The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-02-12

had gone to rest.
And would listen 10 the murmur of the rili,
And I'd fold my arms around her, lay her head upon
my breast,
We are growing old and feeble, yet the stars are
shining bright.
Will you always lrve me, darling AS you did
When Vse we ssi sat beside the mape on the hill"
Now compare these interesting and
sweet lines Darling 1 Am Growing DID,"
"Grandfathers Clock" and such trash, our
Gussie coming out ahead every time. Mr..
Davis has composed words and music of
four more songs, which are published and
on sale at Halmack's. These are "Good-
bye Children 'Kase Use Going Home,"
"Gentle Elsie Moore" "Mardie Dear and
"Don't Forget my Golden Crown "Gentle
Elsie Moore" and "Mardie Dear" are senti-
mental and pathetic and the other two be-
long to the plantation glee song class. The
following verse from VI rjie Dear is very
excellent, not only in composition but in its
exdression:
when first met sweet Marble, Dear,
Down by that running stream,
Tho nj htingaie sang sweet and clear
NV heart seemed in a dream
gently tipped my hrt aud bowed
She looked at me as kind
Twas then sweet ardie vowed
And promised TO be mine"
The chorus of the song is very beautifully
arran Led and the whole song is very sweet.
Don't forget my Golden Crown" is very
funny and has curious and pleasing mel
ody. 1t is piece on the order of Golden
Slippers" and Golden Weddin'," and can
be very favorably comparoi with them.
Mr.. Davis is working on sew, raj new songs
which he hopes to issue soon. We mention
several of them: ''Only to see that sweet
pale face again." Aunt Dinah's Birthday
Party" and ''She travels on her Shape"
The words of this last song "take tie cake"
for viii, and the song is bound to make
nit when issued. F. w. Helmick $50 Elm
street, is the publisher Of Mr.. Davis produc-
tions, and copies of any of his songs can be
purchased there. Mr.. Davis is quite witty
| IN conversation, seems nervous and com
pletely enthused and determined to make a
high mark in his chosen profession. He Is
| ambitious to become brilliant star in COM
| edy, and desires to leave his songs as mon
ument to perpetuate his memory when he
| is dead For one so young in years, Mr..
Davis has progressed admirably, and should
| he continue still greater success will bless
him, and his ambitions be attained in the
end.
GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT.
The Zerrubbabel Commandery No. l, X.
| T., will give grand promenade concert at
Penderg's Hall, on Fifth street. between
| Elm and Plum, on the nights of February
Is, l6, II and Is, and promise good time,
| plenty of fun and dancing to those who will
attend. The committee are doing every
thing possible to have every thing frs -class.
Several gentlemen have been selected to con-
tend for an elegant gold watch, valued at $50
and several ladies to contend for silver
pitcher, valued at S25 The gentlemen have
commenced to poll votes already and by the
| time of the concert the race will be very in
| teresting. Prof Hamilton's full Orchestra
has been engaged, under the direction of
, Prof. VIM. S. Murray. Mr.. Hamilton s
music is always first class and those who
| love to dance will find pleasure by attend
| ing there concerts. The admission is placed
low within reach of every body, being only
| 15cts The following W III known Knights
are the committee: Messrs. II. G. Williams,
j. P. Gregory, G. w. Underwood, j. Pow
ell, X. w. Cousins, r. Finley, and w. Jones
chairman. Don't forget these concerts.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH CONCERTS.
Plum street Hall, was the scene of three
promenade concerts this week, given by
Zion Baptist church under charge of Rev,
F. Banks, who is endeavoring to lift the
church debt. One of the features of the oc-
casion was the Organ contest. A fine new
organ from l.. II. Baldwin's was put up as 6
prize for the past organist. 1t is not yet
known, who obtained the organ. A chins
set was the second prize The following
ladies' managed the concerts. Mrs. Gibbs
Mrs, jackson, Mrs. Blanchell and Mrs
Spots.
NOTABLE MARRIAGE.
Mr.. Lafayette Coffee, well an'
favorably known among coloret
circles was recently married to th'
handsome Miss Mary B. Stewart, of Wal
nut Hills The wedding took place at tn
residence of the brides parents, on Yves
, Walnut Hills, in the presence of a few es
pecial friends, The many friends of botl
parties wish Mr.. and Mrs. Coffey unbound
ed happiness, abundant success, long lif
| and joyous future.
The u. B, F's hold their regular meeting
:. on the third Monday of this month In thel
. hall. Messrs. Charles Blackburn, w. L
Reilly and Ed Berry take the 4th degree q
9 this meeting. Other business of importanc
will be discussed, and full attendance
Q desired.
1t it rumored that Zion Baptist Churc
will be sold on account of its indebtedness
If this occurs, 1t would be a good time fo
!, the Baptist Families to unite and worshi
under one roof.
|, Mr. John Andersen was recently di
: charged from the working force of the.CouI
: House. We are not surprised colored me
always get the bounce first. If there wa
. only one colored man and 999 white me
q working in Hamilton County, and one ma
A had to go, it would be the colored man
\ course. The Hamilton County Republica
q officials are about as reliable as Vennor, an
q a good at promises before electi n, but al
! not worth continental in keeping prom
: ise with a colored man. If the colore
f people and voters have any nerv
% they will teach them lesson
e the next election. William s. Cappe
r lar, County Auditor, is an exception pa
IS TALLY.
l. Mrs. Isaac Troy announces that 81
L. will receive company Oil Thursdays her
r. after.
le The well-known and popular Mr.. To
l. Price, of the Grand Hotel, has gone to Mer
D. phis.
There was a rumor of fire last Su
j, day night; s. j. of the Occ., knows all abo
= it.
A j. Webb and j. Woodson are running
q tight and close race. There's no talking W
"a will win
st The German had q most enjoyable me-
lis ing at Hacks residence last week. Sons
an declamations and essays were enjoyed, a
be afterward by conversation the time "