Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-11-05
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A Large Audience and Good Pro-
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gram Rendered
A large audisuos was assembled at
the opera house lsst night ~ derive
pleasure apd benefit from tho excellent
program presented by the a. o u w.
at their splendid free entertainment,
aud u Il safe To assert that none we're
disappOlnt a. every eoUg aud fecita-
ton was up to a high standard Of
excellence, and the addresses by drond
Master WORK man COlvie aud Past
Grand Master Bfanuin were very
Interesting.
The opening number was solo by
Luke Linn, who possesses one of the
best voices In TIE city, after which
Jimmie Mott delivered u recitation ~
a clear ringing voice, with correctness
OF expression unusual IN one 80 young.
He received well merlted encore, to
which he responded with second
recitation.
p. II. RaymOd then introduced Hon.
Wm. Colvig, q. NJ. W., who addressed d
the audience In reference to the object
Of the order, saying, among other
things, that the fraternal orders exert
"A greater IA tlIeDce upon the moral.
ily Of the world than does any body or
association with the exception Of the
church, which works upon similar
lines. That nothing but good emana-
ted from the lodge rooms; that while
many objected to aud decrled secret
organizations, 1t would be impossible
for disapprovers to point out any
wrong done by such societies as the
A. o. u. w, knights OF Pythlas,
Masons or Odd Fellows. That the
Creator himself founded secret society
In the home, 1t being a place from
whence evil beings and things. are
shut out, aud where sacred secrets are
closely guarded. That unless such
were possible there could be no safety.
After giving certain data In respect to
the history of the order, Its methods,
etc. he seated himself to give place to
Past Grand Master Braunin.
However, previous TO that
gentleman's address, the program
was varied by a solo by
Miss AIDA Davenport, who kindly
consented to sing in place Of Mrs. Mo.
Dowell, rs owing TO the death of her
mother the latter could not be present.
Mis- Davenport Is one of Salem's
sweetest singers, aud In addition to
rich, mellow voice she possesses a
stage pre- sence. Her singing
drew forth hearty encore to which
she graciously responded.
Past Grand Master w. w. Brannln
talked along line similar 70 that upon
which his predecessor discoursed, ard
bis remarks and assertions were listen.
I'd TO with attention and interest. Mr..
Brannin has been member Of the
order for twenty-one years.
Clinton r. Morse, former student
If the university Of California, brought
down the house with his ridiculous
which appeared to be of
somewhat impromptu composition, and |
when he had finished, he was immedi-
1tely called back.
Mlss Marie Vandersol In her reclta.
ion and encore showed herself to be
inished ocutloulsi, aud coupled with
! clear euunc alton Miss Vandersol Is
,raceful In every movement.
Miss Merle Davey's prose recitation
VAS we'll delivered, evincing decided
alent, and promise far the future.
Dell Dlnsmoor followed with several
lever and perp'exlng sleIght OF hand
performances.
At the opening Mr.. Raymond re-
uested the ubiquitous small boy to
bserve quiet, but even after his
dmoDitions an underourrent Of dis
nrbance was felt over the house at
ltferent times which was exasperating
ldeed. The practice OF wbistling and
Iamplng feet Is also very offensive to
lanY, and ehould be diseourape