Theatre
On Monday, the 29th ult., the Dramatic Association performed for the second time, the Melo-Drama entitled the “Writing on the wall.” The cast of characters was excellent, and it would only be tedious to particularize where each one acted so admirably. Suffice it to say that Mr. B. Snow most characteristically represented the spirit and action of Richard Oliver, and Mrs. Wheelock that of Margaret Elton; and the same remark will apply with equal justice to every one in their respective roles. The evening’s entertainment concluded with a Sentimental Song by Mr. J.R. Clason, a hornpipe by Mr. Poulter, “The Old House at Home” by Mrs. Margaret Cook, a Comic Song by Mr. H.K. Whitney, and “The Banks of the Blue Moselle” by Mrs. Margaret Cook.
As usual, the Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. John M. Jones relieved the tedium of the interludes by most scientifically executed music of varied character, including a tastefully arranged original tune by Orson Pratt, jr.
As the Hall will be occupied by parties during most of the evenings for two or three weeks, theatrical performances will be suspended until again regularly announced.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dec. 29, 1854, 1]
[Deseret News, Feb. 1, 1855]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, May 2006]
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Deseret Theological Institute
Social Hall, G.S.L. City
May 20, 1855
The Deseret Theological Institute met at 7 1-2 p.m….Messrs. Grimshaw, Parson, and O. Pratt, Jr., sung a piece….
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May 23, 1855, 2]
[Deseret News, 5:96]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, May 2006]
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Sunday, June 28. There were two meetings held in the Tabernacle. Pres. Brigham Young and Elder John Chislett and James W. Cummings spoke in the forenoon and Elder Gilbert Clements preached in the afternoon. Presidents Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Daniel H. Wells and Elders Geo. A. Smith, and Amasa M. Lyman went into the Tabernacle and heard Bro. Joseph Ridges and Orson Pratt Jr., play on the Organ.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 28, 1857, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, May 2006]
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