The Alexis Band was organized in 1876, though few of the original members are now identified with the organisation. The band consists of 16 players, and they have the fol­ lowing officers: J. I. Porter, president; W. H. Harkrader, vice president; M. C. Porter, secretary; Lee Graham, manager; A. Weed, conductor and treasurer.

The Alexis opera house was erected by W. S. Weir in the summer of 1889, and formally opened by the May Bretonne Co. November 23 of that year. W. G. Stevenson is manager of the house.

 

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