, 1876-05-14


not predict what day may bring forth. II tn
sun chances to shine about early rising time
with respectfully warm atmosphere, on
natives Immediately 60. into convul
sions and rcrcl in the anticipated pleas
ure. Of coming summer; but ere an hon
goes By, the Disguised prophets sneak sheepish
II along the streets to their daily ton under a
umbrella. Fires have been luxury, with tn
exception Of few days, since winter left uE
and coal-dealers whistle "He LAUGHS loudes
who laughs last,' for tho mild winter month
elongated their faces to such extent that ii tool
many bleak spring day to return their mugs t
their natural expression.
happenings, and carefully arranges the seant,
crumbs Of gossip and news for the delectatlon o
the readers OF THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE.
4 ROMANCE AND HEROINE
The elimination OF sad case of domestic in
felicity last week revealed the existence OF gen
uine heroine in our midst, who is also the pEinci
pal character in a ROMANCE In real life, and whose
modesty would undoubtedly have still permitted
'conccalment like worm j. the bud to pray upo1
Cleaned the particulars from friend Of the family.
| The plot may be laid elsewhere, aud the scene
opens upon = q quiet, happy family, whose lnst
the early stages Of the drama comprised the father
| mother, aud two daughters. A. little Eden was
their home; and. ere the serpent entered, love
wife and mother nestled rustingly By the side OF
the devoted husband, and her love was his guard
ian until death gathered her to her
eternal home. Then change DER tho spirit Of
the$orrowing ones, and shadow more terrible than
| that OF death brooded over the home hearthstone.
The griet-stEieken father sought to drown his
mothctIess children, he soon developed into con.
arned drunkard- II tbe course q kaman events.
grew to womanhood; but thclr pure, gu{ieless
not reform the besoited wretch who gave them be:
graded, be added cruelty and neglect ia hi. other
to say farewell to the roof-tfee and seek shelter
! drunken blows COLD not lessen the love Of
the younger child Tor her miserable parent,
! and ahe watched aud waited. and yet had faith.
character is now introduced. lover comes
upon the stage and tenders his protection to the
tst Ses1a but but tas san
makes the grief that is there harder to
hear. The seasons came md went; tho hopes OF
the sprns reached no qtoa IN S nor when
passed away as cheer]ess the last until SIX yeaEs
OF love and misery had gone: No cntreatiee On tho
giEl to leave home that was he'll to her. But at
last whisky accomplished tho climax, and the
drunkard becn1ne ravfng maniac- The poor
tempting his daughters .life,-the daughter who
nearly own chances Of happiness in this
world to watch over him. who, TOR . dozen weary,
able agony; that be might still have home. But
the curtain drops on the final act, giving promise
Of reward for noble saeziaces to one aud rest in
the grave to the other.
SOME MORE "wEsTRRN ENERGY"
;, Blake, Beebe c., are out With rather elevae
heS1Ra pa% sa te Re'sr esn.aass s nes
background stands Byron himself with q rcd
flannel shirt and '.bay window" His partner Is
TIT 1 Is aRssS dsa nss ts oox ee s eoas ns a cut
who has evidently taken an emetic and wears
CHASTITY expression on bis face backs sadly against
crank aud awakens u sleeper ii an adjoining room ON
who rushes upon the stage with his pillow over his
shoulder. superannuated pup has finished can
down disguated, while under ali is . rampant !
partridge growing over the dead body Of o wood !
Pecker. With passing mention of the horse that
correct idea has been given OF the sketch
CENTENNIAL IMPROVEMENTS. !
This evening there will be meetinS Of the Cen !
Il. s. Durand for the purpose pf devisIn9 means !!
for the propar beautifyiug Of our city during the
present year. TuE suNnAr TRIBUNE gladly |
that msy not be amiss Assuming, however; to
start with, that the enthusiasm Of oar milonaires
and capltalists of lesser note y nnmpaired, that
they will contribute as cheerfu1iy 1oss a. theT;
promised to do when tho matter was frst n.1tated,
hose having the disposal ot the funds ID hand
would confer benefit on the city and nndying
from the extreme northern business portion
Is far south as possible, grading and
a1en hs sshss 1ss
of the occupants. The unsightly rubbish can we'll
be dispensed with from the centre Of East Park,
to Its appearance The trees that we're broken by |
he ice last winter might be trimmed Of replaced,
,nd Others planted. tire under the basement Of
All T17Y4 9nt1cn 11%ay7 $*a I-Rr
'iderably; and evans and goldfish would be |
source OF pleasure and attraction IN connection !
th the elegant f9antap nov psea e1slasysy
chew the cud OF conte and the
:rocer's greens unmolested might better be
make night hideous with their obscene songa and
ibald shouts every evening after nighfall ahouldi
e cos1aled on the prairie beyond the city ln1its.
lansted, Others Of equal moment will be rendered:
AMusEMENTs.
In spite OF the terribly dsagreeahle weather We |
experienced ut the close Of the Last week and On !
he opening Of the present, ampsements have beon
n1ly as plenty aud entertaining aa usual The J
'ement Brothers and Forrester's parlor concert
nd when It ia considered that they had paying
in spite Of the fact that the rain fell In tor
ents, the deduction is simply In keeping with
udence. they repeated the performances At Turner
M hs boys haye freat musical and and dramatic talenl
aiding citizens socially, both ressons accounting:
u their splendid SUCCESS Forester Ia immense I
his Dutch and Irish deiineatlons, and suzs fully 4
etter than he can spin the yaru. Give Her Line;h
hich u saying great deal. Mose Clement has a
ankcrfng after tha sentimental, and rendets the 1
rect old ballads glorioua1y. Endowed with |
agnifcent voiceand royal physique, he captured !
e turtle doYes Of the audience without an effort
ie brother, Il D. Clement, has probably more |
strionfc genius than the Others and 10 also IA G
,red with rich, culhyuted voice; hut it is ass
>wn- East Yankee that he looms up without a | h
.er. The horrible laugh OF his gives one the +
ghtmare, and conjures up visions Of hyenas. and '
ppopotamf. Their success will undoubtedly in
ice their return to our city which will be warmly
eeted by lovers Of such pleasing entertainments. T.
THE TRoUBADouRs = Il
sited our city again last Tuesday evening, and
Ok our rather critical burg by storm. The. an
ence WAS one Of the finest ct the season. and was
.pt in 4 constant state Of nnerriment throughout.
,e performance opened with the cunning little
1sed with the usual medley called "Patchwosk. y
Ii TRIBUNE that limitations Of Charlotte Cnshmnn !
left ont Of the bill il apropos, and should Be-
tded. The local hits alBo might very well have
en- dispensed with, but the entire performance | t.
th The exceptions noted, waa racy and enjoYa- | r
in thu extreme, and we all anxious tor their :,
tutn. | q
AMATEUR DRAMA b,
The members Of our local dramatic club render n,
plays they have been rehearsng so faithfully r.
Is evening at the Church OF the Good Shenheri gt
cast Of characters ts strong uhc and Will mn. SC
ubtedly add freeh 1aurels to those already fnnd -
~ captured by the 1uullnaries Interested d. / -