Tombstone epitaph., 1892-09-18
At inc M. E. Chufcb.


 The occasion was farewell 10 thu pastor. Rev. Downs and wife, and there was nothing halt way about it.
 Chas. Granville Johnston as master of ceremonies assisted bv D. K. Ward well, should be credited with doing much toward tke p'easurc oft even ing.
 A song hy .he audience and prayer by Rev. Win. Mitche', upened the ex- ercises.
 Chas. Granville Johnson, in a short introductory placed the audience in a happy frsme Of m'nd
 The NJ. E. choir rendered a very pleasing vocal selection which was well received. Miss Flora Cohn pleased the aud fence with piano solo, "Nearer My God 10 Thee" To an encore she gave "The storm" and was deseryedly awarded storm of applause.
 "The Little Hero," recitation hy Mir. II. c. Stillman, rivited the atten- tion of ihe house.
 vocal duet. by Mrs. Goldsworthy and Mrs, Downs. was a pleasing num- Der on th. programme.
 Miss Eva McNeal, who is alSays favori.e at an entertainment, favored the audience with the Rattle Of Prague" rendered on the piano in a most impressive manner. She was rewarded wIrh a hearty encore and re- ciproca,ed with another pleasing se- lection.
 Mark Smith was introduced by Chas. Granville Johnson, who, al- tho lgh of the opposite pnlnic.l faith, could not contain himself. He took pleasure in introducing the past present and future delegate to con- gress, Marcus A. Smith. Naturally storm of applause greeted M-. Smith who in Q shnIt address on churches and the good .hey accomplish. paid a high tribute to the pastor who was about 10 take his departure, and joined in the wish that he might return 10 us.
 Remarks by Kew. c. R Nugent were witty and To the point. He spoke for an half hour and held the undivided attention of his hearers.
 Rev. F. w. Downs reci;ed from Regulus' address. showing natural talent for ihe iragical side of life
 A recitation by Prof. Wild was ex- c ileii,ly rendered. Mir. Wild would, sith training, make his mark on lhe stage
 A vocal dueit hy Miss Nellie Clark and Mrs. Downs was one of the most pleasing features of the evening. Miss Nellie's voice had not been heard ty many, and they were most agreeab!y surprised nt the rich m, lody which in its child.ike simplicity seemed arart from all that pertains 10 earth.
 Mi-s Bonnie Land reci,ed Rock of Ages" Miss Land has most earnest manner, accompanied by a natural | tearing and simplicity of ut,erance winch caused mary tears to come to | the sur'ace in lhe audience. She fin ishe,l amid an outburst of applause.
 Miss Kate Walsh delivered. in a style indigenous 10 her impetuous and earnest character, that favoIiie How St. Micbeals was Saved Miss wal.h is not stranger before a Tonibstone andience, and her 1 efforts were justly rewarded, as they always are, with hearty manifestations of approval.
 Mrr. Dr. Huse favored the audience Si,I: n selection on tine piano which was approved of most earnestly.
 The choir rendered appropriate 'ocal music a, intervals during the ,vening.
 The vocal duet by Messrs. Tembe md Stsrahs called io,,h ; !.eaftr clap ,ing of hands.
 Mr. C. A. Platt reci;ed a soul-s,irring 'ieee of the war.
 Ed Land, by special request, gave The Spanish Retreat" on the guitar. in audience never tires of Mir Land nd his guitar. If this young disciple 'f Blackstone is half as attratuve [" l, ury as be is to an audience he will be ] dangerous citizen.
 The Rawhide band was, Of course, 're of the leading attractions, and heir music last night was simply in- piring. They were called upoi time sithout number and always responded Tn entertainment without the raw ide bend is not 1T, 1t. IL was aft. i \ |