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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1898)
AMUSEMENTS. Such another shaking up an will occur on r December 1 has probably never occurred In Omalia amusement circles , on which clatn' ' the management of both the theatere changes toil the character of one of them will also bo changed. At the Iloyd It will not ho KO noticeable , for there Mr. Woodward takes tbo place of Mr. 1'axton , who retires from the nmiisoment business to devote bin tlmo to other affairs , but Mr. Uurgci < s wilt still bo In the management. In the conduct of the houffc there v.'lll be no change , so far as the regular season Is concerned , the regular bookings being played , but Instead of re maining" dark during the summer , as has been the custom , a Block company will oc cupy the house. The greatest change will bo at the Crelgh- ton , where an entire set of IIP-.V faces will bn visible. When the Woodward Stock com pany concludes the current week's bill , It disappears from the house for good. Dur ing Ita long stay both management and players ha\c made an army of friends , who win certainly regret the parting. They have clven the public much better performances than have many more pretentious companies , and personally have conducted themselves , In a manner to make many friend * . | What the now management , the Orpheum circuit , proposes to dos \ not yet known , be yond the fact that after It takes charge the house will bo given over to the reigning craze vaudeville. Mr. Martin Heck , the representative of the company , who closed up the deal by which the house changed hands , left at once for Chicago , but cither Mr. Beck , or some other representative of the firm , Is expected here In a few days , When the plans w'.fl ' doubt tss be ma lo known. The Orpheum people conduct a line of vaudo- vllfe houses one In San Franclacp , one In JXM Angeles and one In Sacramento , Cat. , and also have a hou ° o I if Kansas City , with ono In prospect In Denver. They have the reputation of presenting first-class attrac tions dsewhcrr , and , as the bookings arc for the entire circuit , they can reasonably bo , expected to do as well for Omaha. j ' The Trocadero will still continue to be devoted - voted to vaudeville , and at present has bookings running well toward summer. With two places devoted entirety to vaude ville , and only ono to the drama , music , etc. , It would appear that affairs are a llttlo out of balance. The past week has not offered anything TMT brilliant. The Boyd has presen.ed three attractions , none of them being entitled to the distinction of a high class rating , though worse than any of them has been seen htro this season. "You Yonson , " a Swedish char acter play , lexl off followed by "Humanity , " n realistic melodrama , the week concluding with the best of the lot , "Oaycst Manhat tan , " a spectacular extravaganza. Tlio Woodward Stock company at the CrelghtoTi presented "Incog" In an accept able manner , but It 'Is far from having the merit of being new In Omaha. The Trocadero showed no symptoms of falling off with the close of the exposition , preeentlng a line bill , In which there are Bevoral nets of more than usual excellence. Arthur Durra , assisted by Mattto Nichols , a decidedly clover Eoubrct , made a decided hit. He has lost none of the wit or comical ways which made him such a favorite In his days with "Slnbad. " All of the amusement places In one respect showed the effect of the passing of the ex position. They opened Sunday night to crowded houses , which have been the rule for some 'time ' regardless of the merit or demerit of the attraction * but with the pass ing of the'out-of-town crowd , which waa Iround to go somewhere , It la evident that If managers wish to see the seats filled they must offer something which has merit Mrs. Jane English recently passed away at the Forest Homo In Philadelphia. The an nouncement conveyfi no meaning to the present generation , beyond the mere fact that another has Joined the majority. To those whose hairs are silvered , however , It will probabTy recall the memory of many pleasant evenings , for. In her day , she was reputed a most capable actress. By her first husband she had two children , who also made a reputation on the stage Lucille and Helen Western. Announcement * . "Imitation is the elncerest flattery , " and to that end , under the guise of "original comedy , " many Inflictions are thrust upon a confiding community. Yet white the rhlne- atone has Its place In the category of things that sparkle , and a great number of people delight In them , nevertheless the rhlnostono pales Its Ineffectual fire when brought Into contact with the diamond. A great many of < he so-called original dialect comedies pre vented are rhlnestones of our stage literature , but an unmistakable gem of dialect comedy Is "Olo Olson. " "Olo Olfion" Is the original Swedish-American dialect comedy and this year It returns positively better than over before. It has all the old favorites and rearly all the