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BLOOMSBURG. PA. THURSDAY. JUNE 4. 1903.
NO. 23
Commencement Week.
Large Audiences mark the
Closing: Days of the
Term
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
To-day is the closing of the year's
work in the public schools of Blooms
burg. The program for commence
ment week began on Sunday even
ing, when the graduating class of
the High school, and all the teach
ers assembled at the Presbyterian
Church to listen to the baccalaureate
sermon by Rev. Dr. Hemingway.
A large congregation was present.
The text of the sermon was Rev.
3rd chapter nth verse; "Hold that
fast which thou hast, tli.,t no man
take thy crown." It was an elo
quent discourse replete with whole
some advice.
THE DRAMA.
On Monday evening the Senior
class presented a four act drama en
titled, "Down in Maine", in the
Opera House, and covered them
selves with glory. The. following
is the cast of characters:
Zeph Cummings of Hardscralible Farm,
'way clown in Maine Mr. Silas Riddle.
Believes in the Golden Rule, and practices
what h believes.
Ralph, his brother, a New York Millionaire,
Lewis Mover.
Neil Wcntworth, a young inventor,
Eugene Quick.
Single, the old fisherman
Rowland llemingwny.
Tomps, the hired man George Keller.
Mr. Holdeni a lawyer Joseph Skeer.
Jimpsey, a "fresh air" kid,. ...Milton Yorks.
Mose Gossin, a stuttering lover,
Rnlph Mushier.
Susie Cummings, Ralph's daughter
Miss Edith Krumm.
Mrs. Cummings, Zcph's wife,
Miss Mx House.
Kemh, "forty-lhree and desperate,"
Miss Mary Welliver.
Betsey Tomps, Miss Luzetta Davis.
Time: The i'resent. Place:-Down in Muin
The music was furnished by
Schwarz's orchestra which played
the following selections:
'Medley Overture, "Comin thro' the Rye,'
.Von Tilier.
Overt'ure, "Bridal Rose," Lavalle
March "Happy Hayseed" Kolfe
Overture "Lutzspiel" Kela Bela
March....... "The Marconigram" Allen
JUNIOR CONTEST.
On Tuesday evening the sixth
annual contest in elocution, and the
first contest in vocal music was
fceld. Three prizes were offered In
elocution, a medal, a loumain pen,
and a book, to be awarded to mem
bers of the Junior class of the High
School. A handsome picture was
offered as a nrize to the chorus
doing the best work, and this was
contested for by girls from the High
S-hool, and girls from the Grammar
School. The ludees ot tne oratori
cal contest were Mrs. Judge
Herrinc. Mrs. T. L. Richardson,
and Prof. Snyder of Berwick. The
chorus judges were Mrs. j. k.
Miller. Miss Pontius and Geo. E.
Elwell. The reports of the judges
will be announced tonignr. at me
commencement exercises.
The program of Tuesday evening
was as follows:
BniKnfi Kcnrthini? vs. Diamonds......
. Pauline Phelps
Belva Fahringer.
Reading,... The Confessional.. .W. W. Story
Carola Gunton.
ItM-Icrr1! March Chorus Number I... Becker
Reading, How Ruby Played Anoa
Kaymonu Kinicer.
SmiI'iiut. Zinearella the Spanish ,
' Ed. L. McDowell
Gertrude Gross.
Becker's Much Chorus Number II Becker
Vmliiio. Kallv Ann's Exoerience
, Eliza Calvert Hall
Lena Bundy
Reading, Medley Emma D. Banks
Helen Mauser.
O, Hush Thee, My Baby, Chorus Number I
Sullivan.
Vlinr M Little Newsbov ,
....' Ada M. Mellville
lennie KnanD.
Reading, Mark Twain and the Interviewer
Harry enures.
O. Hush Thee, mv Baby, Chorus No. II
Sullivan.
The elocutionary exercises were
all given with a degree of prohcien
cy that surprised many in the
audieuCe. They were of varied
character, and though each recita
tion was long, but not unpleasantly
so, there was not an apparent skip ol
memory nor the slightest hesitation
on the part of any participant.
Each selection was thoroughly
committed, and was delivered with
accuracy, ease, grace, and a clear
ness of enunciation that was adnnr
able. All did so well that it would
be unfair to name one without nam
ing all. It is uot surprising that
the judges were in session an hour
before they could decide who was
entitled to the three prizes.
Miss Houser has had charge of the
r.Coolinyed on 8th page 3rd Column.
THE CHORAL SOCIETY
Two Publlo Entertainments a
Year will be given In the
Future.
