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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1909)
pack hirer. STEWARD'S OPERA HOUSE D.H. STEWARD, Proprietor Wednesday, January 27th Mnr.nT TAOES. KVEXINO ORsrcnVFK, I.A GRAXDK. ORFOOV. WKIWKSDAY, JANUARY 27, lo.- Li W 11 U 11 X NO t...:.:-3 li U L,rtT.Tl 14. . 11 n l444 44444i men who alw&yi come to th rtem( in I i -nni i mmm n. II in. I I a lior At-rtV W'U Ukwl Shore Acres," which perhaps most Valla Wallans have seen, appeared at tho Keylor Grand .h,.ini' Monday night.' and greatly pleased the small audi- ence which witnessed It. Archie Boyd aucceeda Jamei A.. Herna a8 "Uncle Nat." the kindly old man whose whole life has boen made up of sacrifices, which, though willingly made,' left their sting. Boyd Is a clever actor and wag as good In the t emotional scenes as when he j. was convulsing the audience with his homely numor. play, "Shore Acres," is filled with comedy and human inter est. It comes as near being without a villain as a play can, and the love element is of a dif ferent sort than that usually found In plays. Walla Walla Bulletin of a country when It U In peril. The character of Nathaniel Berry Is said to be so suited to Archie Boyd tha'. one Is Impressed with the belief that Mr. Heme had this famous actor In mind when he wrote the play. Mr. Heme left three daughters, all of whom have, become well known In stage annafs. Miss Dorothy Heme, the youngest of the three, plays the leading female part that of the sweet innocent K'fl. Te Burgomaster. ' A musical treat Is, In store for those amusement lovers who see W. I. Cul- The l("n'B Kreat Pr,,auotlon of "rho l5urR- ! master", at the Steward eunesaay, February 3. Harry Hermsen and Ruth White head the cast. The music of the play Is especially catchy. Among the best song numbers are "I Love You, Dear," "Cupid Never Marries." "Te Tale of the Kangaroo," "isever Let Yourself be Worried," "How , . 'Mnny nave iou io.u x.. Those who like the stage at Its best lnd,an cnorug play presenting American cnarae- ters In the simplest manner, yet nat ural and without exaggeration, the motive of which Is pure and whole somewill find their Ideal in the late. James A. Heme's famous play, "Sho.e Acres," which will be on view nere ai VV - . t I i Si! SJ(b - JS S K 8 1 a si is i 4 , - it y S ,- t j" f J V 4 - t' f- Hvnnotlst." fThe Gladiator" and the SPI-KXIMD LECTl'RE. The Rev. Jeanettc O. Ferris Di'IIkIX" Entire Audience. Those who attended the letluit .'u; the steward Wednesday. January 27. cvtnlng at the Baptist church were SCENE FROM "SHORE ACRES." tslous uii'l political histoiical points of interest regarding Bonny Scotland, a Ml also included much of a literary .i ture. The lecturer demonstrated ' U-at she was not only a p'.utfonn ora-i ' of ability, but that she was i n ....cutlonlst o rare talent. Tho speaker was iiitri duced to the ord tho I jCH. ,V.T -t--- v -9 r -W , " ' j r." nrr '" f M 1 ft' " 'i.tf. . - -i , . 1 LOSS UNDER ST MATED Ghas. A. Miller, (Inc.) Presents James A. Heme's Great Amarican Home Play ff SHORE 'ACRES". Now in its Fifteenth Year of Unparalelled Success - with the Eminent Gharacter Actor, .' ARCHIE BOYD as UN CLENAT ' An the Much Talked of "Shore Acre" Children The Greatest Ladies and Children's Play Ever written PRIGES: Orchestra $1.50; Orchestra Circle $1.00; Dress Circle 75c; Gallery 50o. SEATS ON SALE MONDAY MORNING The loss sustniiied by T. E. Huehlei in the Hun.lny night fire develops to be much linger than had flrnt boen i ntimated. This Is true to a great ex tent with the tvanhoe property. Mr. i:i: hl.-r's kitchen furnlslilnt, were u total loss, Including a llberul store of flour n nd hams. Each day brings forth evidence of some article of value that was consumed by the fire. Two hundred and fifty dollars. the original . stitnate of loVses, will be fur below the actuul loss sustained. Mr. and Mrs. Buchler'and daughter ,Mlss Bessie, are making their home temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Kirlley, while their householfl goods, which hud been saved from the names, are now in the Iadd house, ad joining the ruins. SCENE FROM "SHORi: ACRES," AT THE STEWARD JANUARY 27. fiiwith the well r player, Archie known Boyd, and pepular Impersonating well repaid for their attendance. The Rev. Jeanette O. Ferris delivered her ill the splendid character of Nathaniel j famous lec ture, "Bonny Scotland, in Berry, a