Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1884-12-18

ESTHER. THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN.
OF our lovers of the stage short time ago
conceived the idea of presenting upon the
stage IN Lewiston, piece that would not
furnish cause for criticism on account Of its
immoral tendencies, and yet at the same
time be attractive to all parties. They ST.
lected Esther, the Queen" ns the play.
They were at first in doubt whether thew
could find sufficient talent in the place to
properly represent the different parts in
the play. On investigation they foand
enough so that they were willing to make
the attemps. Many who were selected had
never seen che play upon the stage but up-
der the direction OF Mr.. c. f. Montsith
and Rev. Mr.. Boyd, they met and prac-
tised for series Of evenings. unit! finally
they had the confidence TO believe that they
could present it in creditsble manner upoa
the stage to a Lewiston audience, and ac-
cordingly on Thursday night OF last week
tEey made their first attempt. Although
their admission price was g, the house was
well llled with auditors, which gave thea
much encouragement, and inspired them
with much confidence in the performances of
their parts in the play The stage was
mall for piece of that character ard the
consequent number who would take part in
the choruses was limited, but we have seen
the play performed where there were hun
dreds in the choruses. when the singing
was no better and the general acting Of
those who took the prominent parts did
not excel. The whole piece was listened to
throughout with marked attention by the
audience, and was greatly applauded. No
exhibition has ever taken place in Lewiston,
at which we have been present, that gave
more genera. satisfaction. than did the
oratorio of Queen Esther on Thursday night.
So universally was it greeted by the audi
ence, that repetition Of the piece was
maize ON Friday EVENING" at which also
there was large audience, many of whom
were new auditors. We think our home
talent, if cultivated, far exceeds the tran.
tient talent that visits this place, and that
it should be cultivated, ii for nnthing else
than our own improvement and amusement
| The kootenai mandamus case was dis
missed by Judge Buck on Tuesday on tech.
MICA! grounds.
Miss Ella TAR and Mr., Hedger read es.
says at the educational meeting on Wednes-
evening. The SUBJECT of the former was the
education of our girls that Of the latter
was "our schools"
The best assortment Of clocks in Lewiston
can be found at Geo. H. Lakes. lott.
Orr proposition to delinquent subscribers
to pay in wheat was limited to the 18th
December, inst. This time will be ex.
tended to the 25th of December. inst. Ii
not paid then,, the proposition will he with.
drawn, at the prices named SO hurry IN
your payments in wheat, il YOU propose &c
avail Yourself Of our proposal.
Notice the receipts at Grecnburcs per
last steamer, pears, ounces, sweet oranges.
lemons. dates, Smyrna and California figs.
California sweet potatoes, Eastern cranber.
rles, chesnuts, peanuts, almonds, walnuts.
tlberts, Brazil nuts and peacans, all of which
Is fresh and toothsome. 7-tf
NoTICE.-flour mill proprietors and ware.
house men named in our proposition to de.
llnquent subscribers are requested to receive
wheat on our account and receipt for the
number of bushels SO obtained and we will
adjust with them afterwards.
A LELAND s Son.
Lewiston, Nov. 10, 1854.
A suggestion to Mothers Mother.in-laws.
Wives Daughters, Sisters and prospective
brides: To securs higher degree Of love.
"ii'C ,'0ii' "eNotioH' Snou Will ana pleasant
recollection of your male relatives and
friends you should, by all means, present
them with a box of Fragrant Havana Cigars
for Holiday Gift at NJ j. Greenbures.
A. McGregor has on hand fine line Of
harvesting machinery, which for good work
in the field and for durability, cannot he
exceled, such as the Walter 4. Woods
mowers, reapers and Irvine binders: also the
| Hodges headers. latest Improvement, and
the La Belle wagon. all of which am pre-
pared to sell to farmers on the very best
terms A. MCGREGOR. 4O.tf
CHRISTMAS AND New YEAR PRESENTS
The most superb stock and unrivalad dis
play, unique patterns and latest styles in
gold and silver Watches, Clocks, Silver.
ware, Napkin Rings Finger Rings, Ear
lngs, Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, Charms
Novelties. etc. Zero prices. At the
Jewelry Store of CHAS. G. KRESs.
LOST.-A valuable dog. described as a
black Gordon Setter, with yellow spot ov.
er each eye; with some yellow on breast
and leg: had on leather collar; was last
seen at Lewiston Nov. 81. A liberal re-.
ward will be paid for his return to RAYMOND
House. lO-ct.
pernsal of our just revised price list
will well repay buyers Our goods are fresh
and new, many not heretofore in this mar
ket. All bought for cash, from manufac.
lures direct, or first hands, which enable us
to offer extra Inducements. A. DAMAS.
CoDrIsH.-The Goldfish harvest of the
present year from the catch on the bank,
has been enormous. The price OF Goldfish of
the best quality in the Boston market ia
3 cents per pound If we allow 500 per
on for harding and freight, Goldfish ought
to be sold in this market at from 10 to -
cents per pound, with profit to the dealer.