Show a X all bast lait nights entertainment last ev evening ding the second ward dramatic admi association aaion gave a concert and dramatic entertainment at the second ward sleeting house the farist part was rendered in fairly good style and while the mention of names of those who look took part would appear to ho be invidious we cannot refrain from making special mention of mies josie gift whose rendition of a recitation gave evidence of surprising matti histrionic talent in one of such tender years the tareo act drama dramn ruth oakley is a heavy one and the company deserve great credit for the manner in which the piece wae was to the immense throng assembled the costume and make up of every character was wa unexceptionally good and proved to be a great improvement from the past one of the important features of the evening was the excell excellent ent music furnished by fords string band which was highly appreciated by the audience this company has alea erected a new and commodious stage and put I 1 in new scenery all of which EU having IV ine been accomplished under the I 1 able Is direction of mr william purdy adds to the credit duo due this coin combination of ladies and gentlemen and we heartily wish them success in their laudable efforts to furnish innocent and healthy amusement for the good people of the second ward |