnished Apartments. II is short
but interesting; the characters well chosen
and well sustained. The drama is good,
though not the one originally intended for
this occasion. We leave the Hall delighted
with the entertainment, and thinking that the
young gentlemen Of the Webster Literary So.
ciety deserve our highest appreciation aud our
finest compliments. Not few tokens Of APP
probation do they receive, both floral and
substantial. May the Webster Literary Soci-
ETY. "still hive, and continue to flourish long
after this present generation has ceased to be
N. B.-We must not forget TO mention the
beautiful badges Of the Society. They are
neat aud pretty, and in harmony with the
usual good taste of the Society.
OxE OF THE AUDIENCE.
Westminster, Aprii Fist, 1875.