Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-21
SOCIAL EVENTS.
DRAMA Al JEFFERSON.

witnessing one Of George w. Bakers
popular dramas. "Rebecca's Tr-
umph," by the following cast Of
characters: Mrs. Fannie Murphy,
as Mrs. Leland ian aged widow.
She played her part well. Clara
Perry, as Mrs. ROkeman, Il wealthy
old lady, (thOugh her part being Il
difficult one, was well rendered..
Carrie shoemaker, Rebecca, a
fOundliDg, (sged uinetpeU). Miss
Shoemaker Is one Of our popular
school teachers. She has a graceful
manner on the stage, and with her
well cultivated voice, rendered her
part second to- none. Clarissa Cod
man, an old maid, was represented
by Miss. Avis HudelsOn, daughter of
our popular hardware merchant, A.
b. HudelsOn. Miss Hudelson, one
Of our efficient school teachers, while
on the stage, was selfpossessed and
acted her part well. The character
Gyps, a colOred girl, was carried by
Miss Ida Sanders, in a manner
which reflects credit on her as all
actress. Miss Sue Reeves, as Dora
Gains, did well. Sue is one of our
coming young ladies, and the man
uer In which she carried her
part entities her to much credit
Zoe Lance, AS Kate Conner, an Irish
girl, in acting and speaking gave
force and spirit TO the play. The
character Of Meg, a vagrant, was
represented by May Reeves, the va
rious changes aud circumstance
made it difficult TO carry, but was
delivered in first-class style. Hattie
Kirk, AZ Gus-ie Green; Carrie Mar
tin, as Maria Gray Nettie Cornelius,
as Alice Leeds; Minnie Kirk, as
Grace brentwood; Anna Allen, as
Emma Stephens; Emma Murphy,
as Nellie Dunbar; Atka Van Scoy,
az Sada Morrel; and Eliza Shoe
maker, as Jennie Woudman. All
acted their parts well, thus making
1t complete succ' ss. The public
opinion il that this is the best play
that has ever been delivered on the
stage in Jefferson. The proceeds
therefrum icing $56. The people
were 40 well pleased with this, and
the music furnished by the band,
that they would like to have it re-
peated in the near future. Quite a
number were present from Turner |
aud vicinity and gave the girls
pressing invitation to play the
drama in their town. The invita-
tion has been accepted, and the time
will soon be set. The land at their
regular meeting Monday nigh
adopted resolutions extending their
thanks to the ladies who so kindly
assisted in making the above drama
grand success.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs FALL.
The entertainment, SOC al and ball
given by the knights Of Pythias in
their hall IN the insui ance building
Thursday night was complete sue
Gers, A fine musical and literary
program was rendered aud an ex-
cellent supper served of which all
partook freely. After the tables
were cleared few hours were spent
very Pleasantly in dancing. The
ball was nicely decorated and every
thing MAS made attractive and given
n pleasant appearance. The peop.e
Df this benevolent society know how
10 conduct social gathering and o.
hiake II success. An mpor. l
ant part of the exercise of the even r
ny was the social order. Those who I
lid not take part In the dancing
yat thered around the table In the
main hall and enjoyed II few games
II cards and social converse. Il
SOCIAL AND BASKET PARTY.
SunIpter Camp No. S, Sons OF Vet
'rans, assisted by the ladies of Sedg- a
Aick relief corps, will give basket s.
81 cisl and dancing party at their
lHll in insurance block Mundoy eve
ling. March I'd. They will have .'
.ood fraternal party and social u
Luncheon will be served y
y the ladies, games will he pro y
ided, and those wishing 10 dance
'ill be given the use OF canvassed
oor aud good orchestra. A nomi.
'al fee will he charged, the surplus Il
{ which will he divided between
he two orders and used for deco
alton day fund. All friends of
hese patriotic orders are invited 10
anticipate with them and enjoy sc
'holesOme and whole souled eve W
iug.@ W,
OPERA HOUSE BALL. ~,
A0oSt one hundred persons were 49,
resenI Those who attended, speak ~
high terms of this dance, aud
aim it was the great dance of the
ason of those gwen under the au
ices % the Salem City Band. cs, ~I
AoNDAY RECITAL Ca
Invitations are out for piano and ~
az recital by the pupils OF Misses " y
'ltra and Thornton for Monday +.
eniug, Feb. ssd, at their rooms in an,
c hew bank block. The pupils IN
III he ably assisted by Miss Thorn. 1Io M
a, aud the friends can expect a \
re treat la the musical nne. gis
LAWN TENNIS cLUB. "A,