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Show t BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, November 20, 1975 Our Heritage REmODEL i YOUR KUCHER We'll show you how to do it yourself I" r and save money!-i-- 1 4 ,v3u. r by Sarah Yau. Much of the information In this article was compiled by Rue Corbett Johnson, who researched a masters thesis on the subject in 1954. Many local individuals, news articles, and written memoirs added completing information. tailor. Movable scenery was painted by Porter Squires and acthe Squires brothers cording to the meager records of the Brigham City Dramatic association. Drama was an important for seating. measuring There was a balcony in the west end of the hall, where small boys would hide themselves early in the afternoon preceding plays to escape the cost of admission which was 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. Exact seating capacity is not known, but with the balcony could have been from three to five hundred seats. During those early years the stage was lighted by candles placed with tin reflectors between the audience and lamps stage, and later coal-owere used as footlights. Brackets were used to suspend lights from the ceiling or place them on walls. Peter A. Forsgren rigged a system for dimming footlights by drawing a tin shade between the stage and the lights. This lighting system almost resulted in a tragedy when an actor tipped over a coal-olamp and a fire burst out on stage; hut it was quickly extinguished and Alex Baird assured the frightened audience that everything was safe again. the life of early entity Brigham City residents, for the enfine offered stage tertainment and diversion in long winter evenings as well as offering an escape from the rigors of pioneer life. The first local attempt at theatrical entertainment came as Lorenzo Snow converted his feet, into largest room, a theatre in the winter of 1855-5Amateur performers were organized into a dramatic company which presented programs to invited guests. Seating capacity was so limited that it meant that guests must be invited alternately, so the community was enthusiastic in responding to the building of a courthouse which was meant for county purposes but would be available for and theatrical meetings productions. y The adobe walls were completed by the following autumn, and Lorenzo Snow had several thicknesses of boards laid for a temporary roof to provide a meeting hall. The foot basement soon housed a tiny theatre with scenery. Misfortune in the form of a spring windstorm ended the brief winter of theatrical endeavor, as the walls blew down and destroyed the new courthouse as well as the stage and scenery. The final result of this misfortune was the construction of a much finer building, but it set the course of drama behind for awhile during its building time. in Hsrass ssl Custom Made FORMICA c?0er BRAND Coapiote line of Colors, CHAMBERS APPLIANCES 24" Conventional Cleaning built-i- . 3t 5 oven A1CH n 24" Gas surface unit M1724 CofiprrtineS $2795 Ayw--is $97 Cwrflnuom Cfecniw; 239 two-stor- STOriW DOORS m l OVER 5vX Efc1 TVPrOf Pmie5i.vj to fhocjtt from. V u plotely wltK d ;h I'rMH Ffwoe Coto;d Sails BClS Largest Veriotv SH-iorir- Us i $X7? rw V fndi $5.49 2 0" 2'4" 2" SUCH i4s 2nd grade 2'8" 3'0" ,$3.99 ROSEWOOD piwlt raal wnxl rowwaml U $1 MONTE CASIO ?CCAAi $3.99 led brick. White brick or Chapel white rock, simulated brick or reck pattern on hardwood. f 39( 12c 17c DOORS krdweie $0195 Ascreon W .completed' TONI TWERMOPANi DOORS S OR 6' WIDTH SCREEN WITH ALL ZZ COMPUTE $3.79 PRES! 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Just when the theatre moved upstairs is not known, but Alexander Baird indicates that it was about the time of the coming of the railroad in 1868-6He reports that it cost $3,000 to build the stage, seating, and scenery but that the troupe was out of debt and being paid for their efforts in two years. Costumes were designed and sewed by Ola N. Stohl, a local 9. il presented, including Shakespeare, occasionally a royalty was paid for use of a play, and some local residents wrote plays for production. The first play with definite The Stranger record was presented in 1867, although that was far down the line in the number of presentations given through the years. Well over 50 local individuals