The Dickinson press., 1908-04-25

seasick passengers ana laugh at the
pranks of the merrymakers. With the
regular cast, tourists and sailors there
were over 20 in the number and every
one knew his or her place and kept it.
Little Miss Rock in her recitation, "I'm
Bad" captured the hearts of her hearers
and it's the general opinion that she's
not so bad after all. The piano duet by
the Misses Ruby Wilson and Myrtle
Parker was also an example of skill and
the young ladies are to be complimented
for their progress at the keys.
After the missouri Rag" a selection
by the orchestra, the one-act comedy,
"Chinese Servants" with its cast of five
characters made things busy for several
minutes. &
Number IS on the program was a
selection by the Dickinson Military
orchestra, 1.-THE Dickinson Amory
March," This march was composed by
Mr.. Merth and has become a favorite
to Dickinson people. The orchestra is
also a permanent fixture at city enter
tainments and is getting quite popular
from Glen Ullin to the Montana line.
"Kissing Papa Through the Telephone"
was cleverly executed by little Miss
Fisher and "Fapfere Militaire," a piano
duet by Misses Luella Peet and Edith
kim was one of the best musical pieces
of the evening.
In the line of original music it would
be quite a puzzle to beat the "Children's
Symphony" AS a whole the work of
the participants was very good and the
credit is due to the Benedictine Sisters,
who, in most cases, have had the training
of the children since their first year in
school.
During the changes on the stage re-
marks were made by Rev. FIR. Dignam
and Senator L. A. Simpson. FIR. Dignam
spoke of FIR. Rabsteinek, in whose honor
this farewell entertainment was given, as
one fthe pioneers in this country, hav-
ing been located in Dakota in territorial
days. He continued in his work in
various parts of the now North and South
Dakota with the best of success and
satisfaction to all until six years ago,
when the Bishop, realizing FIR. Rabstei-
mex had done about his share of hard
work and wishing to find the best avail
able place in the state for him to rest
and take comfort after his serv-
ices, picked Dickinson as the ideal spot.
During his six years stay in Dickinson,
FIR. Rabsteinek has not rested but has
kept up his strenuous activities and the
magnificent edi6ce, St. Joseph's church,
the large congregation and the result of
special training of children as demon
strated on the stage tonight, are all
testimonials of. FIR. Rabsteinek's faithful
work.
FIR. Dignam in closing wished his
brother pastor a pleasant voyage, a good
visit in his native country, the greatest
benefits to be derived from a much
! needed and deserved rest and a most
happy return to Dickinson at an early
date.
Senator Simpson would not lose the
opportunity of seconding the remarks
made by FIR. Dignam and even went
further in e%xpounding the remarkable
qualities of FIR. Rabsteinek, whose good
work should not be wholly confined to
the church, Every community claiming
a man of FIR. Rabsteinek's strong charac-
ter and good influence is bound to be
helped and Dickinson has been fortunate
enough to claim this honorable citizen
for the past six years.
In his farewell Senator Simpson voiced
the sentiment of the community by
wishing FIR. Rabsteinek "Bon Voyage
and, after speaking for the people of
Dickinson, he personally wished the
good pastor a pleasant trip and happy
return to his manv friends.