Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-04-17
The pawsonvilIe Literary Society.

! The d. L. Society held the eighth and
last meeting of the season on Friday even
| ing, April 10th, 1886, at the residence of Mr.
Benz. =. Gott The glowing sunset revived
the depressed spirit Of the Literary gocrs,
for threatening clouds filled the atmosphere
almost the entire day, causing much anxiety
and concern 10 be manifested among not a
few. At O'clock line of carriages drew
up in front of the stately mansion. Alight-
ing upon the marble steps a joyous throng
of charming beauties, escorted by MIR. Jas.
L. Gott, (whose cup OF joy seemed to be run
ming over,) soon stood upon the threshold
and received u hearty welcome from the
hostess through her guest, Miss Covington,
who, with becoming grace, placed, the COM
pany at their case.
At $50 p. NJ. the President called the
Society to order and ordered the roll called.
The minutes were read and adopted. After
the transaction of some business the even
ings programme was executed Instrument
tai music by Miss Mamie Allnutt; decla-
Allnutt; reading, "The Darkey Meeting"
David Hoyle; instrumental music by Miss
Miss N. Q. Tilghman humorous selection by
Alice Waters Instrumental music by Miss
Belle Gott; reading, "rhe Honest Deacon"
Miss Nettie Allnutt reading, Examples Of
American Patriotism" Jos. Dyson; reading,
ASK Mama," Miss Susie Darby; instru-
mental music by Miss Maude Getzdanner !;
reading, "rhe Mice at Play" Miss Jennie
Dawson recitation, "Hagar in the Wilder
ness" Miss Annie H. Dade; defamation,
"The American Eagle" Jas. Allnutt. BY
invitation Mrs. G. W. Baggerly, of Rock
vile, rected "'rhe Bells" with thrilling ef-
feet. Miss Kate Davis, OF Briarley Hall
Seminary, BY request, recited "Flying JIM
Last Leap" the storm Of applause that fol.
lowed was deatening Miss Gertie Dade
read an essay on "Man," which was greatly
appreciated By the ladies', but the sterner
sex received it with evident discomfort.
Reading, "The Bridge of Signs" by Miss
Bessie Darby. Instrumental music, "The
Thunderstorm" by Miss Laurie Covlngton,
which ended the finest selected and best
rendered programme that the Society has
recorded, The Society then adjourned TO
meet January lst 1896, at the residence of
Mr.. l.. A. Darby
Scarcely had the words of adjournment
fallen from the Presidents lips when the
company, unable longer TO suppress their
loquacious desire, followed their inclination
with vim
An invitation TO supper was then given
seated around the large extension tables
whose massive supports seemed scarcely able
to sustain their burden, beside being cover
ed with all that could possibly tempt the
inner man, the tables were tsstetuly deco
rated, as was also the splendid dining hall,
plainly indicating the fruits Of master
hand. Having sufficiently regaled them
selves from this sumptuous repast, the par
lor was again sought and time passed pleas
antly ON until. becoming conscious that they
We're intrudlng upon Il new morn, the com
pany donned their travelling paraphernalia
and with many expressions OF gratitude to
their hospitablc entertainers they took their
departure.
Thus ends the last Of the series OF meet
ings which has through the past dreary
winter broken its monotony and rendered
it, socially, the most pleasant that the com
munitA has experienced for years. Great
praise is due TO the members of the d. l..
Society for nobly and well have they done
their part. Predicting for them greater re-
nown, may they wear with dignity the
laurels won.
April l3, 1885 VISITOR