The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-22
Logan Murn1urs

On Monay evening. eighty-seven
neighbors and friends gathered at Lo-
gan Hall to afford Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
Stredwick and Miss Jane Gall pleas
ant surprise. A more representative
crowd has seldom been assembled in
this vicinity and it speaks volumes
for the popularity of these good folks,
who have decided to seek fresh fields
and pastures new, meath the Union
Jack. The fore part of the evening
was devoted to games, which afford
ed enjoyment to young and old alike,
after which pleasing program was
rendered Miss Havlena, who pos
sesses rare charm of voice, sang,
and was heard to good advantage in
that classical favorite, Tostoi's Good
Bye" and in responding to an encore,
pleased her hearers with a rendition
of "Lonely Rose" A panoforte solo
by the same artistic, gave evidence Of
delicacy of touch and mastery Of
technique. Mrs. c. Taylor delighted
all by a charming vocal solo, and was
deservedly encored. Mrs. G. T. Myers
sang sweetly "The Moonlight, the
Rose and You" and was called upon
to entertain with an encore. Mrs.
Saugstad's rendition of Mother Nc
Chree proved extremely popular, and
an entertaining program was brot to
close by the presentation Of purse
to the guests of honor. Supper was
served by the ladies of the Samaritan
Aid, and the success of the evening
was generously contributed to by the
entire community, irrespective of
creed or club. Such gatherings are
surely conducive to the growth of a
pirit of sincere good fellowship.
The members of the Home Talent
company, responsible for the produc-
ton of the comedy entitled deacon
Dubbs," are deserving of every con-
graduation on the success of their ef-
forts. It is customary land we plead
guilty to an occasional recognition of
this custom) to accord praise to all
local effort, but in truth, we are forced
to confess that this production was
superior to many attempted by profess
sional companies. Jess Howard in the
title role, humorous and at all times
entertaining, and Mrs. Howard as
Philophena Popover, the old maid,
who catches the amorous Deacon, both
delighted by clever Interpretation of
amusing characters. Mrs. G.: T. Myers,
portraying the pretty schoolma'am
heroine, and Russell Gard as the hero,
touched the hearts Of the audience,
and Glenn Myers pictured the villain
of the piece in mastery manner. Mrs.
Bergeson, as the lovesick Swedish
lass, and Harry Cook, with whom she
is sadly enamored, afforded touch
of genuine comedy faultlessly, in fact
we have seldom witnessed more fin
ished amateur effort Miss Marie
Mahoney, as Trixie, winsome, yet ever
mischievous, was truly entertaining,
and Mr.. Gale Bean, as the auctioneer,
filled a difficult role cleverlv. Mrs. j.
I. Brady, naturally talented, presented
a charming character in a manner
which won the praise of all. and Miss
Ada Stredwick and Miss Mahoney
completed caste, all Of whom Logan
has reason to be proud of. The dance
which followed proved equally popular
and a nice sum was accordingly con-
tributed to the Hall fund.
The sale of general merchandise,
consequent upon the dissolution of the
partnership twixt Brady and Myers,
has attracted many during the past
week. The prices are such as to elm