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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Small Fire Early wednesday

=. Wednesday morning, a short time
after one O'Clock, the ware room
back OF the L. e. Miller property on
Center street, better known as tha
Jas. Riley building, was@ discovered
to be In a mass of Names. The
alarm was turned in and the fire
department responded in a few
minutes and the blaze was soon put
out. The building was of little
value. The origin of the fire seems
to be complete mystery. The own
er of the building had recently
cleaned it of rubbish; no trash had
been burned near it during the ev-
ening; neither did 1t contain elec-
trio wires, or gas plumbing. 1t
would appear that it caught about
the center of the building which is
perhaps IL feet in length, and we'll
toward the roof. Luckily it was a
very still time, with no breeze
stirring, otherwise 1t doubtless would
have spread to barns and other
wooden structures which practically
surrounded the burning building.
During the evening number of
persons reported smelling burning
rubber in that vicinity, and thought
perhaps it might have been rubber
tires smouldering about or near the
building. However the smell Of the
burning rubber was quickly solved,
since Mr.. Albert Price who has a
shoe repairing shop in the same vi
cinity, burned up lot of rubber
scraps in his stove.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
REV. THOS. LASLEY TO
LEAVE McCONNEISVILLE

Rev. Thomas Lasley, who was
sent here from Newark q year and q
half AGO by the board of missions of
the Ohio Baptist Convention, to act
as pastor of the McConnelsville
Baptist church, has resigned his po-
siticn with that board and with
the church here, and has &C.
eepted call to the pastorate OF the
Baptist church at Bethel in Cler-
mort county, about % miles from
Cine innat
lie begins his new pastOrate the
first Sunday in December. The
Bethel church has a membership Of
about 900, with Sunday school at
tendance of $50 or so. The church
building has recently been remodel
ed at cost of about $4,000, and IS
a beautiful structure, finely equipped
with conveniences, Including pipe
organ, etc. The outlook for the
new pastorate is most promising
one for Rev. and Mrs. Lasley In
practically all particulars. Mr..
Lasiey had some weeks ago also re-
ceived call to the pastoTate OF
Baptist church at New Matamoras,
O., which he rejected, as some OF
the features did not appeal to him.
I ne people of this community in
general will miss Mr.. and Mrs. Las
ley; ais they have during their COM
paFatiyely brief stay here filled
large place in general church ac-
tivity. and lodge and other society
work, and have made friends of all
with whom they have come in con-
tact
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Persimmons What Am

In Sam Hills "Along Lifes De-
tour" column of the Cincinnati En-
quirer of Nov. IL appeared the fol-
lowing, under the above caption
f. j. Ziegler writes us from Sara
sofa, Fla, that the reason we are
not worrying over the shortage of
the persimmon crop is because those
we have tackled were 'fpersimmOns"
in the slang sense. That we may
learn what real persimmons are he
sends us a box of the kind that
make your mouth water instead of
pucker. Hereafter a shortage in the
persimmon crop is gonna keep us
awake at nights-especially If 1t is
d9Un at Sarasota, Fla. Thanks f. J.
But now what we want 10 know is
--if va should broadcast the fact
we are not worrying one BIT over the
money shortage. il some kind bank-
er would follow the example of
Friend Ziegler and send a nice big
box of It,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Boulay To Seek Police Division

A news item from Columbus, Nov.
12, stated that the next session of
the Ohio general assembly will
probably be asked to enact
Legislation providing for the
establishment of state traffic po-
lice division to function under the
supervision of the state highway
department, according to announce
ment of l.. A. Boulay, director Of
the department.
Approximately 100 men who
would receive salaries of $500 per
year, would patrol highways under
the tentative plan of the highway
department. The men would func-
tion as traffic officers only and
would not be used in prohibition
work or other such duties. Fines
collected from traffic law violators
would be turned into the state fund.
Director Boulay expressed the opin-
ion that this sum would be suffi-
cient to maintain the division. He
pointed out that a similar system Is
In operation in Illinois.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
The New Era Club