original cast , with new songs , rpeclaltles , etc. , and will be presented at the Boyd theater this afternoon und evening. Julia Marlowe will play her annual en gagement at Boyd's theater Monday and Tuesday evenings , November 7 and 8 , pre senting for the first tlmo In this city her new play , "Tho Countesu Valeska. " From the very beginning of her career Omaha theatergoers have manifested the liveliest Interest In her progress. Briefly outlined , the etory of the new play Is as follows : The Countess Valcska is a beautiful young woman , who Is passionately devoted to the cause of Poland and Is Intensely loyal to Napoleon , by whom that cause Is espoused. She roves a Russian officer , ono of Napoleon's cncmtett , and secretly harbors him In her castle , disguised as an overseer on the night t before the battle of Frledland , when Napoleon leon has established his headquarters In her castle. The Identity of the overseer sus pected by the military representative of tbo emperor In command of the castle , whoso eyes are all the sharper because bo also loves the countess and Is stimulated by f. Jealousy. The Prussian fugitive , not content T with rcfURO , enters Into u conspiracy to kill Napoleon the chief coireaguo being Ills father , who has obtained entrance tq the castle of Valcsfca In the disguise of a shep herd and so resolute and obstinate is ho In his Impetuous and fanatical course , that he frustrates all Valeska's most generous en deavors and scheming to save him , until ol . last , by his vehemence , ho compels her tc alarm the garrison and deliver Mm up to his foes. Ho escapee court-martial and sudden L death by defeating his French custodian Ir a duel. Mies Marlowe has a splendid sup porting company , and the production Is ealil to be a very beautiful one In point of set' tlng , costuming and accessories. A novel entertainment comes to Boyd' theater Wednesday nnd Thursday In th form of magic , as given by Herrmann "Herrmann" has always been a nam Identified with the master of this form o Amusement. Leon Herrmann , the nephe\ of the latn Alexander , has by hla murvclou skill succeeded to the fame of the clde Herrmann. The principal part of th > Herrmann entertainments has always con listed of rare and all-startling phonoment the work seemingly sets at naught nl natural laws. It U replete with mysticism and those occult deeds ordinarily ascribe to the rcdoubta'blo prlnco of darkness. Ye verythlng Is simply done and the Herr iniinns have frankly disclaimed any super natural agencies , Wonderful as have bee the entertainments of the Herrmanns upo : previous visits to this city It U promise that thiao given by lxon Herrmann sur pass what have been seen heretofore. For the preient engagement In this city , the most mysterious are called "Elixir Vltac" ( the decapitation ) In which a man's head In cut off In full view of the audience. "The Maid of the Moon" shows a beautiful young woman In mid-air , without any visible sup port , who dances , walks and turns somer saults and other acrobatic feats , also jumps through a large hoop In the most mysterious way. Then there Is the "Asiatic Trunk" mystery and hundreds of other non-cxpla'.n- < able tricks that will baflle the most skilled { I and scientific to explain. Leon Is not thn only Herrmann who entertains you , for Adelaide , the widow of the late Alexander , also performs many feats of legerdemain. Tor many years the constant companion of the great Herrmann she has acquired many of his most famous tricks , besides Inventing some of her own. Local theater-goers are doubtless an ticipating the engagement of the Kelcey- Shannon company In "Tho Moth and the Flarao" at the Boyd's theater next Friday nnd Saturday nights and Saturday matlneo with more than ordinary Interest. The presentation of a now play , the work of ono of our most brilliant American dramatists , by a company of skilled and popular players Is a very good reason for this expectant In terest. The play was received In other cities with strong evidence of approval by the public and press. Herbert Kelcey and I'lHe Shannon have been so long associated with gentwl comedy and plays distinctive for their dignity and refinement that they almost stand by themselves among reign ing stars In thin respect. An added clement ot Interest of their appearance In 'Mr. ' Fitch's new play Is that they will both be seen In characters decidedly different from any they have ever played here. "The Moth and the Flame" deals with society life In New York City , among the very fashionable people who are usually denominated the "smart set" of the 'MOO. " The main theme Is strongly dramatic , happily relieved by comedy Interest of decided originality. The first act of the play takes place In the town house of the Woltons , where a masquerade party Is In progress , at which all the guests appear In fancj children's costume. Marlon Wolton , a young woman of rather serious frame of mind , yet who Is fond of gaiety , falls In love with Edward Fletcher , who Is young , handsome and rich , but whoso past career