Devils Lake weekly world., 1912-02-23

Otto Froelich was operated on yester.
day at the General hospital and is re-.
ported doing nicely.
Y, Mr.. and Mrs. John LeDuc Of Doyon
were guests in the city over night and
enjoyed the home talent play given in
the opera house. -
Mrs. D. F. Humphreys, who has boep
visiting at the home Of her son in this
city for the past week, returned to hcF
home at Brocket this morning.
Mrs. Wheeler Of Minneapolis is in
the city for few days. visit with her
mother, Mrs. Coon. She is on her way
to Portland, Ore, and stopped off for
few days.
6 Mrs. w. G. Miller. and daughteracame
;inslast night from%sw Webster onll.the Far.
mers' train and are spending the day
here. They were visitors at the Elks
show last night.
Marguerite Hildebrant arrived in the
city this morning from Michigan and
Is visiting with friends for a few days.
"A number Of the people at Leeds
were disappointed last night when it
was found that No. 2 was SO late they
could not attend the play here. An at
tempt was made to board - freight
but owing to SO many ladies being in
the list Of passengers it was impossible
to make arrangements. They will in
all probability be over tonight.
Mrs. Winans has returned to the city
after 8 several weeks stay in the
twin cities where she has made her Sc.
lection for Easter and spring bonnets
Mrs. Winans' long experience in he,
line has placed her in a position to
choose right and she will be ready
with the neatest and best in the city
Her trimmer will arrive in short time
for work.
Attorney G. W. Buttz of Minnewau
kan announced while in the city today
that he would become candidate in
this district for district Judge and will
enter the race atsonce for the Office now
held by Judge Cowan.
Attorney Buttz presided as Judge Of
this district for brief period during
the impeachment proceedings at Bis
marck, having been appointed to the
Office by Governor Burke.
Last night the best home talent pro
duction ever offered the people of Dew
hs Lake was introduced and from the
rise Of the first curtain until the
grand transformation the audience was
kept in constant amazement at the
wonderful work which was offered b5
those whom all knew and meet every
day on the streets of the city.
First nighters were not as many al
might be expected, but there was 9
large attendance, considering the fact
that those who went expected only tt
see rough edges, which if there were
any, win be entirely eliminated at this
EVENINGS performance, which it is ox
pected will be given before a large,
audience. -. 49, .
Queen Zephra, produced under tht
auspices of the Devils Lake lodge B. P
10. Elks, No. 1915. after weeks of 70
;hearsal, was. finally offered and me,
with round after round of applause
Some weak spots that were noticeable
not.'particularly blythe audience, viii
be entirely removed this evening ant
with all Queen Zephra should be at it,
best. -. ....s...
To give a minute summary Of tht
wonderful things that transpired ant
comment on the work Of the various
members of the cast, choruses ani
dancers, would be impossible, owing t.
the magnitude Of the production. Ev
cry dance made hit, and brought ap
plause. Every song received q hanS
and gave word picture Of the reign O.
Zephra.
The little children deserve especia
mention, their dances were very pleas
ing and the handiwork Of. directorshi]
and training was very noticeable. Th,
little tots came on and left the stag
as though there was no oaudience Ill
existence. they were SO accustomed t,
their parts and knew them so perfectly
While those who took part are re
ceiving praise, those who were i,
charge Of the great work must not b
forgotten. Messrs. Booth, Barnesdal'
and Drake worked as they never work
ed before. and are indeed deserving o.
every compliment that can be bestowei
upon them for the wonderful produc
tion, the greatest that has eevr bee,
offered by any home talent, and bette,
in many respects than the average pro
fessional production.
From Saturdays Dafly.)
Mrs. VIM. Lamb of Michigan was il
the city yesterday shopping.
Clara Place of Webster came owe
last night to witness the play.
Gordon Rutten of Crary came to tn,
city last night for a short visit.
G. M. smealey of Toxic was in thu
city yesterday and today. He cam'
for the purpose of attending the play.
Mrs. James Mccormick and daughter