First One a Grand Success.
The first concert of the Blooms-
burg Choral Society was given in
the Normal Auditorium on Thurs
day evening, May 28th. The gal
lery seats were filled and nearly
every seat down stairs except those
under the gallery. Owing to an
unavoidable delay it was 8.45 when
Dr. Mason took his place on the
conductor's stand. The program
opened with a chorus, "O Hail us,
ye free by Verdi. It was sung
with spirit, and it was at once evi
dent that Dr. 'Mason had the chorus
under complete control. Mrs John
L,. Richardson followed with a
humorous reading entitled "Guess
ing Nationalities," by Mark Twain.
It was given in her usual excellent
style and was much enjoyed by the
audience. Miss Mary Albert sang
"Orpheus with his lute" by Sulli
van, in a charming manner, bhe
has a voice which, though not of
great strength, is remarkably sweet
and clear, and her singing in public
is always one of the attractive
features of anv program. The
aria, "O God have Mercy," by
Mendelssohn, was sung by Mr.
Chas. O. Skeer in fine form. He
has a rich baritone voice, and his
tones are clear and resonant. His
enunication was perfect and every
word was distinctly understood in
every part of the house. His selec
tion was a difficult one to sing, and
of rather a scmbre character, but he
acquitted himself with great credit,
and added much to the pleasure of
the audience.
The closing number of part first
was "The Arrow and the Song,"
by Longfellow, with music by
Walter Hay. It was easily the gem
of the evening among the choruses,
both in beauty of composition, and
the expression with which it was
sung. Dr. Mason stated during the
rehearsals that it was the most diffi
cult piece on the program to sing
effectively, and great care was ob
served in its preparation. The
audience could have had it repeated
ty asking for it with a little more
vigorous applause, and this may be
said of every number of the first
part. There were no encores be
cause the audience evidently were
given the impression in some way
that owing to the lateness in be
ginning no encores would be re
sponded to. This explanation has
been given by a number of people
sitting in different parts of the
hall.
During the few moments inter
mission, Dr. Welsh, president of
the society, thanked the audience
for their liberal patronage, and ex
plained the objects and benefits of
the organization.
The second part consisted of the
cantata," St. Cecilia's Day." It is
all good music, and was well sung
throughout. Miss Albert, Miss
Cope, and Mr. Colley were the solo
ists and performed their parts in a
very pleasing manner. Recitatives
are very hard to sing, and are not
usually very highly appreciated by
an audience, but these singers made
the most of their assignments.
The most musical parts of the
cantata were the chorus of men,
"Rise and break the chains that
bind us": the choral, "Incense
odors hovering o'er us,"; solo and
chorus, "Come forward with pleas
ure," by Miss Cope and Society;
and the finale "Holy Music." Miss
Cope's solo in "Come forward" was
a bright part and her voice seemed
to be made for it. Endowed with
vocal powers of a high class, Miss
Cope has cultivated her voice bv
practice here and study abroad until
she has reached a stage of culture in
music that is a great aid to the So
ciety and a delight to all her friends
who have the privilege of listening
to her. During the evening she
was presented with a beautiful bou
quet.
The contata was sung from be
ginning to end with spirit and ex
pression, and its very satisfactory
rendition was owing largely to the
thorough drilling by Dr. Mason,
and to the interest and enthusiasm
with which he inspired the singers.
He is certainly a great conductor,
and the society will undoubtedly
endeavor to secure his services in
the future.
1 The receipts of the concert wera
You Save and Secure Your Money
By depositing it in a good reliable Bank. There is a
feeling of security and satisfaction in having your money
with TIIIS BANE, which carrying about the person, or
concealing about the home can never give.
If You have not already commenced, begin now.
QJ3foom06urg QWionaf Q0anft
A. Z. SCIIOCH, President.
WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier.
CALENDARS
FOR
19Q4.
Samples now Ready at the
Columbian Office.
Don't place your order out
of town before you see our
lines. We can save you
money, and we know it.
Call and see samples, or a
postal card will bring them
to you.
NOW IS THE TIME TO' ORDER.
Bloomsburg, Pa.
A Full Line of New
HAMMOCKS
FROM
1.00 to 8.00.
All this Year's.
No Old Patterns
Carried Over.
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FOR SALE BY
J.G.Wells,
General Hardware,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
$102.25, most of which will be ab
sorbed by the expenses. This is a
very satisfactory result considering
that this was the first concert of the
society, and the very low price of
admission.
Much credit is due to the pianists
Mrs. J. K. Miller and Mrs. R. F.