Is black with a number of disreputable love affairs. Marlon Is warned , but the more her -friends accuse Fletcher the more she loves him. It be comes known during the festivities that her father has misused funds entrusted to him. Overwhelmed by the threatened disgrace on the morrow he retires to his own chamber nnd kills himself , but It does not become generally known to the guosts. Fletcher comes to iho relief of the family secretly with money. He leads an Irreproachable life during the following year and shortly after leads Marlon to the altar. The wed ding , which takes place In the chapel of a fashionable New York church , Is Interrupted by a young woman who accuses Fletcher of wronging her In the past. The ceremony breaks up In confusion. The rest of the ] story Is cleverly managed , the author hav- i Ing dexterously veiled the denouement and | FO manages to hold the attention of the audience unill the final curtain. The last opportunity to sea the Woodward Stock company , which for so long has been one of the popular amusement features of Omaha , will bo afforded this week , when they will present the "Ironmaster. " The play has never been seen In the city but once and that was some years ago , when It was presented by the Kendalls. It Is a strong play and both the managers and the company will make a special effort to have the flnal week of the company In this city a memorable one. The company has been accorded a generous measure of approval during Its long engagement , and , while at all times It has endeavored to merit It , the members of the stock are especially de sirous of showing that they appreciate it and to this end propose to put into this presentation their very best efforts. Charles H. Yale's new and successful of fering , "Tho Evil Eye , or the Many Merry Mishaps of Nld and the Weird , Wonderful Wanderings of Nod , " will shortly make Its appearance here , opening a four nights' en gagement at Boyd's theater , commencing next Sunday. The International Grand Opera company , with Mine. Clementine Do Vcro , which will give a season of grand opera here , promises to bo one of the greatest musical attractions of the season. The organization In point ol artists , chorus , orchestra , scenery nnd equip ment Is the best that has been on the road for many a year. The company embraces the names of tiomn ot the best slngrrs In the world , foremost of which Is Clementine DC Vcro. She has won first place by sheer dint of merit and Is considered by critics and tbo public one ot the finest artists In the world. She sang at the Metropolitan opera house last year and at the Covcnt Garden theater , London , and immediate ) ; became a great favorite. She will sing the principal roles ( In English ) In "Romeo and Juliet" nnd ( In Italian ) "Faust" and "Luclt dl Lamracrmoor. " Mme. Kronold Is the dramatic eopranc and sbo is aatd to be the best artist Ir America In her line. The other artists arc all first-class. Slgnoi Francessco Collenz la a tenor who Is cele brated throughout Italy as ono ot the ben ot the younger Italian artists. He wai especially engaged for "Faust , " "Cavallcrl : Rustlcana" and "Lucia dl Lammermoor. " Slgnor nellntl Is considered ono of thi best baritones living and Slgnor Dado , win two years ago was the basso of the Imperln I Opera company , under Maplraon , Is con . 1rldered the equal of Edouard do Rcszkc ' Ho has n superb voice , Is a magnlflcen ! looking man and has extraordinary artlstl qualifications. i Aside from the above mentioned artist : : | tht'io are n number of Americans In thi ( cast who have won farao abroad. The fol lowing la the full list of the company Sopranos , Clementine Do Vcro , Selma Kron old , Nedda Morrison , Mary H. Howe am Mary Roebuck ; contraltos and mezzos j Eleanoro llroadfoot. Louise Engel am , Amelia Fields ; tenors , Francessco Collen/ George Mitchell and Henry Gunson ; barl tones , VlrRlllo Bellatl , H. Wlnfred Goff am Qulnto Z.inl ; bassos , Augusto Dado , Forres D. Carr and Earl P. Parks ; musical dlrcctot Slgnor R. Saplo. Besides the epllndld artists who will tal : part In each performance , wo are to hav . the operas presented with new scenery , cos , IC I turacs and properties , accoutrements , ct < | The special featureof rheso performance " will be an adequate orchestra , which will b augmented by as many musicians as can b , gathered here. The chorus Is a fine bed 13 1 of trained vocalists. The musical couducloi 'r I Slgnor Saplo , has been busy for tbo las ° five months gathering and training thl company of expert singers und It goes with out saying that wo have a treat In store. The repertoire for the Internationals her will be as follows : Thursday , November 1' evening , "Lucia dl Lammermoor ; " Frldaj et November 18 , evening , "II Trovatoro ; " Sat urday , November 19 , matinee , "Cavalier ! Rustlcana ; " Saturday , November 19 , even ing , "Faust. " Commencing today at the Wonderlan theater the management present what U claims will be their star attractions. In the curio hall will be Prof Samson's ' Battle of Santiago ; All B.iba , the greatest Oriental magician. Millie Martini and her pot ser pents ; Hoih Hosh , dcrvlah of considerable note an a gun whlrler , etc. ; Mlle Bates , the Juggler , nnd the well known Mmc. Owens , the phrenologist. On the BIJou stage will bo presented Prof. Singer's Black Art com pany , which has made ? uch a decided hit In the east , while on the vaudeville or thea ter stage will bo the Hoffmnns In operatic singing for another werk : Dorothy Russell In her butterfly dances ; Miss Dell Leon , the attractive soubrette , Allle Woods and Little Babe In sketch work ; Dick Barnett , the champion trick dancer ; Baby Marie , the child wonder , nnd the old reliable fun-mak ing John Shannon. Manager Cole of the Trocadero assures the public that In the future , as In the past , he will endeavor to give to the public a vaudeville bill which merits patronage. The weekly ohango of bill , which occur * today , will present eomo old favorites In new roles , among them being Corrlnue , who has but recently made her debut In vaude ville with conspicuous success , though sh has been n ctage favorite for a number of years. She introduces her clover mandolin i solos nnd songs , especially written for hot. and the same beautiful dresses nnd ward robe characteristic In her extravaganza pro. ductlons. The remainder of the bill has been carefully selected , and Introduces sev eral stars In vaudeville ranks , and notable among these are the clever comedy duo , Howard and Bland , In their strikingly original comedy skit of "Tho Rube and the Kid , " which gives Mr. Bland a vehicle to Introduce his novel piano recital. The won * dcrful Delsabos have been re-cnguged for another week In reward for their clever and sensational work upon a double trapeze. The Stevens sisters , acrobatic singing and dancing : omcdlcnncs ; Low Rose , tyrolean warbler and parody vocalist ; Clifford and Odcll , eccentric sketch artists ; Collins nnd Ray , refined sketch artists , and Ella Carllng- ton , character change artist and novelty dancer , are others. For this week only th * dally matinees will bo given , and after next Sunday matinees will only be given upon the usual days. Coupon , tickets are again In vogue , and parties desiring to reserve seats a week in advance may do so. | To drop Into Quill's Concert Garden one would never realize that the exposition had closed Its gates and the crowds gone home. Every chair is occupied and standing room at a premium , which goes to show that a good variety bill is appreciated. The dream Is over. The voice of the gondolier dolier Is silent. The pipes of the organ ! breathe forth no more sound. The bandmcn 1 have packed up their Instruments and fled. And the great exposition Is a memory. There has been n largo amount ot money expended In music at this exposition , and now Is the time to reap the benefits. Thfe position of musical director has been a ba'rd ono , Involving an Infinite amount of detail work. That the musical director has made enemies Is not to be wondered at. But It was unavoidable. It really seems that mu sicians are the most difficult people to man age. But the -work has been a pleasant one ai a rule. It has shown some bright sides as well as the dark ones. Extravagant let ters from Mr. Santelmnnn of the Marine band , Mr. Mces of the Thomas orchestra. Captain Pacheco ot the Mexican National band , Frederic Phlnncy of the United States band and many others show that the efforts of the management have been duly appre ciated and recognized. Now , there are several conflicting Inter ests at an exposition , and these must all be looked to and everyone given a fair chance. First there Is 'the vast crowd of the day , which must be entertained. Then there Is the local attendance at night. Thfse people ple lost mentioned want to hear , doubtless , a fine concert. They do not want to hurry out Immediately after dinner. So nruch for that. Now , the exposition bos let out con cessions for certain things , seats at Plaza concerts , seats at fireworks , booths , and shows ot all kinds on the Midway. The ex position In letting these concession ! * did so to make money lor the stockholders , nnd at the same tlmo business Interest demands that the exposition will not pull a crowd to other places -when night falls , because that Is the witching tlmo on the Midway , and Vanity fair must be seen In a blaze of light If seen at Its best or worst , whichever > ou prefer ) . And as the exposition makes an additional sum out of each admission to each conces sion on this pleasure ground , concerts must be over at 8:30 : , so that people can see the sights , and get home. The majority of the visitors this summer to the'city of Omaha was composed of people who believe In the old fashioned motto , "Early to bed , early to rise. " Actual scene on the Midway , near Mar kers restaurant : Bashful Young Maiden I feel kind of tired , don't you ? Rustic Young Swain Wen , yass ! ( Yawn ing vigorously ) And , ye know , I always get hungry , when I stay up as late as this. Time ( Actual ) 8:15 : p. m. And