The Mineral argus., 1886-01-28


There was full attendance at the
second meeting of the Franklin Liter
ary Society, held at the school house,
Box Elder creek, on Wednesday even
ing Jan. sth, 1886. ard much interest
manifested in the proceedings Of liter
airy exercises and songs by those hav-
ing duties as well as by the appreca-
tive listeners. The school house
presented more cheerful aspect than
at the previous meeting. A fire
warmed the room comfortably and
slippery floor seemed pleasant to the
feet OF the would-be dancers. The
windows were tastefully decorated
with sprigs Of evergreen, while upon
the wall facing the door and opposite
to it behind the table of the presiding
officer the word Welcome" in ever
green letters, made one feel at home,
while an organ march stimulated the
interest in the literary exercises to fol
low. The decora tion was the work
of our school mistress, Miss Hilger.
The meeting was called to order by
the president
Minutes Of the prcceedi-s = meeting
were read and approved.
MIR Chandler opened the literary
exercises with Negro sermon enti-
tied "Wherc the Lion Roareth and
the Whangdoodle Mourneth." Much
practice has made MIR. Chandler an
adept in this dialect and coupled with
his earnestness in recitation he entran-
ces the young and amuses the older
ones in manner delightful to witness.
Next followed song, Come with thy
Lutte to the Fountain" by 2 trio.
Messrs. Fariott, Chamberlain and
Miss Hilger, with organ accompani-
ment, to which the audience were
pleased to give an encore.
Mr.. Blanchard next gave us one Of
O. w. Holmes humorous pieces:
My Sunday Breeches." Mr.. b. dis
played most appreciative sympathy
for the fine points of this prince Of
wits, and communicated them to his
audience.
MIR. Hilger gave us Patrick Henry's
speech before the Virginia convention
OF delegates. Mr.. Hilser has natur-
ally many Of the attributes of the
orator.
The ladies followed with a song en-
titled "Obey," wherein they very
politely told the gentlemen they must
obey--for did not the very first man
the woman obey?-and if the gentle
men became obstreperous then power
would vanish away beneath smile or
tear. The gentlemen were convinc-
ed Of this fact under the persuasive
cloquence of song.
After an intermissior of fifteen
minutes for the appointment of pro.
gramme for the next meeting to be
held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 26,h,
Mr.. Peck read some witty sayings of
Uncle Izekial, profound Of all OF
satirical irony.
Mr. Fisher sung a sentimental song,
and after a 'Comic," the latter in ex-
celient Irish brosue.
Next Miss Ililger and Mrs. Iandru
rendered "In the Cleaning" an air
sweet and full of melancholy pathos.
Messrs. Blanchard and Fisher gave
"a song and dance" both in perfect
time.
Last, but no. least, was the solo
"Whipporwill,' by Miss Hilger. given
in clear, well modulated contralto
voice.
The floor was then cleared for dane
ing which kept up, with an intermis-
sion for refreshments, till half past
twelve O'Clock.
At the next meeting the question
Resolved that the Republican Party
Deserves the Support of the People of
the United States" will be discussed.
Messre. Chandler and Hilger being
appointed leaders on the respective
sides. As the question is an exhaus.
tive one, and the leaders have firmly
rooted convictions on the subject on
their respective sides, the debate prom
lscs 10 be warm one.