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The society has a membership of one hundred and twenty-five, and had at one time one hundred and thirty-five. The property amounts to $250. Regular meetings are held the last Monday in each month at the City Hall. The present officers are :- L. H. Babb, President; A. J. Batchelder, Vice-President; A. J. Cumberson, Secretary; Wm. M. Bell, Treasurer; B. Bigelow, Marshal.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Those marked * were charter members. Those marked t are dead. The name is followed by the year of arrival in the State, and the place of nativity.
Lyman Ackley, 1849, New Jersey. Thomas Alpangh, 1849, New York. Jackson Arnot, 1849, Pennsylvania. L. H. Babb, 1849, New Hampshire. Charles Baird, 1849, Olio.
Henry Eilerman, 1850, Germany. G. S. Ely, 1849, Connecticut. *+G. W. Fairlee, 1849, Ohio. *H. M. Gazley, 1849, New York. +Jolını Geltzhauser, 1849, Germany. Milton B. Gordon, 1850, Pennsylvania.
Herndon Barrett, 1850, Virginia. A. J. Batchielder, 1850, Massachusetts. * H. S. Graves, 1849, Connectient. William M. Bell, 1849, Pennsylvania. T. H. Hains, 1850, Ohio. Benjamin Bigelow, 1850, Nova Scotia. E. M. Binninger, 1849, Illinois. S. A. Blake, 1849.
Francis Hamblin, 1849, Maine. +E. Hamilton, 1849, Massachusetts. James H. Hansen, 1850, Maryland. C. C. Harrington, 1850, Rhode Island. J. M. Blanchard, 1849, Kentucky. S. Blodgett, 1850, New York. +William H. Hartwell, 1850, Maine. Henry Heitmann, 1849, Germany. A. J. Hewitt, 1850, Virginia. J. M. Braden, 1849, Pennsylvania. *S. T. Brewster, 1849, New York. "John G. Briggs, 1849, New York. I. E. Brown, 1849, Maine. Thomas Brown, 1849, England. S. R. Chandler, 1849, Ohio. Francis Heyland, 1850, Illinois. H. M. Hollister, 1850, Massachusetts. Edward Hooper, 1849, Maryland. +Charles R. Howe, 1850, Massaclrusetts. *+William K. Hudson, 1849, Maine. G. P. Hunt, 1850, England. *F. C. Chase, 1849, Massachusetts. E. G. Clark, 1849. Jacob Brown Clark, 1849, Tennessee. Joseph Clark, 1850, Pennsylvania. E. H. Clements, 1849, Alabama. M. S. Cleveland, 1849, New York. Thomas S. Clyma, 1850, Wisconsin. C. Cockrill, 1849, Kentucky. James Hunter, 1850, Ohio. H. F. Hyde, 1849, Massachusetts. Charles Justis, 1850, Pennsylvania. +Gabriel Katzenstein, 1850, France. *John Keller, 1849, France. +T. W. Kent. 1850, Maine. J. G. Cornell, 1849, New York. *Henry Kerns, 1849, Ireland. Charles Covilland, son of pioneer, Cali- Joseph H. Kerns, son of pioneer, Cali- fornia.
L. F. Craft, 1850, Pennsylvania. L. P. Crane, 1849, Pennsylvania. L. T. Crane, 1849, Maine.
*+Antoine Cretian, 1849, France. Lucien Cretian, 1849, New York. Domingo Cuadro, 1849, Chili.
*A. J. Cumberson, 1849, New York.
A. W. Cutts, 1849, Maine.
A. D. Cutts, son of pioneer, Maine. D. C. Day, 1850, Ohio. Thomas Deane, 1850, Virginia. William Delvine, 1849, Belgium. *James Devalt, 1849.
*James T. Dickey, 1840, Alabama.
*James G. Dow, 1849, Ireland. William Downie, 1849, New York. Stephen Eaton, 1849, New York.
fornia.
Philip W. Keyser, 1849, Maryland. John Kupser, 1849, Switzerland. Joseph Lask, 1849, Prussia. *James B. Leaman, 1849, Pennsylvanis. B. R. Lippincott, 1849, Pennsylvania A. J. Lucas, 1830, New York.
+E. Mattoon, 1849, Massachusetts. V. C. Mau, 1849, Pennsylvania. *W. K. MeClintock, 1849, Massachu- setts.