so the management was not always able to cater to the wishes and tastes of the few faithful , who are art devotees , nor tc those who dote on Liszt , rave over Wagner's 0 "Parsifal , " and think Bach's fugues Just toe sweet for anything. The people have learned more about whai an overture Is , during the last six month ? than they ever know before. And some mag nificent overtures have been played. San- telmann , Pacheco , and Innes were especially fruitful In this line , o And In encores how each ono differed il Santefmann would occasionally Introduce - j ' Sousa march , and ho could not have doni . anything better , because he showed tha it | while ho was a march writer himself ho wai big enough to accord to the greatest inarcl writer of them all a tribute of praise. Phln s ncy , when he wanted to make a hit , woulc e Invariably play "Stars and Stripes , " o 1Fotno of his own marches. His favorlti 1 Sousa march , however , was "The Dlrecto d , Captain Pacncco , with his beaming smll ,1 I of thanks , doffs his little cap , grabs hi z , I sword with one hand , and passes it on to th Iother , and striking hl music rack wltl il his baton makes ono or two peculiar move rt , incuts and amid the shouts and cheers of as r. fcmblcd thousands the strains ot "L ; Puloma" float In the evening air. "L I'aloma , " aa that band alone ean play It. . Innes was very happy In the matter o c- I encores. The graceful "Spring Song" o ja Mendelssohn , the never tiresome "Trail O mercl , ' ' the "Serenade" of Moszkowskl , ani o the vlr o and melodious "Love In King.1 ly Innes , with his smile , bU medals , nnd hi r trombone , on the middle movement of hi > 5i marrh would always arouse the house , j. How refreshing It has been to witness th enthusiasm that has marked the concert ro ' of the past season. Imagine Omaha peopl ' 7 § standing on the top of benches'frantlcall y ( waving their hand ? , hats and anything the t. could find , when , accompanied by a pyre la tecbnlc salute of gorgeous beauty , the fla of our nation would gracefully unfold lUe as If by magic from the crown of the band i Stand and flutter , forty feet lone , on < h id tiuinruer breeze. Surely the people did E < nway from their tisuaf monotonous chill , nnd may they keep It up. They hare started on a good thing. There Is nothing so In fectious AS applause and the beautiful words ot Portia , In her nppcnl to Shylock , about Mercy , would be equally fitting to that re ward of the artist , called Applauso. "H la twlco blessed. H bleweth him that give * nnd him that takw. TIs mightiest In the mightiest ; It becomes the throned | monarch better than his crown. " j For the benefit of readers of this column , ' nnd also In order that there * may bo no criticism of the writer on that point , It Is hereby stated that It Is not the policy of The Bee to print programs for any one , or any cause whatever , In this column. In formation ns to arttstB appearing or advance- notes of recitals , concerts or other high , claw musical cntcrtalnmcntfl will bo gladly | accorded the space which they deserve , pro- vldcd they do not Interfere with the legttU mate object of the business offlco. T. J. KELLEY. Miiftlpnl .Noto.i. Mr. Kelly , having eloped his exposition engagement , resumes studio work tomorrow [ morning in the Rauige building. Mme. Muentefering's pupils gave n class 1 recital at Brownell ball on TliUMiUy nfter- , noon. It was n pleasant affair and showed i that much talent exists and Is being de- ' velopcd In the class. I Ante Room Echoes The various lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the city have re ceived Invitations to attend the seventy- fifth annual meeting of the sovereign grand lodge to be held at Derolt , Bllch. , In Sep tember. 1S99 , nnd to enter cantons In the competition for the Bolton prizes recently founded with the Idea of making the con test a feature of the meeting. The purpose of the Bolton prizes Is two-fold , to provide attractive exhibition drills for the meeting , and to Inculcate an esprit de corps on sub ordinate lodges throughout the continent. There are four sets of these prizes , ono for 1 n competitive drill of cantons , one for the best drilled degree staffs of the subordinate lodges , another for unwritten work of offi cers , supplementary to degree staff work , nnd the last are special prizes. For the drill of cantons there are three prizes. The first Is $1.000 , the second J750 and the third $500. Twenty-live or more cantons are required to compete. They will be judged according to the latest official authorities of the order and mut bo In the full regulation uniform required by the rules of the sovereign grand lodge. For the degree staff drill the prizes are J300 , $300 nnd $200 and the contestants will bo required to work Initiatory and three degrees complete , to bo Judged by points , regalia , address and delivery of officers In unwritten work to be considered In the result. For the unwritten work the competition will be open only to officers of degree staffs entering degree staff contest and