It's November at Green Mount 1880 ~ some pretty songs and poems that apply still today...

Green Mount

November 3rd, 1880

We opened our exercises by reading the 33rd Psalm. Then we repaired to the music room and Loulie played the "Bohemian Girl" and would have played it very well if she had not gotten confused. Little Mattie read "Thorns & Roses" which she read very nicely. Sallie read Mr. Martins Scalpl??? (I can't make out the word) She read it very well and we all enjoyed it very much. Mattie Kate played "The Shepherd Boy" and she played it very sweetly. We also enjoyed that very much. Lou read "Sowing and Reaping" from Proctor and she read it very well. Miss Lou read the description of the Exquisite State Dinner Service Executed for the White House and a description of a beautiful set table, and also How Gold makes Wealth. All three were very interesting and we all enjoyed them very much. Miss Florence did not play because it was too late, but hope we will have the pleasure of hearing her next time, as we always enjoy her music so much. Nannie read a piece called "Smoking My First Cigar."

Nannie

Green Mount

Nov. 10, 1880

Our exercises were opened in the school room by reading the 34th Psalm, and then as usual we went to the music room. Mattie Kate read a piece called "Little Things" showing how some persons can stand bravely in the battles thickest smoke, and bear with great fortitute life's heavy trials, while little things completely warm them. Nannie played "Captain Jenks". Lulie read "Joy Bringers". Lou played "Home Sweet Home". Miss Lou read an account of the Chantaugua Literary & Scientific Circle. Sallie played "Thornless Roses". Miss Florence ended the exercises by playing "Rock of Ages" & "Dead March to Saul," which we all enjoyed no little.

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