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ments many youngsters have never seen. Thanks again to the League for its sponsorship. Mr. Klingler raved when discussing the success of MSO’s Violin and Cello Fellowship programs. Initiated in 1989, the Violin Fel- lowship was so successful that a Cello Fellowship was added in 1996. Montgomery has received worldwide recognition for these initiatives. On alternating years, accomplished young musicians from all over the world compete for the coveted position of spend- ing two years in Montgomery playing with the MSO. The selected musicians are compensated for their time. Their talents serve as mentors to all members of the volunteer Orchestra, as well as in- spiration to young musicians. Jim noted other hugely successful programs associated with the Symphony. These include the Vann Vocal Institute, the Mont- gomery Music Project and Stringfellows Summer Music Camp. It was at the stately home of Bonnie and Jerome Moore that the inaugural event took place. Guests gathered inside to enjoy piano selections played by Alan Newman. Others mingled outside en- joying the lovely gardens at the Moore’s home. In the dining room, heirloom lace linens graced the table on which a large silver bowl held fresh flowers from Bonnie’s garden. Amagnificent variety of buffet foods were created by caterer Evelyn Thomas. At each guest table, both inside and out, floral arrangements were provided from the gardens of Martha Jane Dawson, as well as the hostess. Attending the Premier Dinner were Jane and Judge Harold Albritton, Lisa and John Capell, Amy and Bruce Crawford, Minnie Lee and Richard Gill, Dr. Michelle and Phillip Goodwyn, Stanley Gregory, Betsy and Eddie Hails, Judy and Al Head, Maestro Thomas Hinds, Kent andMike Jenkins, Jane and JimKlingler, Judy and Kyle Kyser, Mary Lynne Levy, Joan Loeb, Bettie Miller, Bonnie and Jerry Moore, Charlotte and Joe Mussafer, Tiffany and Blake Thomas, Mimi Thompson, Beth Trevor, Janet Waller and Jim Scott, Dr. Robert Scott, Charlie Stakely and Amy and Al Steineker. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter JULY 2018 81 MiMi Thompson, Beth Trevor, and Jim and Jane Klingler MCHS Hosts Annual Bar-B-Que The Montgomery County Historical Society hosted its annual Summer Bar-B-Que at the Crescent Lake Club and Lodge, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of fun, music and great friendship in a beautiful rustic setting, which featured the historic lodge built in 1880. The annual cele- bration benefits the Historical Society and its mission to document the history of Montgomery County, Alabama, by collecting and preserving historical records, photographs and archives. Members of the Silver Creak Band, as they performed for the event. Silver Creak Band performing as guest arrive at the Lodge of the Cres- cent Lake County Club for the Annual Bar-B-Que fundraiser for the Montgomery County Historical Society.