Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1876-04-05
BISMARCK, D. T, WEDNESDAY. APRIL $, 1876
THE HONEY MOON.
An Entertaining and successful
Play-.Thanks to Whom Thanks
arc Due..Rcceipts of the Even.

Play s.vh8nk6 to WhOm Ih6nkS
arc Due..Rcceipts of the Even.
ing &c.
Mrs. W. B. Shaw representing the
Ladies Mite Society wishes the TRIBUNE
to render for them unto the players and
others the thanks that are due for the
eourtesies and aid extended them in
giving the entertainment in aid of the
Mite Society which resulted so satisfac-
torially to all parties, including the
public, Thursday evening. The enter
tainment netted ninty six dollars over
and above all expenses and if one per
son was dissatisfied with it the TRIBUNE
has yet to learn oft. All were agree
ably surprised, and the TRIBUNE now
agrees with Mr.. Collins that either of
the ladies engaged in the play would
be capable of starring with compare
lively little preparations. Miss Josie
Howe carried the most difficult part in
a most entertaining manner, not ot,making
single break. She looked SO charm
ing in her peasant dress that some Of
her admirers hope to see her in them
often. Miss Pet Wilson played her part
to perfection and the frequent applause
she received proved her to be a general
favorite; but for dignity and the most
charming graces to be displayed in the
female character commend us to Miss
Mary Falconer, who displayed all Of
these in this her first appearance on
the stage. Too much cannot be said
in favor of these young ladies who GER
tainly displayed ability of a high order.
J: HI. Smith, j. NJ. Carnahan and G. W.
Thompson gained for themselves much
credit, Carnahan appearing frustrated
at first but behaving admirably after
wards. Thompson as Lopez drank his
wine, and blundered most successfully
as he was expected to do, in the char
acter he assumed. Smith as the woman
hater, carried his part we'll and sur
rendered beautifully at last. There
wasn'ta young man in the audience
who would not have given his last but.
ton to put himself in-his place. Fl. NJ.
DaNia, wha4has had some experiences
in this line Of course carried his part
well-above adverse criticism. Master
Willie Pye, as Pedro, was caught
on the first lead every time. But to
e. r. Collins belongs most credit. 1t
requires high order of talent to train
IN so short time full company, he
being the only one Of extended exper-
ience who appeared in this play, and
no small amount Of pluck and nerve for
one who cares for his reputation to un-
dertake a job of such magnitude, partlc-
ularly as his own reputation. as an act.
or, was not established in this vicinity,
he never having appeared here before.
The highest compliment we can pay
him is to say he succeeded. Succeed
ed in so training his assistants that
they appeared with credit to themsel-
YES and with credit to him, and through
him the whole entertainment became q
success, while as an actor he gave bet
ter satisfaction than his warmest admi-
rers anticipated. But the object OF
this article is to return thanks On be-
half Of the ladies to Mr.. Collins, and
the ladies and gentlemen who assisted
him, for the part taken by him and the
assistance rendered him; to Mr. Davis
who devoted so much time in preparing
the scenery and adapting it to the play;
to Major Reno, commanding the post
at Fort Lincoln, for his prompt and
generous response to- the request Of the
ladies for the 7th Cavalry band; to the
band for their services so cheerfully
performed and so c1editably executed;
to Capt. Nowlan, A. @. NJ. at Fort Lin
coin, for the use Of flags for decorating
the stage; to Capt. Howe, commanding
the Post, at Camp Hancock, for much
valuable assistance; to Mclean & Mac
nider, for the use Of the hall, which
they generously donated, and to Mr.. G.
A. King, Of Fort Berthold, who hazard
ed life, almost. in crossing the river, ,in
it's dangerous condition, for the pug
pose of bringing over and returning the
band which contributed so much to the
success Of the enterprise; and to others
who in SO many ways contributed Ito
the success Of the entertainment.
Some of Sitting Bulls men who came
into Bertaold to trade last week, say
the old gent intends to die in the bad
lands and will fight Custer there #. pur-
sued In the mean rjms thev say ,,hc
has sent one hundred men to the vicin-.
ity Of Lincoln to watch Custer's move
msnts, and to hover about and harrass
his command, picking off stragglers
where ever they may be found As the
lola gent makes a great many threatS
and has sent IN word in relation TO 50