The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-16

ture of his course last evening. IN tins
vestry of Union Church. Oliver 5.
Kendall. Jr., in behalf of the Y. p. s.
c. 10. under whose auspices the course
is conducted introduced the speaker
briefly. Mr. Vincent repeated the
favorable impression Of former visits
and gave mastery description or
DR. Samuel Johnson and the famous
literary club. The speaker has strong
sense of humor, delightful way OF
narrating anecdote and a clear ana
easy delivery. The audience, which
completely filed the vestry. was often
moved to laughter by the "reminiscences
of Johnsons life and experiences.
In opening Mr.. Vincent spoke OF DR..
Johnsons life at oxford, his struggles
with poverty, his pride and scorn OF
aid and his final departure from the
| famous university.
! While a poor, struggling man or
| letters and a newspaper hack, ne
married the big, uncouth woman ~
years his senior, whom he, neverthe-
less, adored and worshiped and with
whom he passed many happy years
After an unsuccessful attempt at
keeping a boarding school, Johnson set
forth for London, the Mecca of lit
erary men, in company with his one
remaining pupil, David Garrick, soon
J to be known as famous actor. john
son plunged into hack work on papers
with his characteristic impetuosity 1t
was hard life, but was preparatory
to his subsequent famous literary
| career.
The lecturer then spoke briefly Of
the clubs Of that day, in strong con-
trast to the present idea of what con-
stitutes a club. The literary club
| started in 1863 had its meetings at
the Turks Head Tavern" 1t was
| of no fpct Kfrffd
and the most noted literary and public
men. Men of learning, influence and
high station vainly applied for adj
mission to its membership. One black
| ball kept out an applicant. Garrick,
| personal friend of Johnson's, was not
admitted for nearly 10 years, simply
| because he was an actor. In the in
ner circles of this now famous gath
ering were the leaders In science, art.
| politics and learning. The list was a
! long one. The time was spent in ex-
change of ideas, arguments, repartee
and discussion.
DR.. Johnson, with his keen mind
and commanding personality soon be-
came the leader of this coterie of noted
men. His words were listened to with
the greatest respect, and ever at the
great mans elbow was Boswell, gath
ering material for that greatest of BIZ
ographies, read today, after Johnson's
casual reader. The lecturer sketched
the life at this club and gave many
anecdotes concerning its members.
The next lecture in the course win
be Oct 49, on Victor Hugo"
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Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Lincoln gave
an entertainment in the hall Of the
South High School last night for the
benefit of the art fund of Freeland
Street School Mr.. Lincoln Iectured on
Alaska" and showed stereopticon
Views. Mrs. Lincoln gave a musical
program. The funds will be increased
good deal, as large audience was
present.
Miss Edith Brown Of Bowlder, Col,
gave a pianoforte recital last night in
Memorial Hall which was well filled
with an appreciative audience. Miss
Brown was assisted by Miss Gertrude
Babb Of Holden and VIII Gray, one Of
Worcesters favorite singers Miss
Babb has a voice Of a sweet soprano
quality.
Miss Brown has studied four years
at the Leipsic Conservatory, has
taught music in India and has pre-
pared pupils who successfully passed
the examinations for entrance to the
Royal Academy, London. She has CIV
en- concerts in India under the patron
age Of His Excellency. the Maharajah
Of Hyderabad and the Lieutenant Cow
ernor Of the Punjab. She is an instruc-
tor in the School of Music, Bowlder. to
which she viii return soon. She is now
visiting her sister at the Y. w. c. A.
Miss Brown received several encOres,
which her really finished playing richly
deserved. The program was:-
Pastorale ...-..--...-...-. ocdFidtu
Prelude .....-..-....-...- Rachmanlnon
Thou Art the Rest. .Schubert-Liszt
Miss Edith Brown.
sleep. Little Baby Of Mine, .. -Denee
"Slumber Boat" Jessie Gainor
Miss Gertrude Babb.
"RigaudOn" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Gr1eg
March of the Dwarfs" ........... Gries
Rustic Of Spring" --...........-S indlns
Miss Edith Brown.
Hearts Delight" ............-. Chemist
VIII Gray
Selection from Jocelyn. -.-... GODDARD
Miss Gertrude Babb.
Staccato Etude. -.-...-.....- Rubenstein
Miss Edith Brown.
when the Heart is Young.
Dudley Buck
VIII Gray.
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