Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-09


Quito a largo number of persons at.
tended the sociable, held in the lecture
room Of the Methodist church, under the
auspices OF the Ladies' Aid Society, con-
nccted with that church, on Tuesday even
ming, which was truly enjoyable occasion
That these gatherings Gre productive of
much good, all who were there will cheer
fully testify to. As opening ex rcise' tho
program called for the SIN gng of "The roc k
that is higher than |, - prayer by the PAS
tor, Rev. Mr.. Ponnepackor, and then awe
shall rest In that mir and happy land
was sung. Miss Ella Williams rccited
"Sohding a Valentine" in such "A way rs
10 cause more than one manly bosom TO
swell with tender feelings, A tho thought
inspired by the recitation sank deep In
their hearts, rccollections Of valentines
selected with care and hastily despatched
to the idols of their dreams. $. ID. Ray,
Eco, read the contents, entire, OF the
Methodist Monthly, vol /, no. !. Mr..
Ray as an editor, would bo able, in a short
time, TO attain both fortune and fame
among those already engaged in the turih-
erance of the interests of the art prcserya-
tive. Among OF her good hinge, he edlt9ri.
ally attacked Col. Ingcrsoll, advising him
20 endeavor 10 make an honest living by
practicing law-who ever heard Of the like,
this was about the only bit Of sarcasm
INDUCED In. He also announced his in
tention 20 ask 10 be retired on half pay,
but We cannot supplement his request by
asking the same. The paper is "high
toned" Perhaps the ncatest and best re-
ceived effort Of the evening, was the violin
solo, BY sweet little Aurora Moore, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Moore, the photographer, she is
but seven years old. Tho selection was
as sweet bye and bye" and the manner Of
It's execution would be credit to any per.
former on that instrument Of course "A
hearty encore recalled her. We will c1-
cuse Mr.. Moore should hc feel proud of bis
treasure. Miss Jennie Weaver was kind
enough TO favor the audience with an
eloquent and touching rendition Of THE
raising Of Jairus' daughter" aud after
Misses SalIic Mckinley and Mary Lyons,
and Messrs. J. {. Meyer and Lew. Shat.
fer in superb manner sang when | can
read my title clear, short inicrmission
was announced, during which every one
sirove to render every one cleo happy, and
by social converge eudeAvored TO entirely
Danish care. Upon order again being &C.
cured four young gcnileman-Maslers
Morris Swariz, Harry jenkins, Harry
Williams and Frank Van Ormer, acted
the yankee traveller" causing all TO
laugh heartily. John q. Love Esq., being
called upon responded by reading shat be
called an old fashioned school composition
upon "Social life in church membcrship.n
lie did not adhere 70 the iron hand and
velvet glove theory, but handled his sub.
Ject without any attempt 10 paliiAte or eE-
cuse the Almosi utter lack Of this most i'm.
por,Ant element in church economy. If our
legal friend could be any more Of success,
any where, than he il in the practice Of law,
We think It would be in preaching the
gospel. Tho selection Little WILL" was
next read by Mi" BeCkic Mckinley. The
many eyes moistened with tears shed in
sympathy with the sutferings, and hero.
ism Of the subject, AtIesIed the marked in
auence this lady eIeried upon theAndience,
her manner Of delivery ia peculiarly pa.
the,ic, while the clear, distinct tone Of
voice she ever was able 10 command was
highly appreciated by her listeners. With
singing "Let the hills and wales rejoice
the audience was dismissed, TO meet again
on the frst Tuesday evening Of April.