The New Era ElHbar met Monday
evening, Nov. IT, at the home OF
Mrs. Fred Coulson. The president
mrs. Geo. T. Hoffmann presided; and
an interesting program, 2 under the
general topic of "Amerieanization,
was presented. ny 4ssA ~
Noted Americans Of Foreign
Birth was the subject of Mrs. Ann
Shafer,s paper, read by Mrs. e. j.
Arrick. Sketches from the lives OF
the following were given: Jacob "A.
Rtis. Edward E.A5@@ Steiner Carl
Sehurz. Andrew Carhegie, Michael
Papin, August st aGaudeas, Joseph
Priitzer and Schunahn Heink. Mrs.
@. w. Adams gave AdcomprenensiVe
review Of the book-Fhe american
ization OF Edward Bok' This IS
the story of his own life. beginning
at the age of six, when he came to
ths country from Holland. OBJ
stacles overcome proved his step
ping stones to success For 80
years he was editor OF The Ladies'
Home Journal, increasing its cir
culation to over $4,000, 900 copies.
He retired at the age of 56 to de-
vote his efforts to- the problem OF
AMericanization after the war. he
wrote several books and created the
Box peace award of 100000.
Responses to the roll call were
current events.
The club adjourned to meet in
tive weeks with Mrs. j. A. king
XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Gsy Lemity Dies Near Sayre

The death of Guy Lemity, aged
"a years, occurred Nov. IL at his
homs near Sayre, following a stroke
OF paralysis. He formerly resided
at Crooksville and Rose Farm. Be
sides his wife he leaves four chill
dren- Evelyn, Harry, Mildred and
Elizabeth, all of the home. He Is
also survived by his mother, Mrs.
Arthur Eppley of Crooksville, <and
several brothers and sisters. Mr..
Lemity was member of the l. 0. O..
r. lodge at Crooksvi1le.
Funeral services were held from
the M. e. church at Tatman's Gap,
Friday. and interment was made in
the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
At the Churches

| First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 B.. m.
Come and meet your friends at Sun
| day school. This is our rally day.
Al fine program Is planned. Ep-
worth League at. GAS p. M Even
| ing worship at 1880. Prayer meet
Il Ing Wednesday evening at 7:3O.--
Perry s. Neldon, pastor
Meigs Christian Church
Rev Thos. Lasley of the Baptist
church, McConnelsville,, will preach
, at the Meigs church Sunday, Nov.
l23; at 2 p. m. Everybody is in
vited to be present.
Presbyterian Church
Sabbath school at 9:15 a. m.
Public worship at 1O:30. Subject
of sermon, "Be We therefore per-
feet" Matth 5:48. Christian En-
deavor at GAS p. m. Evening wor-
ship at 1880. Subject of sermon,
popular questions: /, Which Rock?
Peter or Christ" 2, What is the
objectionable SIM" The Kings
meeting next Wednesday evening
will be led by Mrs. M M. Mcdonald.
Alvin N. Grove, pastor.
Malta Church OF Christ
Elder G. III. NORM will preach
next Lords day morning and even
ing. Subject for morning service,
"The Law and the Gospel Com
pared" Evening subject, For
what should the sinner pray?" All
are invited to attend
Malta M. Il. Church
lone evidence of the value of the
Bible is the character of those who
oppose it,"
Be sure to be present at all the
services next Sunday. The Sunday
school lesson for next Sunday is a
very fine one. Sunday school at
9:15 a. m. Public service at 1920
a. m. and p. m. Bring your friends
with you.-F. Gillian, pastor
Main st. Church OF Christ
The meetings are growing in in
terest. Sunday was the greatest
day in the history of the church in
attendance, offering and confessions.
Thursday, How to get the change OF
heart; Friday, What is the least to
do and be saved; Saturday, The
Four Fools of Morgan county;
Lords day, 1890 a. m, Life's Dis
coveries; 1880 p. M, Full Salvation.
B. F. w. Pitman, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at a. m. Preach
ing at 1915. Jr. C. f. s. meeting,
2 D. m. Y. P. S. c.. e. at $50.
Preaching service at 1880. Prayer
meeting. Wednesday, at 1880 D. m.
w. M. Wilson, pastor.
Baptist Church
Sunday school at $50 a. M, fol-
lowed by the regular worship with
sermon at 1890 a. m, and 1880 D.
m. All are welcome.-Thomas Las
ley, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
HUNTER FINED-ANOTHE
ONE PLEADS, NOT GUILTY.

Mr.. Clyde Nelson of Roseville was
arrested on the charge of hunting
rabbits out of season. When ar
raigned before John o. Day, j. P.,
of Malta last Thursday, he pleaded
guilty and was given the minimum
fine-$25 and costs. making in all
about $37.
Tuesday, Mr.. G.. p. Ham Of NAL
ia, against whom an affidavit had
been filed for shooting quail, plead
ed not guilty, and his case was con-
tinued until next Tuesday, Nov. 25.
He does not claim that he did not
shoot the quail, but says that 1t was
aceidental-that he shot at rabbit
and hit the quail. 1t occurred on
Nov g.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
The Nations Pension OUTLAY

