The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-03-14

Evangelist of California Mo-, Rev. Emit
wisle and wife of Montrose, Rev. Cowan
and wife of Pilot Grove, Rev. Daniel and
wife of Upton, DIR. McCluney and wife
and Rev Suttle. of Dresden.
Miss Lena Gallie, who is attending
Wesleyan college at Cincinnati, writes To
friend I'm this city that she is enjoying
herself finely. She has seen the great
devotee of small cho,hes, lily pads and sun
flowers, Oscar Wilde. heard Booth. the I'M
surpassable; attended the great opera fesii.
val; listened to the liquid melody of the
Incompatible Patti, and reveIed i'm
the dulcet harmonies of Minnie Hank and
company. Surely Miss Lena has toasted
royalty, and her way has been amid roses.
COFFEE"
Mrs. John Walmsley gave an exceeding
" pleasant coffee" to large number of
her lady friends Friday afternoon. 1t was
served i'm an elegant manner, the hostess
displaying exquisite taste In its serving
and selection. 1t consisted of pressed
meats, salads. cakes, fruits, creams, coniec-
tions, chocolate and coffee. There were
present: Mesdames James Montgomery,
J. NJ. Cute, George Cummings, Rev. Beat
tie. l.. A Ross, Potter, Cliff Heard, VIM.
Maltby. John Russell, Parsons, Simonds,
Marvin, Lacy }. T.. Thompson, Sturgis,
Beiler, Ofiicld. Hall, Newkirk, Sheldon
Misses Hattie Marvin, Sallie Potter, Annie
SimOnds, Alice Parker, Belle Hall, Allie
Chappelear and Matte Sneed.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.
The seventy-frst anniversary OF the
birth of Mr.. Mentor Thompson was cele-
brated at the residence OF his son, Mr.. Da-
vid Thompson, two miles north Of this
city, Friday, i'm very delightful manner.
The birthday pDperiy belonged to Thurs
day, but. owing To the Indictment weather,
the celebration was deferred until Friday.
Only members of the immediate family
were present, but there were enough of
these Ia enjoy grand time. The dinner
was a marvel of excellence, both I'm Its ar
rangement and variety, the menu embrac-
ing turkey, line country ham, sausage, veg
e,ahles, eggs, salads, marble, i,IIit, choc-
olate and cocoanut cake; Ice cream,
oranges. pine apple, coffee and wine of n
choice vintage. There were present Mr..
and Mrs. Mentor Thompson, Mr.. James
Bouldin and family, Mrs. Maj. Woodbridge
and family, Mr.. Philip Moss, brother oi
Mrs Woodbridge, ard Miss Mamie Hop
kins-in all, probably twenty-five persons.
The grandchildren were allowed To turn
themselves loose, "a il were, and they
awaited themselves OF the privilege by in
dulging in all sorts OF games, music, etc.
Taken as a whole, Grandpa Thompson. aud
all those who helped him i'm the celebra-
ton, will long remember the day and
itS nleaS.nt amtISements
MUSI AL ENTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment given bv the Young
Peoples society, Friday evening. IT the
First Presbyterian church, was most en-
iovable i'm every particular. a large au-
dience was present and the newly and
frescoed and decorated church
presented pleasant picture The OPEN
ing number was given by the regular
church choir. and a. their selection was
fine one IL was listened To with much pleas
ure by the hearers.
Piano solo by Laura Goodrich was given
with considerable skill, this young lady
being careful student.
Mis- Hattie Mckeene's recitation of
"Johuny Bartholomew" was we'll rendered
and she received applause.
a ~
ardson and Emmerson, was exceedingly
beautiful, the young ladies possessing pc
culiarly sweet voices which were IN com
plete harmony.
May Cobine's piano solo Souvenirs de
Mississippi" was very we'll received, Miss
MAY being one OF the best pianists in the
ci,y.
Angus Snedaker rendered serenade in a
very artistic manner. The young lady
Who NAV 10 favored with such serenades
NAV he enyied indeed.
Piano trio, Emma. Lottie and Hattie
LYON, was very pretty, the little ladies
being heartily eucored.
Charley Parker rendered slim BludSOe'
i'm thrilling style His voice is good and
he Is 4 good interpreter of the authors con-
ception.
Little Maid ~ Arcaier" was given in
a pleasing voice. Mss Lilly acts quite rs
we'll - she sings.
A duet. entitled, ''Soit Fell the DewS of a
Summer Night was very delightful Us
sung by Mrs. and Miss Lilly Clark. Both
ladies possess sweet voices and their sing
ing created many Favorable comments.
Phil. Il. Perry next favored the audience
with fine selection for the piano, and as
he is n true. artist his playing gave great
pleasure To his listeners.
Miss Greenwood, acharming elocutionist,
Of Kansas City, recited the Song of the
Birds" In an exquisite manner, her voice
being like the clear sweet notes of the
'bobolink" almost exactly. In response
to an encore she gave, christmas at the
Quarters"
Messrs Gray and Birch6eld gave piano
and violin duo, entitled "Rippling Waves"
1t was very finely rendered and much
appreciated.
Messrs. Anderson, Fleming, Burt and
Fellows sang lovely quartette arranged
Tor male voices, and their voices blended
together very tremendously, notwithstand-
ing the fact that it was the first time they
had sung it together.
Moonlight on the Rhine" duet by
Mr. Leslie and Miss Lille Clark, was
in unexceptionable style, Mr.
Leslie's sweet bass notes according with
Miss Lilies clear soprano perfectly.