The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-15

offered as a prize to the lady who
would collect the most money, was |
awarded to Mrs. Matilda Cooper.
Miss Crabb was the fortunate one who |
secured the lamps for the amount OF
money she turned in to the commit.
tee. Following are the ladies and
gentlemen who served as the commit
tee: Mrs, Harriet Watson, Mrs.
Lizzie OBrian, Mrs. Anna Stevenson,
Mrs Matilda Cooper, Mrs. Hannah
Green, Mrs. Elizabeth Began, Miss
Annie M. Lyons, Harry Dorsey, Jo
seph Anderson. Mrs. Willis and sew
eral young ladies assisted the com
mittee in conducting the entertain
ment.
Last Monday evening was the
scene of a grand event which &C.
CURED at the residence Of MIR. and
Mrs. John Brooks, No. 90 FIlbert
street. 1t was a small social party
given in honor of Miss Aida Weaver
The young folks gathered at an early
hour and spent the evening in singing,
games and instrumental music until
II o'clock, when the good host and
hostess invited the party to the din
ing room. where they found well
laden table filled with the finest deli
cacies of the season. After the APP
petites of the guests were satisfied
and the good things stored away, the
company was highly entertained with
selection from S. w. Morgan.
When half past II arrived the CON-
pany started for their homes, well
pleased with the evening they spent.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. NJ. J. Smith, Jer
sey Shore, Miss Throup Crabb, Jer-
sey Shore, Miss Aida Weaver, Har-
risburg, Mr.. George Brisco, Mr., j.
Winters, II. w. Conrad.
thought would speak of some
of our most talented young ladies
we haze in our city. Among them
may be found some of the finest
singers that Williamsport can pro
duce. We head the list with Miss
Annie Green. This lady possesses a
very clear rich voice of soprano, and
is one of our leading young ladies' of
society. She is able to appear before
any audience with the approval of all,
Next comes Miss Hattie Smith. This
young lady is also a fine soprano like
Miss Green. She can also be placed
with the singers Of merit Next
comes the ever comic little singer,
Miss Lizzie Wagner. This lady as
a singer of music set to comic song,
has no equal here, and she may yet
see the day when her name will be
claimed among our best talent. Next
comes Miss Hannah Stevenson This
ladv nno1naanz n un"s- e. L.
pran0 voice, which would make one
an attentive listener. She also ranks
as the above named ladies. Next
comes Miss Sallie Ellis. This young
lady is one of our rising altos. As she
is young yet in years she has an op-
portunity to become a good singer.
Now, comes some of our married
ladies. The first named is Mrs. VIM.
Shadney. This lady is one of our
soprano songsters, and may also be
classed among those in her line. She
makes good appearance on the
stage and presents good voice.
Mrs. Emma Morgan, nee Brooks.
This little lady also ranks with our
best singers. She possesses a good
soprano voice and can often be heard
warbling sweet notes when you pass
by her house. Mrs. 3. Reese can be
classed among our leading alto
singers. She possesses a strong alto
voice that would charm most any one
who would hear her. Our last but
not the least, comes Mrs. nj. ]. Pal.
mer. This lady has not been with
US long, but we find her to be a
singer that would please any one who
would hear her rich alto voice. Mrs.
Palmer will be remembered by many
when she was heard with Donavin's
Jubilee Singers. H. W. G.
Franklin Bits and Ends.