Since 1899 and exclusive of the
World war, the United States gov
ernment has paid out $6,836.183,-
$50 in pensions to its war veterans,
according to figures just complied
by the pension bureau. or this
amount $6, ,586, or little
more than "a per cent, is charged to
pensions growing out Of the Civil
war alone.
BY comparison on the basis sf
postwar expenditures for such pur-
poses the conflicts with Mexico and
Spain and even the Revolution it.
self were puny affairs. Mexican
war pensions cost the government
$56,545,364. The bill for pensions
growing out of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war so far amounts to $126,-
673,359, while that for Revolution
ary pensions was paltry $70,-
100000, or only about one per cent
of the total.
Indian wars cost the country $25,-
640.832 in later disbursements for
veterans. The war o9 1912 cost an
other $46,145,923 on the same
score. In addition, the government
has paid out $84,239,331 in miscel-
laneous pensions Sor members of the
regular establishments of the array
and navy and for unclassified pen
sions. Under normal conditions, the
total amount paid out by Uncle
Sam in pensions to his war veterans
would be adequate to operate the
government even in these times, for
about four years. Until the World
war came no real effort was made
to anticipate the inevitable bill FOR
pensions that follows In the wake
of war. Through the operation OF
war risk insurance, the country now
has some hope of being spared any
such aftermath of the recent World
war. That hope, however, liz far
from the point of assurance.-Co-
lumbus Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
JOHN McELFRESH TAKES
HIS LIFE BY SHOOTING

Last Friday evening the dead
body of John McElfresh was found
near his home In the Rosseai, vi
cinity. The top of his head from
his ears up was entirely shet away,
and double barrel shot gun was
found lying beside the body. He
lived alone on the VIM. Davis farm,
and 1t Is thought that the deed was
committed early Friday morning,
since the Hsht was burning in the
house when the body was found.
Coroner Fiscus' verdict was that
death was due to gun shot wound
self inflicted and no doubt with
suicidal intent. It would appear
that he went back of an outbuilding,
and leaned back when the gun was
discharged, since he fell backwards,
and the entire contents of the skull
ran out, and were scattered about
the ground and on the building.
Mr.. McElfresh had worked for
VIM. Davis the past Is years, and
was a good hand. The body was
brought here Saturday morning
early, and taken to the Miller un-
dertaking parlors where it remain
ed until Monday when 1t was taken
W IQS OlQ Adptlot CuuICu lcdI ftOS-
seau, where funeral services were
held and burial was made in Mt.
Olive cemetery.
The following sketch was fur
nished by a relative: John Franklin
McElfresh, was a son of the late
Adam and Mary Archer McElfresh.
He was born May Is, 1867, making
him 81 years of age at the time Of
his death. He was the last of the
four children, sister Dora dying in
infancy, a sister Emma Grubb dying
in 1919, and a brother William Nc
Elfresh in January of this year.
the nearest living relatives are his
five nephews and three nieces. Mr..
McElfresh spent his entire life in
Penn township and vicinity. Hav-
ing never married, he lived a soli-
tary life and developed keen love
for nature. His untimely death will
be keenly felt by his many friends.
His personal request was that he be
buried among Ibis" hills, and they
will ever be a monument to his
memory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Center Progressive Club

Center Progressive club met with
Faye Haines for the November
meeting, with 13 members, five vis-
itors and six children present.
Lunch was served at noon by the
hostess. The following officers were
elected: President, Alice Hook;
Vice Pres, Eva Combs; Sec'y, Lola
Combs; Lecturers, Nellie Morris and
Faye Haines; Treas, Eva Combs:
Assist. Sec'y, Laura McMannis;
Press Reporter, Maggie Wilson.
Meeting adjourned to meet with
Della Ludnan in December at 80.
Dinner to be served at IL o'clock
prompt. This being the Christmas
meeting, they will have the usual
Christmas box. Each member Is
supposed to have something pertain
ing to Christmas, to contribute to
the program.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Some Real Winter

Our fine weather all fall, was
rather suddenly terminated Sunday,
when in the afternoon we were mis-
treated to rain, hail and snow.
Monday morning the temperature
registered 20, and Monday night
1 " inches of snow fell; Tuesday
night temperature was 16; We'd
nesday it was Is. This morning 1t
was 21, with a south wind, grow
ing warmer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
NOTICE ONO SKATERS

