Tambourine Drill Packs the Opera House, but the Boys Nearly Spoil the Night

The Tambourine Drill last evening was a most decided success in every respect, and the attendance largely exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine. The aisles were filled with chairs so that there was scarcely standing room left, and the gallery was half-filled. The only thing that marred the entertainment was the hoodlumism of the boys, which very seriously interfered with the pleasure of the audience. It is a shame that so many boys of respectable parents are not taught at home how to behave in public.

Much of the credit for the success of the entertainment is due Mrs. Finch for her untiring efforts in arranging and managing the drill, which was perfectly executed by the young ladies, whose pretty costumes, graceful movements and military precision elicited continuous and deserved applause. The program which preceded the drill was well rendered and appreciated by the audience. The opening piece was selections from Falke, on the piano and horn, by Mrs. Reinboth and Mr. F. F. Smith. Mrs. Elston charmed the audience with Tennyson's 'The Brook,' the accompaniment to which, under Mrs. West's skillful fingers, sounded like the rippling of the waters told of in the song, and in response to an encore gave 'Violets Under the Snow.' Miss Lulu Joslyn pleased her many friends with her very excellent recitation, 'The Old Actor's Story.' Mrs. Reinboth's piano solo, 'Meditation,' was perfect in time and touch. Mrs. Clyde Weatherwax was detained at home by sickness. Mr. A. B. Calder, travelling passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific, happened to be present and kindly consented to give one of his character sketches, the views of various foreigners as to the statue of liberty at New York, which brought down the house. Mrs. Hull and Miss McKinnon sang 'I Would that My Love,' and Mr. S. L. Moak, of Montesano, gained new admirers by his recitation, 'Paul Revere's Ride.' The instrumental duet, 'Dreams of Heaven,' by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Bell was also well executed. Mr. Girton sang 'Oh Fair Dove, Oh Fond Dove,' and Messrs. Allen, Stevens, Hart and Green sang 'What Beams so Bright.' The tableaux, in which the ladies of the drill acquitted themselves creditably, were very pretty and between them little Birdie Leese sang in her charming way, 'The Pardon Came Too Late.' There were a number of requests that it be repeated, but it has been decided not to do so. The ladies who have had the entertainment in charge desire to publicly thank those who in any way assisted. The gross receipts were nearly $60.00.