W. A. MeLanghlin. 1850, Maine. John V. MeMurtry, 1849, Kentucky. William McMurtry, 1849, Kentucky. George Merritt, 1849. New York. *+S. M. Miles, 1849, Connecticut. E. W. Mull, 1850. Pennsylvania. *William G. Murphy, 1846, Tennesee.
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*+J. A. Murray, 1850, New York. D. P. Newbert, 1849, Maine.
G. W. Nicholsen, 1849, Virginia.
·G. R. Nightingill, 1849, Ohio.
A. la Noyes, 1850, New Hampshire.
A. W. Oakley, 1850, New York.
W. Il. Perdue, 1850, Maryland. Milton Pierson, 1819, Ohio.
K. H. P'ratt, 1849, Massachusetts. Daniel Preseatt, 1850, Maine. Aarou Pugh, 1850, Ohio. W. M. Rackerby, 1849, Missouri.
Charles E. Stone, 1849, Massachusetts. I. S. Sallinger, 1849, Kentucky.
*|G. N. Swezy, 1849, New York.
Charles E. Swczy, son of pioneer, Cali- foruin.
+H. S. Taylor, 1849, England.
"Eli 'Teegarden, 1850, Ohio.
E. C. ROAH, 1850, New York.
George 1', Russell, 18419, New flamp. "Charles Il. Thurston, 1847, New Jer- shire, вву.
U. F. Scholl, 1850, Wurtemberg. "HI. 11, Selmussler, 1819, Alabama. John Sonward, 1849, Maine.
Jacob Tomb, 1850, Pennsylvania. *. J. R. Totman, 1850, New York.
11. R. D. Townsand, 1849, New York.
*+1 .. R. Sellou, 18-19, Now Jersey. Jamos Traynor, 1849, Pennsylvania. *Newton Sewell, 18-19, Ohio. Albert G. Turner, 1849, Maine, Peter Van C'lief, 1849, Ohio.
II. J. Shuleo, Germany,
H. 14. Shultz, 1849.
+Houry Weil, 1850, Germany. *C. Westenhaver, 1849, Ohio.
fThoodore Sienrd, 1833, Franco,
Amlrow J. Sluman, 1849, Massachu- * A. P. Willey, 1849, Maine.
*James Williamson, 1849, Scotland.
THE AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA.
The territory included in this association ombraces the counties of Plucor, Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, nud all that portion of the State lying worth of them, including in all twenty countios. The society was or- ganized May 1, 1859, by tho olection of the following officers :-- G. N. Swexy, Presidlont; Chus. M. Gorham, Secretary ; J. H. Kinkend, Trens- urer; Vice-Presidents,-Yuba county, J. S. Eshom, E. T. Wilkins, nud Charles Covillaud; Sutter county, E. B. Stephens and W. H. Parks; Butte county, Benj. Bliven and Washington Henshaw; Ph- mas county, T. B. Shaunon and D. R. Cates; Colusa county, Mr. Singleterry; Nevada county, Josinh Royce; Shasta county, Mr. Town; Sierm county, C. Coopor; Placer county, Dr. J. R. Crandall; Tehama county, J. C. Doll. The first annual fair was held by this society at Marysvillo, commencing August 30, 1859, and continuing one week. The officers for 1860 were :- G. N. Swezy, President; Chas. M. Gorham, Secretary; Chas. L. Low, Treasurer. The fair was held one week, commencing September 3. In 1861, G. N. Swezy was President; Chs. M. Gorham, Secretary; A. D. Starr, Treasurer; S W. Selby, First Vice-President. The fair was held Sep- tember 9, 1861, continuing oue week. The officers for 1862 were ;-
