The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Amusements for ail.-.Balfs, TheatricaIs
and SHppers---A Lively Round
of Pleasure.

The Phnnix Hose company had its ans
nual ball and supper in its hose
house last night, and most enjoyable
affair it was. The supper was an elegant
affair, and the ball which followed was
enjoyed by large number of young peo~
pie. By invitation Mayor Mott, and All
dermen Henry, Stengel, Schroeder and
Larkin, and ex~Alderman Lundy, E. W.
Hurst and j. r. Johnston were present
and took supper with the fire laddies Mr.
James Alberry got the gold medal for
having shot the most game. The ball and
supper was very fine affair throughout.
Last evening occurred the first of the
series of sociables to be given by the
Young Peoples society of the Broadway
Presbyterian church this winter. 1t was
given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. w
b. Ferguson, and was well aItend>
cd. A most delightful programme
had been arranged and was faithfully car
riel out. First there was an address of
welcome by little May Ferguson, then an
address by the president of the Young
Peoples society, Mr. William Stephenson,
then came an instrumental solo by Miss
IlasSclquist, which was very nicely given
Miss Mary Garter gave very good read
ing, which was follow ed by a song by
Miss Cutter Mrs. ]. Ross Mills read a
paper, and the Rev. W. S. Marquis gave
a reading Messrs McIntire and Davis
gave a one act charade, and the Messrs.
McIntire sang song. The dialogue of
the youngsters which was entitled the
Sick Baby, was most amusing part of
the programme. The little folks who took
part in it were: Lora Spencer, Mamie
Haverstick, May Ferguson. Mamie Stew
art Theodore Blakesley The evening was
spent in a very happy manner at the
close of the literary part of the pro
gramme These sociablcs will serve as
delightful entertainments during the COM
ing winter
We are just now having splendid
number Of theatrical attractions. Last
night The Planters Wife was given in
Harper's theatre, by the Harry Lacy CONS
pany. 1t was a splendid performance,
each member of the company proving
equal to the requirements of the character
assumed. The audience present was
highly pleased with the performance
Tonight we have the great play The
Silver King" in which Frank c. Bangs
assumes the title role. The play is one of
the best OF its kind on the road and no
doubt large audience will be present to
witness the performance. The press all
over the country wherever The Silver
King" has been performed gives highly
complimentary notices of it and the cons
pany of which Mr.. Bangs is the star
On Monday and Tuesday evenings we
are to have Miss Louise Sylvester in her
new play called Freaks" Miss Sylvester
is sterling actress, and is supported by a
fine company this season. Those who saw
her last year in "A Mountain Pink" will
want to see her again, and her new play
Is said to be much better than "A Nouns
tain Pink. in which she proved such a
great success.
Burr Oaks, the new play which is
now enjoying triumphal tour of the
country, will be presented in the Burtis
opera house in Davenport next Monday
and Tuesday evenings. The company
which is to present this play is one of the
finest in the land The plot is similar to
that of The Silver King" 1t is the play
of the times, noble in theme, brave in
action, grand in sentiment, lovely in lis
rich and beautiful poetic cblonng, acted
by company of great talent. 1t is the
success of the times. 1t vIndicates man
and womanhood. The management has
arranged with the ferry company TO make
a trip to Rock Island at the close of the
performance on each evening for the &C
cOmmodaton of all Rock Islanders who
may desire to attend, and doubtless many
will avail themselves of the opportunity
offered.
One of the most pronounced little so.
cial successes of the season took place in
the First NJ E. church last evening, the
occasion being the dime concert hereto.
fore announced in the ARGUS. There
was very large audience personal---very.
seat being occupied. Miss Young opened
the evenings programme with an instru>
mental solo and then fifteen young ladies
sang Beautiful Star, chorus song and
they did it very nicely. Miss Stoddard
and Mr. Klotz gave very fine violin and
piano duet which was followed by vocal
duet by Mr. Adams and Miss Coyne.
Miss Hardy gave an instrumental solo
and received hearty encore
Miss Julia Spencer sang in a very
pleasing way, Il Love Mother Miss
Barnard, of Moline, sung solo and was
encored Mr. Mcdonald and Miss Platl
gave novel duet on the harmonica and
piano and they were enthusiastically en-
cored. Misses Gertrude and Ella Wilcox
sang a duet in such excellent voice thai
they were recalled Mr. Sam. r. Bowlby
gave an excellent piano solo, and the
Rock Island glee club sang several songs
in very happy manner. Miss Stoddard
and Mr.. klatz next gave a very nice duet
on the piano and violin. Then came the
"Sleighriding Song" with a chorus OF
young misses who merrily jingled glasses
fer bells. Mrs. j. Frank Robinson closed