Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-03-15
THURSDAYS CONCERT.
THE MOST ENJOYABLE ENTERTAIN.
MENT YET.
Amateurs who Outdid Professionalism
Ladies' Elegant 1Oilets-A Success In
Every ReSpect-The Net Receipts.

LauleS' Elegant 1OlletS-A Success In
Every Respect-The Net Receipts.
When persons make every possible
effort to attain an end, they deserve
to succeed. The result of the mu-
steal entertainment of last Thursday
evening must therefore be emnentlv
gratifying to all those who worked so
diligently to assure its success. A
success it was in every respect-so,
cially and financially. Even more, it
was an artistic success; fer it may
well be doubted if any organization
composed Of an equal number of pro.
fessionals could have been so excel.
lent throughout as was the occasion
referred to.
The programme had been arranged
with great care, and the rendition of
the various selections evnced the
most thorough preparation, as every
thing was executed without the slight.
est hitch. Mrs. Ensign was, owing to
illness, and Mr.. Price, being out of
town, unable to appear, but the
printed programme was otherwise
strictly adhered TO.
The supper was contributed by
ladies friendly to the cause, and the
sum of $50 was realized from it. The
dance brought in $2l more, at so
cents ribbon, and was kept up
until after l o'clo k.
The toilets of the ladies who took
part in the concert were remarkably
elegant, and evidently gotten up for
the occasion. When the curtain rose
for the overture, Mrs. Milton Pinney
was seated at the piano. She was
dressed in an elegant white lace skirt
and crimson velvet basque with side
panels of the same, square neck, de-
collete, lace sleeves bou;llone at the
shoulders, high couture sparkling with
diamond dust.
"Summer Rain" followed, by the
chorus, composed Of the Misses Bled-
soc, Miss Gallagher, Mrs. Choate, Mr. {.
E. c. Coffin, Mrs. George M. Parsons,
and Mrs a. E. Harrison; and Messrs.
E. r Leonard, d. II. Foote, Professor
Butler, II. u. Burlhart and A. J.
Bruner.
Then came "lnvitation a la Valse,"
All instrumental duet, by Miss Pound
and Mr. Foote. Miss Pound wore an
ecru bunting skirt, bouffante, with
light blue ribbons, and a light bro
caded basque, white lace fchu, low
headdress.
The comic duet followed, by Mrs.
A. E. Harrison and Professor Butler.
Mrs. Harrison appeared in pink dress,
satin basque, cut V-shape, skirt OF
nuns yelling, decidedly bouhante,
and pink ribbons. Diamond earrings.
Miss Gallagher next appeared in
very light brocade, elegantly trimmed
with Spanish lace.
Mrs. G. II. Choate's guitar solo came
next This lady was lastly dressed in
black brocade, lace fchu, and bright
flowers.
In the trio by Mesdames Coffin,
Pinney and Harrison, Mrs. Coffin was
very becomingly attired in figured silk
trimmed with lace, stylish, high Golf
fure.
Mrs. l.. ?. Walker appeared in the
last selection of the first part. She
wore black silk skirt, black grena-
dine over-dress, low corsage trimmed
with white illusion, low couture.
In the operetta, Mrs. Geo. NJ.
Parsons appeared as an Old lady, with
figured princesse dress, large white
apron, and white cap. Mrs. w. H.
Greenhow wore a buff lawn, fancy
white apron, hair negligc, tied with
blue ribbon.
Professor Butler impersonated King
Alfred IN an Oscar Wilde suit, her.
mine. cape, and a Tam O'Shauter,
with white feather.
A. }. Bruner, the old farmer, looked
his character.
Don Mckay appeared in full mil
itary uniform, with long sword, etc.
d. H. Foote C'Dumpkin') wore a
byclcle suit.
Mrs. Bull, who assumed charge of
the refreshments, managed them with
Ter usual SAVIOR faire.
A few words must be spoken in com
mendation of the orchestra, which
was composed as follows: Leader,
Professor Delius, first violin; Mr..
Wolters, pianist; Professor Butler,
cornet; and Charles Haupt, bass viol.
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