prissy, 1842 (?)

[Bethany K. Dumas]

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>not to deny the general point, but as an enthusiastic participant in
>shapenote singing (Sacred Harp, Denson Revision, for those of you who
>know something about these things), i have to point out that SOME
>authentic traditional singing survives very well.
>
>arnold, about to host shapenote singing at his place this sunday
>afternoon

Indeed!

Bethany, who participates occasionally