under sep arate set of Judges , and the prizes will bo $300 , $200 and $100. The special prizes are OH follows : Bolton irlze medal , captain best appearing canton n parade , S1DO ; Bolton prize sword , captain icst appearing subordlnnte lodge In parade , 100 ; Bolton prize sword , captain best ap- lenrlng nnd largest encampment In parade- , ; 200 ; Bolton prize , cash , captain best drilled degree staff. $100. Frnternnl Union of Amerlcn. Banner lodge No. 11 gave a social dance Thursday evening which was well attended members and their friends. An enjoy able time was ad by all present. After the grand march the usual program was car ried out until 12 o'clock. Banner lo.lgs will liold a regular session in Its hall on Thurs day evening next. All members of the edge and visiting members nro cordially In vited to bo present. It Is expected that qulto a large number of new applicants will presented at this meeting. Mondamln lodge , No. Ill held a regular session Monday evening , and In splto of the fact that this was the last day of the exposition , there were forty members pres ent. An enthusiastic meeting was held nnd arrangements made for pushing organization work during Uio coming winter months. This ledge will meet next Monday evening , when all members and visiting members are cordially Invited to bo present. A very in teresting program has been arranged and after Its rendition plays and dancing will ba Indulged In. South. Omaha lodge No. 80. Instead of holding an entertainment on Saturday evenIng - Ing last as waa announced , will hold It next Saturday evening. Membe-rs of the Omaha lodges are cordially Invited to bo present. Svornost nnd Vernost lodges are both con tinually adding members. These lodges are making arrangements to hold public enter tainments In the very near future ; an- noun"cmentn will bo made later. Fnater Goodnow of Omaha has added x about thirty new members to the lodge at Missouri Valley. Prospects nre brilliant for having u lodge there of seventy-five to 100 members. The public meeting held under the aus pices oftho Fiaternal Union of America at Glcnwood , la. , last week was a noted suc . cess. There were 7fiO people present and [ the opera house was crowded. After the s musical nnd literary numbers rendered by local talent , Colonel John L. Hundley , the i supreme secretary of Denver , nnd General I A. 8. Churchill of Omaha addressed the meeting upon the subject pertaining to fra ternal orders and fraternity. The mayor was present , and after a welcoming address Introduced the speakers. On the following morning Superintendent Powell of the State Institution for Feeble Minded Invited the speakers to visit his Institution and they accepted. of the Mnccnbeen. South Omaha tent , No. 67 , gave a danclnj party Wednesday evening , November 2 , foi members and friends. Fremont tent , No. 50 , gave Its Initial ball of the season In Masonic ball at Fremont last Tuesday evening. Thrco hundrcii dancers attended. The regular weekly meetings of Dewej hive have taken the form of entertainment ! rather than business meetings. Friday eve ning , October 29 , refreshments were servei In Crolghton hall to nearly 200 members am friends , and last Friday evening In Roya Arcanum hall there was an entertalnmcn at which the knights and the ladlca Jolnrn In having good times. On October 10 at the meeting of Dorehea ter tent a large camp was Initiated. Lillian 01. Holllstcr , supreme coramandei of the Ladles of the Maccabceo , visited li the city last week. Omaha tent , No. 7f > , Is preparing for a competitive drill In degree worl : with the Council Bluffs camp. 'a A uniform rank of the order wllf bo or ganized early next month. Already there an thirty members of the order on the list 01 . charter members , and before another fort' night has ptssed , It is expected to hav < I enough applicants to make a start. W. H . . Smith , record keeper of Dewey tent , wll jg drill the order. AVooiInifii of tlie World. Tuesday evening , November 1 , camp No. 16 gave a progressive high flvt 10 party and of tholr numbers and the ! : J8 friends present a sufficient number played ti complete thirty sets. The first prize , a s.lvo ly scarf case , was won by L. C. Hosteler : thi y second prize , free membership , was won bj n. G. Whltlosk , and the booby prize went t < IB W. A. Hostcter. It was a miniature deck o U cards and the Instructions accompanying i were to go home and learn to play. Then u were musical selections , banjo duets by Mr et Tajger and Mr , Miller , and recitations by J T. > Onutot nd everybody present enjoyed th" i occasion , thoroughly | Alpha camp has npp , Intrd A committee to arrange for an entertainment to bo glvon Thanksgiving day. The details have not yet been decided upon , but have been left for consideration with W. Y. Teotzel , J. A. Bowler and George S. Meek , who were In structed to make an Immediate report. Woodmen's hall has bcc-n remoJeled for the me-otlngs nnd enter'alnments of the com ing winter. A new drop curtain has been put In place , also now heatlug apparatus , nnl the