The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-16

Events THAT viii Take place IN cairo
During the next Month.

The ladies OF the Methodist church
WI give another Of their enjoyable socis-
blcs within the next two weeks.
The event that Is looked forward to
with the greatest interest and anticipa.
ton, is the appearance OF Robert
McWsde, which takes place ~ the Athe.
neum tonight. Mcwade Is one OF the
best actors on the American stage.
and in the play OF Rip Van Wrinkle has
but one equal. McWade IS supported
by one OF tbs most powerful companies
In the country. aud is receiving
flattering success. He will stay but one
night in Our city, and every admirer Of
true ability should go and see him.
The Taylor Liiteary club, which or
ganisation is IN fill bloom again, has
been solicited to favor the people of
Cairo with another of its novel and
amusing entertainments. This club has
been awarded the honor OF giving the
best performances that have ever been
given by home people, and should they
conclude TO comply with the request,
they will not fall short OF their former
standard of excellence
After Robert McWade. ia Rip Van
Wrinkle, comes the Madame Rentz female
minstrel troupe, which company will APP
pear at the Atheneum on the night of
the ~ d OF this month. This troupe. we
are Informed by the agent, has been en-
tirely recognized since their last enter
tainnent in this city. and is now better
than ever before, Offering a performance
far superior 10 that given by any other
similar organization in this country.
The rehearsal of mother Goose" at
the residence Of MIR. and Mrs. Gallagher
last evening, proved the fact that all the
ladies and gentlemen who will take part
in the concert are thoroughly enlightened
as 10 their various characters, and that
the affair will be grand success. 1t Is
well known fact that the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gallagher is the most costly
and superb mansion In Southern Hi.
nois, and the taste displayed by them In
arranging for this event is of the
highest order. In the spacious and ele-
giant parlor they have erected neat and
roomy stage, with footlights and scenery
suitable Tor each act Of the play. The
work was done under the superinten-
dence Of Mr.. Frank Gallagher, who tor a
young man is noted for his
mechanical genius, and who has doubly
proven his tact and good judgment by
this effort. The liberal expenditure OF
money and labor by Mr.. and Mrs. Cali.
CHER for this occasion is evidence of the
interest they feel in the Episcopal
church, and is most commendable.
Among those who will take part in the
concert are the following: Mrs. w. 2.
Halliday, w. II. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
II. Candee, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Gilbert,
Mrs. William Winter, Miss Annie Pitcher,
Mrs. Saunders, Miss Katie Alvord. Miss
Lydia Pitcher, Mr.. Frank Gallagher,
John Alsthorpe ana Others. Inc a1alr
will take place during the early part Of
next week, and to those who would see
a grand entertainment, We say go.
The members Of the Young Ladies Sc
dality OF the Loretta academy Of this city
are making extensive preparations for
grand musical entertainment, to be given
at the atheneum some time next month.
The young ladies Of the city are wills.
pering to each other about q leap year
party. Whether they will conclude to
give it remains to be seen.
The women's club, we are ill.,
formed, propose giving a grand calico
leap year party. twill take place some-
time during the holidays.