An account of the trial of social dance.
Davis, George, Rev.
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Rondout, N.Y., Kingston Freeman Printing House,
1899.
eng
The author of this work claims to be pastor of the Reformed Churches of Marbletown and North Marbletown as well as a lawyer. In this manual, Davis takes a novel approach in preaching his antidance position, which he calls "The Trial of Social Dance ... The only King and Potentate, Jesus Christ vs. Social Dance." The jury for this "trial" is composed of "The Public Conscience." "Witnesses" include Mr. Worldly Fun, Mr. Roman Catholic Bishop, Mr. Round Dancing Master, and Miss Chicago Barmaid. The trial proceeds and, in Davis' summary, the jury declares the defendant, social dance, guilty.
Dance--Religious aspects.
Antidance Literature.
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