The annual banquet of all Ohio
Staters (students, ex-studepts and
alumni) will be held at the Hotel
Kennebec, Friday evening, Dec. s..
A good program has been prepared.
and every person In Morgan comfy
who has ever attended Ohio State, is
urged to be present. A printed no.
tice will be sent to everyone who
Is on the mailing list. If any one
fails to receive a card he shoAid
plan to attend anyway.-G. II. Carr,
Pres: Mrs. ]. d. Erwin. Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
AGED MALTA MAN DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mr.. George Washington Warren,
aged So years, mention Of whose ill
ness has often been made in this
paper, passed away Wednesday at
4:20 p. m. at his home in upper NAL
ia. Nine years ago he suffered a
stroke of paralysis, since which time
he had been an invalid, and for the
past number of weeks his condition
had been critical He was the SON of
the late James and Mary Deaver
Warren and was born at Deaver-
town. When about 81 years of age
he moved to Malta township on
Poplar Ridge where he resided up
until about 13 years ago. when he
sold the place and moved to Malta.
streth, died three years ago. They
were the parents of seven children
Elmer Warren of Creston, Ia;
Mrs. Clara Martin of Deerfield:
Frank b., and Joseph of GAINESVILLE;
Arthur c., of Malta Rt. Ii Harry of
Deavertown, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Cowan of Malta. The latter lived
with her father and assisted in his
care during his long illness. One
sister Mrs. Mary McHenry of Dun
can Falls, also survives, who is the
last of the family of five. The de-
ceased was highly regarded citi-
zen. Up to the time of his moving
to Malta, he was successful farm
er. He was member of the United
Brethren church at Oil Spring.
Funeral services will be. held Sat-
urday at D. m. at the home, con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank Gillian.
Burial will be made in the McCon-
nelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Death OF Mrs. Louisa swfngie

Mrs. Louisa Swingle, aged 10
years, died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. &C. Robinson In CO.
,lumbus, lastgTh afsday, following an
illness from d camp p1ieatfon Of dis
eases. Mrs. Swihgle's maiden name
was Burkhart and she was born
and reared near Eagleport, Morgan
county. Her husband was the late
Jacob A. Swingle. She leaves five
children--Mrs. Robinson mention
ed: Mrs. w. A. Fritz and Mrs. j. e.
Burns of Columbus; Harry Swingle
of Wyandotte, Mich, and Lewis
Swingle of Mt. Clemens, Mich. She
Is also survived by three sisters,
Mrs. Margaret Petit OF Crooks
vile, Mrs. Elizabeth Extine of
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. Carrie Streets
of Sayre; and one brother, Peter
Burkhart of Philo.
The funeral was held from the
Robinson home in Columbus Satur-
day, and interment was made in
Greenwood cemetery, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
JAS. Watkins Dies At jacksonville

The death of James Watkins, aged
Al, formerly of Trimble, occurred
Nov. at his home in Jacksonville,
following q long illness from dia-
betes. He is survived by his wife
and SON Lewis aged IS. The de-
ceased was brother OF Mrs. T. A.
r. Lewis of Glouster, j. nj. Watkins
near Bishopville, and e. M. Wat
kins of Mountville.
Funeral services were held from
the residence, conducted by Rev. La
toilette of Mountville, and were
under the auspices of the l. o. o. F.,
of which Mr.. Watkins was a men,
ber Burial was made in the ceme-
terry at Maplewood.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Pomona Grange Notice

A called meeting of Pomona
grange will be held in McConnels-
Vile, Saturday, Nov. 20, at / p. M,
for the purpose of instructing dele
gates to the Ohio state grange, and
for the comforting the fifth degree.
The state grange meets this year in
GAINESVILLE and will be held Dec. g.,
10 and IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Captain M. G. Knox Dead

Capt. M. G. Knox, veteran river
man and boat builder, died at his
home in Marietta Tuesday at the
age of 92 years. He built a large
number of boats including the Liz
zie. Cassell, Gen Devol, Bessie Siler,
Liberty, Annie Laurie, Highland
Mary, Hazel Rice, Lorena and Val
ley Gem.
Funeral services will be held to-
day at 2 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Aged Lady Breaks Hip

Mrs. Maggie Henry who makes
her home with her daughter Mrs.
Chas. Heron of NeelyfiHe, fell
Wednesday breaking her hip. Con-
sidering her age, which is about 80,
her condition is rather serious.
The accident occurred in room
in the home, Mrs. Henry falling
backwards, presumably on account
Of dizzy spell. She is the widow
of Patrick Henry, the veteran
school teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
First Quarterly Conference OF The
Malta Circuit

The first quarterly conference OF
the Malta circuit will be held in the
McConnelsville M. P. church Satur-
day, Nov. %, at p. m. Rev. j. S.
Williams, president of Ohio annual
conference, will preside. He will
preach at Eagleport Saturday at
1880 p. m. Mt. Zion, Sunday at
IL a. m Hopewell, Sunday, at 2:30
D. NV. M. Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
R. & S. nj. Choose Officers

