The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-12-02
\ Most Successful Concert.

The church entertainment hrId ut the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. \. NJ. Coffman
under the auspices of the Ladies, Associa-
ton of Trinity Church. last Friday even
ing, was somewhat out of the usual routine
of similar affairs and partook more of the
routine of Il private reception, so much
pains had been bestowed upon the decora-
tions of the spacious rooms and hall which
were brilliant with glowing lamps and
lovely chrySanthemums massed in large
lunches.
The front and back parlors were ar
ranged for the concert and audience. In
the hall were placed the candy and tea
tables which were most tastetully and
daintilv prepared, especially the former,
on which the Japanese effect was per-
fectly carried out in the drapery, foreign
fabrics, doilies and china together with q
large jar of chrysanthemums and the
Chinese lanterns suspended above all. The
picture was lovely one and the cups
and saucers which with the contents and
ribbon tied sandwich were sold for a
moderate sum were readily disposed Of.
The little assistants Misses Lucy Sassccr
and Hattie Harris in Japanese costumes
were great attraction to the favorlte
corner. The cake and ices were served
in the back hall to economic space and
consequently were not so conspicuous,
but their good qualities were soon recognl
zed and the demand was brisk until the
supply was depleted.
The musical part of the program open
ed with an instrumental duet by Misses
Mary L. Wilson and Mary Beale, who,
by their attractive appearance, added
much to the beautiful music
which they diScoursed. That was follow
ed by a vocal solo, The Waiting Heart"
which was rendered in mastery style by
Miss Virginia Robinson. The next thing
on the program was disappointment in
the form of the disappearance of the
popular violin solost Mr. William c.
Pepper, who, owing to sudden illness,
was prevented from keeping his engage
ment, much to the chagrin of those, pres
cnt, however, Miss Mary L. Wilson again
appeared in her same pleasing manner
and gave us the "2nd MaZurka' with fine
execution To carry us to the land of
Myths where Orpheus held high revels
and poured forth his delusive strains came
Mr.. James Christmas who on his guitar
PLAYED a tune, dear, that held his audience
spell bound and unwilling to believe that
the tune had ended. After that, Mr.. Fred
Sasscer, in feeling and tender voice
announced that there would be fifteen or
twenty minutes intermission in which to-
entertain the inner man with coffee, sand
witches, creams, ices cakes, etc, that we
might better enjoy the solo when the
Tide Comes In by Miss Virginia Robin
son, who was at once put in a good humor
by rousing cheer from her hearers who
were actuated thereto by the fine treat
she had given them in the earlier part of
the evening Mrs R. Irving Bowie, in her
piano solo, 'Impromptu', made US all
wonder if we were not listening to some
compeers of Paderewsky's, so excellent
was her rendition of it. To counteract
the effect of Mrs. Bowic's classical pro-
duction, Miss Susie Clagett and her broth
er Mr.. Guy Clagett favored the audience
with the bright, sparkling duet, Light
Castanet,' which made us forget dull care
and drive sorrow away. At this interval
Mrs Coffman our charming little hostess,
was most urgently requested to favor us
with one of her inimitable interpretations
of some of the grand masters, which re-
quest she repeatedly and modestly refused
to grant us, until at last, when the pres
yielded to our opportunities in most
graceful manner by giving us a rare treat
that we can't exactly describe, but one
that will not soon be forgotten by those
right here, it may not be amiss to extend
our gratitude and thanks to Mr. and Mrs.
Coffman, through whose kindness and
energy this entertainment was cotton up,
and to their mother, Mrs. Baldwin, who,
by her genial smile and warm welcome,
made everybody feel at home and 10th to
depart. The program ended with the
beautiful quartet, Legends" which was
given with unusual sweetness and pathos
by Misses Ellie and Bessie Sasscer, Miss
Mary L. Wilson and Mrs Charles F..
Sontag, who, as their low soft voices float
ed towards us, made us think of the melo
dies of the Woodland Nymphs. The tinan-
cial returns amounted to fifty dollars,
which was most gratifying to those in
charge and will replenish the rather ex-
hausted treasury of the Ladies Association
most opportunely.-G tz"He