The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05
Fifteenth Anniversary OF the Browning
Literary Society.

Fifteenth Anniversary OF the browning
Literary Society.
Reported for the Democratic Advocated
Notwithstanding the shower on last Friday
evening, many of our citizens wended their
way towards Western Maryland College, to
attend the fifteenth anniversary of the Brown
ing Literary Society. The chapel was taste
fully decorated with pictures and evergreens,
while the stage presented a pretty appear
ance, being adorned with lace and evergreens,
with the motto "Titd sine lHeris mors est in
the centre. Promptly at 7.30 the entertain
ment was opened by a tableau entitled ''The
Fire Worshippers." A large urn filled with
red light was placed in the centre of the stage,
and seven young ladies in Persian costume
were kneeling around. AS the curtain was
raised the priestess, Miss Minnie Jones,
dropped lighted match into the urn. The
blazing light and the bowed heads of the young
ladies gave a beautiful and rich effect to the
tableau. Next in order was the Presidents
address. The curtain arose, disclosing the
entire society standing upon the stage. The
President, Miss Sadie Kneller, then stepped
forward and delivered short and suitable
address of welcome. This was followed by
well-rendered vocal duet by Misses j. Wilson
and l.. Bell, entitled ''Our Beautiful Noun
tain Home;' Miss Ames then read the selec
ton ''The Schoolmaster' Guests, which was
listened to with marked attention; then came
the tableau "Feramorz and Lalla Rookh,
Mr. A. G. Wilson representing the former
and Miss Sadie Kneller the latter; this tableau
was considered one of the prettiest of the
evening. When the curtain arose Lalla Rookh
was discovered reclining on lounge sur
rounded by her attendants, while Feramorz,
seated at her feet, brought forth a sweet strain
from his guitar. Then came the play Evan
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beautiful poem. The caste of characters
was
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BASIL. Father of abrel..........Miss F. Trenehard
RENE LEBLANC Village Notary........Miss b. Lester
BLACK ROBE PRIEST H. Edelln
sHbWNEE Miss f. Richardson
MIN .... Miss q. Stouffer
ABBEsss Miss Sadie Kneller
HIS MAJEsTY's ENvoY Prof, A. H. Merrill
This was followed by an instrumental solo
BY Miss Jennie Wilson, and completed the
first part of the programme. The instrument
tai solo by Miss Wilson needs no comment,
as the musical talent of this young lady is well
known, and her former reputation was fully
sustained on this occasion.
Part second was opened by the anniversary
essay. ne MlSSlOH vi lut DS"ulOpo, ny
Miss Eudie Richardson, which showed deep
thought and careful study. Next came the
vocal duet "Polly Hopkins and Tommy Tomp-
kins, by the Misses Shriver. These young
ladies are among the youngest members of the
Society, and rendered this duet admirably.
This was followed by the tableau "Bluebeard. ="
Scene frst-Bluebeard giving the keys to
Fatima, Mr.. ]. w. Moore representing Blue
beard and Miss Belle Lester Fatima. Scene
second-Fatima opens the closet, discovering
the heads of Bluebeard's former wives. The
heads of six young ladies could be plainly
seen in the background, while the surprised
looks of Fatima and her sister presented quite
an amusing appearance. Scene third
Fatima rescued by her brother. Fatima was
discovered kneeling, with Bluebeard holding
a sword over her head, while her brother,
Prof. A. H. Merrill, stood ready to attack
Bluebeard Miss Sadie Kneller then recited
"a Little Girls View of Hotel Life, which
was one of the best features of the programme.
This lady displayed decided evolutionary
mower, and well may the societies be proud
did they all possess members of such rare
talent. This was followed by an instrumental
duet, "Waves of the Ocean," galop, by
Misses E. Richardson and l.. Bell. Then
came the most amusing part ofthe programme,
"a Court Scene of the New Era" which
obtained her superiority over man. The fol.
lowing is the caste of characters:
Judpe. ..... ... Miss Royf
Counsel for Deiense...t Mss Alhe
District Attorney D. nlIsoi
Clerk of the TTumbC
Sheriff.. Miss E Reaye
Miss G. stouffe
Forewoman of the X. EdeliI
WITNESSES FOR PEOPLE.
Mary Henrietta Harding..........Miss E. Richardson
Jeanette Anderson b. Orndort
Evangeline L. Bel
WITNESSES FOR DEFENSE.
Mrs. Miss b. Polt
Seraphina Mt Nppf
Resignation A. Stel!
All acquitted themselves admirably. The
Browning is the Oldest but one of the College
societies, and on her fifteenth anniversary wor
fresh laurels to add to her former triumphs
and ingratiated herself deeper in the hearts Of
our citizens.