G. N. Swezy, President; John T. Baily, Secretary; James W. Moore, Treasurer. No fair was hell this year by the society.
The officers for 1863 were :- G. N. Swrzy, Presilent: Charles M. Gorham, Secretary; N. D. Ridsont, Treasurer. The fourth animal fair was held at Marysville, commencing September 7. 1863. and last. ing one week. The premiums distributed this year amounted to $3,251. There was no election for officers in 1864, and no fair was held. In 1865 the officers were :- James Haworth. P'resident, vice, G. N. Swezy, resigned; Charles M. Gorham. Secretary ; N. D. Rideont, Treasurer. The fifth fair was held . August 28, 1565, lasting one week. Purses and premimas amounted to $3,812. The officers for the year 1866 were :- G. N. Swezy, President; Chas. M. Gorham, Secretary; S. W. Selby, Treasurer. The fair lasted one week, commencing Septem- bor 3, 1866. In 1867, there was no election and no fair was held. The officers elected in 1868 were :- W. H. Parks, Presilent; J. C. Douley, Secretary; C. G. Bockins, Treasurer. The seventh fair was hell at Marysville one work, commencing September 7, 1868. Iu 1869 the officers were :- W. H. Parks, President; J. C. Donley, Sec- retary; M. Marense, Treasurer. A fair was held September 3, continuing one week. The officers of 1870 were :- G. N. Swezy, President; J. C. Donley, Secretary; Charles M. Gorham, Treasurer. The fair lasted one week, commencing September 5. Tho officers elected in 1871 were :- S. W. Selby, President; J. C. Douley, Svere- tary; M. Marcuse, Treasurer. Before the fair was hell, Mr. Selby resigned, and S. T. Brewster succeeded him. The fair continued from October 9th to the 14th. In 1872, the following officers were elect- ed :- S. T. Brewster, President; J. C. Donley, Secretary; M. Marense, Treasurer. The fair lasted one week from September 2. There was no fnir nor election of officers in 1873.
The officers of 1874 were :- D. E. Knight, President; W. G. Mur- phy, Secretary; M. Marcusc, Treasurer. No fair was held. The officers elected for 1875 were :- L. B. Ayer, President; C. M. Patter- son, Secretary ; J. N. Selby, Treasurer. Mr. Selby resigned September 4, and A. C. Bingham was elected. The fair commenced October 11, und continued one week. In 1876, the officers were :- L. B. Ayer, President; C. M. Patterson, Secretary; A. C. Bingham, Treasurer. The fair coutinned one week, beginning October 23. The officers of 1877 were :- W. P. Harkey, President; W. T. McLean,Secretary; C. A. Stratton, Treasurer. The fair commenced September 10, and lasted one week. The officers iu 1878 were :- W. P. Harkey, President; C. M. Patterson, Secretary; D. E. Knight, Treasurer. The fair com- meuced September 23, and continued one week. The premiums paid munounted to $1,537, and the purses to $3,750. The officers for the current year are :- D. H. Cowden, President; Charles M. Patterson, Treasurer; William Singer, Jr., Secretary.
The association owns a large park just north of the city, ou which are lmillings and stalls required to accommodate a large display of stock, machinery, products, etc. and a splendid racecourse. By a pro- vision in the charter, the fair is always to be hell in Marysville. The sexisty is out of debt, and in a flourishing condition. Owing to the establishment of local associations in other counties ot the district, Int. fow of them now contribute to the success of the district fair.
MARYSVILLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (('ITY LIBRARY ).
A mumber of tho leading citizens assembled February 10, 1855, and forund a society called the Young Men's Literary and Scientific Asso- ciation, which was subsequently incorporated under the mme of the Marysville Library Association, with a capital stock of $25,000, divided into one thousand shares. They elected Elwards Woodrull, President ; Dr. D. W. C. Rice, Vice- President; Dr. J. T. Melwan, Corresponding Secretary ; F. 11. Woodward, Recor ling Secretary ; Mark Brumagim, Treasurer; John S. Kokmmn, J. E. Galloway, Rev. D. A. Dryden, Warren P. Miller, William K. Hudson, William Hawley, T. 1. Reardon, D. C. Benham, and A. A. Vantine, Directors. The olgeet of the association was to collect a library ul unmaintain a reading-room, where the members could enjoy themselves in a nummer not possible elsewhere, and by pleasant social communion and the literary advantages offered by such an association, improve in mental culture.
It was afterwards decided that the advantages of the library should be extended to all the citizens, and to that end the trustees of the association, December 15, 1858, doeded the library to the city, making it conditional in the deed of transfer that tho library shouhl be kept open certain hours every day mal should be free to the citizens of Marysville, that the Council should amally appropriate two Inautred awl fifty dollars for the purchase of books, and should pay the expenses of the library and the salary of the librarian. The city has, however, inde but two or three appropriations for the purchase of books, though the library has been always kept in good condition and a librarian supplied.
