Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-16
A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
The Bean Bake Given by the
Ladies of the G. A. r.
CAMP FIRE A FIZZLE.
But This Did not Detract
From the Pleasure.

The Frances E. Willard Circle,
Ladies of the G. A. R., made Sig
nal success of the bean bake given
under its auspices in the Jones
building on the Diamond Saturday
evening. Social and literary fea-
lures made up the complement of
attractions for the evenings pleas
ure, and every one present thor
oughly enjoyed the affair.
The camp fire was also Yin evl,
dence in literal sense, but the pro-
gram which was to have been iden
tilted with it had to be abandoned
for variety of reasons.
The spirit which prompted the
occasion was faithfully shown
throughout. The beans and coffee
and accompanying edibles were
served in tin dishes, and the meal
made to conform as nearly as posi-
bic to the army style Of messing.
On the tables were arranged bou-
quets principally of chrysantke-
NUNS, and the interior of the room
was tastefully draped with decora'
tions of the national colors.
Miss Ruth Hall, of Wheeling,
secretary Of the State Department
Ladies of the G. A. R. and also the
Press Correspondent for the de-
partment, is a most welcomed
guest of the local circle, and her
presence contributed much to the
full mete of enjoyment. She is
charming and talented young lady,
aud is making many warm friends
during her stay here,
The characterization of George
and Martha Washington was ad
mlrably done by George Williams
and Mrs. Augusta Ackerson. The
costuming of these two was true to
the colonial epoch and their skill
ful adaptation # the quaint man
ners of that time very edifying.
The worthy commander of Ring
gold Post, Warren Burch, late an
officer in the United States and his
family were present and heartily
enjoyed the festivities
The literary and musical program
was as follows: Song-"Just For
the Sake of Our Daughter" by
Miss Ruth. Miss Hall possesses
a soprano voice of much volume
and of rare sweetness and her rem
dition of this popular success re-
ceived many hattering enconuims.
Recitation-"The Wreck OF the
Battleship Maine," by Miss Della
Mcbride. The ricital of this tragic
bit of history was excellent.
Mrs. Augusta Ackerson, Record
ing Secretary Of the Circle, recited
a piece entitled "E Pluribus Unum"
and the intrinsic value of the reci-
tation was much enhanced by the
fine delivery of the reciter. Miss
Hall followed with song 20 Happy
Day"
Miss Lulu Hammond, Assistant
Conductor of the Circle, gave a fine
recital of "Old John Scott" Com
rade Levi Stoner sang "The Army
Bean" in an inimitable manner.
The words of this song Gelineate
In a humorous way the important
part the army bean plays in war
times.
Miss Lulu Kellar recited "Aunt
Jermima" in a way that elected
warm approval. Comrade Stoner
sang the old but ever new March
ing Through Georgia" and the
audience swelled the chorus.
Then followed a recitation in
German dialect by Mrs Lena 10y,
which provoked the resibles of all
who heard it. Miss Lydia Burch
gave a recitation entitled 1.-The
Old BiRe Coat the Soldier Wore,"
and 1t was we'll received.
Col. w. c. Turner whose ver-
$atality is unrivaled in this com
nunity gave an address which
though marked by brevlty contain
ed the essence of what by verbiage
might have been heightened into
fne speech. His talk was an ex-