in appreciation of the patronage of the ladies of Cordova
and the Copper River Valley during the past year we will give a special discount
OF FROM 111 TO 20 PER CENT.
■-- ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK
THIS SALE INCLUDES Hats, Coats, Dresses, Waists, Shirts, Suits, Hose, Shoes, Corsets, Silk and Batiste
Underwear, Umbrellas, Gloves, Sweaters, Silks by the yard, Crepe de Chene and Georgette Crepe, Towels
and Toweling, Sheets, Pillow Casing, House Dresses, Aprons and Yarns.
Ali NEW GOODS Arriving During This Sale
Will Also Be Subject to Discount
MAIL ORDERS from the Copper River Valley and the surrounding towns will also be given strict attention.
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NORTHERN BLOCK CORDOVA, ALASKA
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SPLENDI ENTERTAINMENT
FOR BENEFIT OF RED CROSS
As a fitting climax to Cordova’s
memorable Red Cross war fund drive,
the vaudeville show given at the Em
press theater last evening under the
direction of Mrs. Nina Nichols was
one of the most enjoyable entertain
ments ever given in this city. The
hall was packed to the doors and
standing room was at a premium,
The audience was in a good mood to
enjoy the good things set before them
in the way of entertainment, and the
company, spurred on by the interest
and enthusiasm of their audience
did their level best. And that best
resulted in an entertainment that for
variety, talent and splendid team
work has seldom if ever been equaled
in affairs of an amateur nature. The
cause for which the proceeds of the
show were to be devoted seemed to
act as an inspiration to the talented
performers, and the result was such
as to reflect great credit on all con
cerned.
The program opened promptly at
8:30 with an overture by the Pinkus
orchestra, composed of Messrs. Clay
son, Matson, Steel, Burns, Bogart,
Foster and Pinkus, and Mrs. Cun
ningham, and the work of this new or
ganization was a revelation to many
Cordovans. They added greatly to
the pleasure of the evening’s pro
gram. A flag drill directed by Mrs.
Sam Hedges, participated in by eight
little girls, evidenced patient and
careful coaching, and was executed in
a skillful manner. The girls present
ed a fine appearance and were re
called. A song and dance by Mrs.
W. H. Chase and Miss Ellen Frai
sure was cleverly done, and the aud
ience was generous with applause.
George James sang “In the Garden of
My Heart” and “You’ll Be Sorry,
Pal” very ploasingly.
A sketch by Mrs. Nina Nichols and
W. A. Nourse gave these clever art
ists an opportunity to “put over”
some delightful singing and dancing.
Mrs. Nichols’ “I’m Going to Follow the
Boys Over There” was a number that
carried a special appeal to the aud
ience. In military costume, and
executing a series of military maneuv
ers all her own, Mrs. Nichols won
liberal applause and several recalls
Mr. Nourse in “I Don't Want to Get
Well” and “I’ve Lost My Pal,” showed
really wonderful talent as an enter
tainer, and his blackface corned}
“brought down the house.” The team
dancing was also greatly appreciated
by the audience.
“Somewehere a Voice Is Calling’
and “Nora,” sung by Mrs. George
Mosser, was an excellent number, anc
then followed a song and dance by
Saby Alice Potts This precocious
little lady made an instantaneous hil
with the audience, and she was re
peatedly recalled and responded wit!
the dignity and grace of a prim?, don
na. A violin solo by L. Rudolph, in
eluding some intricate selections, was
well received, and Mr. Rudolph’s ef
fprts were rewarded by a recall. The
first part of the program came to a
conclusion with a solo by Mrs. Harry
Kerr, entitled “Enchantment.” For an
encore she gave “Liberty Bell,” a
selection which was illustrated by
several little girls and boys with a
reproduction of the famous revolu
tionary relic. Mrs. Kerr was in ex
cellent voice, and her numbers were
as popular as usual with her audience.
Mrs. Jack Sapiro, as accompanist, did
splendid work in the first part.
The second part of the progratr
opened with a brilliant Oriental scene
entitled “A Turkish Harem.” The
stage settings for this act were quite
ambitious, and the effect was most
pleasing. It opened with an Egyptian
dance by Mrs. Chase and Miss Ella
Fraisure, which was cleverly done
“The Garden of Allah,” a solo by Mrs.
Nichols, with a chorus composed oi
the Misses Purvis^ Bacon and Frai
sure and Mrs. Chase and Mrs. James,
was well received and repeated en
core* were responded to.
The Filipino string orchestra, undei
the leadership of Zalanas Ranoa, fur
nished a number which was quite
unique, and was preceded by a speech
by the leader in which in fiery elo
quenco he spoke of the loyalty of the
Filipino to Uncle Sam and the hope
of Filipino independence after the
t
war. Selections by the orchestra and I
a national dance by one of their num
ber were freely applauded. And then
j Baby Potts “assisted” the little brown
; brothers with an imitation of their
dance in costume. She made a big
j hit, and the house was convulsed with
1 laughter.
H. D. Sorvik sang “When the Bell
! in the Lighthouse Rings” and "Burn
I ing Love,” and his rich bass voice
| was heard to splendid advantage.
The house was liberal in its applause
of this splendid number. Carl Ris
j tine, in his clever buck and wing
| dancing, was as popular as ever, and
he was recalled repeatedly.
Mrs. Hubbert rendered two songs,
“Here Is My Heart,” and “Just a
| Baby’s Prayer at Twilight” with much
j feeling and beauty. The latter song,
i which made such a strong appeal at
! a former entertainment, was equally
in favor last night, and Mrs. Hubbert
was compelled to respond to repeat
j ed encores.
A character dance by Miss Ella
| Fraisure and Kenny Holden was ex
! cruciatingly funny, and Mr. Holden
was the recipient of a bouquet made j
j up of expensive vegetables, which Dr. |
Chase presented over the footlights
in a neat speech.
Miss Ruth Barrett and Miss Fran
ces Fraisure, assisted by a chorus of
young ladies, rendered “Kiss Me” and
“Mickey” in a most pleasing man
ner. The singing and dancing of thej
young ladies w'as most generously ap-j
plauded, and the act was indeed one*
of the best on the program. The
chorus consisted of Misses O’Lough
len, Churchill, Foster, Giles, Ander
son and Purvis.
The finale, "Just Like Washington
Crossed the Delaware,” a solo by
Mrs. Hary Kerr, asisted by four ladies j
dressed as Red Cross nurses and four
J of Uncle Sam’s sturdy lads from the
Fourteenth Infantry, furnished a fit
I ting climax to a delightful entertain
ment, and gave opportunity for patri
otic enthusiasm on the part of the
audience. In fact, the audience really
seemed loath to leave, and the cur
tain was raised several times for the
repitition of the chorus.
Miss Madeline Anderson filled the
arduous task of accompanist in the
second part.
During the intermission Rev. Zeig
ler made a brief address, in which
he outlined some of the work of the
Red Cross, for whose benefit the en
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MINSTREL and!
VAUDEVILLE
SONGS. DANCES. JOKES
by Fort Liscum Red Cross Chapter
Empress Theater
JUNE 1 st
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40 HIGH CLASS OLIOS-AN EVENING OF JOY
AND MIRTHFUL ENTERTAINMENT
HELP THE BOYS IN FRANCE
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All Receipts Go to the American
RED CROSS