representative American, who Story and Song." and to say that she had never done anything in his life ex- delighted her hearers is but half ex cept what was honorable, and there 1 pressing the true condition. Her lee are thousands of such characters in Iture combined the features of the It Is this class of usual lecture setting form tne len- eevry community. n k x ::r;;': "V" (iLAD THE i'. f. i w igh grade ' jur cellar. ki ) were gradeF '.y ,-re are almost as .! s are of eggs or L-e . send you the r prove by thu per- ' .ie kitchen fire that different than the ordinary and decidedly better. G. FOWLER . Phone Main 10- IT'S MAGICAL. The effect some of our cut g!a will have on your sideboard. Glistening with all the colors of Prism, cut in perfect designs, our Cut Glass has a beauty and ex cellence that proves beyond doubt that It Is not that clever fraud--cut glass with a little su perficial cuttlnr ' AN INSPECTION SOLICITED. 1 H- PEARE UADINS AND PIONEER JEWELER nuuit'iur uji v, ..AiFi., i'.i.-.. dent of the Neighborhood club, wh in a fe.v well selected sentences state;" that the lecture was given under th' auspices of that organisation, an hat the Ui'lies appreciated the prej ence of those who showed their ap preciatlun of their efforts to give thi people of this city an opportunity V hear the best talent obtainable. Sh was followed by Mrs. W. V. Beri who played an-organ prelude, "Ann! Laurie." She was followed by th lecturer. Later Mrs. T. J. Scroggl' 'aviired tho audience v Ith a voca ..'il.. -We'd Better "Bide A wee." In ivt-p'irwe to a hearty encore she ren- i 'I'uiiiln' Through the Rye." Mrs. A. L. Richardson then sang "M; Aln Folk" with such touching effect that she was compelled to respond t; an encore and sang the pretty Scotch ballad. "Better Ask Ale." The entertainment surely deserved better attendance and the ladles were entitled to better treatment at the hands of the citizens of La Grande. For many years the ladies of tin Neighborhood club and the I.yle Mu sical club, too, for that mutter, have been unfaltering in their efforts t" maintain a high literary and musical jstanduMl in this city, and have been ever ready to assist any and all worthy enterprises. When an occasion arises when the services of these clubs an required no one has ever hesitated to call upon them, and never has any such request been denied. It vrouid seem that the people would remembei these past favors and In a measure rc 5po:xl. especially when they are of fered a dollar lecture at a clearance saie reduction of 75 per cent. Those who did not attend are the losers. QUARANTINE LIFTED SOON Union. Jan. 27 (Special.) At the rapid rate which diphtheria cases are ".leing cured and house quarantine if ted, another week will see the nor mal conditions in this city. Schools nay not open until February 8, but all "hurches are expected to open for services next Sunday. Today there are three cases still under surveillance of the authorities, but none are reported critical, and no more deaths from this cause are anticipated. THE SCENIC ON PANTAOES CIRCUIT. S. A. GARDINIFR, Proprietor and Manager. Colds contracted at this season of the year are quickly relieved with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxa tive quality rids the system of the cold. Pleasant to take. Best for children for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold by Sllverthorn . . Hannah Detsten's Border War. The Tarry of the Black Rock. Cupid's Realm. Riff and Pang. Suicide Come dians. Srrlletta Sisters, .'e-r.linln. Alberta Had!.-. celebrated character chanpe artist. Matinee prices as usual. Matinees: Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday afternoons at 2:30 Children under 15 years of age 5c at matinees. Evening prices: Adults, 15c; children, 10c. PiSTIW D' R' CCLES Proprietor 1 f flk4M 1 1 vac- Leading Amusement House NEWEST MOTION PICTURES Unexcelled Vaudeville I This ahu CLIFTOIID ft CiaMIUi Kins and Queen of Handcuffs. Australian Trunk Mystery. Chinese Yoke of Torture, j Mexlinn Stake of Torture. Pictures Today In Old Arizona. The Professor's Love Tonic. Te Actor's Baby Carriage. 3 Performances Nightly at 7:15. 8:15 and 9:15 MATINEES Wednesday and Saturday at 3 P. , M. CHANGE PROGRAM Monday, Wednesday and Friday Daily Observer, 65c per Month ?.? ! D EN T I ST Extracting I J. E. STEVENSON, D. D. S. PH0M BLACK 911 DAILY OBSERVER 65c a Month ft a- ...... K i! e' e 6'