Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-03
BENEFIT
It Was a Splendid Success
Last Night.
TO BE REPEATED TONIGHT
The House Was Crowded to the Doors
"A Good Programme
Rendered.
TO BE REPEATED TONIGHT

John Mcguire had reason to feel proud
of his town last night and prouder of the
fact that he numbered so many friends
among it's citizens, for friends they were,
of the kind who were willing to go down
into their pockets and dig up dollars to
show how kindly they felt towards the
veteran actor-manager, who has spent
many years of his life in catering to the
amusement-loving people of the city.
Every seat in the house was taken long
before the doors were opened. John Ma
guire was so anxious to give his friends
the worth of their money that he put on a
programme that lasted until nearly mid
night, but it is safe to say that at the
benefit tonight some of the features will be
so cut that without marring the enjoyment
of the audience the spectators will have
an opportunity to get home before the
small hours of morning.
The principal feature of the programme,
of course, was Daniel E.. Bandmann, the
great tragedian, who set London in a Juror
of excitement 80 years ago. He presented
scenes from Hamlet and "Macbeth,' his
wife assisting. The eccentric tragedian
was never seen to better advantage, and
his rendition Of the part showed that he
had lost none of his old-time vim and
genius, and that under more favorable cir
cumstances and conditions he could rank
at the head of his profession.
OF course, John Mcguire himself assisted
in entertaining the audience. He recited
The Battle of Fontenoy," in his usual adj
mirable and feeling manner, and at the
close of the recitation was called upon to
make a speech. Mr.. Mcguire prefaced his
remarks by saying that there We're times
when no words could express the emotions
he felt, and this was zone of EN-" He de-
sired to say, however, that he greatly ap.
preciated the friendship and kindness of
tho r,nnn1a Of tho prpat mining c2mD IN
| rendering him such a benefit. He paid a
pretty compliment to James A. Murray, the
| owner of the opera house, who he said had
been his warm friend. He also spoke
| kindly of his friend. Mr.. Bandmann, and
the latter was compelled to step upon the
stage and acknowledge the applause:
There were many very excellent things
on the programme, all of which were thor
oughly enjoyed by the large audience.
Among the musical features was a selec-
ton by the Butte Mandolin and Guitar club,
van, slocum, Fish, Featherly, Driscoll,
McTucker, Davis, Paschal, Mrs. Mckay;
Messrs. Sullivan, Corrette, Atkins and Pro-
fessor Halle, director, which was we'll re-
ceived. This was followed by a recitation
by Miss May Carlisle; a vocal solo by Mrs
G. O. Mcfarland; a recitation, "Clarence's
Dream by John H. Curtis; dances by MISS
Maggie Kelly, and a vocal 500 oy M as
ever heard in Butte. Every number was
encored and each performer gracefully re-
sponded. One of the hits of the eVenlne
was made by the Dawson children, Julla
and Grace. daughters of Captain Dawson
They not only sang remarkably well. but
they acted their parts in a way thai
brought down the house.
Dobell and Billy Woods in trapeZe acts
and club swinging delighted the audience
the entertainment closing with the operetta
"Cobbler and Blacksmith" by VIII S. Rls'
ing and Lillian Kenble. Mack CharieS wa
to have appeared as the placksEll'h' ou'
he failed to show up. ,.
A matinee was given this afternoon. rms
evening there will be several changes II
will rive scenes from the Merchant o.
Venice" This evening the people of Butte
will be given an opportunity to get some
idea of the great tragedian's nterpretatlo
of "Shylock.' Mr.. Mcguire himself vii
give scenes from the ~"Vagabonds an'
"Shamus O'Brien.'