The library is open every evening from seven to nine o'clock, except on Saturday and Snuday. Saturday the hours are from two until fivo o'clock in the afternoon. During library hours tho room is open to all as a free rowling-room; books may be drawn upon the depositing of five dollars as security for any loss or damage, the money to be refund- ed when the person depositing it ceases to draw books. The affans are managed by a board of ten trustees. The number of volinnes in the library at different periods has been :- 1855, 500; 1858, 2,000; 1870, 2,900; 1874, 3,250; 1879, 3,470. Miss Jane Jones, the present libra- rian, has filled that position since 1872. The library room is in the rear of the court room in the City Hall.
The names of the present Directors arc :- N. D. Rideout, Peter
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+J. Smith, 1849, New York.
*John C. Smith, 1849, Ohio. N. D. Smith, 1849, Massachusetts.
"l'artin Smith, 18-19, Virginia.
Jolin C. Spengler, 1850, Germany. James B. Stalford, 1819, Ohio. R. K. Stevensou, 1850, North Carolina. O. P. Stidger, 1849, Ohio.
J. M. Reese, 1850, New York.
8. J. 8. Rogers, 1850, Massachusetts.
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becker, J. J. Jewelt, W. T. Ellis, W. C. Crocks, Frank Hudson, G. W. l'ine, P. C. Slattery, C. C. Harrington, and James Traynor. The Executive Committee are: Peter Derker, W. C. Crooks, and Frank Honden, the last two having been appointed by the City Council. The sure of the library is due to the generous assistance extended by several of the more wealthy and cultured goutburn of the city. They have spared neither their time nur their money in keeping up the insti- tation from which the pode at large derivo so much lanotit. Promi- non among them in Hon. Peter becker, who for several years has lern a member of the Board of Directors, and a leading spirit in its midst.
MARYSVILLE TIAN VEREIN.
This society was first organized May 27, 1856, by the following weibers :- Baron, President; Sattler, Secretary; Sjacht, Treasurer; Simonson, Meudheim, Lemar, Yugle, Lehman, Telluer, Scholl, Bender, Nowburger, and Catig. None of these gentlemen ure now in the tity. The x wirty had a brief existeure and was regmized Novem- lwr 17, 1857. Of the new society, the first officers were :- F. W. Gerichten, President ; Henry Walters, Secretary; 11. Eilerman, Treas- urer; John Winkler, First Turnwart; G. A. Bendler, Second Turn- wart ; Felix Reize, Steward. December 17, 1866, the society munalgumated with the Liederkranz Verein nuder the name of the Marysville Turn Liederkranz Vervin. A few years ago the word Liederkranz was dropped from the title of the society. The society is social, musical, gymnastic, and benevolent in its character, and has a Fund for the benefit of sick members. The society holds an annual pienie on the first Sunday in May. In the hall on E street between Third and Fourth streets, are occasionally given dramatic representations, concerts, daners, gymnastie exhibitions, rte. The present officers are :- 1. A. Fischer, President; A. F. Meyer, Secretary; A. Hochstadter, Treasurer; S. lewek, First. Turnwart; A. Niewind, Second Turn- wurt : K. Koshy, Singwart; F. Rupart, O.
MARVSVILE MIEDEKRANZ VEREIN.
This society, as its mmie indicates, was a singing society, and was organized in the fall of 1855. The gentlemen who organized it wore :- 1. Schou, 1%. Glassen, E. Graf, J. Lovi. H. Heitmann, J. F. Flathmann, R. Blum, V. Schwab, and E. Snowhite. The first, officers wore :- F. Snowhite, President; H. Heitmann, Vice-President; E. Graf. Secretary ; L. Glassen, Treasurer. Prof. Arnold was leader in 1855. Prof. Grambss became leader in 1856, and remained as such until the society beenme united with the Turn Verein, December
MARYSVILLE TURNER HALL.
This hall is situated on E street, between Third and Fourth streets, and belongs to the Turn Verein. The hall was built in 1870 at a cost of 812.000. It was partly destroyed by tire in July, 1878, but
was immediately repaired at an expense of $4.000. The hall con- tins a large stage, anditorini, and gallery ; in the rear the gymna- sium pragu is heated. Here are held the concerts, exhibitions, dances, and meetings of the society.
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
This society is a purely benevolent one. Article two of the con- stitution, says :- "The funils of the society shall be appropriated as fol- lows: relief to the poor, needy, sick and the burial of the dead of the Jewish persuasion in Marysville and vicinity."
