The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

gsred the professional man he wanted
pay and could not pay, but to avoid the
latter. ceased to lead his patient to any
further contemplation Of his latter end,
or that "little blll.-yackson County Era.
The Era man dos not tell the story
correctly. The doc)or 10 not . "praying
man." and that Id was staggered IL
true but he had gdne so far that there
was no other course for him than to CON-
ply with the dying mans request. He
knew several Masonic prayers, a portion
of the Litany, and one or two prayers
of . certain churth service; by jun.
bling them together he managed to get
of a pretty fair sor of a prayer and the
patient seemed to fsel better from having
listened to it. Wien the doctor had flu
ishsd and was sbott to leave the house.
the patient blandt remarked that he
would arrange to tave the doctors bill
paid--it should be paid in corn" The
doctor has never since given patient an
opportunity to as< him to pray with
him.
The Selden Irwin theatrical combina-
ton, one Of the bot Ia the country. will
commence three nights engagement
at the Athencum in this city, on Christ
mas night. Selden Irwin Is no stranger
to the ainusement-loving people Of Cairo,
and indeed . great favorite with many.
They place upon the boards, for the first
time in this city, Augustin Days great
New York sensation. big Bonanza
s"a a ie. x s as. R%Das IGass
Journal, referring to the play as pre-.
sented BY the Selden Irwin troupe In
that city, says:
Augustin Days New York sensation,
the Big Bonanza, had Its first presenta-
ton In Columbus last night before
large audience-ono Of the most appreci-
alive and discriminating that could BE-
obtained by . close ''sift' Of the city.
The play had great run, and has COIN
manded the admiration Of the theatre
going public In nearly all the principal
cities and towns, clear across the conti-
nept. Columbus is indebted to the Sell
den Irwin combination for assuring II
the production Of one of the most noted
Of modern plays, and In a style BETTING
its reputation and the reputation OF the
author.
Mr.. Harry Rainforth takes the part of
Professor Cadwallader, an eccentric indi-
vidual engrosssd in scientific pursuits,
who quarrels with Jonathan Cadwalla-
der. q rich banker and broker, on the
question as to whether stock speculation
requires genuine article Of brains. 10
test the matter, Jonathan sets the profess
sor up in business and precipitates him In
financial aud stock gambling SO deep that
the old gentleman soon loses sight OF
''chemicAl combinations, and the like,
and plunges into Big Bonanza mining
stock with desperation. The transit
ton from a Imam OF brains" to
a "man Of money" gives the
comedy in the play. Mr.. Rainforth has
q part which requires nice judgment and
special Publications. He made hi. in
the character last night, and in the eycs
of Columbus audience clearly confirmed
his right to the high estimation in which
he Is held in other places.
The play, taken altogether, was we'll
rendered, and deserves . good run. The
Big Bonanza will be repeated tonight. 1t
10 a play which those who desire to keep
posted In the best Of the late productions
cannot well afford to miss.
Madame Rentz's female minstrel
troupe will give an entertainment at tho
Atheneu,n, in this city. on next Friday
evening, December 24th. Speaking of
this troupe, the Burlington, (1owa)
Haiekeye says
"M'de Rentz's female Ministries in
Union hall, last evening. were greeted by
4 crowded house-and the performance
deserved the liberal patronage it re-
ceived."
Popular opinion, socially speaking, is so
much against anyentertainment including
any approach to the genus "can-can"
that to speak well OF a troupe adverlis-
ing the Partisan feature AZ specially re-
Quires more nerve than the average news
paper is supposed to possess. We make
the venture in the present Instance. how
ever, assured that we are only according
justice to the excellent combination OF
artistes to which We now refer. Unlike
the generality OF can-can companies,
Madame Rentz's 10 made up of genuine
professionals, possessing more than ever
-x:: professional ability and being withal.
evidently We" -srsed In that propriety OF
speech and.actioh.upo the s<Aue which in.
dictate consideration for respect Of them
selves and that due their auditors.
The singing of Miss Kite Sheppard,
Mr.. Frank Bell, Miss Hattie Forest, Mr..
Harry Armstrong and Miss Marion Rob
insor 1.-THE names are given In programme
order WAS all good and we'll received,
norticularlv that of Miss Hattie Forest
and Miss Marion Robinson, The La.
monts. Jennie and Albert, /, their trapezs
and posturing acts, were vOciferously
and dessrvedIy applauded. Frank Bells
senatorial address simply b.Ought down
the house, while the Misses Warner and
Swincburne, In their graceful velOcipcde
evolutiOns, eyinccd much dexterity and
skill. Nor must we forget to mention
Prof. Thomas Posho's violin solo, which
was gem In its way and rewarded by
n enthusiastic encore The dancing act
was one of the prettiest we have seen,
and devoid OF any approach to cloud
ness" or vulgarity. Throughout the en-
tertainment, the funnyisms of Messrs.
Frank Bell and Harry Armstrong added
greatly to the enjoyment, keeping the
"house" in q constan. good humor.
We have, In conclusion, to conEratu-
late the managers upon their selection OF
agents, who are emphatically, gentlsmen;
and on the whole. the troupe has sue
ceeded In making such name for itself,
individually and collectively, In Burliug
ton, as will insure 1t = hearty welcome
whenever 1t comes this way again.
Letter List.