The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-05
ANACONDA NEWS.
SINGING AND SPEAKING
The Emmett Entertainers Acuuit
Themselves Most Admirably.
LARGE AUDIENCE PLEASED
Local Orators and Singers, Assisted by
Mrs. Flavin of Butte and Manager
John Mcguire. Make a De-
Hghtful Evening.

Inc idiS esl dudlence lhat has been
In the Margaret theater since Ernest
Hogan and his lost diamond pin were
here, witnessed the entertainment Civ
en- last evening in honor of Robert
Emmett. 1t was an audience composed
of the best people in the city-the elite
were there, the boxes were filled with
men and women in evening dress and
the entertainers were encouraged and.
by the presence of such a magnificent
: assemblage, inspired to do their best
Patrick Cuddihy was an excellent
chairman and performed the functions
of his office most admirably. The mu-
sic by the orchestra was we'll selected
and fitting. Especially was the med
ley of Irish airs we'll executed.
The orator of the evening was c. p.
Connolly of Butte, and his introduce
tory remarks elected rounds of an
plause. His references to Emmet's de-
yotion to the young lady his love for
whom cost him his life We're listened
10 with deep interest. The speaker
gave an interesting description of the
funeral of Grant; he spoke of the SOL
emnity of the occasion and the impress
slyeM scenes. the great procession, the
grand military medley of saber and
sword and helmet, the glare and clash
Off bands, the sounds of thousands
treadlng in unison, glimpses of the men
of national renown, the beautiful Hud-
son with its verdure- decked slopes and
the men-of-War, the salvos of artillery
and the grandeur and impressiveness
OF the occasion, but all during that
time he had his eye down to the vision
OF years and looked at the time when
Ireland shall be free He pictured the
times when the green isle shall enjoy
the liberties that this nation enjoys
Mr.. Connolly's address was highly in
teresting and he held the close atten-
ton of the audience throughout.
Mrs. Thomas Flavin Of Butte sang
The Last Rose of Summer" with a
clear, sweet voice. Not in a long time
nave Anaconda theatergoers heard sing
ing that compares with that of Mrs.
FlaVin. The lady is right at home
when singing is on the programme, and
the generous applause she received was |
evidence that she had endeared her
self with her hearers and won a place |
in their hearts. Her stage presence is
graceful and she has wonderful com |
mand of rich voice. She responded to |
encores on each number. The trios and |
quartette We're received with deserved /
applause.
Manager John Mcguire again gave an
Anaconda assemblage an Opportunity /
to listen to real recitation. His Irish 7
W
worthy of master of the older school,
MS lrishmans Address to Columbia"
with tableau, was the feature of the
evening and everybody knows what the
popular and polished speaker can do
with "Emmet's speech from the Dock"
W. M. Kelly's recitation, Firms
rag. was taking. Mr.. Kelly has a
mack of doing things that please, and
n this instance he did not lack the
ooWer to do justice to his part
j. M Kennedy was at his best last
'Vening, when he spoke Interestingly
m Irish Music and Literature" The
IRISH people, he said, We're inherently
ond of music. It has been said the
Weetest songs are sung in sorrow, and
is not surprising that Irelands song
sweet Years of oppression have
dded sweetness to her song There is
much in that land to inspire In Ire
ana there are men who have PLAYED
prominent parts on the stage of the
fofld. The speaker concluded his adj I
ress with the words, THE Irishman's
en-, like his sword, has ever been
'lelded in defense of human rights and
berties."
The entertainment is the result of
ntlrlng efforts of local talent Much {
raise is due those who took part in it.
special mention is due the members
[ the orchestra, who arranged music
nat just suited everybody. ,
Manager John Mcguire kindly !
topped before the curtain and an !
ounced that tonight the play 'aTwixt
owe and Money would be the bill a
e said that it was for the benefit of c
lie football team and hoped that the I
ouse would be well filled. so that the a
am would be better prepared to meet y
I'D defeat all corners on the gridiron. e