Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-06

JeffersOnian classic held Jhe closes
attention OF the immense populac'
; and she was cheered at its close.
The choral society now sang TN
"Anyil Chorus with the changing o
the blacksmith as an accompanle
ment, with Winkler at the piano
| Heritage's chorus was not more thar
half represented on this occasion but
threw such force and expression into
this gem from the opera" III Troyatore'
that the audience went fairly wild.
NOW THE EAGLE FLEW,
rs for 100 years past the Americans
have met to celebrate their independ-
ence and President Bloss was received
with hand clapping and applause. He
recited the wrongs OF Great Britain
and said we still felt at times as II
we'd like TO whip her once more.
daughter and Applause.) In homely
and practical sentences the orator re-
viewed the progress and development
Of the century. His delivery was
pleasant and often forced smile
from the reluctant stOlclsm that
usually sits on the cOuntenances OF a
Fourth Of July crowd. Patriotism
and humor mingled with each other
IN inseperable veins like the gold and
silver Ia the mountains of Oregon
10 tol. He thought we could whip
England 10 20 /. lLaughter.)
lIe gracefully alluded to the admis-
sion Of Utah at the exact hour OF
noon and won good round of cheers.
The speaker possessed the prime
essentials Of a good open air speaker,
he WIS both dramatic and entertain
Ing. Music by the three bands was
announced after the applause at the
close Of the Oratlon had died away.
IL was a fitting conclusion for so grand
program.
MIDSUMMER ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday evening was indeed a
warm and sultry summer eve and the
temperature IN the opera house was
quite tropical. but still well-hlled
house witnessed the Midsummer en-
tertalnment.
The program was opened by a
selection from the Alpine Quartet,
who sang In their native Swiss
tongue. The selection was warmly
applauded.
Chas. IL. Burggraf Is always per-
fectly at home when In the role OF a
negro, and Saturday night was not an
, exception 20 the rule. As "Rastus
White" on the Issues Of the day, Mr.
Burggraf kept the house laughing
almost continuously. The "culled
gemman' expressed himself quite
freely on the money and tariff qies.
tlons and also made few remarks on
the suffrage question. He also en-.
gagged In several personalities, much
10 the amusement of the audience
Responding % an encore, "Rastus'
reclted an amusing poetic selection
OF his own production.
Miss Mabel Carter recited "Old
Ace" upon request, and the audience
showed its appreciation OF the num-
ber byglylng the talented young elocu.
tionist a generous applause. IL was a
thrilling account Of horse race In
whlch the prize was "A handsome
maiden's hand. AS In game OF
cards the Ace always beats the Jack,
so II did In this love affair. Miss
Carter will be remembered as a grad
uate from the college OF oratory from
Willamette university this year
under Prof. s. N. Borwn-Savage.
Chas. ID. Ford, one OF Salem's nc
compllshed vocalists, sang III Hearts
Could Only Speak and received a
hearty encore TO which he responded
with a second ballad. Mr.. Ford
possesses rich tenor voice.
Miss Jeanette Booth recited a
pretty selection but the audience was
deprived OF the pleasure OF hearing II
all, owing 10 the continual disturb
ance that took place along Court
street. Miss Booth always delights
an audience and has many admirers.
The Irish Sketch by II. w. Holman
and c. Taylor caused considerable
amusement. A great many jokes
were introduced.
Mrs. Halle Parrish Hinges, Salem 8
prlma donna, was greeted with an
applause when she stepped upon the
platform. Mrs. Hinges sang a beau
tlful selection and kindly responded
10 agenerous encore.
These numbers served as a prelude
"a the number which had aroused con-
siderable interest. The burlesque,
"Queen OF Hearts" or Faust
up 10 date, gave evidence OF
some clever work on the part
OF its composer, q. II. Burg
graf. IL was something new, and
proved most enjoyable.
Mr. Burggmif, as Mephistopheles,
ruler OF the lower regions, carried out
hls'part well. Miss Emma Murphy,