The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-06-07
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
Their First Anniversary at Holly
Kali en- Wednesday Last.

It was The privilege and pleasure of Il
CORES pondrut of THE WING to attend
she entertainment. given ut Holly Hall
IN "Wednesday evening last, by the Phil
harmonic Society of this town. The
'l;iavinu' l'arlurs were filled with guests
invited by the Young lady members of
rhv society. Mr.. H. G. Harm was re-
.iucStcd To announce the program in or
der, which lie did IL his usual pleasing
2nd polite way. Promptly at $50, Miss
~. &. Scott opened the exercises with a
Eriano Solo called starry Night by :.
Smith. which she rendered in manner
THAT displayed rare cultivation for one of
her age Miss GrAtia G. Wells stepped
gracefully forward IT The close of the
solo and read an essay entitled Report
iii which she reIerre.! especially to the
society. It's origin, object and results; the
elatt- at its organization, she said, runs
back 10 the 18th of May, 1888. During
the year they have seen many good things
growing ont of it, AM their little band
now stands intact as a society, which is
hent! icial in every sense. Miss Wells
read FER essay in a very pleasing manner
ant sat down at its close amid applause.
Miss Bessie Y. Scutt followed with Il vocal
solo called Embarrassment" by Abt.
She sang it IL der usual charming way.
She has Il sweet, fresh voice, very pleas
ant to the eas AID was loudly encored
when done. .'Maua's Waters was then
1ecited by Miss Nette Mcfarland This
is sad and beautiful story in poetry,
which has for its hero a brave lad who
persisted in the foaminy waters in the
EFFORT to obey the commnd of a stern
Scottish chiettian. Miss Mcfarland pnr-
trayrd tie story SO well that we have
only words of praise for her. An instru-
1mcntal salop called "Qui Nive," from
Garry. was next in order by Miss Laura
+. Maxwell nd Miss Eva G. Scott. These
young ladies deserve much praise for
their excellent playing, and We're induced
10 rep Eat the 9llop at the close Of the
evening.
y leap in the dark" by Phoebe
CAREY, was treat coming from Miss
Eta Anthony who read 1t in her sweet
characteristic way which pleased all pres
cnt \ vocal duet from Glover was
then given by Miss Gratia c. Wells and
Miss Addia Brown; it was sung very
swcetly indie ed, both the ladies' possess
ing good voices. At the close of the
duct arecess OF + fey minutes was given
ana The audience amused themselves
wandering through the moonllt grounds
until u he'll was heard calling them back
int" the parlor. tltter quiet was restored
Mr.. 1un introduced Miss Eva Scott
WHO lay ed an Instrumental solo called
Minnct de Mozart, by Schulhof, after
which Miss Ella Gii;,in came forward ard
read The "CaGhcdraI Cross in Il very
sweet impressive manner. Miss Carrie
Ricketts, and Miss Bessie Scott then sung
the Ole but exquisite song sin the star
light, one of the oldest and sweetest of
Gl"Tcr'S songs; il was indeed beautifully
rendered. Miss Ncttic Mcfarland again
apprat-rd and read That Hired Girl"
- humorous selection by Bt. Tavlor, her
""micat PRESERVATION of the characters
was excellent and amusing.
Miss Carrie ricketts, men favored the
auGiel:cc with Il song called "After."
This IS 4 sweet pathetic poem set to
mnsic by MilImd, and was Sung very
sweet!g indeed. The exercises closed
with the Military Galop," composed
by Lasitzly, rendered by Miss Bessie