participated, with those most active including Alexander Baird, Elijah A. Box, Robert L. Fishburn. Peter Baird, Ann Howell Jones, Peter F. Madsen, Henry E. Bowring, Eli H. Peirce, Lydia Snow Peirce and Chester Southworth. Productions in the courthouse were enhanced by an orchestra under the early direction of Stephen Wight. He played the violin also and other musicians included James N. Christensen, Ephraim Wight, Dan Wight, Lars Christiensen, S. N. Lee, Joseph Watkins and others whose names are not recorded. Joseph Watkins recalled that there were 14 members at one time. Other Buildings Other buildings were used for plays during this period, including the upstairs of a store erected in 1866 by Morris Rosenbaum (Roxy theatre area) and used in 1868 and 1869. In 1877 the city was divided into four LDS wards, with meeting houses constructed for each ward and used by ward drama societies. Several newspaper articles also locate plays in the Factory Hall (now Baron Woolen Mills) during 1889-90- . The county began making Elder Randall P. Bingham . . . mission completed Food program COURT HOUSE was the home of Brigham City dramatics from 1865 to 1889, a quarter-centurin which drama was the prominent form of leisure-timactivity and an escape from the rigors of pioneer fife. THE y e set at center A food demonstration is scheduled Friday at the Brigham City Community center following the weekly luncheon and program, it was disclosed this week. The demonstration, presented by Jessie Eller, county extension agent, is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. and will focus on fesjive foods and decorations for the holidays. A Thanksgiving dance is on tap this evening (Thursday) at the senior center beginning at 7:30 p.m. There will be dancing to taped orchestra music with bingo offered in the lounge for singles and according to Director Hazel Kaiser. Pprcnns needing rides are Few Early Records Unfortunately, there were no records kept by the drama association and no newspaper was published in the city until 1890, so information on plays produced can only be gleaned from personal records and occasional mention in area newspapers. Most of the plays were first presented on the Salt Lake stage, and local actors would attend and laboriously transcribe the play for local use. Sometimes the classics were Eli H. Peirce early local actor fuller use of the building for government purposes, and the upper floor of the courthouse served the community as a theatre until approximately when the building was 1889, completely taken over to house county administration, . invited to call Lega Crowther and transportation will be arranged, Mrs. Kaiser said. There is no admission charge and tonights event will not be a potluck affair, the director noted. Lowell and Sally Walters present the music for dancing. Square dancing is still going great. Join the group for an evening of fun at 7 p.m. Monday nights, Mrs. Kaiser invited. We have an SOS for newspapers. Everyone is urged to save them and take them tied in bundles or in sacks, neatly packed, to 70 South First West, in front of the garage across the street from the Box Elder News and Journal, she stated. Alexander Baird starts drama troupe about drama in Brigham City, with the second to deal with the erection and productions of the old opera house that was long a center of community affairs in the city. Jittery Knittery opens its doors ' i Travelling troupes also endramatic provided tertainment, including a tightrope walker in 1886, and a number of companies from Salt Lake City and Denver. They performed in the courthouse and in the old factory. Apparently the loss of the stage and theatre facilities was discouraging enough to quiet the efforts of the drama group, for it produced only one play during all of 1890. However, there was a glimmer of hope that arose as it was rumored that a group of Brigham City businessmen were planning to purchase the old social hall built in 1870 and remodel it into an opera house for the purposes of providing entertainment in the community. Promoters of home drama, theatre buffs, and those who could see a profit from the operation of an opera house joined hands in the effort to make the project a reality while the Brigham City Dramatic association was dormant for a period. This is the first of two articles Sea Urchins Sea