Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-07-04
From Granitevllle.

Ed. ReQister-The concert and ball givel
last Friday night for the benefit Of the Johns
| town sufferers, under the management o
JAS. h. SINNERS, was not as largely attend
ed as it would have been had the weathe
been more propltious, but, notwithstanding
the rain poured down in torrents until
O'Clock, there was, however, pretty fail
turn out, making the net proceeds $50. The
Professor himself opened the entertainment
with song entitled "Some day I'll wander
| back again." which was very well rendered.
Followed, through an invitation, selection
by the Graniteville Brass Band playing one
| of.their select pieces, Beautiful "waltz
The next was song by Mr.. Alex Anderson.
Title, "Iou bet your life on that" followed
by recitation by Mr.. John Murray, title,
SO why should the spirit of mortal be
proud:" and was delivered in grand style as
Is customary with Jack when on the stage.
The next song by Mr.. Gray Remember
your Mothers Last Words" and was de-
livered in most effective and sentimental
way. Followed by song (duett) from Mrs.
Edward Mckernsan anu Mr.. Joe Newal,
''What are the Wild Waves Saying?" and
was given in one of their good old fashioned
ways. The next was recitation by Mr..
Alex Petrie. Title, 1.-THE Dying Soldier''
and Was exceptionally we'll done. Next a
song from Mrs. Geo. Donald, "We'd Better
Bide u Vice." u popular Scotch song and
was well rendered by highly esteemed
Scotch Lady. The next was song by Mrs.
Chas. Reno and Mrs. Edward Warrington,
III
was, to say the least, splendidly delivered.
Followed by song from Miss Fannie KEEL
ley, entitled 'Brng Me Letter, o Beautiful
Bird!" that was we'll done. The next was a
recitation by Mr.. Jno murray, "Paddy and
His Mother" that was given in a forcible
manner, occasioning great applause Then
song from Mr.. Gray, entitled "Mary of
Argyle,' another popular Scotch song that
was also well given. Followed also by
song by Miss Fannie Kelley, entitled 'Do
They Think of Me at Homer" that was well
sung. The next was recitation by Mr.. Alex
Petrie, entitled "Asleep by the Switch"
which in our estimation was the best part of
the programme. Followed by a song from
Mrs. c. B. Reno, entitled "Afton Water"
who acquitted herself most creditably. Also
followed by song from Mrs. Geo. Donald.
Title, "Then You'll Remember Me-" The
singing of the ''Shells of the Ocean" by Mr..
Joe Newall, brought the very enjoyable
evenings entertainment 30 an end so far as
the concert Was concerned. At this juncture
the programme changed and the dancing
commenced, and lasted fol couple of hours
to the satisfaction of all present, DR.. J. d.
Nifong acting as master of ceremonies.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Archie, on
last Saturday night, C son. Mother and
child doing we'll, and Daniel is as happy as a
lark, singing all day long.
Work both here and at the Schneider
quarries is brisk. New arrivals every day
in the line Of stone cutters.
Our resident minister, Mr.. c, Brough, was
unable to iil his appointment at the NJ. E.
church yesterday, on account of sickness.
but nothing serious we hope. The services
were chiefly devoted to singing and praying.
Well, as the Glorious Fourth is near at
hand, we will let this suffice until after its |
arrival and departure. NOVICE.
July LIST, 1889.