The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-22
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FRIDAY
FEBRUARY %, 1878.
HONE NEWS.

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The "Ancon" leaves for san Francisco
to-day friday at 4:3O p N.
Fifty persons signed the temperance
pledge last Saturday evening.
The Congregational dime sociable,
which took place last Tuesday evening,
was a complete success.
Our Irish citizens are preparing to
celebrate ST. PatTick's day in an appro-
pirate and lively manner.
Mrs. Duniway took the Monday even
ing train for Salem, since which time
this Office has had 70 run itself.
The back and partially unimproved
streets in the southern portion of the
city are in an almost impossible eondi-
ton.
The common council have appropri-
priated $1,000 for the purpose Of con-
structing a new engine-hOuse for Will
lamette Company No. !.
J. B. Robinson, an old and favorite
actor with Portland tbeater-goers, made
his appearance at New Market Theater
last Monday evening, after an absence
of five years.
Visiting cards with your picture in
serted is the latest novelty. Children's
pictures taken in one second, aud fin
ished for you in ten minutes, at the gall
lery opposite the post Office.
Mr.. Carl Voos has purchased the En-
pire Bakery from Mr.. Peter Wagner.
This excellent bakery will be con-
Quoted the same as heretofore, and pa
irons can be sure Of satisfaction.
Owing to recent efforts in this city to
displace Chinese labor, large numbers
Of Cinnamon have been sent into the
country by the various Chinese firms
where they can pick up odd jobs from
farmers, such as grubbing, etc.
The sixteenth annual ball of the
Washington Guards takes place this
(Eriday) evening. The universal sue
cess Of the parties of this old and popu-
lar organization is so well known that
an immense time can confidently be
expected.
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 speciality. Cloudy
weather the best for photographs. Cards,
three dollars per dozen; Cabinet size,
five and six dollars per dozen.
Remember the temperance meeting
Saturday night. Enthusiastic speeches
and interesting proceedings are the order
of the day. Mrs. Clara NJ. Foltz kindly
consented to address the next meeting.
At the conclusion of ber short speech
she will recite a temperance poem. Go
and hear her and enjoy treat.
The masquerade at Turn Halle Mon
day evening was very appropriately
a EEfTr Of "a fr Of 1Fsa
hall was crowded with spectators, every
seat being occupied, while the floor was
literally covered with maskers ia every
conceivable costume. 1t was one of the
Turner's most successful parties, and
what more could be said?
Monday night witnessed the first ap-
) pearance at New Market Theater of
CAPTAIN Jack Crawford, the poet-scout
of the Black Hills, supported by the
talented young actress, Miss Rena, in
the title role Of the great border drama,
captain Jack" Although not, strictly
speaking, a finished actor, there is Ger
tain dash about Captain Jacks style
that fits him for this kind of piece,
where exciting situations follow each
other in rapid succession, with fierce
hand-tO-hand encounters. Miss Rena,
as "Kitty MuldoOn," rendered the part
in such manner as to at once establish
her as a favOrite with Portland theater-
goers. Tuesday evening Capt Jackn
was repeated, the house upon each occa-
sion being well filled. Wednesday even
ing "Ihe Plainsn was presented to a
good house I'm manner quite aceepta-
ble 10 the audience. The same bill was
given Thursday evening. "Kit CARSON
will be produced tonight friday, and
tomorrow evening with a powerful
cast. Do not fail TO see Captain Jach
and Miss Rena before the week is out
as their engagement terminates Satur
day evening.