The society was organized in 1853, and in 1855 we find the follow- ing members: M. Marcuse, T. Hyman, K. L. Stone, Jonas S. Barman, 11. Bervin, M. Brouks, M. A. Bromberger, H. Barman, B. Bloom, S. Culm, M. L. Cuhen, A. Cohen, N. Deorgowsky, A. Englander, D. N. Friesleben, L. Feder, Levy Greentree, J. Hochstadter, Isaac Krimer, E. Katzenstein, E. A. Kusel, Louis Levy, Charles Levy, Simon Lovey, Jacob Myers, A. Mendelson, J. H. Moses, A. Muhlendorf, D. Moses, A. Mmidt, E. Newberger, H. Neghauer, I. Pforzheimer, H. Reyman, A. D. Rice, S. Schwartz, S. L. Stone, -- Tobias, B. Wolff, 11. Wagner, J. S. Winehill, and S. Worms. Of the ahove, M. Marcuse, E. Katzenstein, and H. Wagner are still active members. The first. officers were :- E. Newberger, President; J. S. Winchill, Vice President; T. Hyman, Treasurer; M. Marcuse, Secretary; E. Katzenstein, K. L. Stone, M. Mendelson, J. S. Barman, and Jacob Meyers, Directors.
The society owns a cemetery, near the City Cemetery, known as the Jewish Burial Ground, in which have been huried the people of that faith since the organization of the society. It is one block square, and is surrounded by a high brick wall that cost one thousand dollars. The society has also a brick house that is used in connection with the cem- etery. There are now in the treasury about five hundred dollars; seven thousand dollars have been disbursed in charities since the society was orgimized. The membership is at present twenty-two, though at one time it reached forty-five. The present officers are :- M. Marcuse, President ; E. Cohn, Vice-President; H. Wagner, Treasurer; N. Schnei- der, Secretary.
MARYSVILLE HIBERNIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
The society was organized January 28, 1858, and its objects are declared by Section two of the constitution to be, " the relief of its sick " members, the interment of deceased members, the moral tuition of " each other, the propagation of general intelligence, unity, friendship " and brotherly love among all the members."
The charter members were :- Thomas J. Power, John Sprig, I. H. Gilmore, M. O'Connor, James Ennis, Timothy Delay, Henry Kerns, Thomas Donovim, C. Cotter, Matthew Woods, and thirty-three others. Of these, T. J. Power, T. Delay, and Matt. Woods are still members.
The first officers were :- M. O'Connor, President; P. Conroy, Vice- President; Daniel O'Connor, Recording Secretary; William Healy, Financial Secretary; James Ennis, Treasurer. The highest number of members was one hundred and sixteen; at present there are but thirty-eight.
.The value of lodge property, exclusive of regalias, is seventy-five dollars. Five hundred dollars and eighty-three cents have been dis- bursed for sick benefits and burial expenses. The society meets on D street, between First and Second streets, the last Thursday in each month. The present officers are :- Thomas J. Power, President; J. Crowley, Vice-President (sinco deceased); Dennis Hayes, Treasurer; Daniel W. Slevin, Secretary.
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH SOCIETY.
This society was organized in the month of October, 1864. Article one, Section two, of the constitution declares :-- " The objects of this " suciety are to liquidate any indebte:lness of the church; to promote " Catholic education, as well as harmony and good feeling among its "members; to encourage a due observance of church discipline; to "devise means to keep the church and Bishop's residence in proper " repair; to provide for the hurial of deceased members, and to secure " the hencfits of the monthly Masses offered for the members."
The original members were :- Rev. Thomas Grace, P. L. Bunce, M. McAdams, James Clarke, P. Corcoran, John Horsch, C. W. Lovett, and some others. The first officers were :- P. L. Bunce, President; M. McAdams, Vice-President; John Horsch, Secretary; C. W. Lovett, Treasurer. The membership at present is one hundred and ten, which is as high as at any previous time. The society is in good financial condition, and has disbursed, since its organization, in the objects above enumerated, the sum of four thousand seven hundred dollars. It also has a library containing about six hundred volumes. The society flagged in zeal a few years ago, but was reorganized in April, 1875. The present officers are :- P. L. Bunce, President; J. R. Burns, Vice President; Hugh McGuire, Secretary; P. Corcoran, Treasurer; N. Gaf- ford, Librarian. The Chaplain is always the Father in charge of the church. At present that position is held by Rev. Thomas Grace.