additions madeto Uic hall make it th } largest of fraternal halls In thp city. A new camp of the order was Instituted last week by Deputy Snm Wrljht of Arcadia , la. , with over fifty charter members , also a groveof the Woodmen circle at Konnard , % Neb. , with a membership of 140. Deputy Wright Is ono ot the oldest depu ties on the road and his work has always been of the best. Council camp , No. U , of Council Bluffs , la. , gave the first of a series of dance last week In the W. O. W. building of that city. ScoUlNli Claim. Clan Gordon No. 63 , Order of Scottish Clans , gave ono of Its well known "free smokers" to the Scottish public Tuesday evening. November 1 , In honor of the return of Chief Charles Macadam , who has been absent on a six months' business trip ; Also to congratulate Clansman D. H. Brotehlc , the financial secretary , upon his return from n wedding trip. The clan supplied card * , cigars and refreshments nnd a most enjoy able evening was spent. Among the Horns of the program were mandolin nnd guitar selection by Innes brothers ; song. "Burns' Home , " by Clansman Kcrr ; song , "Tho Lion Rampant , " Clansman Jnmleson ; song , "S William Wallace , M. J. Watson ; song. "Scotland Yet. " Clansman W. J. Malcolm ; song , "Spanish Battle , " Clansman J. W. Dodd ; song , comic , R. E. Patrick ; song "Scotland's Aye There , " Clansman J. Bowie ; address , Clansman A. C. Troup. The meet * Ing closed with "Auld Lang Syne. " MyxtlG Mirlncrn. El Kahlr temple of Cedar Rapids , held a session at Carroll , Ja. , Thursday evening , , November 3 , when fifty candidates were In- ! j tlated Into the secrets of the order , J. W. Gelger of Marlon performing the ceremonies. Several nobles of Tangier temple attended the meeting , among them being H. Hardy , J. B. Rahm , C. C. Stanley , C. H. Muinn. J. Floyd Campbell , Phil M. Rose and W. C. Colvln. After the meeting there was an | elaborate banquet tendered by the Presby terian church. Members of the order contemplate giving a series of entertainments some time be tween now and Christmas , the proceeds of which will be devoted to charity. This plan was tried last fall and proved a success , but the arrangements this year will be more elaborate than at any previous time , nnd It is expected that the proceeds will be greater. Potentiate Hardy will appoint the commit tee to make the flnnl arrangements. IlnntiioN nnd Kriitcftni Annoclntlon. Omaha lodge , No. 1 , devoted most of the last session to the Initiation of candidates , but found tlmo to hear several talks con cerning the closing of the exposition. As there is still n largo number of can didates to bo clothed with the rights ot citizenship at the next meeting Tuesday evening the degree team "wna summoned tea a preparatory meeting Friday night. Wednesday night will be held an enter tainment and dance , and from present pros pects there will bo at least 300 members and guests present. Past Supreme President H. Melchon and Supreme Sccretarv < R. D. Dickens are In Iowa making an extensive tour visiting lodges In that state. Supreme Vice President W. E. Cady Is also In Iowa , pushing the work of the order. Koynl Frank R. Pettltt , assisted by Supreme Deputy H. M. Burgess , organized Burnbrao castle of do Royal Highlanders at the C. S. P. 13. hall at Schuyler , Neb. , November 3 , with a charter list of twenty-three mem bers. The degrees were exemplified In full Highlander costumes and all were pleased with the work. The following Is the list of officers : Frank Cuba , P. I. P. ; Frank L. Lemon , I. P. ; C. M. Sutherland , C. C. ; Elmer E. Davis , W. E. ; Frank H. Kolra , S. ; Rudolph Balabin. T. ; Jamea FIddls , W. ; W. ; T. Howard. S. ; H. C. Wright , H. ; Ed Mclntyre , G. ; Charles E. Bailey , F. W. C. ; Robert Sofarlk , S. W. C. ; George W. Nle- man , C. S. ; L. E. Machachck , C. A. ; Ed Lamhofer , First P. C. ; Chauneey Abbott , Second P. C. ; D. Kunkel , Third P. C. ; Dr. L. H. Slxta. P. E. Modern Wooilmoii of Amerlcn. A Joint committee , composed of represent- atlver. of the camps of Omaha , South Omaha and Council Bluffs , was formed last week for the purpose of promoting the Interests of the order. It will have charge of the arrangements for teveral largo entertain ments that nre planned to be given tome tlmo In the near future , among them being the picnic of the Omaha district of the Ixjg Rolling association , the County camp , which wll ; meet the first Thursday In January , the state meet at Fremont In February , and the excursion to Kansas City , when the head ' camp meets at that place next June. The officers of the committee are : C. H. T. Rlcpen , president ; E. E. E. Rldgeway , vice president ; E. F. Bralley , recording secretary ; Barney Harris , corresponding secretary , nnd Ovldo VIeu , treasurer. Imperial MyMIc I. onion. At the regular meeting of Windsor Ca tle to be held Monday night , November 7 , the ' new ritual will bo used for the flret time. Much Interest has been aroused by reason of the change- ritual and a good attend- cnce Is expected. The removal of Mystic John