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Montgomery Oratorio: A large singing ensemble entertained in the town's early years
In the late 19th century, there were a number of social clubs and organizations in Montgomery. One of those was called Montgomery Oratorio, a large singing group that performed at various local events. Their founding was documented in The Williamsport Sun and Banner, “A meeting of the recently organized Montgomery Oratorio was held in the rear of Sterner’s meat market Saturday night. It was decided to rent Zeller’s hall in which to hold future meetings. A committee presented a list of 78 of the town’s singing young folks to who invitations will be sent and the first regular ...