The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-19
AMERICAN FORK AFFAIRS.

WE HAD Sam NJ urely'S comedy OOIH-
pany two nights last week, and sorry
to say they did not receive the patron
age that they are deserving OF. They
are certainly good. The cornet SOLOS by
Ella La Rue are especially hne, ana OF
themselves alone are wei worm the
price of admission. They go to Lehl
tonight and we feel no hesltaEcy In
saving to our Lehi friends that any who
NAV wish to spend q pleasant evening
fraught with laughter, should see them.
We HAVE certainly been blessed in the
wav of amusements the past two weeks.
On December 18th we had the Sea Of
Ice" OF this, the less we say, perhaps,
the better. We would suggest TO Mr.:
Taylor that before going on the road
another season, he would do well to
surround himself with a support that
would be worthy TO bear the name Of
a Theatrical Troupe" Miss Jones
and Mr.. Crouch are very good. but
three persons in a company OF nine will
scarcely be equal to the task Oh saving
them from a Waterloo.
WITH A clear sky above US and dusty
streets beneath US, with everyone wear
ing the smile of contentment and hap
piness; with business In an active and
thriving condition; our stores all attired
in their most attractive holiday dress /;
our children running hither and
thither in their happiest mood, in anti
cipation of an early visit from Santa
Claus: as we look around us we note
this condition of prosperity and happi-
ness. We can find nothing indicative
of the troUblous times that the dis
patches in some of our eastern and
western journals would make the coun-
try believe existed.
WE ARE called upon to chronicle the
death of Mrs. Anna Crooks. While her
demise was not al ogether unlocked for
yet it has cast gloom over the entire
community. She was an old resident
here, and has a large circle of friends,
who deeply mourn her loss. She leaves
a husband and six children Frustrated
with grief. She was an aftectionate
wife, and kind, loving mother. We
extend to them in this the hour Of their
sad bereavement, our deep and heart
felt sympathies.
OK THE 18th, there was given a grand
ball in Cnipman's Hall. and was ,as the e
dances always are, a success in every
particular. JeppersOn's noted quadrill
band of Provo, furnished the music,
and in connection with this, we will say
that this is the best dancing hall TO be
found in this Territory, with one ex-
ceptiOn, that is, the Salt Lake The
atre. On this occasion, we noticed
several familiar faces from SpringvIlle,
Provo, Eehi and Pleasant Groge. There
will be ball given during the holiday
week, to which Mr.. Chapman extends
a cordial invitation to all his friends of
the surrounding settlements. This ball
Will be conducted in the same,able man
ner that has characterized those prior
More than this, we need not say
OK DECEMBER 18th we had the Spring
vile Dramatic Company in the great
sensational play of the Two Orphans.
OF this we wish to speak,at some length,
as they are deserving of more than a
passing notice. This was the second
presentation of this piece by the com
pany on this stage, they having pro-
duced it on December 9TH and by
special request they played it again on
this evening, and when the curtain
went up on the first act, there was
found seated the largest and most fash
ionable audience that ever assembled
within the walls of our Theatre. While
one and all OF the actors rendered their
Il >
they received, yet there are some de
serving of especial mention; Aaron and
Moses Johnson, playing with their
usual care, strength and precision,
added another 10 their already long list;
OF triumphs; as also did G. w. HoutZ,
Mrs. Lydia Johnson as La FrOchard
was so perfect in her makeup, her
actions and voice, as to place her side
by side Of the leading professionals we
have seen in this character, and she
receive d the hon s share Of the applause.
Miss Cook as Louise, sustained her
part with that ease and grace, which is
so naturalUO her ana renders her charm
ing in any character, and as Louise, she
acted with that child-like simplicity
that caused many tear of sympathy 10
fall from the eyes of those who wit
messed lit. Miss Boyer as Henriette,
was well received and evoked a spirit
OF feeling into her part. Especially,
where she finds her sister, that Wol
Tor her the Warmest words of praise.
Miss MadSen has a voice so delicately
Tended with a tone of sOftneSs and
sweetness that il st once goes direct to
the hearts OF her audience and gains for
her the closest attention. The company
have certainly won tor themst Ives Il
corner warm in the hearts of lltheatre-
gOers IN our midst, and have established
for themselves the name of being the
best amateur dramatic company in
Utah Territory, and for the benefit OF
other amateur companies who may feel
disposed to criticise this opinion, we
wish TO assure them that we are not
alone in this opinion, but that it is uni
yersal. The company 90 TO SchOfeld
during the holidays, where they pre-
sent the same piece.
Lex.