O. Staples tt Jefferson , la. , Is regretted by the mem bers of Windsor Castle. Now that the exposition Is over arrange ments are being made to put a new city deputy at work , not only to Increase Windsor Castle , but possibly to organize another castle of the Imperial Mystic Legion. MllHOIllC. Osceola lodge No. 65. Ancient Free and Accepted Matons , ha ? just been having ones s ; of 'ItR old-time meetings , and Us hall was " j crowded with the assembled brethren. There , j was a largo tallyho load of eighteen from . , , Stromsburg , butldrs some from the Oresham I and Shelby lodges. The lodge worked what 1 IB called "tho sublime degree of a master mason. " After tbo work was closed the brothers adjourned to the banqueting hall and enjoyed a feast. The Knights of K a Josh of Omaha observed their funeral rltta over the body of Colonel Champion S. Chase Saturday night. Union Yetornn'n Union. Meetings for the fall and winter months were resumed , beginning with the present month. Friday evening several new candi dates were mustered In and four applications fet' membership were considered and ac cepted. IK TJJ , . ABCADS HOTSL , HIT Dousing. Boarders tan lie Accommodated with thn best Board and Rooms for $25 and up. THE NEW MERCER 12th and Howard Sis , , Omaha , European Plan Jl.OO American Plan lid ) You will llnd your friends reglntered here. F. J. COATI5B , Proprietor. VVM ANDREWS. Chief Clerk. AMI MMIXTH. : TWO PERFORM MATINEE AND ANCES ONLY , NIGHT , THIS suisa.v , MOV. 6T The groitcbt of nil Swed ish comedy successes. Lliii conio to guy ( SS& gg KB & a ffcr ife tf * - * * OLE OLSON. ® PRICES : Matinee 25c , OOc , flight- WITH NEW FEATURES-UP-TO-DATE SPEG1ALTIES-A GREAT CAST-INCLUDING MISS ST , GEORGE HUSSEY , Last Week , B * V 9 WeekMP n ' i itUUUt t u. Pnxtnn & litirgoss and Woodward , Presenting Telephone 1531. All Week Until Thursday 33 I" lllllii i'i ? -"irrraaCTiffr-tA. ! . " " 'JTOi ' Friday Night and Saturday Matinee * fe J PP1 | JS Ifcl * ifl i'i Woilncsd y in itlnce photos of M < ss Crc'guton given to every ji jy lady rmrclmsins seIs for 1st floor. Saturday matinee , hiht ; | Jr performance , photos of .Mr. O. I ) . Woodward given to everyone. TJ It Prices IQc , 20c , 25c , Special Feature , VanAlystine , Ryan , Eaton " Dcrt Davis , Best Show Manager in Gmalia 1315-17 farnam St. 1315-17 farnam St Specia ! Attractions for This Week : -IN THE CURIO MALL PIIOI. ' . SAMSOX'H IIATTMJ OK SANTIAGO. AM 11 * HA , . . 3III.O IIATKS , Oriental Musician. MIM.IK MAKTINA , Juggler. Dun of Poisonous Snakes. 3IMC. OWRNS , 1IOS1I IIOS1I , . rrenoloclst. Oriental Dovlrsho BIGOU STAGE . sixnnirs III.ACIC ART co. THEATER mmoTiiv IUJSSIIM , , AM.II : WOODS A.M ) HA in : , nuttcrllr Dance. IMCIC HAHXKTT , JXO. IIOFPMAX , Trick DanclnK. UAI1Y MAIIIK , Operatic Singer. . The Child Wonder. ni.i , iiox , JOtlX SIIAXOX , Soubrette. Comedian. lOc Admits to All Open from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. I'l.Arr : or Am'sr.MUvr FOII V.-OMCN AXO ruu.nnux. AMfSUMIJVTS. TH.3 BA.ST B In the City Daily from 8 to 12 p. m. Matinees dully ( oxoopt Monday ) from 2:30 : to 5:30 : p. in. BOYD'S OPERA SCAbON. Under the direction of J S I.ecrburger. Thursday , November/ ! For it X mill Saturday .Mntlncr. ARTISTS : SOPRANOS Mine fl mentlnn Do Vrre , Mmf. Sclmn Kronold. M * > Ni tlda , Alorlsson , Mls Mary II. Howe , Mir. ft M.irv ItochiuU CONTRAI/TUS AND MKMlirf Fl'.inoif Ilron.lfiot . , Ml. < s J.utilso Kit ol , Mlns Amelia Fields. ll NuhS SlKiior Francessco Collenz , Mr. George MKchrll , Mr. Ilmry Oun-on. ARITONis-Sli-nor : Vli'KlHi. lle-llntl , air. H Wlnfred Goff. HlH "r Qti'.nto X.anl. KAStiOS Slcnor AuttiiHio Undo. Mr. For- ni-t D. Carr. Mr Uarl Percy Parks. Mii4li.il Director and Conductor , Slgnor R. Kaiilo. VEM SW NOVEMBER 14 Sialtlit itrlroN , $ -.OO , lfl.r.0 , if I. ( Id , 7 'c mill r 0 ( * . THE MILLARD 13th nndDou ias Hts.Oiiiului. ititoi'iA.\ ; : LOCATED. J. IS. MAIUCUh Jt SOX , Prop * . AMUSKMEXTS. DIP Cor. dlld Itfi llar.ioStl. . Telephone i217. Lenta & ivilltam.i. Props , nnd Mern. W. W. COLD. Act. Manager. 3W- ? ? .corainon ins'EiB m W88K SUHDAYNOV.6 MATIMSI3 BVnilY HAY. the bent NliCMY In Oinnlin. nl Engagement of the Queen of Hurlomiue. Hownrcl nnd niund , Comedy SltPtc'h Artists. Re-engaged for nnotlirr week , the Fiimnim Uel-Sabus , Ben- Rational Aerlnllsts. Stevens Klsterc , sing ers , dancers nnd nrrobntlc comediennes Low Itose , Tyiolenn warblfr and parldlM Clifford and O'Ucll , sketrh artists , ( n Thi ) Mlilloralro Tramp's liec-eptlon. Klla , Cur- llnston. Mngrr , danrc-r nnd lightning change artist. Collins nnd Hay , rollned ronuvly Hk'tth artistn Refreshments. Utaerve heats in advance. ' " ntmoEsa BOYD'S THEATRE "SS5SS , lei in ; , . Wednesday ant ! Thursday. November 0 and 10. THIRD ANNUAL TOUK THE GUM AT COMPANY Headed by Leon and Adelnldo Herrmann , _ PAXTON & UUROKSS. > Maiingere. Tel , 1D13. Monday anil Tuesday , Nov. 7 and 8 , CHAS. FHOHMAN presents JULIA M&R1.OWE In her newest BIICCCBH. THE COUNTESS VALESKA A romantic drama ot tbe Napoleonic era. SIJATS NOW ON SAMS.
