Rock Island Argus., 1893-12-20
HOME TALENT.
The Entertainment under Col.
Ginger's Direction.
EVENING AT HARPER's rHEArRE

and's Baslaess Men.
The fair conducted by Col. Lew
Ginger. under the auspices Of Buford
post 24S. G. A. r.. at Armory hall.
aud for the benefit of the relief fund
of that organization, opened with an
interesting entertainment at Har-
pcr's theatre last evening, which
drew ont an audience. filling every
scat in the house. and placing stand.
ing room almost at premium. The
affair was in every sense crcditable
to Col. Ginger. who directed it, to the
local talent participating. and to the
post which assumed the responsible
ity Of presenting it.
The Program.
The program opened with a selec-
tion by the Arion orchestra, COM
posed Miss Tillie Hass. Miss Maude
Campbell. Ben Blcuer, George Stroeh-
lie, Miss Clara Deiscnroth and j. ".
Day. stringed instruments; Miss Net
tie Coync, Charles Bleuer and Frank
WOodyatt. brass instruments. This
orchestra includes some of our best
known young people and is under
the direction of John W. Day. Last
night was the first public appearance.
IL is the intention TO add to the or
chestra n few young musicians that
have talent. and this city some day
will have an orchestra OF which it
will feel proud. The first selection
last evening was Eavalees' Overture
to The Bridal Rose" beautifully
rendered. Then came Bennet's polka
for trombone with full orchestral ac-
compartment. played with exquisite
taste by Charles Bleuer. The last
selection was voilstedt's beautiful
descriptive waltz, The jolly Fell
lows" This was most charmingly
played.
After the opening number DIR. Cal
win Trucsdaie made short address.
welcoming the audience. speaking
his praise and appreciation OF the
Grand Army of the Republic. and the
noble good it had done, not only in
preserving sacred. memories, but in
providing relief To the deserved suf-
fering and needy. DIR. Truesdale
then introduced Col. Ginger, who ex-
planned the object Of the entertain
ment and fair. thanked the audience
for their presence and also the mer-
chants who contributed so literally
to the success of the enterprises.
The Caledonian quartet, composed
of Messrs. Will ). Don. Otto Herkert.
Russell Hampton and James Darnell.
followed with an ENJOYABLE selection.
and responded to two well merited
encores. The military drill by 90
young ladies, appropriately COS
tuned, and in command of Col. Gin
ger. proved q striking feature, and
the audience gave expression to its
satisfaction by demanding a repeti-
ton, which was gracefully given.
Miss MayJacobs gave recitation of
..Sheridan's Ride" and Col. Ginger
\ recited an amusing parody, when
Eddie Swanson gave his marvellous
feats rs 4 coRtortionist.
| "Thc virginny Mummy"
The negro melody. The Virginny
Mummy" concluded the perform
ance. In this Col. Ginger assumed
to perfection the character of Gin
ger Blue" Otto Hcrkcrt assumed
the part Of Capt. Rifle" Russell
Hampton was ..O'Lesry," L. B. Kreis
impersonatcd Charles" IN artist.
Frank Quayle was Patent
and Miss Jennie Ransom acted
the part Of Lucy" 1t was
an admirable presentation in
every sense. all the characters being
in'sxcellent hands.
The q. a. Il. FaIr.
ThelG. A. Il. fair ut Armory hall.
which is now open. is one of the
largest that has ever been held in
the city. enough goods having been
donated to warrant the sale of 5000
tickets had they been issued. The
booths are neatly and tastefully ar
ranged. and are rs follows:
The New England kitchen, under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Relief
corps. aud is in charge Of Mesdamcs
| ". A. Norris and Henry Carse; the
confectionery booth under the i'm
mediate charge OF Mrs. r. &. Hem
mcnway. and the fancy booth is at
itended by Mcsdamcs J. Haymaker
! and W. z. Quaylc. 81
The southwest corner OF the hall is
the headquarters for old army relies.
The relies are rs follows: COnfcder-
ate palmetto flag and Confederate
star and bar flag. captured by Will