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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The town board seems to be full of
business lately.
A social hop at 10. Potwin's Mon
day evening. A surprise party.
Our town treasurer will make re-
turns to county treasurer this week.
Ye advocates of restraining stock
seem to be very quiet. Give it up. do
youa
Thos. Bedel's health is improving.
Teaming in the woods is suspended
| for want of snow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Master G. Paul Smith, the boy ora
tor, at the Normal Chapel on Monday
and Tuesday evenings was received by
large audiences. and his powers of
oratory and imitation drew forth
the plaudits he so well deserved. In
his various renditions he evinces a
genuine gift in the line he has adopted
and will doubtless some day rank high
in the profession. The Normal Liter
airy Society is to by congratulated up
on the success of the course thro ugh
ont
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

John MuCleary'S house caught fire
in the roof yesterday from Il defective
chimney, but was discovered by some
men passing by and extinguished be-
fore much damage had resulted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Still the Western Cottage Organs
are meeting with the greatest success.
The new style just out needs only to
be seen. Every body wants it. Those
who have organs want to exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
yy.rpproo Iowa Ian a6 1877,

was taken with an acute attack OF Rheu-
matism last fall, and confined to bed. At
first employed physician, without benefit;
then sent to Wagner Bros. Drug Store, and
obtained a bottle of ST. JACOBS On, the use
OF which soon gave me relief. and cured me
of the attack can safely recommend 1t to
all suffering with Rheumatism.
Respectfully,
MATT McDERMoTT, l. G.. r. R. Shops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

During the year ,sI9. according to
the reports of the railroad commits
sioners. ), 1861 passengers travelled
on the various trains in Wisconsin. not
one fatal accident occurring, and only
1913 suffered from accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Geo. Fortune is moving his house
that has been standing adjacent to b.
Mayors saloon on the north, to his
lot on the corner Of Second and Maple
streets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The fourth section of twenty miles
of the North Wisconsin Railway has
been completed and it is stated that
forty miles of road will be graded the
coming season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous Cure for Catarrh, Diph-
iberia, Canker mouth, and Head Ache.
With each bottle there is an ingenious
nasal Injector for the more successful
treatment of the complaint, without
extra charge. Price so cts. Sold by
c. z. DAVIS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Fox & Pratt butchered $40 pound
hog last Tuesday which they purchas.
ed OF VIM. Pmyis, of Troy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
1orai apd OMer,uise.

The label on your paper should shoU
the date 10 which goa hare paid. II
the date is not changed lchen payment
is made. or # IL is not correct, please
notify us al once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

John Watson. father of Rev. John
Watson of this village, died of paraly-
sis at his home in Red Wing, Mimi,
on the 18th inst. He had reached the
advanced age of eighty-two years and
line months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

a few loads of people Of the Metho-
dist congregation went down to Pierce
Valley last Sunday afternoon to listen
to discourse by Rev. VIM. Haw.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
STATE OF WIsCoSsN CIRCUIT COURT, PIERCE
COUNTY
r NJ Lafferty and H. b. Jafferty,
Plaintiffs,
H. ". Bradford, Defendant.

The State of Wisconsin to the said named
defendants, and each OF them.
You are hereby summoned TO appear with
in twenty days after service OF this summons,
exclusive OF the day OF service, and defend
the above entitled action in the Court sfore-
said; and in case Of your failure SO to do,
judgment will be rendered against you sc-
cording to the demand Of the complaint, OF
which a copy is herewith served upon you
Said complaint is filed in the Office of the
Clerk OF the Circuit Cour. for said county.
A. p WELD, Plaintiffs Attorney
p o. Address, River Falls, Pierce County,
Wis. Ait.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Mr.. ;. Hirsch, OF this village, is
agent for the Mechanical Orguinette
Company. of New York, and has the
exclusive right to sell their instru-
ments in the counties of Pierce and
st. Croix. A sample instrument is on
exhibition at his store. These are con-
sidered by many to be the cheapest and
most complete musical instruments
in use. They can be manipulated by
any person, however unshlIed in the
musical art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Or. Moore of Spring Valley, Mimi,
has teen in town this week, the guest
of J.. ). Rounsevell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

LosT.-One promisory note bearing
date Sept. Is, 1879, executed by Joseph
and Henry Englehart i'll favor of X.
;. Burhyte. Al persons are hereby
cautioned against negotiating for said
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

One of our correspondents inquiries
ABOUT the phrase bric-a-brac. "Bric-
a-brac" is French word, and means
"a miscellaneous collection. particu-
larly of antiquarian or artistic curiosi-
ties -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Miss Louie Burr closes her school at
Big River to-day and will return TO
school at the Institute o., Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

