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Arts, entertainment pursued by many in early Harrington-area towns
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Early history
As early as 1886, there is evidence of "Literaries" being held in area communities as they were being formed. These groups consisted of programs containing debates, musical performances, dramatic performances, solos, orchestras, oratorical contests, recitations, songs and/or dialogues. Most of the literary groups were eventually involved in competitive debates with other small communities. During the busy farming seasons the literaries were halted and resumed once the field work was done. Culture and performing were exalted. It was home-grown entertainment and an excuse to social...
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