The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-15
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FRIDAY.,.-....-FEBRUARY Is, 1878
HOME NEWS.

Archbishop Blauchet Ofliciated at the
funeral services held at the Cathedral
in this city Monday, in respect TO the
memory Of Plus X
The incorporation of the Willamette
Bridge Company have been assessed
five dollars each TO defray the neces-
sary and incidental expenses.
It is now settled that the west side
railroad will be extended through 10
Dixie, in Polk county, twenty-six miles
south Of the present terminus.
The Women's Guild of st. Dayid's
Parish, East Portland, will give an en-
tertaiument at Odd Fellows Hall,
Wednesday evening, February 10th.
Commodore and Major Mutt have
been appearing at New Market Iheaier,
in connection with Berts troupe, in
some Of their specislties. They are i'm
mense.
The incorrigible James Turk has been
bound over in the sum Of SlO0 TO await
the action Of the grand jury for firing
two shots with a revolver at man
named Woods.
Captain Jack Crawford, supported by
the young and versatile actress, Miss
Rena, will appear at New Market The
ater next Monday evening in the border
drama, Captain Jack"
Professor Halpruner still continues to
instruct in the art of tripping the
light fantastic at his hall, corner Of
First and Taylor streets. Remember
his Saturday night sOirces.
DR.. Mathew Hale Smith, the cele-
brated essayist and lecturer, will shortly
visit Portland for the purpose Of deliv-
ering a series Of lectures, Taylor-street
NJ. f. Church being the place desig-
mated for his appearance.
Miss Addie Rogers will be the recipi-
ent Of a benefit at New Market Theater
this (Friday) evening, when a new
piece entitled "WOman's Warfare will
be presented. The lady is a painstaking
actress, and deserves a good house,
which she will doubtless receive.
Mr.. Frank G. Abel, Of san Francisco,
has reopened the Photographic rooms Of
Bosco and Megler. First-class work of
all kinds at greatly reduced prices.
Children's pictures a specially. Cloudy
weather the best for photographs. Cards,
three dollars per dozen; Cabinet size,
five and six dollars per dozen.
Notwithstanding the other dancing
schools, and numerous balls and parties
which are continually being given in
our city, the crowds which attend Pro-
fessor Cardinell's sOirees attest his pop
ularity and the genuineness Of the Ell
joyment obtained by those who like to
spend few hours in pleasant recrea-
tiou.
All orders for piano tuning sent to G..
r. Hamilton, agent Of the Chickering
piano, Portland, will be promptly at
tended TO by Mr. G. L. Lancaster, a
practical man late with Chickering &
Sons Boston. Send in your orders early
so that you can be attended TO on Mr.
Lancaster's regular trips through the
country.
Miss II. Menefee has opened a sample
store and agency for the purchase of la
dies dress goods at the corner of Fourth
and Hamhill streets. She receives 100
samples monthly from London, Paris,
and New York, which ladies are invited
TO call and examine. Twenty per cent.
can be saved by purchasing goods at
this agency.
Mr.. Emmons Arnold, an old and
highly esteemed citizen Of Portland, and
school clerk Of district No. l, died sud-
denly about , O'Clock A. NJ, Monday
morning, Of rheumatism Of the heart.
Deceased has resided in this city a num-
ber of years, where he has many warm
friends, who sincerely regret his un-
timely end. The funeral was largely
attended.
The crowded state of the Y. NJ. c. A.
rooms Saturday evening is a sure guar
antee OF the popularity aud interest in
the temperance meetings held there
The President, Mr.. Caples, labors ener-
getically % keep them up, and certainly
succeeds, judging from the enthusiasm
manifested aud the names which are
continually being added TO the pledge
Don't fail 10 attend, as all are invited.
The fourth lecture Of Mr.. Eliot.
course was delivered Wednesday even.
ing at the Unitarian Church in this
city. The "Ancient City of Pompeiii
formed the subject of discourse. Like
its predecessors, the lecture was largely
attended by the educated and most in
telligent of our citizens, and did not
fall below any Of the former ones in ex-
cellence. No higher eulOgy could be
given.
Mr.. Wards benefit Saturday night al
New Market Theater drew a crowded
house. The heeutertainment consisted OF
first part by the East Portland min
strels, followed by recitation by Fred
Gere, the whole concluding with the Irish
drama "Inshavogue," in which Mr..
Ward assumed the title role. Probably
the least said about the minstrels the
better. Doubtless there is considerable
merit in some Of the performers, but
the trying ordeal OF appearing before
the crowded house that greeted them
completely unnerved them, and their
stage fright was complete. Mr.. Ceres
recitation was very well rendered, and
ELECTED rounds Of applause. "Insha-
vogue is q fine drama, in which Mr..
Ward appeared to advantage. At the
close of the first act a Miss Murphy
danced a barn-dOor jig with Mr.. Ward
The young lady was encored and called
before the curtain. The whole perform
ance ran smoothly and gave complet,
satisfaction. Monday evening "Insha
vogue" was repeated TO good house
Tuesday THE Winning Hand" drew ,
Ialr house and gave satisfaction
Wednesday Rory O'Moore," a new
piece in Portland, was we'll attended
After each Of these pieces, Commodor
Mutt appeared as "Toodles.n renderin,
the part in a side-splitting manner.
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