Colley. They have been constant
in their attendance at rehearsals,
and it was a pleasure to sing with
their accompaniments. Both of
them are among the leaders in
musical circles, and their ablilities
are frequently in demand on public
occasions. The Society is fortunate
in having two such willing and
skillful pianists.
It is not likely that much work
will be done until September.
Then it is intended to get as many
new members as possible, and to
take up work preparatory for a pub
lic rehearsal either in November or
January. It is intended to have at
least two concerts a year.
CAES MUST BTOP
Running Across the Bridge Until Road It
Extended.
The Columbia and Montour Elec
tric Railway Company must cease
running cars across the river bridge
at Catawissa, until their part of the
agreement, that is, the construction
of the road through the town of
Catawissa is fulfilled. According
to the report of commissioner Fish
er made at the meeting of the Board
on Monday, the company is running
its cars across the bridge and allow
ing the car to stand on the bridge
while passengers are being taken on
or discharged, which is a violation
of the agreement.
As a matter of course the Trolley
Company cannot extend the line up
into the town until they obtain the
right to cross the tracks of the
Reading Railway Company. They
can however comply with the other
conditions, namely, lay the track
down along the wing wall so as not
to obstruct the approach to the
bridge, and put down the "felloe"
guards, which are to be made of
white oak. The clerk was instruct
ed to notify the Trolley Company
to cease operations on the bridge
until these conditions are complied
with.
Determined Suicide.
The Trolley Company has erect
ed a station at Villow Grove, which
will afford passengers protection
from the elements.
In a Moment of Supposed Men
tal Aberration, Barton Hawk,
of Main Township, Ends
His Life.
Decapitated by Car Wheels.
The dead body of Barton Hawk,
of Main township, was found along
the Philadelphia & Reading Rail
way tracks, a short distance from
Mainville, about seven o'clock
Tuesday morning. The body was
lying face downward, and had evi
dently been pushed from the main
track over on the siding. The head
was completely severed from the
body.
It was at first feared that murder
had been committed, that after
having been killed and robbed, his
body had been placed upon the rail
road, for the purpose of hiding the
crime. Investigation and develop
ments however, seem to indicate
that it was a case of determined
suicide.
He had been in ill health for
several weeks, and frequently dur
ing that time many peculiarities in
his conduct had been observed.
Only the night before he was dis
covered in a tree adjusting a chain
to a limb for the purpose of hang
ing himself.
The body was removed to the
home of his parents, and Coroner
B. F. Sharpless of Catawissa sum
moned. Mr. Sharpless went to the
scene, and empanelled a jury, but
no inquest was held. He gathered
and considered the, facts and con
cluded that it was purely a case ot
self destruction and that an inquest
was unnecessary.
The unfortunate man was twenty
eight years of age. Illness had
either unbalanced his mind, or else,
discouraged him to such an extent,
that life had become burdensome.
Ouib-Stone Market.
The curb-stone market will open
on Saturday morning next. The
order will be issued by the town
council at it's meeting to-night.
It is past the usual time for opening
the market now, but the dry
weather has put back vegetation so
far that there has not been much
for the truckers to sell.
DO YOUR
TROUSERS
LOOK
CAREWORN ?
During the breach between Win
ter and Spring wearables you'll
likely need a pair of independent Trousers to bridge
the difficulty.
The Fashionable Trousers are somewhat on the
wishbone order; big at the hips and tapering to the
ankle. The variety is large enough to suit the taste
of any legs.
Cassimeres, Worsteds and Cheviots mostly
striped handsome patterns, all of them. Trousers
at $2.00, at $3.00, at $4.00, or at $5.00.
Come, see our Spring Trouser Show.
Bloomsburg:, Penn'a.,
Corner Main and Center Sts.
Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
Percale and
Madras
were 50c.
now 39 cts.
JUNE SHIRT
WAI
Commencing June 8.
White
Dimity
were 75c.
now 45 cts.
"Behold me,
I am the shirt waist,
The universal slip
That woman wears
And revels in.
The fickle Goddess Fashion
Flits
To parts unknown
When I appear,
For I have come to stay.
I, the Shirt Waist ;
I, the one fixed fashion
Of the fair."
White Lawn,
large and small
Polka Dots
were 1.75
now 1.25
White Etamine
Plaited Back
were 2.75
now 2.15
Mussed Lots
were 3.50,
3.00, 2.50.
now 1.25.
White Lawn
All over
Embroidery,
were 3.75
now 2.75
The Leader Store Co.,
4th and Market Streets,
Bloomsburg, Pa,