The mirror., 1915-11-25
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Thanksgiving Entertainment

Thanksgiving Day, which for the inmates of
Gtlis Institution, always brings with it the custo
mary annual turkey dinner and theatrical enter
tainment, has again fulfilled its benign purpose
The inmates were entertained for an hour and
half the forenoon by the SCherry Blossom Co.,"
of Burlesque and Vaudeville Artists underthe able
House and General managers, Messrs. John Kirk
and AL Hays-of the Star Theater ST. Paul. Minn.,
The entertainment presented to the inmates
consisted of the entire program of the Cherry
= Blossom Co., given to it's St. Paul patronage.
The company, consisting of chorus of pretty girls
vo al artists and comedians of exceptional ability
rendered their varied acts with spirit and vim
sstent for the occasion, under the personal direc-
ton of Mr.. Al Hays, who provides only the very
best in Burlesque and Vaudeville attractions for his
audiences
The entertainers gave their spirited and sin
cerest endeavOrs to please and bring laughter to
the lips of their intra mural audience and the spirit
in which they put their various acts across the
footights fully proved the of their efforts
was evidenced by the resoundng applause that
followed each turn. Special mention must be
given to the songs that were sung by Miss Babe
Blrnet, whose voice was as clear silver bell,
and whose talent of exceptional merit the
repeated encores testifying to this. The company
gave the inmates an entertainment of laugh pro-
voking sketches in comedy. songs dances, ETC.,
which will be remembered by the 'boys" with
pleasure and appreciation.
The Star Theater Orchestra, under the direct
ion of Mr.. Alec Honen, provided and rendered with
consumate artistry the orchestration and musical
scores that attended each act Their program was
one filled with catchy and up-to-the minute music,
which brot repeated applause. The Orchestra
membership consisted of Messrs. Alec Honen, pi-
anist; Mr.. Christensen, 1st. Violin; j. Erlitz,
Cornet; Damn Clarinet; Walter, Trombone; and
Mr. Risberg, Drums
The generous spirit which all members of
the company displayed in coming to Saltwater, for
the purpose of cheering the inmates of the 'Silent
City" is sincerely appreciated, and they will be
kindly remembered by every individual that wit
messed these Star performers in their freewi en-
tertanment for our pleasure.
The Institution management is also to be con-
graduated and thanked for the provision of an
entertainment and dinner that has been excelled by
no previous Thanksgiving day in the history of
the Institution. The management in behalf of the
inmates, extends its appreciation to the worthy
company of players that has helped to make the
Thanksgiving day of 1915 success.
After the entertainment the inmates were as
sembled in the dining hall to partake of their can
nual Thanksgiving Spread" consisting of the fol-
lowing sumptuous menu
Roast Turkey with Dressing.
Cranberry Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes.
Cream Giblet Gravy.
Hot Homemade Mince Pie
Apple -Tapioca Pudding.
Cheese, Celery, Cake, Bread.
Coffee with Milk and Sugar
For the moment the Dove of Peace is request
ed to give way to our National Bird of Thanksoiy-