MILL FOR SALE.-One half interest
III the dayton Mills property, in
Clifton. For terms call on or address
c. o. Cone, Clifton Mills, Wis. The
property will be sold very cheap. 33tf
The members of the Teachers Ii.
brary Association will meet at Els.
worth, Man CHI 6, 1880, to transact such
business as may come before the meet
ing. All are requested to attend this
business meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The remains of Mrs. Alfred Bur
roughs who died on Monday last We're
taken to Kenosha, her former home,
for interment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

A delegation from the River Falls
Temple of Honor will visit the Pres
colt Temple Tomorrow evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Mr.. Zeph Pratt. one of the first set
tiers of Hudson. died Of apoplexy at
his home last Sunday morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Sumner Parker. eldest son of GOV.
Parker, of Pleasant Valley, died of
brain fever on Tuesday last.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Jas. Taylor. of Cannon Falls, is in
town, and will adjust the affairs Of
his fathers estate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

st. Paul will either be the great
railroad center of the Northwest. or a
badly sold out CommunIty.-Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Pres. W. ID. Parker visited Madison
last week on business connected with
the Normal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Geo. Davis, of Ono, and several 9th
ers from the eastern part of the county
are in town to day attending the meet
ing of Pomona Grange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The Bands excursion car was full,
almost to overlooking, last evening
and their entertainment at Hudson
was very successful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

TO Mr.. and Mrs \. l.. SchOleld we
return thanks for liberal portion Of
their wedding viands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

4 hot summer is predicted because
of the conjunction of two of the larger
planets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

H. 5. Baker had cal recently to go
to Iowa for Institute work, but was
obliged to decline.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The District Board of joint school
district No. l, River Falls and Troy.
are now ready to receive bids fer the
construction of a public school build
ing in said district. Plans and spec
iications can be seen at the Office Of
E. B. Holmes.
I. J. Morrow's team took fright as
he was comming into town last Mon-
day morning and becoming unman-
ageable ran at full speed until near the
fremont House when the whinaetrees
became detached from the wagon and
the vehicle sustained broken tongue
and a turned wheel by collision with
a lamp post. Mr.. Aorrow and
the ueau escaped With slight injuries,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

A supply OF choice Early Amber
Cane seed may be found at +. j. Bur
hyte's at IS cts. per pound. 43-2m
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

e.. Il. Darts Bulletin.

Laziness is said to begin i'll cobwebs
and end IN chains.
Hoofaline for sale by c. f. Davis.
Never kick a man when he is
down. for he may get up and lick
you like thunder.
CHICAGO. ILL.,. Aug, Is, 1876.
have used Hagle & Co.'S. Hoofa-
line for the past two months. 1t has
produced the best results in every
case of Hoof disease for which it is
recommended. 1t is also the best
known remedy Tor bruises and raw
sores. pronounce it success and
recommend it to all horsemen-
DR.. +. S. BOWEE,
Vet. Surgeon, Fire Dept
A Philosopher says: "You require
in marriage Pecisely the same quality
that you do in eating sausage-abso
Lutte confidence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Rev. A. 5. Collins has been appoint
ell deputy Of the Grand Lodge, |. ..
of G. T., for this st tie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

John Dillon and the Blaisdell Com.
bination in the new play, "Our Next
President, at Brackets Hall this
evening
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

G.. B. Musscr, of KinnicklnulC, =. J.
ed wildcat the other day. 1t weigh
ed over twenty pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The first of the week chiropodist
interviewed those afflicted with corns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The Dime concert is not to be
eclipsed i'll the constellation of enter
tainments this week. A splendid pro-
gramme has been prepared for Friday
evening
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Call at this Office for visiting cards.
A complete assortment OF the latest
styles on hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Second hand organs from $40 up, at
Youngman' 5 music store, Hammond.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Organs and pianos to rent at fair
rates, at 1oungman's music store.
Call on him or write, Hammond, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The churches of this place held sep
arate meetings last night, it being the
regular prayer meeting evening; but
this evening there Will be a unien
meeting again in the Congregational
Church. Sermon by Rev. A. ). Col
Inns. A cord n I'M itatlon is extended
IN all
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

| would respectfully announce to
the citizens of River Falls that I am
permanently located here and am pre-.
pared to furnish pure, fresh milk IN
quantities to suit customers, delivered
morning and evening. A fair share of
patronage is solicited.
IA j. W. DAVIS.
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Messrs. Ulrich & Rhoads are operat-
ing circular saws by horse power in
cutting out material for harrows at
Mr.. Ulrich'S shop on Main street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The new wagon bridge at Fort Smell
ing is now open for travel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The nw14 of sw14. Sec. 30, T. 81,
r. II. Also the ne1z se4 of Sec. 25,
I. q, r. Is, and the sea of ne14 Sec.
81, t. q, R. IL. Inquire of w. III.
Williams, River Falls, or address J.
III. Boyle, Reedsburg, Sank County,
Wis 33-tf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

c. w. Youngman received in last
Tuesdays mail fourteen orders for the
celebrated Western Cottage Organs,
and thus the demand is increasing.
Mr.. Us sales give satisfaction and
so one sale effects another.-AdU.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The Dime Concert tomorrow even
ing will be fully up to the standard in
every particular. Don't fail to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