urchins are a good source of protein The National Science Foundation is sponsoring a program studying the possibility of harvesting sea urchins for food They've long been a popular dish in many European countries especially Mediterranean nations Japanese eat urchins uncooked About 700 varieties of sea urchins exist in waters around the world Most urchins are less than two inches in diameter, and most of them eat algae off under- A new business catering to those interested in knitting, needlepoint and similar things has opened its doors in Brigham City. The Jittery Knittery, 68 South Main, is owned by Beverly Breidenbach and Lee Snitchler. Store hours are 10 a. m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Basically a yarn shop, the store will provide such things as knitting, crochet and needlepoint lessons and will have a large line of related items. There will be gift certificates available for Christmas, as well as jiffy kits, the store owners said. Other items available will be DMC floss, transfer patterns, hooked rugs, appliques, Golden Fleece, Brunswick and Unger yarns, Boye needles and how to books. An official yarn cutting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 1 as an official opening. The owners say the store telephone number is $ where they can be reached to discuss any knitting problems. . water rocks Fruit Stains When fruit juice is spilled on a fabric, take the time to sponge the spot with cool water as soon as you can Some juices tend to become dry and invisible Unless you remove the stain quickly, a stain yellow, may appear later through aging or application of heat If cool water treatment doesn't remove the stain try pouring boiling water through the spot from a height of one to three feet Sponge the stain with glycerine and sowater or a vinegar-wate- r e 734-959- lution. followed by a clear water rinse Blot drv with a towel Believe It or Not f GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ... $1 .96 1x4x6 55 Combed Cedar 1795 1 1 CHAIN LINK I y-S- Croll 3VV $43.95 $49.95 $56.35 4-- 50' 5' SO $17.95 roil....$l 9.95 roll $2195 50 roll $29.95 $34.95 6' 50 roll MICE $ SERVING THE UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA FOR 180 HOLIDAY at PCA they SEASONS. rodly understand my business -A- AT DISCOUNT PRICES SPECIAL ON FULL UNIT LOT t$ GRICULTURE k We specialize in short-termoney for crop, livestock and dairy production. If you're in jW agriculture we're ready to listen enltAfnertcard Wlfce Baiard Mnttf Charge Honored OPEN 9 0 m. to 7 p.m 1555 West 3500 South 266 9551, 266-612- BEAMINGLY YOURS Dale James, (eit of Redwood) e.m.'fo 3 p m. Br. Mgr. UTAH FARM PCA 80 PROOF KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY DISTILLED THE JAMES B BEAM DISTILLING CO CLERMONT BEAM 7 PM Choral Room Box Elder High School kf Brigham City, Utah W The National Park Service wants to listen to your ((A Jtjand suggestions for the management and development of jZjfthe historic site. F 2 J LSALT LAKE CITY OPEN SUNDAYS 10 fI General Management t PlanEnvironmentalY w&Assessment will be reviewed. This document discusses Iy some alternative proposals, possibilities, as to how thew resources may be allocated. fA You may have other ideas that can be adopted. CHRIS & DICKS "THE WALL PANELING KINGS" OF PUBLIC MEETING November 20, 1975 A . Elder Randall P. Bingham has returned from the Japan Kobe Mission and will report on his labors Sunday in the Brigham City 18th Ward. Elder Bingham, the son of Bishop and Mrs. VerNon Bingham of 212 West 750 North, will speak in Sacrament meeting at 4:30 p.m. Elder Bingham labored in Tokushima, Osaka, Moriguchi, mission headquarters, Imabari, Sakai and Nara. Bishop Bingham extends an invitation to ward members and friends and relatives of the elder to attend the meeting. il DIMENSION LUMBER , talk Sunday This Friday Just Arrived 20 rod par roll 4 elder will - FIELD FENCE 32" 39" 47" Season ; Closoouf On Fencing included Alexander Baird, Elijah Box, Chester Peter Madsen, Peter Baird, Elias Snow, Miss Herritia Smith, and Mrs. Included Balcony The stage was 45 feet wide and 18 feet deep, with the hall Labors end, $1.59 ht Post-hea- 68c ft95c ft. BARBED WIRE 80 $3.90 $4.69 $5.49 $6.20 I In 31 -- Ft. Unglhs nBo. Rod Roll $3.11 26"xl0' 26"xl2 26"xl4' 26"xl6' WO! 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