The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-03-29
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The Lenten Season-0peratic and Dramat-
lie Nstes-John Mccullough q Pa
yorite-"The Butterfly
Robe"-wilbur r.
Storey's Man
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CHICAGO. March. 23th, 1879.
To the Editor Of the Leader:
Had 1t not been for the opera there
would have been very little of interest
in society during the week which has
just closed.
1t is hard to imagine that society
people are robed in sackcloth and ashes,
for the absence of but few familiar
faces from the baunts is noticeable.
On st. Patrick's day the ball and
banquet given by the Second regiment
at the Palmer house was a most con
spicuous social entertainment.
Popular attention for the past week
has been conferred upon the theatres,
dancing-academies. and the attractions
Of the opera.
Admirers of the higher grade of dra-
matte art have been entertained this
week at Haverley's in a manner worthy
their appreciation. John Mccullough,
the richly endowed actor possesses
every attribute that is indispensable in
the assumption of his parts, and looks
and acts the characters so well that his
power and individuality are of poetic
ideality. In his portrayal of "Virgin-
Jus" the Roman father, his greatness
reaches the most stupendous height Of
dramatic power. Mr.. Mccullough has
for years past occupied an enviabIe po-
sition on the stage, but for the last two
or three years he has been improving
SO remarkably that he bids fair to soon
hold the first ranks in his profession.
Mr.. Mccullough is supported during
his engagement, by Miss Emily Gavin,
a Chicago lady, who but a couple Of
years ago occupied a position as school
teacher in one of the public schools,
but who displayed such wonderful dra-
matte powers that she was induced to
go on the stage. Her talent was soo
recognized and very o she formed an
engagement to support Mr.. Mccullough
which she has held and honored ever
since. Week after next the great Bou-
cicault appears at Haverley's.
Edwin Booths engagement begins at
McVickers April 9TH.
The inimitable little Lolita, the west
ern favorite, by the way, has just end
ed a fortnightly engagement at
Hooley's. The twenty years 81 ce she
began to posture and caper for the pub
lie delight have not robbed her in the
least degree of the life and sprightli-
ness that has always characterized her,
and she manages to please as well as
ever. Next week the great Modjeska
appears at this same theatre.
We must for the e~dification of our
lady readers describe a very unique
and tasteful costume called the "But-
terfly Robe" which is very much in
vogue now for evening toilet. 1t is of
white, gauzy material with two wings
of pale blue satin closed over each hip
and extended almost to the bottom Of
the skirt. A pattern of embroidery daz-
cling in ruby, emerald and gold colored
beads, combined with chenille, furnish
es the gorgeous colors of the butterfly.
The waist holds in prison two smaller
wings which are also glittering with
beads. A wreath of flowers is attached
to the front of the robe and over this
butterflies lowering, while wreaths Of
roses with butterflies are also placed
over the long train. A diamond but
terfy is pinned in the hair, and a coro-
net of roses added on the back of the
head. This robe is very tasteful and
becoming, and from its oddity, and the
great expense that it cost, it is consid-
cred a rarity by the few who are SO for
tunate as to possess one.
Mr.. Wilbur F. Storey, the editor of
the Times is to have his new mansion
on the Grand boulevard, the finest in
the city, as his young wife is acknowl-
edged TO be the finest dressed lady here.
The new hotel, villa, mansion, cha
teau, castle, palace, OIL whatever dizzy
name the enraptured editor may seem
inclined to give his new place is to be
furnished with a telephone, speaking
tubes and other apparatuses which are
now the glory of the old mans sane
tum in the Times building. More anon.
F. c.