4 new sewing machine for sale
cheap. Inquire at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
Miss Carrie North is very low with
consumption.

Miss Carrie North is very low with
consumption.
Mrs. Rev. NJ. Thorson has been Sc
riously i'll for some time past with
lung fever, but is now gradually i'm
proving.
John Holt has been on the sick list
for a long time. Mrs. A. j. Soil has
been under the weather for a while
with a severe cold, but is now improv-
ing.
A. o. Sather, of Cannon Falls, Mimi,
made us very short visit. He came
on Sunday and returned on Monday.
He brought Dr.. Irwin over who has
been treating Rev. Hagestad for the
last two months. We are very glad
TO learn that Mr.. Hagestad has inn
proved since he commenced treating
with DR.. Irwin. who is considered "a
very skillful physician.
The school in joint district, River
Falls and MarteI, will close on Tues
day next. The school has been under
the supervision of G. c. Mcintyre for
the last three successive terms, and
we begin to feel rs though he belongs
to us. Charley is a clever fellow and
/ good teacher and the district would
10 well in securing him for the sum-
mer term, also.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

There is a great deal of sickness in
this vicinity.
In the last locals for Miss Stevenson
read Miss IVersOn.
o. j. Owens is very low with the
information of the bowels.
Mrs. Gunild Paulson, of River Falls,
formerly a resident of Martel, was
buried Feb. 18th.
James Caning's house caught fire in
the roof last Friday forenoon and was
burned down. The clothing and fur
niture was all destroyed. Partly in
sured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

WANTED.-Two good responsible
men with teams and light wagons for
the road. Men who can play the or
gan preferred. Such men to work in
territory as directed. Liberal terms
will be given.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The subscriber has fifteen varieties
of chickens which he offers for sale at
$l.00 apiece. win supply families
with fresh eggs to order.
n a. THELANnER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Our ''Allahoe" correspondent win
receive attention next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

AYERS CHERRY PECTORAI-ths
worlds great remedy Tor Colds, Coughs, Con-
sumption, and al anecsions Of The Lungs aud
Ihruss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

At the Cane Growers Association
held in Minneapolis the following res.
olutions were adopted:
RESOLVED, That the best soil on which 10
plant cane is good sandy loan, well drained,
| not fertile, but freshly manured
| RESOLVED, That it Is the decision OF this
convention that cane should be planted as
early AZ possible 20 work the ground proper
| ly and avoid late frosts.
RESOLVED, That the early amber cane rails
| ed in the latitude OF st Louis is the best kind
| to plant in Minnesota Tor two years.
| RESOLVED, That the early amber cane
should be thoroughly cultivated, the same as
| corn.
VIM. Carleton has just completed
the carpenter work on the residence
of NJ. Geo w Farn5Worth in this
village, and the house is doubtless now
the most complete and finest through
out of our village mansions. No
pains or expense has been spared in
its construction, and from the cellar
with its cemented floors and plastered
walls, to the cupola, it bears marks of
thoughtful design and skillful execu-
ton. d. II. Leying5, our skillful
painter, will soon apply the brush.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
Dime concert tomorrow evening.

DR.. NJ. c. Thompson, of Waverly,
was in town last Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Stated meetings on the ID and 4th Satnr-
DAYS Of every month al , O'Clock P. NJ. in
their hall south Otthe JOURNAL Once.
C.. H. LEWIS, Master.
Mrs. o. STRAHI. Secretary. 24-29
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

There is a pleasure in contemplate
ing good; there is greater pleasure
in receiving good; but the greatest
pleasure of all is in doing good, which
comprehends the rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
DIR OEFER.

Remember we have an article,
Davis Bitter Extract Wine Of the
Woods" a spoonful dose, which we
will absolutely warrant to positively
cure Dyspepsia, Constipation, head
ache, Loss of Appetite, Billiousness.
Fever and Ague, Liver Difficulties
and to counterfeit the effects of Mala
ria. We offer it entirely ON its mer
its. Try it and be convinced. Regular
size, ST.; small size, rs cts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
The weather is balmy, but the roads
are in bad condition.

