Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-01

ETY. man as was voyage Of the ancient
mariner by the dreaded rocks Of Scylla
and Charybdis. He was a bold mariner
who could sail safely by them all.
Across the far end OF the rink had
been built a regular theater stage with
wings, ETC., and on 1t was given all the
drills and dances except the trades drill.
The room was Illuminated by the cleo
trio arc light, while the booths were At
ted with incandescent electric lamps.
The latter lamps gave very pretty Of
feet to the flower booth. AS seen from
a distance, the bright lights, scattered
amid the green foliage Of tho flower
booth, gave them the appearance of
flowers of fire.
Shortly after eight o'clock p. N. two
living streams OF beauty marched from
tho stage wings, and uniting near the
edge OF the stage, then marched four
abreast across the rink floor, to the live
ly notes Of march played by the or
chestra. There were over seventy ladies
In the procession, and each proudly bore
pretty banner on which was inscribed
the name of the business firm the bearer
represented. Each lady was also decor
ated with emblems designating the bust
ness represented. Then ensued series
Of marchings and counter marchings
without commands, which were exceed
ingly we'll done. 1t was a beautiful
scene. The waving banners, the pretty,
attractive costumes, and the bright faces
composed as captivating a picture as
could be desired. 1t was living stream
Of brightness that sent wave Of pleas
ure over the faces Of the spectators, and
many were the warm expressions heard
as the ladies marched, wheeled and coun.
termarched.
The next was dance Of the FAIRIES by
number Of little girls, who made
pretty picture on the stage. Another
exhibition that was exceedingly interest
ing was the little Japs, represented by
several children in Japanese costume,
and they pleased SO well that applause
was freely given.
A most commendable feature was the
silent drill. The company consisted Of
twelve young ladies, with Miss Hattie,
White as the commander. The various
movements were executed without CON-
mand, and the marchings, wheelings and
fancy movements were done In an al
m ost faultless manner, never excelled, In
our opinion, by any professional troupe
in this city. The ladies we're prettily
dressed and carried shields. The names
Of the ladies are as follows: Marian
Gray, Cora Duncan, Flossy Cushman,
Carrie Wall, Lizzie Wilkinson, Libbie
Richardson, Maud Kincaide, Winnie Be-
bee, Bernice Spratt, Alice Johnston, and
Lena Bloom.
The last on the program for the even
ing was the Snowflakes. consisting Of
eight ladies and eight gentlemen dressed
to represent the snowaakes. Their glid-
ing movements about the stage were
charmingly rendered, and they formed
pretty picture.
The program for the next four nights
of the carnival was varied from the first
by using new exhibitions In connection
with some Of those given the first night.
The o Their parts were Blue Birds, Kate
Last night the entire seven parts were
given.
Other amusements were provided, such
as voting contests Of various kinds. Sup
per was served every evening from six to
eight Ice cream and other refreshments
could also be obtained. The attendance
of citizens was large, but the expense OF
the carnival was enormous.
On Wednesday afternoon the ladies OF
the trades drill were seated In carriages
and were driven through large part OF
the city, showing the advertising banners.
To take the place Of stage foot lights,
large tin reflector was made and an arc
electric light placed inside. 1t served ad-
mirably to throw light on the stage while
the drills and dances were taking place.
The orchestra music consisted Of piano,
cornet, bass viol and violin, and lively
music was rendered.
Many Of the parts were encored, 30
well were the spectators pleased.