Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-04-20
D. S. ]. GLEE CLUB
GIVES FINE CONCERT

GIVES FINE CONCERT
The twin cities enjoyed rare
treat Wednesday night in the visit
of the o. S. u. Glee club which ar
rived about 40 strong-every one
of them live wires--to furnish the
long anticipated concert.
Arriving on the O'Clock train,
at the station they were met by
about dozen automobiles and all
were taken on a sightseeing excur-
sion which lasted for an hour. At
Rocky Glen Sanatorium they sang
for the patients. The automobile
trip ended at the local M. E. church
where dinner was served, not only
to the members of the glee club,
but also to all students and ex-stu-
dents of the o. s. U. In all about
70 were present After the auto
up" and the elegant feast of baked
ham, escalloped potatoes, pea pat
ties, nut bread, fruit salad, jelly,
pickle, coffee, neopOlitan ice cream
and cake touched the very spot.
The dinner was prepared by a num-
ber of O. S. U. lady enthusiasts,
who either had themselves attended
the o. S. u. or had some family con-
nection there. Following the dinner
for time a session of 80. s. u.
Day" was held. A. P. Pinkerton,
jr., presided as POSTMASTER.
County farm agent R. E. Helt.
president Of the o. S. U. society of
the county, made the address of
welcome. H. M. Finley gave an in
teresting sketch of Morgan county's
history in connection with the o. S.
U. 1t developes that the county has
furnished the o. s. U. with one
president-Dr. w. H. Scott. also
three noted rofessors-Charles B..
Morrey. professor of Biology;
Prof. Cal Dye who is Dean of the
College of Pharmacy, and Prof Geo.
I p. Coler, deceased. A summary
| of Morgan county o. s. Z. people
| includes IL business men. 16 farm
ers, doctors, teachers, den
lists, 3 lawyers, pharmacists, 2
engineers, / county agricultural
agent. and IA students. The O. S.
U. is one of the big institutions of
|
enrolment is more than $500 stu
dents.
Representative Chas. H. Fouts,
while not an o. S. u. man made an
interesting talk He is author of a
bill which gives the state universi-
ties of Ohio an additional levy for
building and equipment for two
years. This measure means much
to the growth and development of
the colleges of the state receiving
state aid.
! "Pop' Hoenig, one of the busi-
est men in Columbus-director OF
not only the o. S. u. glee club, but
also of several choirs and other mu-
sical organizations was present and
spoke briefly.
| AT the evening performance an
lexpectant and eager audience greet
ed the Glee club. When the strains
lof the first number sounded and
Ithe curtain was raised it was feel.
ling of pride that all experienced
The state of Ohio and the o. s. U
may well be proud of her youth
when such as these are representa-
tive. From the first number-to
finis the program was pleasing. To
add to the interest was the fact that
this organization includes three OF
our own young men, Herschel Din
gey, Frank Gray and Gerald Grant
formerly of Malta. Mr.. Dingey Is
not only member of the organiza.
ton in general, but sings in the var
lsity quartet, and is the author oi
the amusing skit college Daze'
which proved to be a pleasing eli.
max to the program. The solo mum.
bers by Mr.. Budd, the violin selec.
|tiOns by Mr.. Jenkins, the piano
number by Mr.. Royce were all very
much enjoyed. The Glee club mum.
bers. The Song of Prince Rupert'f
Men and the Lullaby were excep.
tionally good. And so as a whole
it was a program unusual and var.
lied.
Mr.. Dingey and Mr.. Eveland who
Isecured this entertainment for the
twin cities are entitled to the praise
After the concert in the opera
house. a public reception and dance
was held in honor of the club at the
armory. The first As minutes wa.
sort of "get acquainted" ''ge
together" affair. This was followed
by dancing, the music being fur
nished by the o. S. U. Glee clul
sextet.