Cincinnati has been awarded the
National Democratic Convention, TO
| be held June 22d.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
EIVER FALLS LODGE, /. 0. Of .. f., No. l99

Meet every SATURDAY. evening at their hall
ever q l. Ap Roberts store. Hour OF meet
Ing, JPN.
All Brothers of the Order visiting our viii
LACE are cordially invited to visit us.
L. S. RoUEsEyELL, N. @.
f. q. ScRIBTER, K. s. 40-lyT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
$1,000 7a'77-7= -
DIED.

BURROUGHS River Falls, Feb "a, 1880,
OF consumption, ADRLIA a., wife oil Alfred
Burroughs, aged 90 years and 10 months.
BLAlSDELL-In Rock Elm, Feb. 81, 1880,
Rosa MAY BLAIsDELL, aged years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

q. IL. Miller, of Prescott. was In
town last Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The auction store closes next Satur-
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Through Trains to Chicago without change OF
cars. Connections made at Camp Douglas for
Portage. Watertown, Milwaukee and points east
vie. Grand Haven.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Dly Express Arrives 1921 P NJ, Dep. 1926 p. NJ
Night - q 4:49 A. NJ, 4:64 4. NJ.
Accommodation leaves for St. Paul at 1850. Ar.
Eives, returning, at 500 P. VI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
RlgER FALLS LODGE A.F.&A.M.K No. 100.

Entered al the Post Office in River
Fails as sec0nd-ci0sS matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS ON ALL THROUGH
AIMS

Tickets for sale to aI1important points by
ED. GRAVES Ticket Agent,
+. b. CLARKE.
Gen Fr't Pass. Agt. st. Paul
+. W. WINTER, Gen. Supt Hudson.
". 4. SHRALL. Gen. Ticket Ag't, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
CHICAGO ST. PAUL l. MINNEAPOLIS RAILWAY

Trains arrive and depart from Hudson as follows
EASTWARD.
Day Express Arrives 1884 p. NJ, Dep. lao r. NJ
Night 8 Arrives 9;O5 P. NJ, Departs 9il0 p. NJ.
VVESTWARn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
B1acksnnithine,
Done to Order.

l-g~ Factory on Main Street adjoining
Prairie Mills.
w. w. DAVIS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Parties desiring to purchase Town Lots in
aEy o. the growing Towns along the line OF
the 81. Paul ( Sioux CRY Rfilfa,d, Sd ,uld
aAsdTeSs, HON, 3. MILLER. Field Aeit.
Wvrt1inSvD, AlnQ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The Company have established Local Land
Agents at Madelia, New Tim, ST James, Fair
mont, Mountain lake, WiHdou, Heron Lake,
pp3les3, WorthibRt"u, aibicy, LuYerne. Rock
Rapids, and Edgertou
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

G. W. 7 OF NGMAN,
Hammond, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
RlvGR FALLS CHAPTER. R. A. NJ, No. 4;
RIVER FALLS GRANGE, P. Of H.

Il. n. DOUKN II.
; W WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-05-08
ROBSON AND CRANE.

"Sharps and Flats" Last Eyening-"Our
Bachelors" at the Matinee and "Comedy
of Errors" this Evening.
''Sharps and Flats drew a large audience to
the Opera House last evening, every seat in the
lower part of the house being occupied, and
the family circle and gallery we'll filed. The
play deals with the fate of an inveterate stock
gambler, Mr.. Cutler Sharp, willing dupe
and ex-clergyman, Mr.. Dullstone Flat.
few characters thrown in incidently to fill up
the gaps The interest centers, of course, in
the incidents connected with the two chief
characters sustained by Messrs. Robson and
Crane, the former, Sharp, the latter, Flat.
Both have sufficient material from which to
coniure up oomical situations and ludicrous
dialogues, and both take full
advantage of their opportunities. They
succeeded last evening in arousing the risibili-
ties of the audience and keep everybody in
constant state of hilarity. After the perform
ance there was, of verify, laughing room on
ly up to the time the curtain dropped on the
denouement and embrace all that finished the
play. The authors have evidently drawn some
what from the 'Big Bonanza" and every
body's Friend for some of the situations
but nevertheless the play has
an air of freshness that is bound
to be captivating and entertaining as long, at
least, as the present personators continue its
productions. The support was uniformly ex-
cellent.
The comedians will give a matinee at 2
o'clock to-day, at special prices, 25, SO and rs
cents. Tonight, they make their last appear
ance presenting Shakespeare's comic master
piece, the immortal Comedy of Errors"