McConnelsville Council No. 106
r. & S. M. chose officers last
Thursday night for the ensuing
year, as follows: T. Ill. Master. f.
B. Smith; d. Ill. M, A. HI. Mercer;
p. C. of W., Fred d. Coulson;
treasurer, j. d. Erwin; recorder,
Roy III. Gay; C. of c., J. J. Christie;
steward, O. e. Duvall; sentinel, G.
r. PannaH
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Newton Ridge Grange

The next meeting Of Newton
Ridge grange will be held Saturday
.. m, Nov. %. Program: Song by
grange; reading, Bertha Simpson;
story, Wes Bishop; talks; The ne
cessity of canning fruit, Edna Ham
bleton; Care of farm machinery.
Geo. Bishop; Things to be consider
ed in buying a farm, j. A. Simpson;
roll call, answered by quotation;
song by gFange.-Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Hear Wayne jackson Over Radio

4 number of people here listened
l&s Friday evening to Wayne
JaeTsop over the radio. Wayne is
a llaamlser of the Ohio University
gieN club, at Athens. and soloist.
His singing was splendid and was
hearti clearly, and delighted his
Fha concert was troa1oaefed
frGm the d patch office in Colum-
bus AS stated last week in this
paHef Francis Deedrick and Robert
King OF this place are members of
tb f9e club, and took part III the
concert. d
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Message For The Blind

Wanted, blind persons or partial
ly so regardless Of age in this county,
whether they want the raised letter
system or not to communicate with
Miss Emma Idle, 303 Clinton St.,
Newark, o. Miss Idle is sent out
by the state, and the lessons are
given gratis. A number in this
county are taking lessons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
McKendree w. III. M. society

The market held by he ladies of
the McKendree auxiliary at the
White Front, Saturday, netted
$45g04 The ladies wish to thank
all those who contributed to the
success of the market.
The pext meetine of the alriliary
will be at the church at 1890 a. M,
Dec. z A special program will be
given XY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Taking Higher Masonic Degrees

Judge A. H. Mercer of this place
and HI. A. Coulson and Raymond
Kennard of Malta went to Columbus
Tuesday evening to take the higher
degrees in Masonry, leading up to
and including the Shrine. They
will probably not return until Sat-
urday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
ENTERTAIN At Nash Home

Mrs F.. e. Nash and Mrs. D. G..
Ralston of this place entertained
EWednem5nsR eEGFing with 500, at the
|l6momUf tlza 16rmer. There were
seven tab18s. Nice refreshments
were served, and a delightful time
was had. Friday evening they en-
terrain again at the same place,
with eight tables OF bridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to friends and neighbors for
their kind assistance at the time of
the death of our beloved uncle
John McElfresh; also to the singers
and Rev. Neldon and Messrs. Miller
undertakers.-Rus and Ray Nc
Elfresh, Mark and Dell Grubb.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
To Take Trim Soufh

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Ray and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Harlan of this
place, plan to leave about the mid
die of December on southern auto
trip, down through Tennessee,
Georgia and other southern states,
and on to Florida, where they ex-
pect to spend most of the winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. s. d. Gilliland and
son Donovan OF Bristol went to
zanesyflle Saturday, and on Mon
day Mrs. Gilliland Z underwent an
operation at the Bethesda hospital.
She is reported as not doing 30
very we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-20
Ruralites Club

The Ruralites club of farm wom-
en- will give a play, THE Beantown
Choir" Saturday evening, Nov. %.
The characters for the play are as
follows: The Widow Wood, of course
she would, all widows would; Beth
Wood, her step daughter, real
sweet girl; Hezekiah Doolittle, as
full of mischief as a dog is of fieas;
Mrs. -Ree-Mee Scales, the director
of the choir, pity her; Belinda Snix,
who orter be in grand opera or
somewheres; Tessie Tooms, who
pianos and organs jest lovely; Sal
lie Eta Pickle, who takes high c
jest like cough. drop; Mandy Ham
singer, her voice was cultivated on
cultivator; Birdie Cackle, a twit-
tering birdie who sings like lark er
sump'n; Grandmaw Howler, who'd
be good singer yet If her voice held
out; Samantha Sniggens, aged eight,
little, but-oh my; Bashful Bill
Boomer, long on bass, but short on
nerve.
Synopsis
Act 1. The choir rehearses. Dis
cord.
Act 2. The donation party. A
forte Climax crash.
Act 3. The concert. Harmony.