The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-10
SHALERSvILLE.

A complimentary entertainment was given last
evening to those who had subscribed
to the repair fund of the Disciple Church in this
place. The entertainment was given by Mes
danes Florence and Jessie Barber, Messrs. Coe
and Plum. Mrs. F. R. Colt pianist, assisted by
good literary talent. The entertainment opened
with a quartette. When My Ship Comes Ger
the Sea-" which was well rendered. and set one
to thinking of those many ships that are longed
and waited for. but which never come. having
been stranded on the many rocks infesting the
ocean of life. Miss Maud Aliens recitation.
Molly" was pleasing and well done. The trials
Molly" had while counting. we hope may not
happen to others of our acquaintances who are
thus inclined The duet of Messrs. Coe and Plum
&" Hope Beyond" was quite pretty and well exc
cuted, at the same time comforting to saddened
hearts. One of the finest pieces of the evening.
to our fancy. was Mrs. Jessie Barber's solo. Be-
yund the Shadows" 1t was pleasingly given in
that full, rich soprano voice which that lady al
ways commands words seem truthful
and the melody so sweet.one cannot but be pleas
ed with it. The recirations of Mr.. Roland Mich
OILS were given with that mastery skill so char
acteristie of that gentleman's ability as an eio-
cutionist.
We think so far as the comic part of the pro-
gram is concerned, that it was about equally di
vided bstween Brudder Eben =" and Family
Row" In the former. Mr.. Plum fully demon
strated his ability as delineator of negro dia-
lect. and in the latter piece the whole family
acted like Cain" These pieces were very fun
ny. the former receiving an encore, The Pro-
fessor At Home"
The recitations of Miss Lila Colt and Pari;
Nichols gave promise of future talent. Mr.
Plum's solo. Battle Prayer" was exceedingly
well done. We hear it very highly spoken of by
others who were present. The duet. See the
Pale Moon." by the two Mrs. BARRIERS. was pretty
and well received. The duet. Peleg and Betsy
by Mr.. Coe and Mrs. Jessie Barber. showed rare
power of character singing.
The entertainment closed with the beautiful
quartette. Flower Land" and the audience re
tired. well pleased.
Ice cream of which a large number partook
was then served at the Town Hall, and the peo
pie went home. well pleased with the world gen
orally.
Burton Cooley has been afflicted with a job
comforter of large dimensions.
Little Robbie Reynolds is still sufferer. though
improving. His father. too. has been at hom'
sick for some days past. but has now resumed his
work.
There will be dance at the hotel here. OF
Friday eve, June 18th. Chalker's orchestra viii
furnish the music. Il. D. Bates will prompt.
The Supervisors are out with full force now
making highway. We hope the many rut hole
may not escape their notice.
The Cooley Reunion will be held June 18th. a
the home of George S. Cooley. 1t will be a yer,
pleasant occasion to all those int tsrested.
Mrs. A. II. House is on the sick list.
A friend whispered in our ear that there ha
been sensational divorce case in town. We car
not think when it was.
young lady employed by G. S. Cooley is qnit
sick there with hysteria. PHGBE,