FATHER MATTHEW TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
A branch of this society existed in Marysville, in 1874-76. It met the first and third Sundays in St. Joseph's Hall, basement of St. Jo- seph's Cathedral. It had at one time fifty members, but the number gradually diminished until the society finally died out. The officers in 1874 were :- James McCaig, President; M. J. Kelleher, Vice Presi- dent; Michael O'Connor, Secretary; S. A. Riggs, Treasurer; Father Grace, Chaplain.
MARYSVILLE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
In February, 1869, a society was organized which had as its object
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the establishment of a system of charity that not only should relieve the citizens from frequent calls for aid from the power, by assisting all that were deserving so far as their necessities should require and the funds of the society permit, but should also see that none but those who were deserving should receive assistance.
The firstofficers elected were :- President, Rev. J. N. Martin; Secreta- ry, Rev. A. A. McAlister; Treasurer, Saufood Bbalgett; Charity Com- mittee -- First Ward, Rev. A. A. MeAlister and S. Blodgett; Seemul Ward, Rov. Martin Gulil and C. M. Patterson; Third Ward, Rev. Father Kelley and Rev. Dr. MeKaig; Fourth Wurd, Rev. J. N. Martin, 11. B. Williamson, and Geo. W. Peacock.
The society is composed of twenty netive members who are elected by the citizens at an annual meeting held for that purpose. Regu- uler mestings for the active members are held at Water Works Hall the first Saturday of each month. The society is supported by the viluntury contributions of the citizens, and has for the past four years micoived $500 from the Stato, annually. The amount at present in the Trousner's bunds is $365, aml since its organization the society hus distributed $13,054.10 in charitable objects. The present officers are: - President, N. Sowell; Treasurer, A. C. Bingham; Secretary, R. G. Stanwood; Directars -- First Ward, N. Sowell and W. A. Melanghlin; Second Ward, H. B. Williamson amI R. G. Stan- woud; Third Ward, E. IL. Hilson aml J. Tomb; Fourth Ward, Geo. Heintzen, .1. Hunter, und J. Poffin.
YUBA BIBLE SOCIETY.
This was an all organization in Marysville, which had its inception May 30, 1852. The first ntlicors were :- Dr. Willer, President; Rev. T. Thatcher, C. M. Hanson, and A. E. Caldwell, Vice-Presidents; Rav. Win. Simmons, Secretary ; T. Ireland, Treasurer; Rev. J. W. Brier, 1. W Taylor, Mr. Cunningham, Dr. D. W. C. Rice, and E. Hamilton, Exrentive Committee. The society was not well saqqwortod and conso quently was a short lived one.
MARYSVILLE CHORAL HARMONIC SOCIETY.
This society was organized February 18, 1858, with twenty-three active male members and thirteen ladies, and the following officers :- E. Hamilton, F. Grambs, sal W. L. Williams, Directors; E. Han- ilton, Musical Director; Prof. F. Grambss, Pianist; C. A. Stratton, Sverotary; Richard George, Treasurer; W. H. Hamilton, Librarian. The object of the society was the musical culture of its members. Frequent concerts were given during the four years of its existence. MARYSVILLE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
In December, 1877. a mumber of ladies and gentlemen. who recog- uizrd the tulvantages and pleasures to be derived from a society of that kind, organizon this association. The only members of this or- ganization who were connected with the old we are C. A. Stratton and
A. D. Cutts. The society has about fifty members, and renelers both veal and orelestral music Two concerts have been given since its organization, and tiv. wxiety has assisted in a mmuber ot others. It is out of debt and owns property to the value of 2500. It meets for instruction at Peri's Hall every Thursday evening. The present idlicers are :- E. A. Davis, President; E. A. Belcher, Secretary; C. A. Stratton, Treasmer and Director.
PACIFIC BRASS BAND.
Iu April, 1878, this land was organized by Prof. Guy Summers and twelve young men who were entirely inexperienced in music. Under the thorough instructions and drill given them by Prof. Summers, and by their omistant practice, they have in the year arrived at a surprising degree of proficiency. The organization huls all its property in common and furnishes music both as leund and orchestra. Their earnings last year were alenit $900. Their regular meetings for practice are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The members at the organization were :- Guy Sommers, Leader; G. T. Griburr, Gns. Poullain, Il. Anthu- uy, O. F. Davis, F. P. Schworm, F. A. Peel, E. B. Mrek, G. W. Harris, 11. Newman, J. F. Gerber, F. E. Engel, L. Diery, and A. B. Cooper. HI. Anthony lins since moved from town, and Gus. Poullain has with- drawn from membership.
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