Arizona republican., 1901-11-30

was the history of nearly every family. A good many of the turkeys were fur nished by MT. George Shornick ar the turkey shoot on Wednesday, twenty two being distributed to the tune Of $2 apiece In the afternoon a children's dance was given at the Mesa opera house, and in the evening a grand ball was given and a supper served at the Relief hall, by the Keller society AL together the day was an enjoyable one for all classes.
 Miss Kester and her mother are somewhat alarmed over a recent cable gram from the Philippines which re lates to the capture of a commissiary wagon belonging to the Eighth infan- try company. to which their nephew belonged. The Private Dunn captured was a chum of their nephew, and Frenning was a neighbor boy, so they are in great suspense until the other names are published.
 The Thanksgiving service at the NJ. F. church. at which Chaplain Scott preached the sermon, was well at tended and all enjoyed the inspiring words of this popular pulpit orator.
 Mr.|G. s. Irwin, of the Free Press, went to Phoenix. Thanksgiving day. and met his wife and son ard laughter. who arrived this morning from Pueblo. Colo. They will occupy the r. C. Johnson house in the southern part of the city. Mrs. Irwin is pleased with Mesa, and Arizona, and says she hopes to never have to move again. We ex tend them a welcome to our city.
 The entertainment given under the auspices of the M. I. 4. of the Mesa ward. Wednesday, was what is termed in plain English, "a rip-roariny sue cess" From start to finish the pro
 
 Mesa, and reflected great credit on the far as Q Mesa audience is concerned for all those who took part in the exc e. lent programme. Though q Ions. one, occupying two hours and a quar- ter to present. yet the large audience was crried along. now in convuised laughter at the funny things Prof C. Q. Case recited. now ;n tears at the pathos of other parts. and now in eCtacsy ct the charm of sweet song and music. Every part deserves Q spec ial mention. but space won't allow of but passing word. There were a num- Der of encores, experimenting the pro gramme to the evident pleasure of the audience. Prof. Case was brought back twice and recited the Usual Way and '''The Story of the Mouse" Miss Mabel Phelps responded to the encore by singing "Ah Me. What Shall I Do." Mrs. Jeanette Johnson sang as an en- core Let Me Dream Again" Miss Kester's rendition of the Wedding Fee was a treat. showing rare elocu- tionary ability and was much apprec- lated, as was the Settlers Story" by Hrs. Mamie Hilbert. The instrumental selection by Miss Eva Afaeser of Ben Bolt was just the prettiest thing one can listen to. and was executed with such grace and artistic skill that it won the hearts as well as the app>a-:se of the audience. The music of the musical quartettes and duets was all excellent and fully merited the ap- plause that greeted them and estab- lished the excellence of Mesas musical ability as it has never been before All of the other parts were well rendered and received with great applause. Prof. C. O. Case, who recited seven times. was in an especially happy frame of mind, and the applause that greeted him on every occasion spoke volumes for the high regard that he is held in i here by his many friends of former 1 days. Such entertainments should be had oftener. as they are great educa- tors, and raise the standard of our tastes to degree that is healthful and progressive Let's have more of them