, 1874-04-25
MINOR AMUSEMENTa

dramatic entertainment for the benefit OF the
phans will be given Thursday evening At the Asylum
No. 7s9 Nichigan-ay. Tickets will ba 50 cents.
Rainbow Lodge NO. 400 I. o. o. F., will celebrate
the 65th anniversary Of Odd Fellowship in the United
States, Monday evening by public, literary, and
steal entertainment in their hall corner Of West Mad-
son and Robey streets.
Pro-. Nathan Sheppard will deliver his lecture Oh the
writings Of Charles Dickens, with illustrative readings
III st. Johns Church, Ashland avenue, Tuesday af-
tarnoon at hG!{past O'Clock. This popular lecture,
no doubt, viii attracta large audience Tekoss for
wer, aud carlJle.-oniy 81.
The second annual ball Of Court Vulcan No. SLOT Of
the Ancient Order OF Forcsters will be given Thurs
day evening, at tho North sids Turner Hall. The
members Of the Committee of Arrangements are
experience in this business, and the ball will doubt
less be pleasant success.
Thursday evening takes place the grind concert at
tho Union Park Congregational Church It will be the
most attractive feature the week. and tho grandest
concert given on the West Side for years. In
addition to the musical part Of the programme, Mr..
young gentleman iB spoken Of with the highest praise
6y those who have heard him, and the other perform
ers are two we'll known in musical circles to need
comment.
Church Of tho Messiah Fraternity, given at the
Memorial Chapel Michigan avenue, Friday evening"
when the play Of Bread on the w.ter.' by reqges,
repeated. The attendance was large and fashion
able and the acng Of Miss Reeves who took the part
Of Dilly," unusually successful while Miss Bryan
and Miss Nellie Deecher werc we'll up to the mark.
Among the gentlemen amateurs ME. F. G. Hoyne was
certainly drs In tho early part Of the play hard
cold prevented him from doing that justice to his
part which he otherwise might, but, in his farewell
scene with Miss Reeves he brought out the finest
points Of the drana, and proved himself more than
equal to the occasion. Mr. hurea, Mr.. Shore2, Mr..
F. Burley, etc also acquitted themselves creditaby,
and the entertainment Of the evening brought to
close with the 1aughahle farce Of Turkish Baths"
The members Of the Shamrock Association gAre 9
grand complimentary ball It the Twelfth Street Turner
Hall, Friday evening" Upwards Of 800 couple wero
present The hall was tastcfulTy decorated with n2-
tional nottoes and flags. At the party adIourn
ed for one hour, and had sumptuous supper, which
was prepared in the dining-hall. After supper, the
President OF the Association, Ar. 1saac MnrTy, be-
ing called on thanked those present for their attend
ance, and, in ; few appropriate remarks.
introduced the Hon. John F. scan1an, who
responded to the toast Of The Shamrock"
nfter which Nr. P. q. Tansey WAS called on to re-
spond to the toast Of 'Tc Ladies" and did full jus
tice to the toast Capt, D. F. Gceson was then called
on to respond to s'The Can-Na-Gael" and did 20 In
very nh1e manner Mr. Frank Lswler responded TO
the toast Of "eocietes," after which Mr.. John E.
Tansey was called on to respond to "The Press"
After supper dancing again resumed, nnd as tho
gray dawn Of morning appeared the snaurocks and
their numerous friends marched to the music OF
+" Home, Sweet Home" Credit ts due TO the Chtef
Floor Manager, r. Wu- ]. Glceson, for the manner
IN which the programme w2s carried ont.
Qns u shs 1aoet enjoyable tesats ct tho ssssoa Wiz