Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-05-04
Shady Grove.

The Society at Shady Grove closed its
first season ON the evening of Wednesday,
25th instant, with an entertainment, both
literary and musical, Of rare merit. The
Society was assisted by the talented and
graceful Mrs. Bergman, OF Washington, q
friend of the Misses Gather, who took part
in the musical programme as well as con.
ferring great deal of pleasure by her rem
dtion en- character OF 1.-THE Widow Green's
Last Wish" and other recitations. Misses
Marian Monday and Mollie Gather APP
peareil to the greatest advantage in the
concert and We'd gracefully with each other
for the crown of roses. Miss Emma Mon
day made decidedly good impression by
the natural manner in which she recited
"The Advice 10 Young Men" Mrs. Amasa
Hough acquitted herself with the eclat that
always characterzes, her literary exercises.
Mr.. John Monday and his sister Marian
sang IL very mirth -inspiring duet in most
inimtable manner Miss Irene Ricketts,
read very tasteful selection in an attractive
manner, which was enhanced in attractive
ness by the little smile that ever irradiates
her expression when she reads. Mr.. G. i.
Linthicum may have been regarded rs af-
fording polished specimen OF forensic dec
lamation in his quotation from Byron. Miss
Nettie ROZer recited an original poem very
appropriate 10 the occasion and that re-
Elected greatly 10 her literary taste and pol
ished mind. An exceedingly amusing and
highly appreciated feature Of the entertain
ment was dialogue between Master Johnny
Gather and Hiss Helen Ricketts,, entitled,
"rhe interrupted Recitation" The pro.
gramme was refreshingly interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music, among which
were the. Carnival Of Venice and Home,
Sweet Home ON the organ ard violin beauti-
fully rendered by Miss Mollie Gather and
Mr.. iledgman en- duet and songs and choruses
by other members Of the Society Miss Agnes
Matlack inspired genuine admiration by the
perfectly natural and entirely faithful man
ncr in which she portrayed the rural New
York female on visit to the dry goods
palace Of A. T. Stewart & CO., N. Y. Miss
Matlack's complete gravity under the most
severe trial TO the risibles or laughter toun-
iains was remarkable and only equal1d by
her perfect appreciation aud wonderful re-
tpntion Of the long recitation. Miss Jessie
Graf acquitted herself with great credit in
an original essay that was listened 10 with
drsrrycd attention. Mr.. Amasa llougll deIy
cred from Ms. an appropriate congratnlaiory
address, " the Society. Mr. Watkins AL
dressed the audience nj the opening, briefly
reviewing tie rslrcer OF the Society aud
closing with the expression of tho wish not
To irsspass upon the time more agreeably
dedicated 70 the regular programme. Mrs
Bergman excited a perfect ovation Of enjoy
mentby ely little piece Of acting. Seating
herself nj the organ In response ~ on e7ic0Te
she led the audience, by her accomplished
control Of the instrument into a rather som.
brc tone Of mind when suddenly with
shrill scream she Tell lack into the arms Of
one Of her fair companions cnnynlsed with
laughter This was the signal for . perfect
flood OF laughter from all parts Of the ROOM
The night was one Of the greatest enjoy
nrnt and will he held by many Of NJ AZ one
Of memory's brightest treasures.
d April 80, 1855. II VIsT0H.