The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-12-28
DECEMBER IS.

and few old slippers to boot. the
vounc couple lett for Jacksonville to
spend their honeymoon. Our best
wishes follow them in their path through
life.
Quite large number of persons as
sembled in the school room last Satur-
dav night, to witness the distribution of
presents off the Xmas tree. Mr.. Parce
addressed the meeting in few appro-
pirate words, after which Miss johnson
and Prof. Hull played duet on the
piano. which was considered fine. The
ringing of bells announced the approach
Father Christmas (Mr Seymour who,
after desperate efforts to get through
the door, effected his entrance by the
window. He was received with loud
shouts of laughter from the children,
with the exception of one or two, who
did not quite like the strange appear
ance of Father Xmas; and one could
plainly see their look of relief as he
took his departure. Mr.Seymour played
his part we'll, and made very good i'm
promtu Father Xmas The distribu-
ton of presents then followed, and it was
most amusing to watch the expectant
faces of the little ones, as each present
was handed down. The tree was most
lastly decorated, and much credit is
due to Messrs. Strack, H.Anthony, and
E. O. Painter, and Misses MoIlie Terry,
Matte Brinly, and Kate Pearce, who
composed the committee, for the trouble
taken by them in getting up the tree.
Mr.. Anthony was particularly noticed
for the energy he displayed. Miss John.
sons performance on the piano must not
be forgotten, nor will it be by those
who heard her. For one so young she
exhibits remarkable talent. On the
whole we must say every thing passed
off most pleasantly.
The musical and literary entertain>
ment given by the ORIo CLUB last even
ing, proved success beyond expecta-
ton; and considering the very short
time the performers had to practice,
| great credit is duo them for the efficient
manner in which they got through the
various pieces. The piano solos and
duets plainly showed that Mrs. Anthony
were no novices at the instrument; ard
this was demonstrated by the thunders
of applause which followed each
piece. A recitation by Mr.. Hunter
Anthony was one of the best things of
the evening, and called forth merited
applause. Mr.. Gordan, Miss Mollie
! Terry, and Mr.. Parce, and Prof. Hull
acquitted themselves most creditablv in
their reading. The duet (vocal by
Miss Melvin and DR.. Clemens was adj
mirable and well worthy of praise.
Prof. Hull's song was exceedingly we'll
rendered. The chit of the evening
was Mr.. Walesby's comic piece "Von
Leetle Baby" which brought down the
| house, and an encore with it, to which
this gentleman responded with an anu
sing song. Prof. Hull, Messfs. Fl. G.
Strack, H. Anthony and DIR. Clemens
distinguished themselves in very fine
quartette. A very pretty duet on the
piano, by Mrs. Anthony and MisslJ
closed the entertainments. The members
then retiyed to Mrs, Kilkoff'a, where
an elegantly laid out supper awaited
them, and most pleasant evening
passed. The Club is indebted to Mr..
o. P. Terry. who kindly gave them the
use OF his piano for the occasion. We
think that as this entertainment turned
out SO we'll, it would not be bad plan
Tor the Club to have them frequently.
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