Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SnrlstmaS evening tue
Good Templars enacted in Washington Hall
1.-The Lady of Lyons" and "the Country
Cousin" for the benefit of Shenandoah Lodge.
The house was literally packed and crammed
worthy of the appreciative audience. The
plays were we'll chosen, the drama of "The
Lady of Lyons" together with "Richelieu
and Money" are justly considered the best
acting plays now upon the stage. Miss Mary
Avis as Pauline made the hit of the even>
ing; she appeared to be at home on the stage,
was perfec. in her part, and was particularly
happy in her rendition of the proud yet true
and loving heroine. Miss Dooley as Madame
Deschappelles gave Us spirited and lively bit
of acting. Miss Haley, as the widow Mel
notte, acted true to nature she did not over
act the part, but was simply natural The
character of Claude, originally written for
Macready, the favorite of all stars, was
rell, born actor. In the last act the lines
commencing "Look up-look up, Pauline"
were rendered with force and power we
have rarely seen surpassed. The part Of
Col. Damas fit Mr.. Barr like a well-itting
glove, and the blunt speeches and wise say
ings of the old soldier were delivered in
manner that always drought down the
house." The crafty, selfinfated and de-
signing Beauseant was we'll represented by
Mr. s. c. Young, and from the time he en-
tiers the stage until in the last act, crushed
and defeated, he rushes off, the character
was we'll sustained. Mr.. j. g. Holmes, as
CLAWS, made the best of small part, and his
by-play in the second act where the generous
Prince gives away Claws diamond ring. was
superb. The other characters were we'll cast
and all went smoothly-no baulks, no long
waits, no forgetting of the lines and piteous
glances towards the prcmptes. The good
old farce of The Country Cousin" was fit
ending to an evening of rare enjoyment, and
with Miss Harrell as Margery, and MIR. Geo.
Henson as Cousin Joe, it proved an immense
success. Henson's make up was rare, his
acting we'll done, and his appearance was
ever the signal for war Of laughter. The
orchestra, under the leadership of Profs.
Smith aud Nc laud, added much to the enjoy.
mont of the evening. The elegant costumes
used in the drama we're furnished by Messrs.
Marshall & Billmyer, of Baltimore. The
plays were repeated to good audience on
Friday evening, December 2Sth. The net
proceeds of the two Entertainments, we learn,
were about forty.ivc dollars, The expenses
for costumes, &c, being very heavy. We
are glad to see that our community recognizes
the great debt due to the order of Good
Templars. We surely owe them debt of
thanks for aquiet decent, sober Christmas
for evening Of pure enjoyment and fun
Upon the threshold of the New Year we
give them our best wishes for the future,
trusting that the Order may increase in
numbers as the months roll on, and that the
tidal wave of temperance may not cease to
roll until many more of our citizens may en-
list under the white banner Of the cold
water army, and 'seeking repentance for the
past, WOO the angel virtue in the future"
THE" WIHDsoR" COFFEE Por.-This new
making. There can no longer be any excuse
for having poor coffee, if you get a"Wiudsor'
coffee pot. And besides it will save at cas t
one-third in the amount Of coffee required
for use by the old process The coffee made
in the "Windsor" is of rich favor and beau
tifui amber color, and entirely free from
grounds. The principle is the correct one
The ''grourd coffee is put in the pot aud
suspended midway between the top and bot
tom and continuous circulating current OF
water is sent through the gr,und powder,
ascending BY a separate chaunel, to be agaiu
sent down thro' the grounds, and 50 and
over and over until the snutritive matter of
the ground coffee is thoroughly leached
aud extracted as t. leave the grounds about
as tasteless as sawdust." We now using
one, aud cheerfully recommend it as being
all and more than is claimed for it. They
can be had only of Mcssrs. Duke & Gallaher.
Try one, and You will have no other.
The Free Press says: Messrs. Duke & Gal
lahcr have tin rooted the handsome porch at
the residence of Mr.. Gloon Moore, and also
the roof of portco in front of Garter House."
and have contracted to roof the house occu
pied by Mr. Phil. 7. Rohr. owned by the
estate of the late Humphrey Keys.
"IMMENsE"-Ladie Button Fox Caters
81 Is, and pound Of Calico for 25 cts, at
z. HELLER L. Co.'S new store.
CONE and get yourself PAR of Socks and
Paper of Pins for cts, at p. HELLER &
Co s new store.