Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-11

night air. The audience was only
moderate in size, but it was an appre-
ciative one; made up of those who
were prepared through previously lis
tening to the excellent sermons of t. G
reverend gentleman to expect soue-
thing good. And they were not disap-
pointed. The speaker gave a vivid
description of the visit of himself and
a companion to that country of the
Alps which no European tourist fails
TO visit or finds his trip complete If be
does not visit. With the enthusiasm
born of the trip itself and III the most
excellent dictou Rev. Tilden graphic
ally described the scenes he visited
the Alps, with their shining peaks tow
ering toward heaven, massive and ma
jestic Mont Blanc. the glistening gla-
ciers, the pretty villages, the lovely
lake Lucerne, the sweet vale OF Cham
ouni. and all so described that his lis
teners were easily transported in mag
ination to the scenes for themselves.
Dr.. Tilden is q word painter Of y high
order, and his lecture left Something
substantial behind to brighten, to ms
tract aud to elevate the listeners. ne
Baptist Young Peoples society is to be
congratulated on securing such an ell
tertainment for the public.
A good support and patronage Of
home talent entertainments has always
been marked and creditable feature
in this city. 1t encourages various so
cieties for whom the benefits are plan
ned and keeps the money at home
where it is again passed around among
the people who gave it. The comedies
to be presented Monday night by the
Capital City Comedy Company in the
opera house have been prepared with
great care by some Of our brightest
young people of well known talent as
amateurs and will undoubtedly be
highly entertaining. 1t is under the
auspices of the Ladies Guild of Trinity
church, which in itself indicates tie
worthy object of the benefit.
Although the exact figures are not
yet obtainabIe as to the net receipts of
the Charity Ball, we are assured by
those having it in charge that the sum
will be not less than $3.50, and will
probably run fifty dollars higher than
that There was q good attendance at
the bail, although all ticket holders
were MT present, of course, many buy
ing to help the project along, knowing
the value Of such an institution in the
city, by the grateful blessings and good
words bestowed, that it has been and
is the means of satisfaction and benefit
to those whose ailments and infirmi
ties have obliged them to seek the kind
attention and care there provided.
We regret exceedingly to report the
continued and serious illness of John
A. Livingstone of the Okobojo Times,
| who has been in the hospital here sew
era months, but who has been very pa
tient and accomplishing through all
his suffering. In addition to the kind
Iy care of the hospital sisters, he has
| the gentle illustrations of his mother
and frequent visits from sisters and
broth her to cheer him in his plucky
| fight for life.
The death of Rev. w A. Lyman was
! suitably recognized by his comrades Of
Sullh Post No. IS, g. A. r. at their
meeting last week. Rev, Lyman was
! past commander of the Post and chap
lain of the Post, and was much beloved
BY all. The committee from the Post
were Comrades Lillibridge. Eakin and
Farr: from the Corps, Mesdames Rus
sell, Farr and Nelson.
Harry Hunt has returned after sever
al weeks tour with theatrical troupe
in the southeastern part of the state.
His observation indicates that people
in general are not agitating themselves
about capital removal, and that there
is far from unanimous sentiment even
| in Mitchell, where many object to the
cash outlay demanded by their capital
| committee.
Miss Hitchcock Of Blunt having Sc.
cured large class in music in Pierre,
expects to be in the city each Sabbath,
I aud will sing alternately in the respect
i've churches. Next Sunday morning
in the Episcopal church, and in the ev.
ening at the Baptist The following
Sunday at the Congregational and
Methodist.
Frank Bramble of Watertown is
now at Fort Pierre examining into the
affairs of late county auditor Maupin.
Some of the outside dailles have added
another cipher to the amount of the
defalcation, making it appear to lie
$4,000 instead of $1,000, which amount
it IL believed will cover all.