The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-02-20
LINGANoRE ITEMS.
Missionary Concert-Wedding.

Notwithstanding the rough and icy roads,
and undaunted by the keen blasts OF the
night, large concourse of people assembled
at Lincanore NJ. E. Church, on Tuesday night
last, TO enioy concert and entertainment
given by Prof G. w. Walker, of Montgomery
county, and his vocal class from Oak Orchard,
in connection with his vocal class at Union
vile, Frederick county. Having been pre-
viously arranged, all the participants met IN
the class rooms of the church, and at the APP
pointed time they, headed by Prof. Walker
and Rev. G. A. Jones, pastor OF the charge,
were marshaled in the church by twos, where
an enthusiastic audience awaited them. The
church was deliberately decorated, having a
large arch of evergreens over the altar, with
miniature arches on either side, together with
wreaths, stars, chains and various festooning,
presenting an appearance of rare beauty, and
withal in good taste, showing that skillful
hands had been at work. The selections were
mostly taken from the following books: The
New Lutte of Zion,' Trio and rJoy.
The exercises were opened by the class sing
inc so for Thousand Tongues" " followed by
PRAYER by the Rev. c. A. Jones, after which
the class sang ''All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" First on the programme, solo,
entitled beautiful Hands," by Miss Nora
Barnes. was sung in clear, sweet manner;
an anthem. 81 Have Set Watchmen Upon
Thy Walls by the class, was probably the
best rendered piece of the class; who Hath
Sorrow ?'' Duet, with quartette chorus, by
the Nicodemus and Waltz families, deserves
high praise, and was appreciated very much
by the audience; select reading by Mr.. VIM.
Long. entitled "Charity," was certainly read
with credit; a solo from the 'Liber Musicus,"
entitled ''The Gambler Wife, by Miss Leah
Eusor. was sung in a rich, flexible voice,
changing the feelings of the audience to sol
emrrity; defamation, entitled "Drunkard's
Dram,' by Mr.. jesse Clary, was well deliv-
cred; "Fading, Still Fading by the class;
auartette, entitled emusic All Around Us"
by the Dudderar family, merited the applause
which it received; select reading, entitled
sPoorhouse Man," by Miss Minnie Lugen-
beel, was read in clear and earnest tone, and
with a distinctness which made every word
audible; "Release," by the class, elected
much applause; double quartette, entitled
ssSince Jesus Spoke Peace was creditably
rendered: HThe Rock That is Higher Than
~ by the class; recitation, entitled u Brought
Back the Papers," by Miss Bertio Woman;
the selfpossession and perfect ease with which
this piece was rendered by Miss Norman was
certainly very commendable; solo, entitled
i.The Rescue" by Miss Leah Ensor, melted
the hearts of the audience and inspired them
with thoughts of future and higher life;
ouartette. s.1Tis Some Mothers Child" by
the Dudderar family, deserves special mem
ton.
A collection was lifted at this point, from
which, we presume, handsome sum was
realized. Rev. Mr.. Jones then made few
remarks in his usual pleasant manner, when
vote of thanks was extended by the audience
to Prof. Walker and his class for their I'M
firing zeal and energy IN behalf OF the mis-
c;oporv nauSa
s'Safely Thro Another Year. by the class,
was excellently rendered: . rehearsal, en-
titled the Burning Ship" by Miss Alice
Hanna, was delivered in an impressive man
ner. imparting to it great deal of feeling and
pathos; ''Good Night by the class, was
rendered in great spirit, after which the ex,
ercises were concluded by the doxology and
benediction. During the evening Miss ", walk
err. the accomplished daughter of Prot. Walk
err gracefully and efficiently presided at the
organ. Everything passed off pleasantly,
everybody seemed happy, and the ladies
looked their very best. Prof. w. and his
class may be congratulated upon their success,
and we can truthfully say that in this, their
second concert the class has won fresh laurels
TO add to those it has already achieved. All
took their departure chanting their praises to
Luna, ''fair queen of the night, whose sill
yery beams lighted them home, feeling that
/ rare musical treat had been enjoyed.
On the evening of the same day, at l.3o
O. clock, a brilliant wedding took place at the
above-named church. The contracting par
ties were Mr. Earnest Pearre, an enterprislng
and successful young miller, near Unionville,
and Miss Ida Clary, daughter of Mr.. Jesse
Clarv, one of the most successful farmers In
IinGanore district. Rev. C.. A. Jones per-
formed the ceremony. Miss Lizzie Bucking.
ham played the wedding march. The bridal
New York, Niagara Falls and otherimportant
places in the North.